Cranberry Township Presents
CRANBERRY
Highlands
The best municipal golf course in Pennsylvania. 18 holes, 90+ sand bunkers, and a challenge worthy of any golfer brave enough to take it on.
The Course
90+ Bunkers. Zero Mercy.
Every fairway earns respect. Every green demands precision. This is the municipal course that plays like a private club.
The Holes
Signature Holes
Bunker Alley
A 385-yard dogleg right that demands precision off the tee. Seven fairway bunkers line the corridor, funneling your approach toward a heavily guarded green. The sand here is not decorative — it is the defense. Club selection off the tee determines whether you are playing from grass or spending the day in the beach.
The Gauntlet
At 195 yards, this par 3 plays longer than the card suggests. A quartet of deep bunkers ring the green, leaving no safe miss. The putting surface runs away from you in every direction. Par here is a trophy — bogey is the expected outcome.
The Township's Pride
A sweeping 545-yard par 5 with a risk-reward second shot. Lay up short of the cross-bunkers and leave a wedge in, or carry the sand and set up eagle. The green complex is the most dramatic on the course — three tiers, framed by five bunkers and native fescue.
The Closer's Setup
This 420-yard brute is the number-one handicap hole for good reason. A narrow fairway pinched by bunkers at the 260-yard mark forces a decision: driver and thread the needle, or iron off the tee and face a long-iron approach to a back-to-front sloping green. Most matches are won or lost right here.
With 90+ bunkers across 18 holes, you will see more sand than a beach vacation.
The Reputation
“Cranberry Highlands is the finest municipal golf course in Pennsylvania — a layout that rivals private clubs with its championship conditioning, strategic bunkering, and immaculate greens.”
Ranked #1 Municipal Course in PA
Green Fees
The Scorecard
Championship golf at municipal prices. Resident discounts for Cranberry Township taxpayers.
| Category | 18 Holes | 9 Holes |
|---|---|---|
| Resident — Weekday | $32 | $22 |
| Resident — Weekend | $42 | $28 |
| Non-Resident — Weekday | $42 | $28 |
| Non-Resident — Weekend | $55 | $35 |
| Senior 62+ (Mon-Fri) | $28 | $18 |
| Junior 17 & Under | $20 | $14 |
Season passes and loyalty cards available — call the pro shop for details.
The 19th Hole
The Clubhouse
A modern clubhouse with a full-service grill room, banquet space for up to 200 guests, and panoramic views of the course. The ideal setting to recap your round or celebrate your next milestone.
Reserve the Banquet RoomHistory
In 2002, Cranberry Township opened a golf course that would redefine what a municipal layout could be. Built on rolling terrain along Freshcorn Road, Cranberry Highlands was designed to deliver a championship experience at public prices — and it delivered beyond all expectations. With more than 90 sand bunkers woven into its 18 holes, the course quickly earned a reputation as one of the most strategically demanding public courses in the Mid-Atlantic. Pristine conditioning, challenging green complexes, and a layout that rewards thinking golfers over big hitters propelled Cranberry Highlands to the top of every “Best Municipal Course in Pennsylvania” list. Two decades later, it remains the crown jewel of Cranberry Township’s parks system — proof that public golf can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best private clubs in the state.
Events & Outings
Host Your Tournament at Cranberry Highlands
Corporate outings, charity tournaments, league play, and private events. Full tournament coordination, on-course beverage service, and banquet catering for groups of 16 to 200.
Practice Facility & Lessons
Full driving range · Short game area · Putting green · Professional instruction