Horseshoe Resort - Valley
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3.0
483 Reviews (483)
5 Stars
105
4 Stars
207
3 Stars
81
2 Stars
44
1 Stars
46
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.1
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.5
52.6%
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365 out of 483 reviews
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2.2
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
9
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.3
Layout
3.6
Pace
2.8
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.0
28.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 25 reviews
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2.6
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
15
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.6
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.0
39.1%
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18 out of 46 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Resort
Par 36
Length 2197 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

The Valley Course is a heavily forested golf course is the original layout at the club. The course is unique in that it has relatively short yardages rated with such high slopes mainly due to the tight fairways and numerous elevation changes. The driver will most likely stay in your bag while the long irons will be used often. The golf course is very tight, offering an ideal place to get some practice with irons. It is also provides an ideal warm-up round for the more difficult course at the Horseshoe Resort, the Highlands Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Golf Season Apr 15 to Oct 31

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro No
Pitching/Chipping Area No
Putting Green No

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
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3.0
483 Reviews (483)
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Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Target course

Nice target course. Play smart and you will score well. Green are nice and were running +/- 8.5 to 9. Greens are typical of any mountain course. First hole is a par 3 which is bit strange. I would recomrnend this course. Long hitters, play smart as several par 5 are very narrow and look intimidating.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Frost Warning

We had 9:30am teeoff on the valley course. We were delayed 1 hr due to a frost warning in the area so didn't tee up until 10:30am. Valley course is in great shape. I found it to be very challenging, don't let the course yardage fool you (from the whites I believe it's 5400 yards). Course requires you to be very accurate. Not a very forgiving course as balls to the left or right are gone as the course is very tree lined and narrow. Overall a great experience

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tougher Than You Think

Fairways are very tight . Don't let the short yardage fool you. You may want to leave the driver in the bag for most of the day if you want to score well.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable day

The course was in good shape. It played a bit short for those who aren't long off the tee. Some fairways are narrow . Target golf on a few holes. It was fun and reasonably priced.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Scenery

Horseshoe Resort's Valley Course may be short in overall distance but still offers several long par 5's. You will be challenged by the narrow fairways on almost every hole. The course is in very good condition with soft greens. Many holes offer amazing views throughout the valley. Playing in late September should offer some very colourful scenery.

A GPS is now provided on your cart & newcomer's to the course are provided with a course tips booklet. Pleasant overall service!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A very challenging extremely tight course.

A very challenging extremely tight course. Need to be very straight on most holes. Highland course on same property might be a better choice. Carts could use an update. Mounted handheld GPS stopped working early in the round. Restaurant "very" expensive, $16 for a hamburg & fries. 20 oz draft (domestic) $6.50. Friendly course attendants.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenge and Beauty All-in-One

It is a very picturesque setting in Horseshoe Valley at Horseshoe Resort. The fairways for the most part are narrow and treelined so a straight tee shot is essential. There is a fair amount of water on the course and quite a few holes have bunkers directly in front of the greens. The greens are challenging.

I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout and interesting to play.

Not overly long but challenging enough. Premium on straight as fairways not real wide. Our group would play it again. The only negative would be the bunkers. They looked good but in fact had a very thin amount of sand.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging but nice course for beginners!

The staff was accomadating. We were there 30 minutes beforehand and the staff provided us with an option to start earlier!

The course was challenging for us as we were beginners. Most holes were protected by at least one bunker/ sand trap. Water hazards were present but limited to a few holes.

Some sand traps were wet as a result of prior days rain. As beginners, we were able to finish the course (full 18) in under 4 hours (with cart). The course marshal did come by once on the first hole.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course but slow play

Horseshoe highlands was a good course in great condition. I've played here a few times and have always had as great time. Staff is helpful and beverage cart comes around regularly. Only downfall I had when playing this course is the rate of speed that other individuals were playing. It makes you bored and anxious to shoot your next shot. Ranger or something needed to maybe regulate this. All in all. Great golf experience though. I will go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape..

Keeping the ball straight is a must.
Only two holes are side by side, otherwise golf in a forest.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fair Test

course was in terrific condition and was a fair test for the 15 to 25 handicapper

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very challenging but enjoyable

Great course not too long but choose your clubs well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

what it needs

The drink service at Horseshoe was great, friendly and attentive staff but it lacks washrooms on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Very nice course has lots of bunckers. The course was very busy but we got through it in about 4.5 hours Will go back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough but fair

I suppose if I'd paid more attention to the booklet that gives tips on how to play the holes I could have avoided some of the problems I found for myself - if I were the kind of golfer who could actually hit it where he intends to. Positioning is key on this course, and that is punishing for those of us who don't generally play that way. The greens are very difficult to read, but I'm sure playing it for something other than the first time could help remedy that. Very pretty and well-maintained, the course was enjoyable to play, though I did some grumbling about the long par 3s - mind you, par 3s have always been my nemesis.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

FAST GREENS

With all the rain we have had the greens and fairways are in great shape. The greens must have just been cut ,they were fast.But the best part about this valley course is that almost each hole you feel like your out thier by yourself with all the trees.Its not all jammed in thier together.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Haven't played here for a number of years and was happy to see the course not only as good as it used to be ,but even better. From being met in the parking lot with a cart, through the pro shop and starter it was a great experience. Course was in excellent shape and the price on a hot deal was super.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Value … Tight course

Horseshoe Highlands is a challenging test of golf. Your drives BETTER be accurate … your approach shots accurate and your putter better be working … in order to score well. The greens are 'tiny' … they have plenty of slope and break so you'll need to lag putt most of them and be aggressive on those holes where you've stuck it close to the pin. The course is in excellent condition … the practice area is GREAT … with sand bunkers to use as well. All in all … while I griped about the narrow fairways … the course was a good test my skills … it was worth the drive …

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play was Very slow. No Marshalls or refreshment carts on the course.

Play was Very slow. No Marshalls or refreshment carts on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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