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Water Valley Golf and Country Club
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About
Located less than a half hour north of Cochrane, Water Valley Golf & Country Club, as its name implies, is nestled in a scenic valley tucked away among scenic hills. The woodland layout features stands of poplar and spruce trees as well as lush and abundant vegetation along the fairways, which gives them a completely secluded feel. The golf course originally opened in 1988 with only nine holes but expanded to a full 18-holes just a few years later in 1994. There have been several renovations to Water Valley Golf & C.C. since it first opened including widening of the fairways and completely rebuilt greens on three of the holes on the back nine. The new nine forms the front and wraps around the original nine holes. It has more sand and water than the original, which means you'll catch a break on the back nine.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6610 yards | 73.0 | 128 |
| Blue | 72 | 6325 yards | 72.2 | 125 |
| White | 72 | 6010 yards | 71.0 | 123 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5305 yards | 69.8 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.7/133 | 450 | 150 | 340 | 550 | 450 | 435 | 555 | 390 | 190 | 3510 | 425 | 375 | 430 | 205 | 500 | 355 | 175 | 425 | 530 | 3420 | 6930 |
| Blue M: 71.1/128 W: 76.3/142 | 430 | 140 | 330 | 535 | 420 | 375 | 525 | 360 | 180 | 3295 | 390 | 360 | 410 | 165 | 480 | 335 | 150 | 410 | 510 | 3210 | 6505 |
| Blue/White M: 70.3/126 W: 75.2/140 | 400 | 140 | 330 | 485 | 400 | 340 | 525 | 340 | 160 | 3120 | 350 | 360 | 380 | 150 | 480 | 335 | 150 | 390 | 480 | 3075 | 6195 |
| White M: 69.1/124 W: 74.0/138 | 400 | 105 | 310 | 485 | 400 | 340 | 435 | 340 | 160 | 2975 | 350 | 330 | 380 | 150 | 450 | 320 | 120 | 390 | 480 | 2970 | 5945 |
| Silver M: 65.3/117 W: 70.1/128 | 370 | 100 | 270 | 420 | 375 | 290 | 405 | 315 | 130 | 2675 | 340 | 295 | 265 | 110 | 380 | 300 | 100 | 335 | 435 | 2560 | 5235 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 4 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Canada (2024 #24)
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Water Valley GC, Hole 2, Par 3, 145 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 12/15/2024
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Water Valley GC, Hole 4, Par 5, 565 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 12/15/2024
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Water Valley GC, Hole 7, Par 5, 555 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 12/15/2024
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Water Valley GC, Hole 15, Par 4, 355 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 12/15/2024
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Water Valley GC, Hole 16, Par 3, 175 yds Photo submitted by DYakimec on 12/15/2024
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Water Valley GC, view from the balcony Photo submitted by DYakimec on 12/15/2024
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Photo submitted by Rick3566637 on 09/02/2019
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Photo submitted by Rick3566637 on 09/02/2019
Beautiful course
This course has quickly become one of my favourite courses in the Calgary area. I’ve only lived in Cochrane for two years now and haven’t played a ton of courses in the area but I think I have found my favourite in Water Valley. It’s a great layout and just a beautiful course! It’s a beauty!!
Water Valley Review
Great course, weather was off and on rainy but we managed to get a whole 18.
Enjoyed the natural aspects of the course and it was an inexpensive alternative to playing an expensive city course.
Water valley rocks
It had been raining alot so very wet, cart path only, understandable. will be back to try when dry, nice layout, elevation, overall great.
Cart rip off
I know cards have gotten ridiculously expensive everywhere. Did you play golf so they can bump up the price and keep the price of golf Down and charge people More for cards? However, this is beyond ridiculous. Paying almost $26 per person for a cart won't have me back there again.
Little hidden gem
Pleasantly surprised at this beautiful course tucked in the small community of the highway. Rolling hills and beautiful meadows with lots of wild life. About 70% walkable with a few hilly climbs especially on the last hole.
Great shape!!! FAAAAST GREENS!
The course is in amazing shape this year, green everywhere. Only complaint is that the marshal left at about 4 pm and there were a couple of slow groups and the halfway house and snack shack were all closed pretty early but we did tee off closer to 5 pm. This place is such a hidden gems and the greens are like playing on pool tables but I like fast greens! Love playing here.
Wonderful Day
I have been meaning to get out this way for a long time. And it exceeded my expectations. What a beautiul terrian to drop a golf course on. Course Management was required and one of the people I was paired with had played there before so that was a bonus.
A wonderful day.
Well worth the drive!
This place is such a hidden gem. Almost like playing Priddis but for about half the cost. Well worth the drive.
Great course if I had been able to play.
Great course. Unfortunately got rained out on August 8th and can't contact golf now. It was a good deal but not even at the price paid when can't play. Guess better only book using golf now if no rain in forecast. Very disappointed.
