What is Steel Club like?
Steel Club sits in Hellertown, one of 1 course in the city and 208 across Pennsylvania. It plays 18 holes, par 54, across 5,526 ft — an average of about 307 feet a hole. That is a comfortable middle distance where fairway drivers do most of the work.
The terrain is mixed/varied — a mix of wooded and open holes, which puts the emphasis on a complete game. The variety is the test: you will need a tunnel shot on one hole and a full-power drive on the next, often back to back.
ThrowSpot rates the course moderately demanding overall, making it players who have their form mostly sorted. Expect a genuine test without being punished for every miss. This is the level most recreational players score best on. Most groups finish in about 110 minutes, though a busy weekend morning can add half an hour of waiting on the tee.
What discs should you bring to Steel Club?
For a course like this, a putter, two mid-ranges, and a couple of fairway drivers covers the majority of shots. The variety rewards a balanced bag over a specialist one. You will use almost everything you carry.
If you are not sure what matches your arm speed, the disc selector converts your throwing distance into a speed ceiling and specific mold recommendations. It is also worth reading the wind calculator before you play on a breezy day.
Cost and access
Steel Club charges $3 to play. Pay-to-play courses are the minority in disc golf, and the fee usually reflects better maintenance, dedicated staff, or private land. Check the course signage or the local club for how payment is collected. Most park courses are open dawn to dusk; hours can change seasonally, so it is worth checking locally before a very early or late round.
Amenities at Steel Club
Amenity information comes from PDGA course records and may not reflect recent changes. If something here is out of date, the local club is usually the fastest way to confirm.
Other disc golf courses near Steel Club
More disc golf near Hellertown
Steel Club is the only PDGA-listed course in Hellertown, but Pennsylvania has 208 in total. See the nearby courses above, or browse every course in Pennsylvania.
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Steel Club?
Steel Club has 18 holes with a total par of 54. The course measures 5,526 ft, averaging about 307 feet per hole.
Is Steel Club free to play?
No. Steel Club charges $3 to play. Check course signage or the local club for how the fee is collected.
Is Steel Club good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate difficulty, so newer players should expect a challenging round. Expect a genuine test without being punished for every miss. This is the level most recreational players score best on.
How long does it take to play Steel Club?
About 110 minutes for a typical group on 18 holes. Solo players move faster; busy weekend mornings can add 20 to 30 minutes of waiting.
Where is Steel Club located?
Steel Club is in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, at coordinates 40.58698, -75.33163. Directions are linked on this page.
What discs should I bring to Steel Club?
For this layout, a putter, two mid-ranges, and a couple of fairway drivers covers most shots. The variety rewards a balanced bag over a specialist one. You will use almost everything you carry.