Golden Valley Country Club Minnesota
Golden Valley Country Club is a par-73 private course in Minnesota, playing 7,004 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 74.7 and slope of 144. Designed by A.W. Tillinghast (1914).
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 73 (5 par 3s, 7 par 4s, 6 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,004 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.7 / 144 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Architect | A.W. Tillinghast |
| Year | 1914 |
| Location | Minnesota, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.9891, -93.3696 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 7,004 | 6,404 | 73 | 74.6 | 144 |
| White/Blue | 6,701 | 6,127 | 73 | 73.2 | 142 |
| White | 6,486 | 5,931 | 73 | 72.2 | 140 |
| White/Gold | 6,294 | 5,755 | 73 | 71.4 | 138 |
| Gold | 6,027 | 5,511 | 73 | 70.2 | 135 |
| Gold/Red | 5,683 | 5,197 | 73 | 68.6 | 133 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 74.6/144 | 511 | 556 | 426 | 339 | 168 | 491 | 445 | 209 | 432 | 3577 | 536 | 173 | 408 | 491 | 180 | 432 | 448 | 185 | 574 | 3427 | 7004 |
| White/Blue 73.2/142 | 511 | 526 | 375 | 339 | 168 | 491 | 422 | 170 | 382 | 3384 | 504 | 153 | 408 | 491 | 180 | 432 | 413 | 162 | 574 | 3317 | 6701 |
| White 72.2/140 | 469 | 526 | 375 | 324 | 161 | 467 | 422 | 170 | 382 | 3296 | 504 | 153 | 395 | 468 | 165 | 402 | 413 | 162 | 528 | 3190 | 6486 |
| White/Gold 71.4/138 | 469 | 491 | 356 | 324 | 161 | 467 | 422 | 170 | 354 | 3214 | 443 | 153 | 395 | 468 | 165 | 375 | 391 | 162 | 528 | 3080 | 6294 |
| Gold 70.2/135 | 452 | 491 | 356 | 312 | 153 | 442 | 352 | 150 | 354 | 3062 | 443 | 137 | 379 | 456 | 140 | 375 | 391 | 145 | 499 | 2965 | 6027 |
| Gold/Red 68.6/133 | 452 | 446 | 321 | 312 | 153 | 442 | 315 | 150 | 329 | 2920 | 420 | 137 | 332 | 456 | 140 | 375 | 319 | 145 | 439 | 2763 | 5683 |
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (7,004 yards, 74.6/144)
Course rating 1.6 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White/Gold (6,294 yards, 71.4/138)
710 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold/Red (5,683 yards, 68.6/133)
1,321 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 6 par 5s.
The longest hole on the card at 574 yards. 18 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 168 yards. 153 from the Gold/Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 7 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Golden Valley Country Club?
Golden Valley Country Club has a course rating of 74.7 and slope of 144 from the back tees. From the Gold/Red tees, the rating is 68.6 with a slope of 133.
How long is Golden Valley Country Club?
From the back tees, Golden Valley Country Club plays 7,004 yards. The course is par 73 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 7 par 4s, 6 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Golden Valley Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 445-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Golden Valley Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (7,004 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold/Red tees (5,683 yards).
Is Golden Valley Country Club public or private?
Golden Valley Country Club is a private golf course in Minnesota. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Golden Valley Country Club?
Nearby courses include Brookview Golf Course, Theodore Wirth Golf Course, Oak Ridge Country Club, Interlachen Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Golden Valley Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Golden Valley Country Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Golden Valley Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Golden Valley Country Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Golden Valley Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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