Tam O'Shanter Golf Course
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Tam O'Shanter of Pennsylvania is a public 18-hole course in Hermitage, laid out in 1929 by Emil Loeffler, the Oakmont superintendent. It plays to par 72 and 6,537 yards from the back tees (rating 70.2, slope 132). The Kerins family has owned it since 1948. The 14th, a short par 3 nicknamed Death Valley, is its best-known hole.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Emil Loeffler
- Opened 1929
Course strategy
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Tam O'Shanter Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
270
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
170
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
535
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
383
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
308
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
312
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
466
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
138
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
329
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
361
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
322
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
446
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
469
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
97
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
261
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
257
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
225
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
149
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Green | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 301 | 275 | 270 | 265 |
| 2 | 3 | 15 | 235 | 175 | 170 | 165 |
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 570 | 550 | 535 | 373 |
| 4 | 4 | 3 | 426 | 405 | 383 | 255 |
| 5 | 4 | 11 | 368 | 358 | 308 | 306 |
| 6 | 4 | 7 | 405 | 390 | 312 | 300 |
| 7 | 5 | 5 | 544 | 484 | 466 | 461 |
| 8 | 3 | 17 | 183 | 145 | 138 | 135 |
| 9 | 4 | 9 | 410 | 398 | 329 | 324 |
| Out | 36 | 3,442 | 3,180 | 2,911 | 2,584 | |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 398 | 391 | 361 | 275 |
| 11 | 4 | 10 | 367 | 330 | 322 | 312 |
| 12 | 5 | 2 | 535 | 496 | 446 | 426 |
| 13 | 5 | 6 | 499 | 476 | 469 | 464 |
| 14 | 3 | 18 | 152 | 115 | 97 | 95 |
| 15 | 4 | 8 | 342 | 321 | 261 | 256 |
| 16 | 4 | 12 | 329 | 298 | 257 | 255 |
| 17 | 4 | 14 | 302 | 275 | 225 | 215 |
| 18 | 3 | 16 | 171 | 165 | 149 | 145 |
| In | 36 | 3,095 | 2,867 | 2,587 | 2,443 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,537 | 6,047 | 5,498 | 5,027 | |
| Rating / Slope | 70.2 / 132 | 68.3 / 125 | — | — | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Call the pro shop or use the website's tee time link to book
- Play the tee that fits your game; the course offers four sets
- Warm up on the driving range before you tee off
- The short 14th (Death Valley) is the hole to look out for
Practice facilities
There is a driving range on site.
Food & drink
The clubhouse patio overlooks the 9th and 18th greens.
Policies
The pro shop sells gift certificates by phone. Email members of the free Shamrock Club get discounts on special days, merchandise and food.
Quick answers
Tam O'Shanter Golf Course at a glance
Is Tam O'Shanter Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. Tam O'Shanter Golf Course is a public course.
How many holes does Tam O'Shanter Golf Course have, and what's the par?
Tam O'Shanter Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,027 to 6,537 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Tam O'Shanter Golf Course?
Tam O'Shanter Golf Course was designed by Emil Loeffler and opened in 1929.
What practice facilities does Tam O'Shanter Golf Course have?
There is a driving range on site.
What food and drink does Tam O'Shanter Golf Course have?
The clubhouse patio overlooks the 9th and 18th greens.
How do you book a tee time at Tam O'Shanter Golf Course?
Call the course at (724) 981-3552.
Where is Tam O'Shanter Golf Course?
Tam O'Shanter Golf Course is at 2961 South Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA 16148.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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