The Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park, formerly known as the Schenley Park Golf Course, is located in the rolling hills of

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between

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. It is the only golf course within the city limits.

History and design

Schenley Park Golf Course (est. 1902) is an eighteen-hole course. The course is open throughout the year, from early morning until after dark, weather permitting. Four full-sized indoor simulators are available whenever the golf course is open and after dark, by reservation. Individual and group lessons, equipment, pull-cart rentals and a fully stocked pro shop are available, as well as facilities for parties and meetings. It is operated by

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. The course is publicly owned by the city of

and leased to

who operates the course on the city's behalf, and was renamed for Bob O'Connor, a Pittsburgh

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who liked to play the course and who died while in office in 2006. In 2012, it was certified by the

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as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, meaning that it had met certain for conservation and wildlife protection requirements.

External links

Schenley Park Golf Course Website

References

{{Pittsburgh Golf clubs and courses in Pennsylvania Sports venues in Pittsburgh 1897 establishments in Pennsylvania Schenley Park Sports venues completed in 1897