Dayton Valley GC
A view of a hole at Dayton Valley Golf Club (Divine 9)
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3.6
456 Reviews (456)
5 Stars
184
4 Stars
186
3 Stars
55
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
17
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
69.0%
Recommend this course
395 out of 456 reviews
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4.3
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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3.5
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
65.5%
Recommend this course
19 out of 29 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Arnold Palmer-designed layout consistently earns high marks for its challenging and visually striking design with mountain backdrop views. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for a welcoming round at this storied course.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7218 yards
Slope 131
Rating 74.0

Dayton Valley Golf Club is an Arnold Palmer Signature design that has been a PGA Tour Qualifier course since 1995, making it the longest standing site in the country. The course is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains and stretches across the valley below. The rolling, links-style layout features sculpted fairways and large, undulating greens. You may find yourself faced with a tough lie even after a good shot. It's a challenging test with plenty of water and strategically placed bunkers coming into play throughout. Careful shot placement is especially important on the water holes at Dayton Valley G.C. The most difficult hole on the golf course is the par-4 ninth. It's a lengthy dogleg left with water down along the entire left side of the fairway and short and right of the green. On your approach, hitting left of the green you'll find heavy rough or pot bunkers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1991) Ed Seay (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.6
456 Reviews (456)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 23
Watching the Game 13
Patio Dining 12
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 51
Bunkers 40
Forced Carries 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 31
Advanced Golfers 28
Seniors 17
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 44
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Members only

Arnold Palmer would probably be disappointed with the attitude of the members at Dayton. They should consider becoming a private club, because that’s how they. Welcome anyone who isn’t a member. I mean come on… it’s not Pebble Beach for God sake! If you decide to play here, bring a hard hat. The players behind you don’t seem to care about the slow play ahead. Four!!!” Apparently isn’t the course policy.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dayton Valley

Course quality has gone downhill the last few years.

It use to be NCGA qualifiers were played there every year… not anymore!

#2 swamp next to the green…

#5 water in the traps

#9 fairway in rough shape

#11 fairway in rough shape

#12 fairway in rough shape, tees way up to avoid

The fairway.

# 14 fairway in rough shape

#15 fairway in rough shape

#17 fairway is lost… par 5 now a hundred yard

Par 3.

#18 water in the traps…

The course needs work !!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too many bad lies course is in bad condition. What happened this course used to be in pristine condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Where the Eagles fly

Dayton Rocks is really the answer. This place is definitely a Palmer designed course with all the water. Number nine gets me every time but I love the challenge as I have skinned this hole before with just a par in a 20 man group. This course is dollar for dollar the best around.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/12/2024

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314162009892. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Dayton Valley Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

75

The course had many risk rewards very good value for what you pay

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2024

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Dayton Valley Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Day

First time visit this golf course. Beautiful. somewhat challenging with up and downs, sand bunkers and water. But it was very fun day for us.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Dayton

Like the course and have played it since it opened. Course was not in very good shape this time but I will continue to play it periodically.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/12/2024

Hi, byronsmi! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Dayton Valley Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Bad shape

The greens were good the rough and fairways need a lot of work

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough conditions but great pace of play

Finished round in 2.5 hours. Some holes were in rough shape, but all greens were in good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/12/2024

Thanks so much for the great review, ajschane. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Dayton Valley Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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