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4.4
366 Reviews (366)
5 Stars
195
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
93.9%
Recommend this course
335 out of 366 reviews
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4.5
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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4.4
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.2%
Recommend this course
40 out of 42 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
366 Reviews (366)

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 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great value!

I like how the front nine holes are more roomy to land your shots, while the back nine holes are more narrow and challenging. Overall course layout is good. Zoia fairways are a bonus. Greens are in good condition.

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

This course was beautiful

Amazing course! Staff was amazing greeted us with a smile and was super happy! I will

Indeed be coming back to play just because of the great staff and great course. Anyone who is looking for a competitive and fun course should come here, is decently easy and super fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Kinda rushed

I had a 12:40pm tee time and was told several things when checking in. First, the cart had to be in by 4:15pm, not just done playing by then, but cart unloaded and returned by then. Perhaps they should not have online tee times going up until 5pm, it gives the impression that you can play until dark. Second, that it was paths only and that the back 9 was closed due to the wet conditions, and that I could play the front 9 twice to get my 18 holes in. I wasn’t surprised that the back 9 was closed, they have done that in the past due to snow coverage / meltage, or just wet conditions. When I was getting ready to start my second 9 the checkin person was standing there and asked what my tee off time was. I had completed my first 9 in 1 1/2 hours and he said well that seems like a good pace. I felt it was excellent considering all of the walking due to it being paths only. I think he was just trying to push people along. There was another group behind me, I wonder what he said to them. Anyways, I have had many enjoyable rounds at Sun Valley over the years, and the course workers are generally nice, but this one left me feeling it wasn’t worth the long drive (50 miles/1 hour one-way for me).

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t play till spring!

Don’t waste your money. You can only play the front 9! I didn’t know that until I showed up. Second, the greens are so slow! My carpet at home is faster. I even got a “hot deals” discount and still feel ripped off. I get that it is winter, but other courses nearby are in much better shape for the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Hidden Gem

Sun Valley is not on the beaten path which is why this is a hidden gem. The layout is awesome. There is a Par 6, which is pretty amazing. The views are awesome! There is not much to complain about when you compare the conditions to the cost. I paid $30 to play 18 holes (I paid to ride, but chose to walk). It is not an easy course to walk .. and I would not recommend walking because it’s extremely hilly and some of the length from green to tee is over 1/4 mile walk. But, I really enjoy playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

We love this course!

I just wish they had another set of facilities on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

day game

Overall the course is in great shape, especially the greens. The Manager of the course is great, but some of the staff make you feel extremely unwelcome. We asked for extra ice for the bag of beer. The counter person told us that was all the ice you get, there are other people that need ice. We were one of 8 cars in the parking lot. It is a quite a drive to Sun Valley. You would think customer service would mean everything.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
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 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Sun Valley is in great condition. Fairways are good and the greens are plush. Beautiful views with trees and water on several holes. Keep 'em straight or this course will give you all you can handle.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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