A view of the clubhouse at Spring Valley Golf Course
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4.0
710 Reviews (710)
5 Stars
222
4 Stars
330
3 Stars
105
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
27
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
86.7%
Recommend this course
621 out of 710 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
2.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.9%
Recommend this course
34 out of 46 reviews
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4.0
114 Reviews (114)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.7%
Recommend this course
100 out of 114 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6143 yards
Slope 116
Rating 68.9
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Spring Valley Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1956
Fairways Bermuda grass
Greens Bermuda grass
Golf Season Year Round
Architect Ray Anderson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Food & Beverage

Reviews

4.0
710 Reviews (710)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Watching the Game 15
Brunch 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 19
Elevation Changes 16
Undulating Greens 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 36
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 22
Beginners 19
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 27
Worth the Drive 15
In the 'Burbs 7

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Reviews 134
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
San Francisco Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

God Layout

This was my first time playing Spring Valley, but I can assure you it will not be my last. A fun layout with a variety of holes. Built on a hillside there are numerous elevation changes throughout but most holes traverse the hillside so there aren’t any extreme changes

Condition wise the course was in nice shape tee green. Nothing that “wowed” you but nothing to disappoint you

Greens rolled on the slow side and a bit firm side but rolled true. Fairways had good coverage throughout and presented a nice hitting surface

I walked the course which is doable but not an easy jaunt by any means. I will definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Less Than 4 hour round for 18-Holes !!??

Greens 7.5, Fairway 6.5, Sand 4, Tee Boxes 6.5, Ruff & Off Fairways 5

Like playing this predictable course for it's H.D. Value, And, really because it allows my buddy to escape nearby work & home. They need to improve the Hard ground, 1" under the surfaces AND get the Driving Range up & running ( how many years under construction, Lol? )

Keep up the good work , And If you're lucky, you get a quick 18 holes in, Like TODAY!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is great shape!

Upkeep was really nice tee to green. Greens were in great shape. Rough wasn't too thick. Fairways well maintained. Tee boxes weren't chewed up. Pace of play was 4.5 hrs. Once the driving range reopens the course will be even better. Will definitely play here again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Spring Valley is a great course. It drains very well too. Good layout, stag is friendly and value for money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course in decent condition

Good course, some interesting layouts and fun par 3s, no complaints about the design.
Aerated greens still made for bad putting/chilling/approach experience. Driving range is closed for construction but overall fine course, albeit maybe $10 more than it should be given the current conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great day

Great Day at Spring Valley. Course conditions overall were great. The T’s in great condition, same as fairways. Pro shop folks great. Went as a single, joined 3 other fellas, nice guys.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Great course for higher handicappers. Greens can be tough, and course knowledge is important. Long hitters might find it to easy. Back nine is really beautiful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

An excellent wet weather course!

Spring Valley is a well designed, challenging and enjoyable course to play any time but it is one of the few in the Bay Area that remains enjoyable in wet weather. Only 3 holes (9, 10 & 18) suffer real problems with standing water and even they a playable. Drainage is such that we encountered no muddy bogs.

My partner an I have played once a week through this wet rainy winter. Spring Valley is the only course that has been consistently fun throughout this weather.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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