Squaw Valley GC
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4.0
683 Reviews (683)
5 Stars
381
4 Stars
240
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
89.6%
Recommend this course
650 out of 683 reviews
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4.4
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 15 reviews
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3.8
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
83.6%
Recommend this course
56 out of 67 reviews
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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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4.0
683 Reviews (683)

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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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Fun!

Was our first trip to this course and arrived to the course a little early and pro shop staff were very friendly and helpful. Said we could tee off as soon as we were ready. Greens were still recovering from aeration, but were still good to putt on and receptive. Fairways were in very good shape. Two groups allowed our twosome to play through with no delay. We were able to go and have a blast and play in under 3 hours. There were some very nice views of the creek and what you saw was what you got. The wind did pick up later in the round and we still had fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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

Memorial Day Weekend

We got a hot deal for a 1256 tee time on a day that was forecast in the 90s. Unexpectedly, we had some light rain that quit just after we teed off, making for a pleasantly cool day. Perhaps because of the forecast, there were not many foursomes on the course, and maybe because it rained that morning, the walk-up traffic was also light. So we had the course to ourselves. I'm a beginner and this was also my first time at Squaw Valley, but it seemed to me, and my more experienced partners agreed, the greens were heavily sanded. Except for that, everything was great! We'll be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice course even with greens just being aerated.

I had a good round. Greens were still puttable, course was in good shape. I would play again. The hot deal price was worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the drive from Fort Worth

Played in a threesome on a Saturday morning recently.

Great, well-kept course, with very difficult greens. They were a moderate pace, but there were no flat putts. It is worth the drive if you live on Fort Worth or southwest DFW. I played with locals, and they said the Lakes Course was just as nice.

Round took 3:45. Had to wait on a few par 3s and a the reachable par 5s, but that was it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 378
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

One of the best values in Texas

This falls under the category of "certainly worth the drive," since you can play it for $30 or $40 and there are 36 holes here. In fact, both of the golf courses here are excellent, but I only played the original, the Apache Links Course, this time around. It's interesting, well-conditioned, challenging and beautiful. Several holes stood out, and I felt like I remembered most of the golf course after playing it just one time. The back nine is especially good, and I loved the finishing stretch. I'd suggest getting a hotel in town and playing both courses over a weekend if you're not from the area..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fabulous round of golf

My husband and I played for $14 each. The course is beautiful, and in very good condition. We enjoyed it very much!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best value in this area.

Great course layouts on both. Pace of play, course condition, and practice areas are excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth It!

Great course, played the Apache. Tough greens, in great shape & staff was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great deal worth the drive

Always heard great things about Squaw Valley and they were all correct. Great layout Great people. Greens were extremely nice for this time of the year. Course was in SUPER good shape and I can on see it getting better when it grows in. My only Complaint and a word of caution is they let 5'somes out and we teed off behind two of them so the pace of play was Slow and there was no playing through. Overall Great experience and will be going back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Squaw creek links

Course was in ok shape for the time of year it is. Greens were good. Overall play was real good. This is basically my home course and really enjoy playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Day of Golf

Had a great day at Squaw Valley. The staff was very friendly and they even took care of our lunch since we had a few minutes before our tee-time. The greens were probably the best I've played on in a while. I will definitely be back for another round.

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

Great course, greens are in very good condition!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Everything was great. Carts were fast and clean.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent track in great shape.

Lakes course is a challenge, but large greens and clear views are helpful. Some elevation changes not found in DFW courses - great value for conditions. Anxious to play Links course next time. Too bad it's so far away from Metroplex.

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