The course is true to its name, with striking downhill shots and huff n’ puff approaches to some fast greens. Many long, open and grassy fairways, a water hazard, and plenty of hardwoods force accurate throws. Well-marked tee signs and putting basket. Red, White (concrete) and Blue tees and three pin placements per hole provide a challenge for all level of players.
Designed by Keith Clark, J. Gary Dropcho and Michael Novara and installed in 1994, Knob Hill has been improved steadily. Marshall Township deserves a lot of credit for maintaining and improving the course. The partnership between the township and the Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society is a great model of cooperation and support. Knob Hill Park has grown up with the course and disc golf is a featured aspect of the recreational facilities including an outstanding playground, bathrooms, picnic pavilions, baseball and soccer fields, and hiking trails.
From the South: Exit 75 off I-79N north of Pittsburgh, left at stop, quick right on Brush Creek, 1 mile to left on Knob Rd., 1 mile to park, follow 2nd entrance road left to parking lot.
From the North (I-79): Exit 78 on I-79 S. at Cranberry. RIGHT on RT. 228 for .2 mile then LEFT on Rt. 19S. Go 1.2 miles to a RIGHT on Brush Creek Road. Follow Brush Creek Road as it turns LEFT at traffic light at Thorn Hill Industrial Park. Travel .5 mile then turn RIGHT at Knob Road. 1 mile to second Knob Hill Park entrance.
From East or West on PA Turnpike (I-76): Exit I-76 at Cranberry (Exit 28) and exit South on Rt. 19. Go 1 mile to a RIGHT on Brush Creek Road. Follow Brush Creek Road as it turns LEFT at traffic light at Thorn Hill Industrial Park. Travel .5 mile then turn RIGHT at Knob Road. 1 mile to second Knob Hill Park entrance.