Squaw Valley GC
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4.0
687 Reviews (687)
5 Stars
381
4 Stars
244
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
89.8%
Recommend this course
654 out of 687 reviews
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4.3
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
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3.8
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.7%
Recommend this course
50 out of 59 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise from golfers who appreciate its well-designed challenges and solid overall shape. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play make each round an enjoyable and affordable experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7063 yards
Slope 130
Rating 73.6

The original Squaw Valley course, Apache Links, opened in 1992–a Jeff Brauer design that is open on the front and more densely wooded on the back. Brauer’s work involved bringing in dirt to provide some mounding to the flat terrain, and he placed the course along a scenic creek that comes into play, mostly on the back.

No. 9 is the best hole on the front because of its split fairway. Macho men can go for the green by aiming over the lake–otherwise it plays a pedestrian 362 yards if you choose the left side, where it doglegs around the lake.

On the back, Nos. 15 and 16 are back-to-back par 4s that you’ll be glad to get out of the way. The 15th rolls 462 yards and doglegs right, requiring a tee shot over the creek. The long approach is especially challenging due to the long row of trees at the corner of the green. Hole 16 features an elevated green above Squaw Creek. Play for position off the tee because the hole is not long.

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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jeff Brauer (1992) John Colligan

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, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.0
687 Reviews (687)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 16
Undulating Greens 13
Water Hazards 13
This course/club is great for:
Playing Multiple Courses 12
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
A Weekend Splurge 10
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 19

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Played On
Reviews 133
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 67
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Always fun

The greens are almost back. Several greens still had bad areas but were playable. Several greens were perfect. Most greens only had a couple of bad areas. Enjoy playing here. Only complaint : i got to tee box on a par 3. 2 grounds crew were working on the edge, I had seen them working on a different green a few minutes earlier. Without any communication they left me waiting for 20 minutes. Seemed to be slow walking the repairs. These are county employees and are usually very conscientious.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Nice track

Love the layout, especially the back nine. The greens are good for this time of year. Fairways are also in shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Weekend with boys

Perfect Day & course for me & my boys to share a Sunday afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/09/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 133
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

challenging

course was wet from heavy rains the night before, which made it play very long as there was little to run. i will be back when its in prime condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Golfer

Food golf course. The greens were better than when I played last

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course was in good shape played in 4 hours would play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 70
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 68
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course getting better

The green are in better shape than 6 months ago. Expect them to improve more with time.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 67
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a good time.

The greens have mostly recovered from problems in spring and summer. Everything else is in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love this Course

It’s always great playing out here! Both Courses are always solid shape and the price is really pretty fair! Love getting out here every chance I get!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/24/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice

Apache links looks really good. The courses here have been up and down and finally look like they used to!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/17/2025:
Thanks for the glowing feedback! It’s always a pleasure hearing that guests had a fantastic time. Hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 63
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best score to date

Friendly course, good conditions shot my best score to date.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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