Golden Valley Country Club

Detailed description of Golden Valley Country Club

Golden Valley Country Club is a Private 18 hole golf course located in Golden Valley, Minnesota.

Golden Valley Country Club first opened with a 9-hole course in 1914. In the 1920's, the course was redesigned and expanded to 18-holes by A.W. Tillinghast. The 18 hole Tillinghast design was completed in 1926.

Golden Valley Country Club is a difficult course with small greens, rolling hills, and six par 5's. The fairways are narrow, and three water hazards come into play on seven holes. The most scenic hole is #17, a 173-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot over water to a sloping green.

Par for the course is 73. From the back tees the course plays to 7,004 yards. From the forward tees the course measures 5,047 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 2, a par-5 that plays to 556 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 5, a par-3 that plays to 168 yards from the back tees.

Watch out for # 7, a 445 yard par-4 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole at Golden Valley is # 13, a 491 yard par-5.