Millcreek Township in Northwest Pennsylvania is selling the historic and challenging Erie Golf Club, a 160-acre, 18-hole golf course that has been owned by the township since 2009. The township is accepting sealed bids through Golf Property Analysts, a Conshohocken-based golf broker, after Erie County Judge Marshall Piccinini approved the petition to sell the course in December. Interested parties can request bid packages from the township, and the asking price is $1.1 million based on a recent appraisal done by Golf Property Analysts.
The Erie Golf Course was established in 1921 and designed by renowned golf course architect A.W. Tillinghast. The city of Erie owned the course for many years before it was purchased by Millcreek Township. Currently, a private business, 7637 Enterprises, operates the course under a five-year contract that expires at the end of the 2024 golf season. The township receives $37,000 annually from the operator, but expects to incur a deficit of about $160,000 over the five-year term due to repair costs and other capital expenses.
Individuals interested in bidding on the Erie Golf Course can contact Larry Hirsh at larry@golfprop.com. Bids will be accepted until early or mid-July, according to Township Supervisor Jim Bock. Deed restrictions on three of the four properties that make up the course dictate that the land must continue to be used as a golf course. The proceeds from the sale will be allocated to the township’s parks and recreation department, with discussions underway to potentially expand the Millcreek Golf & Learning Center from six holes to nine.
Interested buyers are encouraged to act quickly, as bids must be submitted before the deadline in July. The sale of the Erie Golf Course presents a unique opportunity to own a piece of golfing history in Northwest Pennsylvania. With its challenging layout and rich heritage, the course is sure to attract golf enthusiasts and investors alike. For more information on bidding or the sale process, contact Larry Hirsh or Township Supervisor Jim Bock. Don’t miss out on the chance to own this iconic golf course in the Erie area.
