Saucon Valley Country Club Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Saucon Valley Country Club is a par-71 private course in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, playing 7,095 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 74.5 and slope of 140.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,095 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.5 / 140 |
| Tee Options | 12 |
| Location | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.5563, -75.3748 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,095 | 71 | 74.5 | 140 |
| Black/Blue | 6,906 | 71 | 73.7 | 138 |
| Blue | 6,747 | 71 | 73 | 134 |
| Blue/White | 6,525 | 71 | 71.9 | 133 |
| White | 6,345 | 71 | 77.6 | 142 |
| White/Green | 5,829 | 71 | 68.6 | 125 |
| Green | 5,680 | 71 | 73.4 | 136 |
| Gold | 5,175 | 71 | 70.9 | 128 |
| White | 6,345 | 71 | 77.6 | 142 |
| Green | 5,680 | 71 | 73.4 | 136 |
| Green/Gold | 5,397 | 71 | 71.9 | 133 |
| Gold | 5,175 | 71 | 70.9 | 128 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 74.5/140 | 561 | 475 | 366 | 159 | 481 | 564 | 459 | 425 | 215 | 3705 | 334 | 188 | 615 | 504 | 411 | 339 | 385 | 170 | 444 | 3390 | 7095 |
| Black/Blue 73.7/138 | 558 | 426 | 374 | 159 | 416 | 582 | 430 | 429 | 215 | 3589 | 338 | 192 | 615 | 434 | 422 | 345 | 387 | 172 | 412 | 3317 | 6906 |
| Blue 73/134 | 561 | 433 | 366 | 159 | 414 | 564 | 430 | 388 | 179 | 3494 | 334 | 188 | 556 | 437 | 411 | 339 | 385 | 170 | 433 | 3253 | 6747 |
| Blue/White 71.9/133 | 530 | 426 | 345 | 159 | 416 | 539 | 430 | 387 | 157 | 3389 | 338 | 177 | 544 | 380 | 397 | 345 | 371 | 172 | 412 | 3136 | 6525 |
| White 77.6/142 | 532 | 419 | 347 | 142 | 392 | 520 | 409 | 364 | 157 | 3282 | 323 | 171 | 539 | 394 | 384 | 321 | 374 | 147 | 410 | 3063 | 6345 |
| White/Green 68.6/125 | 501 | 375 | 345 | 140 | 396 | 438 | 350 | 365 | 157 | 3067 | 326 | 117 | 461 | 380 | 328 | 257 | 371 | 134 | 388 | 2762 | 5829 |
| Green 73.4/136 | 501 | 375 | 322 | 121 | 377 | 444 | 352 | 352 | 137 | 2981 | 316 | 117 | 465 | 357 | 328 | 257 | 354 | 134 | 371 | 2699 | 5680 |
| Gold 70.9/128 | 466 | 345 | 246 | 121 | 345 | 432 | 345 | 303 | 104 | 2707 | 256 | 117 | 449 | 315 | 328 | 215 | 312 | 118 | 358 | 2468 | 5175 |
| White 77.6/142 | 532 | 419 | 347 | 142 | 392 | 520 | 409 | 364 | 157 | 3282 | 323 | 171 | 539 | 394 | 384 | 321 | 374 | 147 | 410 | 3063 | 6345 |
| Green 73.4/136 | 501 | 375 | 322 | 121 | 377 | 444 | 352 | 352 | 137 | 2981 | 316 | 117 | 465 | 357 | 328 | 257 | 354 | 134 | 371 | 2699 | 5680 |
| Green/Gold 71.9/133 | 466 | 345 | 322 | 121 | 345 | 438 | 350 | 303 | 137 | 2827 | 316 | 117 | 449 | 315 | 328 | 257 | 312 | 118 | 358 | 2570 | 5397 |
| Gold 70.9/128 | 466 | 345 | 246 | 121 | 345 | 432 | 345 | 303 | 104 | 2707 | 256 | 117 | 449 | 315 | 328 | 215 | 312 | 118 | 358 | 2468 | 5175 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,095 yards, 74.5/140)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 3 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 7 (par 4, 459 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,345 yards, 77.6/142)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,175 yards, 70.9/128)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 4 (121 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 459 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 170 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 615 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 159 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 504-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Saucon Valley Country Club?
Saucon Valley Country Club has a course rating of 74.5 and slope of 140 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 70.9 with a slope of 128.
How long is Saucon Valley Country Club?
From the back tees, Saucon Valley Country Club plays 7,095 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Saucon Valley Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 459-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Saucon Valley Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,095 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,175 yards).
Is Saucon Valley Country Club public or private?
Saucon Valley Country Club is a private golf course in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Saucon Valley Country Club?
Nearby courses include Northampton Country Club Clubhouse, Green Pond Country Club, Morgan Hill Golf Course, Architects Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Saucon Valley Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Saucon 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.
Does Saucon Valley Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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