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Squaw Valley Golf Course - Apache Links Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 7063 yards | 73.6 | 130 |
| Blue | 72 | 6731 yards | 71.9 | 125 |
| White | 72 | 6284 yards | 69.6 | 119 |
| Black | 72 | 5194 yards | 68.0 | 116 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5009 yards | 70.0 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 74.2/134 W: 81.3/145 | 387 | 230 | 428 | 441 | 576 | 170 | 362 | 510 | 417 | 3521 | 199 | 415 | 533 | 384 | 182 | 462 | 368 | 478 | 521 | 3542 | 7063 |
| Blue M: 72.7/131 W: 79.5/139 | 370 | 214 | 416 | 421 | 557 | 154 | 343 | 481 | 395 | 3351 | 180 | 403 | 511 | 375 | 165 | 449 | 347 | 440 | 510 | 3380 | 6731 |
| White M: 70.8/126 W: 77.0/134 | 343 | 187 | 378 | 392 | 531 | 132 | 306 | 461 | 359 | 3089 | 168 | 372 | 493 | 356 | 145 | 435 | 315 | 418 | 493 | 3195 | 6284 |
| Black M: 66.0/119 W: 71.0/121 | 291 | 141 | 355 | 374 | 466 | 115 | 207 | 417 | 279 | 2645 | 142 | 275 | 418 | 303 | 148 | 318 | 236 | 337 | 372 | 2549 | 5194 |
| Red M: 65.0/111 W: 70.0/118 | 281 | 131 | 345 | 364 | 456 | 105 | 197 | 407 | 269 | 2555 | 132 | 265 | 403 | 293 | 138 | 308 | 226 | 327 | 362 | 2454 | 5009 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 18 |
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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..
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!
Best value in this area.
Great course layouts on both. Pace of play, course condition, and practice areas are excellent.
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.
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.
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.
Great course, greens are in very good condition!!
Great course
Everything was great. Carts were fast and clean.
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.
The Links has great greens!
Even though it's a little bit of a drive from DFW the courses at Squaw Valley are always worth the trip. Glad I don't live in Glen Rose or I would be at TJ s could re send every day!
Great Course
Played the links course. Course condition is excellent. Really enjoyed it.
Best Bang For Buck
Great course, excellent condition, not crowded, friendly folks. Had a great time, will go back.
Great time at the Links!
Squaw Valley is always a great place to play but it is exceptional this time of the year. The Links course was in terrific condition, the fairways and greens were all in fantastic shape.
The course is challenging but offers opportunities to go low. I especially enjoy the drivable par 4 7th hole.
Overall, Squaw Valley is home to two of the best courses in this area and well worth the drive for the quality of the play offered here. I'd highly recommend that you try it out if you're in the area.
The drive was worth the golf
I had wanted to play at Squaw Valley for sometime and finally made it happen. It's about an hour drive for me but so worth it. Pretty drive and even prettier course. I loved my experience and promise to not wait so long before returning. I actually played the Lakes course and it was a gem!
Apache Links
Would not have played if known the greens had just been punched.Purchased tee time on Golfnow.Will call the golf course before purchasing tee time off golfnow in th furture.
Hidden Gem
This course is always in good shape, friendly atmosphere, and keeps you focusing on your game. Recommend this course to all handicaps as you can bite off as much as you desire. We played the blue tees and it was just over 6700 yds.
Thank you for your 5 Star review! We appreciate your recommendation and are so glad you enjoyed your day on our course. Thanks for playing!
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Thank you for your review and feedback. We always try to notify our golfers through their tee time confirmation and icons at time of checkout. We are concerned that you did not have the best time on the course and would like to invite you back for another round. Please send us an email at squawvalleymanagement@gmail.com so we can discuss further. Thanks again and we look forward to hearing from you very soon.