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Hickory Heights Golf Club
S
am Depe, III, the owner of
the club, has more than 30
years of experience as a Class
A PGA Professional, and more than
28 years experience as the head pro
at South Hills Country Club, so he
knows the game and he knows how
to treat his patrons. He also knows
how important it is to be an active
member of the community.
“Whether you come to Hickory
Heights to play golf or dine at
Sammy’s Pin High Pub, we want you
to leave with a positive experience,”
Depe said. “We’d love for you to
come back again and again.”
And come back they
do-with 18 holes of
championship golf, four PGA
Professionals available for
lessons, complete golf outing
planning and a delicious lunch
and dinner menu at Sammy’s
Pin High Pub, Hickory
Heights isn’t a course you play
and leave. It’s a destination.
The fully stocked golf shop
has offerings from Ping,
Titleist, Callaway, Taylor
Made, Mizuno, Foot Joy
and Adidas. Custom fitting
is offered at no additional
charge.
Designed by awardwinning architect Dr. Michael
Hurdzan, Hickory Heights has
18 beautiful holes of golf on
170 wooded acres with level
landing areas, well manicured
fairways and challenging
greens with great views and
water hazards. Scenic beauty
abounds with creeks, ponds,
and waterfalls that provide a
challenging round of golf for
all skill levels.
“We have completed the
renovation of 34 greenside bunkers. This
involves removing the old sand, rebuilding
the drains, and finally putting in the same
quality-grade sand used by clubs like South
Hills, St. Clair, and Nevillewood,” Depe
says. “Mark Yates is our superintendant.
Mark formerly was employed at The Club
at Nevillewood. Our golf course was in
fantastic shape last year. We purchased a
roller for our greens and the impact was
immediately felt. Our greens were
definitely country club quality,
with a stimp measurement of 11 to
12 feet,” said Depe.
The recently remodeled banquet
facility can accommodate 130
people, and is perfect for rehearsal
dinners, bridal showers, graduation
parties or business meetings.
We have a new Executive Chef.
Chef David, formerly of “Davios”
Restaurant in Beechview, has
created an exciting new menu.
“We offer over-stuffed
sandwiches, and homemade
pizza. We have expanded
our dinner selections. Veal
sautéed with Hot and Sweet
Peppers, Colossal Lump Crab
Cakes, Shrimp Scampi, as
well as nightly specials,” Chef
David says. “You can’t leave
without trying one of our
homemade desserts. Key Lime
Pie, Cheesecake, Chocolate
Torte with Chocolate and
Almond Whipped Cream.
Simply Awesome!”
We manage the facility to
provide courteous service.
We treat people the way
they want to be treated.
The word of mouth has
been paying off- Depe
said golfers who haven’t
played the course in years
are coming back again and
again, bringing their friends
with them.
“They’re telling their
friends of the great golf
experience they’re having
at Hickory Heights,”
Depe said. “You can’t buy
advertising like that.”
If you are looking to take
a swing at Hickory Heights,
the Club is located at 116 Hickory Heights
Drive, Bridgeville, PA, 15017. You can
call them at 412.257.0300 or check out
their website at hickoryheightsgc.com.
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