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Conditions
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Value
1.9
Layout
1.9
Friendliness
2.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6374 yards
Slope 123
Rating 69.0

Course Details

Year Built 1958
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Nyberg (1958)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

2.6
201 Reviews (201)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 25
Narrow Fairways 13
Bunkers 11
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 21
Locals 17
Advanced Golfers 13
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 12
In the 'Burbs 11

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Reviews 83
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Indian Valley

Considering the amount of rain we have had lately, the course was in pretty good condition. Some of the greens had been aerated and sanded recently. A group right in front of us was quite slow. We skipped a hole to get around them. They never offered to let us play through. The marshall should have spoken to them.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best public course in Sonoma-Marin area

I have a private club membership 30 miles away but when our course is closed, I.V. is the easily the next best. With a brilliant design cut into the hills, every hole has a distinct layout. Drainage is excellent, course maintenance is very good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Golf Elevator?

Still the best and only trak with a free elevator ride, just when you need it, after the par3 13th hole. That's about the time when your legs are saying, we could use a quick rest, and there it is after the par 3, a rather large green elevator that provides a great view of the lake as it climbs up the last stretch of great finishing holes. dont get me wrong the front portion has some steep climbs but well worth the hike after you hit 250+ drives downhill. that day I hit the cart path on the 9th and was 10yrds from the green and made bird. great day, was wet but well worth the walk. And the hotdeal price $18 plus subtract $10 off from golfnow. cant beat that anywhere, except for the hotdeal one time i got from Yocha Dehe $35 w/cart. great golf in norcal i must say.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

New Year's Eve at IV

The course was in better shape than most with the weather we've had.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Indian Valley

Fun course good fun! Great conditions for December...enjoyed putting on smooth greens. A little damp but that is normal for this time of year. If I had one wish it would be rebuild some of the tee boxes so the are not too undulating and make them consistent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Looks exellent

Every Time I play golf here, I am really satisfied with surrounding scenery and good lay-out ,fast green and more.l'd been played 4 times here with the different group. They were so good,gentle friendly. I was very impressed this golf course. God bless America!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great day on the Links

Haven't played Indian for a while. I found the course to be in excellent condition. So nice to play a public course in such good shape.

Hats off to the ground crew.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the drive. Fun and scenic.

Was a bit windy, which liked for addl. challenge. Greens in nice shape. Have become more fond of this course the past couple years. Plays harder than the slope rating..... especially for the better players and longer hitters because for them it becomes target golf and trouble on a lot of holes. Also lots of elevation changes and blind shots, so course knowlledge important. Would recommend to any skill level. Peaceful, scenic with lots of wildlife. Worth the drive if looking to get away from hustle & bustle.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Indian Valley

Well maintained course, challenging. Need a cart for sure. Nice bar though restaurant closed at 3pm. Course is 40 miles south of Santa Rosa my home over congsted hwy 101. Lousy driving range, a real joke. Very scenic but pricey.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Could have been a five star review......

I haven't played this course in a few years. I like the layout and thought it would be fun to walk the course. How many courses have an elevator to get you to the next hole?? Windy day (white caps on adjacent Stafford Lake) made it a little tougher, but overall good day. My only complaint was they were letting out groups of five (5). We had two five-somes in front of us. Usually when this happens it's the 'locals'. I was just a visitor.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Closest to nature

Beautiful quiet shortish course, that may be surprisingly hard to score on! Stunning views above Stafford Lake, Novato. Hope they offer Golfnow more often, as it's rather more pricey, and you need a cart for back nine especially!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun course

Great fun course. A little on the shorter side if you're a long hitter. Reached the 360 yard Par 4 10th on the fly.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had fun!

Lots of elevation changes which I like and very scenic views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time player

Great course with interesting views, each one presented its unique challenges. The fairways were in great shape. A few greens and tee boxes had minor issues that did not distract from play. The gentleman at the pro shop could improve on his customer s revive skills, he was not friendly at all. We were paired up with a gentleman who brought along his brother who recently had a stroke. Part of his therapy is to get out and move a bit. The Pro Shop charged for his use of the golf cart which was being used anyway. I live and play many of the central Florida courses where the golf cart is included in the Golf Now posted rate. Being told that I would have to pay an additional $30.00 for the cart caught me by surprise as I didn't see the small print shaded note when making the reservation. I would suggest that Golf Now make it so you have to acknowledge that you understand this the same as you do with the cancellation policies. It would also help if they would post the golf cart rate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Interesting Course With A Funicular

Yes, walking golfers take a funicular (incline railroad) up the side of a steep hill to the tee after playing #13. The course among the beautiful forested Marin County hills has a lot of interesting and challenging holes. With the many interesting holes combined with the good condition of the course, Indian Valley is a great value.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has great pictures layout

This course has a lot of blind shots. The fairway was well kept and green are in great condition but slow. I would play this course again if there is a good deal.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golf!

Course in beautiful shape, well layed out. Very slow play. Never have encountered such an unfriendly staff. Totally made us feel like we didn't belong there. From golf shop checkin to grill.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Always a nice day at Indian Valley. This day, no different.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

Fun Layout, Great Value

Played here with a foursome. The weather was pretty gloomy, so the course was slower than usual. The course was in pretty good condition considering it rained the day before. It ended up being a really fun track to play. The course felt really spacious, so we almost felt like we were by ourselves. There were plenty of elevation changes, but it was a pretty easy walk. Overall, this was a really good experience. I would definitely come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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