There are 9 golf courses in Erie, Pennsylvania and 3 are municipal courses. There are also another 14 golf courses within 20 miles of Erie, including 12 public, 1 municipal and 1 private courses. The oldest course in the Erie area is the The Kahkwa Club which was designed by Donald J. Ross, ASGCA and opened in 1893. The longest course is Downing Golf Course, which is 7,092 yards. Whispering Woods Golf Club is rated the best course near Erie.