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3.5
539 Reviews (539)
5 Stars
105
4 Stars
253
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
45
1 Stars
32
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
69.4%
Recommend this course
433 out of 539 reviews
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4.5
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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12 out of 12 reviews
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3.4
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
66.0%
Recommend this course
31 out of 47 reviews
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Course Highlights
Oak Valley's welcoming staff and thoughtfully designed layout reward golfers who enjoy navigating natural hazards and wooded terrain. The course offers strong value, and recent improvements to fairways and tee boxes show encouraging progress.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 71
Length 6453 yards
Slope 132
Rating 71.6

Formerly known as Union Hills Golf Course

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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Kern Homer Herpel (1960)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro No

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.5
539 Reviews (539)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 16
Bunkers 13
Undulating Greens 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 9
Seniors 8
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 16
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

My GO-TO course

What a nice course at very reasonable rates, even without GolfNow. There have been rumors about whether the course will survive a new ownership. Based on the amount of workers on the course, and the type of work they were doing, I'm convinced the course is on the upswing. Supposedly a driving range is being built as well, although I have not eye-balled that.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great value.

The fairways, greens and tee boxes were in great shape. Carts were clean, had fresh water in the club/ball washers. To top it off, we had a late round on Friday after work hours and were late getting back to club house after finishing our 18 holes. And the staff waited for us without any reservation or negative comments about us finishing late (near dark). We had an awesome round (despite my score) and I will be back to Union Hills Golf Course in Pevely, MO as often as my wife will allow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in bad shape

Overall the course was in horrible shape. Roughs were hard to hit out of; fairways were all dirt - no grass

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/26/2017

I played the course in the beginning of May as well and cannot disagree more about the shape of the course. Actually had conversations on the course about it being in great shape. Not exactly sure what type of condition you were looking for in a $30 course?

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Greens are great!

The greens were great but the fairway was pretty

rough. Pace of play was fantastic for a Sunday.

No waiting!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Aerated disappointment

Disappointed that we had to play front nine twice due to them aerating back nine. Something like this would be nice to know in advance. Having booked with Golf.now it was too late to not play since there is no refund unless the course is unplayable. They had obviously just aerated front nine since the greens looked like "White Castle " hamburgers.

Fairly decent course when it is all groomed but not this last time.

We were a foursome of ladies that were constantly waiting for a threesome of men who were slower than molasses.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

It's early yet and the fairways need some sun for the grass to pop . But the greens are in pretty good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Winter savings

For being February the course was in pretty good condition. The pace was fast. Pretty hard terrains. Played 18 and cart for less than $17 through golfnow. Took advantage of of nice in winter. I have not played this course during peak time. Not sure of the value or the course conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was in great condition considering the time of year that I was playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

nice course

Got a great price through golfnow. Played weekday afternoon and had the course to ourselves. Nice layout and in good condition, Sandtraps could use a little work though. Overall happy with the condition . If you haven't played there it's worth giving it a try.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

CLOSE TO SOUTH COUNTY AREA

THEY ARE ALWAYS DOING SOMETHING TOO IMPROVE THIS COURSE EVERYTIME I PLAY IT...A GREAT COURSE FOR SOUTH ST.LOUIS RESIDENTS TO PLAY...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Crabgrass

Everything was great on the course except the greens had too much crabgrass on them.

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

Good course – especially for the value

The course was an overall good shape and one could not complaining about the quality, especially based on the value. Overall the course is picturesque and has a lot of unique holes… One thing that is frustrating is that the staff will send out groups on number 10 which then link fence the round… This has happened twice in the three times I played here… You come off number nine having played the front and good time only to have two or three groups in front of you that weren't there before… Nothing huge but something that they should take into account. Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Golf

Had good time course in good shape didn't take all day

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

Great course! Great value!

Course was in great shape! Tee boxes, fairways and greens were all very well kept. Staff was very friendly. If you're looking for a bite on the turn, do yourself a favor and order a cheeseburger. Made fresh to order and are full of flavor!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course on a beautiful piece of ground

Union Hills is a fine course in great condition that will test player skills with length, elevation changes, and a few challenging design features. The course tests all clubs in the bag as well as all shots in a player's repertoire.

While the course is generally in very good condition, there are a few maintenance items that would make a positive difference. Several lesser-used (red) tee boxes need repair and grooming. Also, 30-40% of the cart paths are buckling and/or deteriorated. Finally, the alge covered lake makes a key feature of the grounds pretty ugly.

That said, the grounds have a comfortable feeling of historic significance much like old country clubs that become open to the public. The price is right for tee times made online. The staff is friendly and helpful.

Union Hills has wonderful potential to make the short jump from its current position to one of the few A+ golf courses in the St. Louis area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Like walking in a park

Excellent landscaping, paved cart paths if you can hit the ball 100 yards you can play this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Very surprised with The course

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