Shadow Lakes is 10 miles north of the Pittsburgh National Airport off the Beaver Valley Expressway at exit 45 to the east in a predominately natural valley setting with homes along two holes.

The golf course is a parkland style design which moves over slightly rolling hills through tree lined fairways along numerous water hazards with sand bunkers along the landing zones and greenside. It was designed by Ferdinard Garbin and from the tips plays to 6,615 yards, 72.2/139, course/slope ratings with three shorter tees.