Buhl Farm Golf Course
Buhl Farm Golf Course, formerly known as Buhland Golf Course,[2] located in Sharon, Pennsylvania, is one of possibly two free public golf coursesNote-1 in the United States.[2][3][4][5] The 9-hole course is open from mid-April to November between 8 a.m. to sundown (closing times vary on season, so call ahead). The course is known for its flat greens, high rough and little room between each hole. It is also known for its easy layout including straight and wide fairways. The course is also known for its one artificial turf tee box, and eight other natural tee boxes. The course also includes a driving range and a First Tee center. It is run by the Buhl Farm Trust and generous donations from the public. The free course is called "Dum Dum" by the locals. It also has a children's golf program in the summer.
 Buhl Farm Park Golf Course - Hole #1 | |
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| Coordinates | 41.25066°N 80.49041°W |
| Location | Hermitage, Pennsylvania[1] |
| Established | 1914[1] |
| Type | Public |
| Owned by | Buhl Farm Park |
| Total holes | 18 |
| Website | Buhl Farm Golf Course |
| Par | 34 |
| Length | 2,378 yards |
See also
Notes
- ^Note-1: Mesa View Public Golf Course in Bagdad, Arizona is also free. Holes 9, Type: Public, Style: Executive, Par: 30, Length: 1671 yards, Slope: 89, Rating: 29.5
References
- "Golf Course & Driving Range". Buhl Farm Park. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- Searcy, Jay (September 21, 1991). "At The Duffer's Paradise, Every Day Is A Free-for-all". Philadelphia Media Network. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- Roknick, Michael (December 2, 2001). "Is free golf at park in jeopardy?". Sharon Herald. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
- Ryan, Ryan (July 8, 2014). "Buhl Farm, Pennsylvania's only free public golf course, in danger of closing". PennLive.com. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
- Barton, John (January 6, 2015). Book: The Golf Guru: Answers to Golf's Most Perplexing Questions. Book: The Golf Guru. Retrieved October 22, 2015.