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4.4
359 Reviews (359)
5 Stars
190
4 Stars
113
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
94.9%
Recommend this course
329 out of 359 reviews
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4.4
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.4
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.5%
Recommend this course
39 out of 40 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise, featuring a more open front nine that gives way to a challenging, narrow back nine with elevated greens and stunning natural scenery. Excellent value for the price, friendly staff, and a smooth pace of play make this a rewarding round.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6607 yards
Slope 124
Rating 69.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Gary Kern (1989) Ron Kern (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.4
359 Reviews (359)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 7
Thick Rough 7
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 9
Locals 8
Advanced Golfers 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value for the Money

More difficult than it looks course. Greens are tough, but not unfair. Good round in the heat. They let us get out before some slower groups behind us. Nice place to be able to play for a decent price on the weekend.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Ok

Love this course but the looks like it hasn’t been maintained very well.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is narrow and long, you will use all the clubs in your bag. By the way hole 6 is a 710 yard par6, only one around.

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

Really good shape

Slow play like everywhere else but really good condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great shape

Courses in great shape really beautiful scenery worth the drive challenging

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

The course was wet from the rain the day before and it still played awesome. Fairways are in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Needs Updates

Sun Valley has the potential to be a very nice course. The scenic views are great. The fairways were well kept up. I was not able to book a reservation online and did not even know they were open. I called and they said they had plenty of tee times. When I arrived, the staff said when internet is down, ppl can not book online. That is a huge problem financially for them. The clubhouse is severely outdated. The bunkers look like shallow graves and the tee boxes have a tree limb stuck in the ground with paint to mark tee boxes. This course has a lLOT of elevation and greens with a lot of slope. Some cart paths are gravel and some are non existent Course was in good shape though. If someone sunk some money into this course, I believe it would be a hidden gem

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Great Putting Practice

The greens were excellent and very receptive. The fairways had substantial damage the needs to be repaired. The sand traps were also well maintained. The course has beautiful scenic views and is very peaceful. It requires every club in the bag with its blind tee shots. Also, don't expect a beverage cart. Prepare yourself for the heat at the Pro Shop.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golf

Took my grandson and played 18 holes, great staff, great views of rolling hills, love playing this course with a par 6 number 5 hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course getting better

Sun Valley has added zosia fairways to match their PGA quality greens. This course with its picturesque views is a true value and steal to play. The one area that needed some attention were the hard-packed sand traps. Golfers should run to play this super good but getting better course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Long course, tough greens, challenging and beautiful

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/05/2019

Thank you for your feedback!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Buggin out/DPG’s

The gnats were horrible here. It is in a more rural setting and I would expect some flys and gnats. I have never experienced anything like this. My wife refused to play halfway through the first hole. I continued playing up to the third tee box. We tried OFF bug spray which was a mistake because these bugs loved it. I wish I was exaggerating, they were in my eyelids, trying to fly up my nose and in my ears. I thought maybe it was just in that beginning area of the course but as I looked out I could see groups in the distance flailing around to shoo them away. Quit after two holes. Told the lady inside we were done. She asked if we tried bug spray and said we should have used a vanilla spray? We payed through a hot deal so I understand her not being able to refund our money.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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Commented on 06/17/2019

Thank you for your feedback.The gnats are truly terrible this year, and all the rain we have been getting is making it worse. Unfortunately, there is not much we can do about these pesky bugs, but we have been advising golfers to use vanilla extract to deter the gnats away. For some reason, it has been helping!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sun Valley Golf

First thing you'll notice is the beautiful views.

The greens are large and VERY well maintained.

The course is tight in several places, requiring a nice drive.

The course is fun to play.

The staff is great.

It's a must play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great views, great pace of play

This course offers some great elevated views of the Missouri landscape. Fall colors are just starting to appear. Pace of play at your leisure as this course is off the main beat and path of most golfers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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