Golf Outings at Mountain Haven
Tee Off from Your Front Door
Mountain Haven sits on the mountaintop Highlands Golf Course at Seven Springs — wake up, grab the bags, and play the par-71 before the dew burns off. Then bring the whole foursome (or four foursomes) home to the wet bar and the hot tub.
Why golfers book Mountain Haven
A golf trip that starts at the doormat
A golf trip here starts the second you step outside. The Highlands Golf Club’s Seven Springs course is woven right into the resort — a mountaintop, par-71 championship layout with long-range Laurel Highlands views and tee times you can book from the kitchen table. Beyond the resort gate, the region punches far above its size: within roughly 45 minutes you can pair the on-site course with its sister Hidden Valley track, the two acclaimed 18s at Chestnut Ridge, Arnold Palmer’s very first design near Indian Lake, and a half-dozen friendly public layouts. It’s an easy place to build a two- or three-round buddies trip without ever driving far.
On the Highlands course, not near it
Mountain Haven sits inside the resort’s Highlands Golf Club property. The par-71 Seven Springs course — opened in 1969, with long-range Laurel Highlands views — is the easiest round of the trip. Book the tee time, walk the bags out, and you’re playing before the dew burns off.
On the green at Seven Springs
Mt. Villas · Champion, PA
Par 71
On-site Highlands course, ~6,404 yds
8+ courses
Public 18s within ~45 minutes
16+
Golfers · 3BR + den + bunk loft
The case for the house
Built for a buddies golf trip
Four reasons a golf group books here instead of a block of hotel rooms.
Walk to the First Tee
The house is on the resort’s Highlands Golf Club property, so the most convenient round of the trip is the one out your door. Head over for an early tee time on the par-71 Seven Springs course and be back for lunch — no real commute between the doormat and the first tee.
The 19th hole
is your living room
The 19th Hole at Home
A wet bar, big-screen TVs for the afternoon majors coverage, and a private outdoor hot tub mean the night after the round is as good as the round itself.
Sleep 16+ Golfers
Four bedrooms and four full bathrooms across multiple levels — no shower lines at 6 a.m. and no fighting over who gets the pullout. Bring the whole foursome, or four of them.
More Than Just Golf
Non-golfers aren’t stuck waiting. The community pool is a short walk from the house (free for guests, in season), the resort runs alpine slides, lift-served mountain biking, and a sporting-clays complex — plus Ligonier shops and Laurel Highlands breweries minutes away.
Where to play
Eight-plus 18s within ~45 minutes
The flagship is on-site. Build the rest of the trip from sister mountain courses, a 36-hole resort, Arnold Palmer’s very first design, and a handful of friendly public layouts — all verified, all linked.
The home course
The par-71 Seven Springs course, out your door
Because the course is part of the resort, it’s the round with no commute — an early tee time and you’re back at the house for lunch. Long-range views across the Laurel Highlands come standard, and the sister Hidden Valley track is a short drive when you want a second course under the same club.
- Mountaintop par-71 championship layout, opened 1969 (Hassenplug design)
- ~6,404 yards · course rating 71.7 / slope 132
- Tee times required at all times — book online or call 814-352-3191
- Carts available; rental clubs can be arranged through the pro shop
- The club hosts group outings from roughly 36 to 300+ players
The 19th hole
Where to eat, drink, and recap the round
From the resort’s upscale Helen’s to a BYOB ridgeline dinner in Donegal, a breakfast institution for early tee times, and Laurel Highlands breweries on the way home.
Ligonier · taproom
Ligonier Brewing Company
A Ligonier-area brewery and taproom just north of town on Route 711, with an expansive communal bar, big screens, and live music — built for large groups, especially in summer. A solid post-round stop if you’re routing through Ligonier.
On the map
Every course on one map
The on-site Highlands course plus every other layout within about 45 minutes.
Approximate locations · tap a pin for details. Mountain Haven is marked in green.
Stay & Play
Your basecamp between rounds
The round is only half the trip. Mountain Haven is set up to be the basecamp: loosen up in the private hot tub after 18, pull the foursome around the wet bar, and throw the weekend major on a big screen. Four full bathrooms mean nobody’s waiting on a shower before an early tee time.
- Wet bar and multiple big-screen TVs for the post-round recap and weekend major coverage
- Private outdoor hot tub on the deck to loosen up after 18 in the mountains
- Full gourmet kitchen plus a deck table that seats the whole group for a grill-out
- Four full bathrooms — zero shower lines before an early tee time
- Boot/shoe drying area and room to keep bags, shoes, and a cooler organized between rounds
- High-speed WiFi and a quiet nook if someone has to dial into a call mid-trip
The property
See the space
A 2,400+ sq ft, 4BR / 4BA townhome on the mountain — room for the whole group between rounds.
Mountain Haven at Mt. Villas
On the Highlands course at Seven Springs
Living room with a big-screen TV
Free community pool for non-golfers, a short walk away
Plan it your way
Ideal for, and what you can do
Best in Spring, Summer, Fall · typical stay 2–4 nights.
Ideal for
What you can do
From a recent guest
“Very nice spot. Great place to stay — the pictures don’t do it justice, much better than the pics.”
Good to know
Golf trip questions, answered
How early can we book tee times at the on-site course?+
Tee times are required at all times for the Highlands Golf Club’s Seven Springs course and can be reserved online (the club uses the Whoosh booking app) or by calling the pro shop at 814-352-3191. Booking ahead is smart for weekend mornings and for any group larger than four.
Can we rent carts and clubs, or do we need to bring our own?+
Yes — the Highlands Golf Club operates as a daily-fee resort course with motorized carts available, and rental clubs can be arranged through the pro shop (call ahead at 814-352-3191 to confirm a full set for your group). Most nearby public courses, including Champion Lakes, Donegal Highlands, and Mt. Odin, also rent carts.
Are there group or outing rates for a buddies trip?+
Yes. The Highlands Golf Club hosts outings from roughly 36 to 300+ players across its two mountain courses, and several area courses cater to groups too — Champion Lakes offers professional outing planning plus stay-and-play lodging, and Chestnut Ridge runs corporate and player passes. Contact each pro shop directly for group pricing and to block tee times.
Where can we store clubs and gear at the house?+
There’s room at the house to keep bags, shoes, and a cooler organized between rounds, plus a boot/shoe drying area and a covered entry for loading the car each morning. Because the Seven Springs course is on-resort, many guests simply leave clubs in the vehicle overnight — just don’t leave them in plain sight.
When is golf season in the Laurel Highlands?+
The mountain courses typically run from roughly April through October, with peak conditions in late spring through early fall. Because Seven Springs sits at elevation, mornings can be cool — pack a layer for early tee times, and call ahead in shoulder season since weather can affect hours.
Is the on-site course really walk-to-first-tee from the house?+
The Highlands Golf Club’s Seven Springs course is on the resort property at 207 Golf Course Road, a short hop from the house — close enough to head over for an early round and be back for lunch. It’s the most convenient round of the trip, with no real commute between the door and the first tee.
Book your golf trip
Lock in the tee times and the house
The Highlands club hosts outings from 36 to 300+ players — sleep your foursomes steps from the first tee. Weekend mornings book up; the earlier you grab the dates, the easier the tee sheet.
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