Hill
Crest Country Club
3411 Leechburg Road
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
History
The life of Hill Crest Country Club began as a dream in 1923 when a group
of gentlemen met to discuss the
In September 1924, a 9-hole golf
course was completed while construction of the clubhouse that would command an
imposing view of the course and valley below continued.
The first social event at Hill Crest was a formal party during
Thanksgiving week of 1925.
The challenges to
Hill Crest seemed overwhelming when, on two occasions in the late thirties, the
Board voted down the motion to sell acreage set aside for the second nine holes
for payment of debt and taxes. The
difficult decision the Board made at that time enabled Hill Crest to begin
planning for an 18-hole course in 1950.
The
contract to expand the golf course was finally let in July 1950, but in May
1951, Hill Crest faced the greatest test when the clubhouse burned to the
ground. Because of the total
cooperation of the membership, construction continued on the second nine holes
and a bond issue was accepted by the members to rebuild the clubhouse.
1952 was a tremendous year for Hill Crest.
In June, the 18-hole golf course was dedicated and in November, a formal
dinner-dance was held to celebrate the completion of the new clubhouse.
In 1957, the
membership voted to build an Olympic-size swimming pool.
The following year Hill Crest dedicated the finest pool and bathhouse
complex in the area. Because of the
pool, more members and guests began utilizing the course and related facilities.
When the tennis courts were built, Hill Crest members and
their guests found that they had a complex that could meet most of their
recreational needs. The courts
overlook the valley, which makes for a most splendid view.
Finally, in June
of 1990, Hill Crest dedicated its newly remodeled clubhouse.
The surrounding area soon found that the dining and banquet facilities
the club offered satisfied parties, big and small.
Hill Crest has journeyed
far from the day that the first members purchased the land for $35,000.
Today, the our multi-million dollar complex is known as a club that will
accept any challenge because its members know that dreams do come true.
Club
House
Hill Crest Country Club
has always enjoyed a tradition of excellence as a golf and country club.
This tradition is well complimented by the clubhouse services and social
activities. Your dining experiences
can range from an elegant evening, enjoying expertly prepared cuisine in our
formal Oak Room or casual dining in our Mixed Grille.
Other activities include monthly parties, Sunday brunches, gourmet
dinners and other special social activities that occur from time to time.
Hill
Crest's dining facility offers a multitude of arrangements from two private size
rooms for high level meetings for a few, to the use of the entire club for 300
or more. The management and staff
will do everything possible to make your "special" party most
enjoyable. Whatever the dining
experience the view from the club is beautiful, especially at sunset.
Hill Crest is a
club that emphasizes family participation. The
children are encouraged to join any or all of the junior programs to make their
participation in the club as rewarding as possible.
Grounds
and Greens
Hill Crest Country
Club's 18-hole golf course has seen a continuing improvement program over the
years. The maintenance of the narrow
watered fairways, judicious tree planting/replacement and bunker construction
are continually monitored by an extremely dedicated grounds superintendent,
assistant superintendent and crew. The
greens in particular are known to offer a challenge to any caliber of player.
Golf
Hill Crest Country
Club's 18-hole golf course has seen a continuing improvement program over the
years. The challenge of the narrow
watered fairways, judicious tree replacement, bunker construction and small
greens makes a round of golf a most interesting experience for members and
guests alike.
The golf programs at Hill Crest are varied, enjoyable,
and designed for encompassing all members of the family.
Activities range from events for the men as well as ladies and junior
golfers. One of the increasingly
popular golf activities has been the mixed couples program.
The weekly Friday Night mixed couples event has always had good
attendance with enthusiastic participants enjoying a socially good time.
To
improve one's game is every golfer's desire.
Hill Crest's PGA golf professional staff has provided the club with a
fine source for golf instruction, which is available on a private individual
basis or a group clinic program. Our
junior program has included instruction on golf swing fundamentals as well as
the availability of the golf course for junior golfers to practice their golf
lessons.
The ingredients
for a successful golf program are here at Hill Crest.
We have a golf shop staffed by a PGA professional who will provide our
membership with the best of service. The
golf shop is stocked with merchandise that offers our membership the best of
quality for their golf equipment and golf attire needs.
The professional staff is also trained to provide quality instruction for
the enrichment of our members' game. To
culminate all of these ingredients makes Hill Crest a golf course that is
enjoyed by everyone.
Swim
Swimming at Hill Crest is available in our modern Olympic-size pool. Ladies' and
Mens' bathhouse facilities are available to all members and guests.
The summer professional
staff will make your swimming experience more than just a refreshing splash in
the water. Clinical instructions,
and/or private lessons are provided for babies to the oldest adult.
Hill Crest's swim
team has competed successfully with other clubs and has a reputation of being
one of the finest coached groups in Western Pennsylvania.
The swim team calendar of events runs from the beginning of June to the
end of July.
The pool opens Memorial Day weekend and closes the last day of the Labor Day
weekend. Pool hours for
swimming/sunbathing generally start at 1:00 P.M. and close at 9:00 P.M. Monday's
closings are 5:00 P.M.
A committee of members
organizes all tennis activities at Hill Crest thereby assuring that all members'
needs are met.
Our three courts and pro shop overlook our beautiful golf
course. The courts are well lit for
extended evening play.
Members may choose many different forms of tennis
participation from fun sets to serious competition.
Hill Crest's junior tennis team has become one of the finest groups in
the area.
Clinic instructions and/or private lessons are available for children or
adults from our tennis professional. Courts
may be used for individual play when a regularly scheduled event is not taking
place. The regular tennis schedule
runs from the middle of May through the middle of September.
For
membership information please contact our office at 724-337-6361.