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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 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course conditions

Course was in great shape only downside was tee boxes weren’t well defined. Quite hilly requires some walking .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Counter hours

The course is in good shape, greens are very nice. This is the best the course has ever been. My only complaint is that they sell 7 am t-times but don’t even arrive till 7. Range balls are terrible.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was better than expected

Couldn’t of more pleasantly surprised how nice this course was. Truly a hidden gem

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

I love it because you get your money worth back nine is very tuff

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

Beautiful course

Great greens and fairways in the Missouri hills along the big river. Lots of wild life and beautiful views. A really fun place to play. Amazing value!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Challenging Course

Course as in great condition as they have had some rain this year. Greens were fantastic and the scenery is always terrific. Great value for the price!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

tremendous improvement.

I had not played there in quite a while because the course was not in good shape and it was just too long for my senior game.

I was happy to find that the course had improved nearly 100 per cent. The zoysia fairways were fully grown in the tees and greens had improved and the overall care of the course was excellent.

The senior tees that have been added helped but were still too long at almost 5700 yards. I had to move up to the forward tee on some holes to have a chance to get to the green in regulation.

Overall it was a great experience because the stunning views you get from the course of the surrounding hills were finally matched by course conditions. I will be back and will tell friends about the improvement as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
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
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Cut the grass!

I've played this course many times in the last 5 years and we really like playing there close to home and a good value. One of the most important things you can do for a golf course is cut the grass. I do know in hot weather leaving it a little tall is the way to go but when your customers loose balls right in the fairway they aren't going to play the course. I lost a dozen balls within 10 feet of the fairway and that's not right.

Also it's the only course I've seen they let groups play with 5 carts on one round....really it's hard to believe. I understand people are members and they try to play best ball but it's ridiculous. Two cars four people it's a rule on every course we play but not Sun Valleys.

Sorry wish I could give it a better review because we love the course and more yet the people that work there but I can't afford to keep loosing balls and being disappointed we love the game and it's never any fun especially when you hit a beautiful drive and then loose the ball.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/18/2018

Thank you for the review, Randy. Point well taken. We will try to do better. Please try us again.

Kirk

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent Value

The course is in the best shape that I have seen it. Greens were excellent and rolling moderately fast.

Fairways were just right. The rough was a little high but you could still find your ball without much difficulty. A lot of rain lately.

I highly recommend it. I think it's the best value in the area. It's about a 50min. drive for me but worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They have done a great job on course. I always enjoy playing their.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Fabulous setting for Fall golfing

This course is tucked away in the countryside, but well worth your drive to check it out! Very friendly staff in the clubhouse and the grounds crew. Plays long and includes a challenging par 6 that is 700plus yards from the tips. Lots of great elevation changes that make this a beautiful layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Whoa!!!!

Bring your "A" Game...course is challenging, yet nit too overwhelmingly difficult. I suggest using your Irons off most of the Tee's unless your Driver is MASTERED. Overall Sun Valley is a joy to play, most of the greens are in excellent shape, fairways could use a bit of TLC on a few holes. Will definitely be back for more!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Surprisingly nice

Weather didn’t cooperate but we still enjoyed the course. Want to go back soon to see the fall colors as the views are beautiful even not in the fall. Course was challenging, especially the greens. Overall good course and very reasonable. Worth the drive!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

People are mIssing out

Everyone has an excuse why they don't want to play Sun Valley, it is too far, it is a cow pasture. They are so wrong and I really believe that because it is a very challenging course, and you need to bring your game in order to make it through. Plus when you are standing on some of the tee boxes the scenic display will really take your breathe. I would recommend it to everyone, GO PLAY it I you will change your mind set.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 10/03/2017

Thank you so much for your great review of our course! We really appreciate it! We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us here at Sun Valley and hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Please make it rain

Have always loved this course. Challenging, value and usually in good condition. Not so much this year. Fairways and greens are in good shape, BUT the condition of the rough is atrocious. Dried out and non-existent in many places. Makes it rather difficult to keep your ball in play when combined with the hilly contour of the course. The tee boxes are also in terrible condition. Ground is so hard you can barely put a tee in the ground. The recent hurricanes should have come here. This place could use the water.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/12/2017

Thank you for your great review of our course! We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 09/12/2017

Thank you for the great review of our course! We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/12/2017

Thank you for your great review of our course! We really appreciate it. We hope you enjoyed your time and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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