Moved from Philly to Pitt last year and ended up 15 min from this municipal course. Everyone I talked to said to go elsewhere to play but I have a soft spot in my heart for municipal courses (see Cobb’s Creek thread). When I played it, I was blown away. FYI - no frills clubhouse, just implemented online tee times this year, no range. Site of the 1934 USGA Publinks and located in a public park with over 1000 acres. The course is in spectacular shape due to the Asst superintendent from Oakmont, Steve Turner, moving over a few years ago to take the top job at South Park. 6655 from the tips, 72.1/125. The Par 5’s in particular are very good.
The best part is I walked 18 on a Sat afternoon for $20. If there is a better $20 course less than 15 miles from a major city, I haven’t come across it in my 30 years of traveling/playing. If you are in the area, make a point to see South Park.
Standout holes:
3rd - Par 5, 512, roller coaster fairway
8th (2 greens) - Par 3, 150/213 both are tough
10th - Par 5, 491, dogleg left
11th - Par 4, 423
12th (2 greens) - Par 4, 337/354
17th - Par 5, 501, serpentine fairway
As an aside, I get much more enjoyment now finding a hidden gem for $20, than I do knocking off a Top 100 course. Anyone else share that same feeling?