Bob O'Connor Golf Course
Plan your round at Bob O'Connor Golf Course
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park is a city-owned course in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, operated by the nonprofit First Tee of Pittsburgh. Golf has been played on the land since 1897, and the course now plays as the nine-hole "Bob 9" (par 34, 2,400 yards from the back tees, 99 slope for men), with views toward the downtown skyline. It is walking only and is open year round, weather permitting.
- Municipal
- 9 holes
- Par 34
- Designed by Mark Ormiston
- Opened 1897
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Bob O'Connor Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
340
yds ·Forward
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Hole 2
128
yds ·Forward
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Hole 3
237
yds ·Forward
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Hole 4
247
yds ·Forward
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Hole 5
145
yds ·Forward
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Hole 6
227
yds ·Forward
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Hole 7
220
yds ·Forward
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Hole 8
301
yds ·Forward
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Hole 9
305
yds ·Forward
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ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Back | Forward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 1 | 408 | 340 |
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 128 | 128 |
| 3 | 4 | 8 | 237 | 237 |
| 4 | 4 | 7 | 247 | 247 |
| 5 | 3 | 4 | 175 | 145 |
| 6 | 4 | 9 | 227 | 227 |
| 7 | 4 | 6 | 259 | 220 |
| 8 | 4 | 3 | 358 | 301 |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | 361 | 305 |
| Total | 34 | 2,400 | 2,150 |
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Plan to walk: the course is walking only
- Pull carts and motorized walking carts can be rented
- Out of bounds is the inside edge of all roads
- Call ahead in winter or bad weather to confirm the course is open
- Reserve up to seven days ahead, or walk on
Arrival & check-in
The course is on Schenley Drive in Schenley Park. The Arnold Palmer Learning Center, a First Tee facility, is part of the same property.
Carts & walking
The course is walking only. Pull carts and motorized walking carts are available to rent.
Practice facilities
The Arnold Palmer Learning Center, open since April 2021, offers year-round instruction and practice, including indoor Trackman simulators. The three-hole Palmer Loop is used for coaching and is open to the public as a practice course when classes are not using it. Call the shop to check availability.
Policies
Tee times can be reserved up to seven days ahead, and walk-ins are welcome daily. The course is open year round, weather permitting, and closes on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Out of bounds is the inside edge of all roads, and the water-collecting grading areas on holes 1, 3 and 9 are played as abnormal course conditions.
Quick answers
Bob O'Connor Golf Course at a glance
Is Bob O'Connor Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Bob O'Connor Golf Course is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does Bob O'Connor Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Bob O'Connor Golf Course has 9 holes and plays to a par of 34, from 2,150 to 2,400 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Bob O'Connor Golf Course?
Bob O'Connor Golf Course was designed by Mark Ormiston and opened in 1897.
What are the cart and walking rules at Bob O'Connor Golf Course?
The course is walking only. Pull carts and motorized walking carts are available to rent.
What practice facilities does Bob O'Connor Golf Course have?
The Arnold Palmer Learning Center, open since April 2021, offers year-round instruction and practice, including indoor Trackman simulators. The three-hole Palmer Loop is used for coaching and is open to the public as a practice course when classes are not using it.
How do you book a tee time at Bob O'Connor Golf Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (412) 622-6959.
Where is Bob O'Connor Golf Course?
Bob O'Connor Golf Course is at 5370 Schenley Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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