Diamond Run's 15th hole is part of a 4-hole stretch that mixes challenge with scenery
You won't find many better golf holes in western Pennsylvania than the Par 4 15th hole at Diamond Run. It's easy on the eyes, but don't let that fool you.
"The no. 1 handicap hole here," said Diamond Run head golf professional Adam Morrison. "Probably one of the hardest holes on the golf course for sure."
Hard is an understatement and there's even a plaque on the course before the tee box that warns you of the challenge ahead for the final four holes at Diamond Run.
The 15th hole at Diamond Run Golf Club is part of a 4-hole stretch that's considered to be the most challenging and scenic in all of the Pittsburgh area.
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"So it's 460 all the way from the back," Morrison said. "Ttoday when it's wet from all the rain we've had, it plays long. You're not gonna get a lot of carry here."
Fairway bunkers on both the left and the right can come into play off of the tee, which will essentially eliminate your chances of getting to the green in two shots and putting for birdie.
A good drive from the tee on the hole will leave you an approach shot from around 150 yards with water on the left of the green and two bunkers behind it.
"It's gonna funnel left, but it's also gonna hit that green and just release pretty hard," Morrison said.
Once you make it to the green, that's when the fun begins with a slick putting surface.
From the tee to the green, the challenges on the 15th at Diamond Run definitely make it one of western Pennsylvania's gems.
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Diamond Run Golf Club
Founded: 1992
Public or Private: Private
Location: 132 Laurel Oak Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143
Phone Number: 412-741-2020
Website: www.invitedclubs.com/clubs/diamond-run-golf-club
Course Designer: Gary Player
Par: 70/72
Yardages, Course Rating, and Slope Rating:
Black - 6,805 yards - 73.3/137 (Par 70)
Blue - 6,490 yards - 72.0/133
White - 6,091 yards - 70.7/132
Gold - 5,527 yards - 67.4/122
Silver - 5,005 yards - 64.7/115
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