Farmington Golf Trip Planning Guide
Nemacolin is a sprawling Laurel Highlands resort with two strong 18s (Pete Dye's Mystic Rock plus Shepherd's Rock), an on-site casino, a private wildlife habitat, and off-road and shooting academies. A complete one-property buddy-trip base 70 minutes from Pittsburgh.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
PIT (80 min drive)
$40–$245
$350/night
1 of 3
~$331/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Farmington. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Shepherd's Rock — parkland, $150–$225 · 4.6★
Newer Pete Dye design with dramatic elevation changes and big mountain views — more playable foil to Mystic Rock
Lautrec — upscale, $$$$ · 4.7★
Forbes Five-Star fine dining at Nemacolin — the splurge night for the crew
Cigar Bar at Falling Rock — whiskey bar
Bourbon and cigars in a clubby lounge at Nemacolin's flagship hotel
Day 2
Mystic Rock — parkland, $195–$245 · 4.5★
Brawny Pete Dye design with rectangular bunkers and rock outcrops — former PGA Tour 84 Lumber Classic host
Lady Luck Casino — half day, $40–$400/pp
On-property casino with tables and slots — walk over after the steak dinner
Rockwell's — steakhouse, $$$ · 4.4★
Resort steakhouse with a roomy dining room built for big tables
Lady Luck Casino Bar — casino bar · Open late
Drinks alongside the slots and tables of the on-property casino
Day 3
Nemacolin Links (par-3 course) — parkland, $40–$75
Lit par-3 short course — perfect for a sundown betting game with beers
Off-Road Driving Academy — 2-3 hours, $150–$350/pp
Hummers, Jeeps, and side-by-sides on Nemacolin's purpose-built off-road course
Autumn — casual, $$ · 4.3★
Relaxed all-day spot at the Chateau — easy breakfasts and casual group dinners
Tavern at Caddyshack — sports bar
TVs, pool, and cold drafts — the default late-afternoon gathering point
Course-by-Course Guide
Farmington has 3 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 1 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Farmington has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$500–$1800 /night
Nemacolin resort townhomes and Falling Rock luxury rooms
$350–$800 /night
Laurel Highlands / Ohiopyle cabin rentals ~20 min from the resort
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Lautrec
$$$$Forbes Five-Star fine dining at Nemacolin — the splurge night for the crew
Rockwell's
$$$Resort steakhouse with a roomy dining room built for big tables
Autumn
$$Relaxed all-day spot at the Chateau — easy breakfasts and casual group dinners
Caddyshack
$$Golf-themed pub between the courses — burgers, beers, and post-round trash talk
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 1 stay open past midnight.
Cigar Bar at Falling Rock
Bourbon and cigars in a clubby lounge at Nemacolin's flagship hotel
Lady Luck Casino Bar
Late nightDrinks alongside the slots and tables of the on-property casino
Tavern at Caddyshack
TVs, pool, and cold drafts — the default late-afternoon gathering point
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Lady Luck Casino
On-property casino with tables and slots — walk over after the steak dinner
Off-Road Driving Academy
Hummers, Jeeps, and side-by-sides on Nemacolin's purpose-built off-road course
Shooting Academy
Sporting clays, trap, and pistol on the resort's expansive shooting grounds
Ohiopyle Whitewater Rafting
Raft the Lower Yough — Pennsylvania's best whitewater, ~20 min away
Getting There
Fly into Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) — it's a 80-minute drive to Farmington. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Nemacolin transportation and Lenzner Coach (Pittsburgh)). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.