Hardest golf courses in Erie, PA

The hardest golf course in the Erie area is Downing Golf Course in Harborcreek. All 22, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Downing Golf CourseHarborcreek, PA · Public · 18 holes · 7,100 yds7.1
2. 2Upper Course at Peek'n Peak ResortFindley Lake, NY · Public · 18 holes · 6,888 yds8.9
3. 3Lake View Country ClubNorth East, PA · Private · 18 holes · 6,883 yds9.7
4. 4Elk Valley Golf CourseGirard, PA · Public · 18 holes · 6,500 yds7.2
5. 5Culbertson Hills Golf ResortEdinboro, PA · Public · 18 holes · 6,813 yds7.3
6. 6Whispering Woods Golf ClubErie, PA · Public · 18 holes · 6,804 yds8.7
7. 7Lake Shore Country ClubErie, PA · Private · 18 holes · 6,639 yds9.3
8. 8Lawrence Park Golf ClubErie, PA · Private · 18 holes · 6,631 yds9.3
9. 9Mound Grove Golf CourseWaterford, PA · Public · 18 holes · 6,293 yds9.1
10. 10The Ridge Golf ClubWaterford, PA · Public · 18 holes · 6,407 yds7.2
11. 11Venango Valley Inn & GolfVenango, PA · Public · 18 holes · 6,423 yds9.6
12. 12Riverside GolfCambridge Springs, PA · Public · 18 holes · 6,332 yds8.2
13. 13Green Meadows Golf CourseNorth East, PA · Public · 18 holes · 6,307 yds8.3
14. 14Union City Country ClubUnion City, PA · Public · 18 holes · 6,295 yds7.3
15. 15Country Meadows Golf CourseVenango, PA · Public · 18 holes · 6,271 yds7.2
16. 16Scenic Heights Golf CourseWattsburg, PA · Public · 18 holes · 6,004 yds8.9
17. 17Beechwood Golf ClubFairview, PA · Public · 18 holes · 6,260 yds8.8
18. 18Over Lake Golf CourseGirard, PA · Public · 18 holes · 5,933 yds7.0
19. Harbor Ridge Golf CourseErie, PA · Public · 9 holes · 6,562 yds7.3
20. Millcreek Golf and Learning CenterErie, PA · Public · 9 holes · 5,626 yds6.7
21. South Woods Golf CourseMc Kean, PA · Public · 9 holes · 5,316 yds9.3
22. Orchard Ponds Golf ClubErie, PA · Public · 9 holes · 5,118 yds7.9

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Updated November 2026