01Fri · Cranberry Highlands
Net Best Ball Shamble
Both teammates drive, you pick the best one, and both play their second from there. From that point on, play your own ball. 75% handicap allowance.
Skins · par 3sClosest to Pin · 3 & 13
The Invitation
You’re officially invited to compete in the 2026 PKL Invitational — two days, two courses, and one crown up for grabs.
What started as a backyard bragging-rights match has grown into Pittsburgh’s most coveted two-man invitational. Friday we tee it up at Cranberry Highlands; Saturday the throne is decided at Lindenwood Golf Club.
Bring your partner, bring your short game, and bring your best — because the field is sharp and the trophy doesn’t hand itself out. Net scoring keeps everyone in it; nerve decides the rest.
— The PKL Committee
Edition
5th
Annual since 2022
Days
2
Fri 9/18 → Sat 9/19
Courses
2
Cranberry · Lindenwood
Format
Net
2-Man four-ball
The Format
Two rounds. Two ways to win.
Low net over 36 holes lifts the crown. Each day plays a little differently — here’s the gist.
02Sat · Lindenwood
Net Best Ball
Every man plays his own ball the whole way around. The better net score of the two partners counts on each hole. 85% handicap allowance.
Low net winsUSGA rules apply
The Battlegrounds
Two courses, one weekend.
September 18
Cranberry HighlandsCranberry Township, PA
Round 1 — Net Best Ball Shamble
Rolling Western-PA terrain and generous fairways set the stage for opening day. Pick the best drive, then grind out your net.
Tees: White (≤59) · Gold (60+)
September 19
LindenwoodCanonsburg, PA
Round 2 — Net Best Ball
Mature, tree-lined parkland where the crown is decided. Every man plays his own ball; the better net counts.
Tees: Blue (≤59) · Gold (60+)
From the Grounds
Scenes from the PKL.
Five years of putts, playoffs, and Pittsburgh weather. Tap any frame to dive in.
The Champyinz
They wore the crown.
Warm Up
Closest to the Pin.
Holes 3 & 13 pay out closest-to-the-pin at the real thing. Time your power, stick it tight, and see if you’ve got the touch.
Tee it up.
A quick power-timed approach shot. Tap to start the meter, tap again to strike — get it as close to the flag as you can.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye
Who will sit atop the throne?
Grab your partner and throw your name in the hat. Spots are limited and the field fills fast.