Water Valley Golf and Country Club
About
Located less than a half hour north of Cochrane, Water Valley Golf & Country Club, as its name implies, is nestled in a scenic valley tucked away among scenic hills. The woodland layout features stands of poplar and spruce trees as well as lush and abundant vegetation along the fairways, which gives them a completely secluded feel. The golf course originally opened in 1988 with only nine holes but expanded to a full 18-holes just a few years later in 1994. There have been several renovations to Water Valley Golf & C.C. since it first opened including widening of the fairways and completely rebuilt greens on three of the holes on the back nine. The new nine forms the front and wraps around the original nine holes. It has more sand and water than the original, which means you'll catch a break on the back nine.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 6610 yards | 73.0 | 128 |
Blue | 72 | 6325 yards | 72.2 | 125 |
White | 72 | 6010 yards | 71.0 | 123 |
Red (W) | 72 | 5305 yards | 69.8 | 120 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 73.0/128 | 450 | 140 | 325 | 515 | 450 | 365 | 480 | 380 | 180 | 3285 | 390 | 375 | 420 | 200 | 480 | 350 | 170 | 420 | 520 | 3325 | 6610 |
Blue M: 72.2/125 | 435 | 125 | 320 | 505 | 420 | 335 | 460 | 360 | 170 | 3130 | 360 | 355 | 410 | 185 | 470 | 335 | 160 | 410 | 510 | 3195 | 6325 |
White M: 71.0/123 | 415 | 105 | 310 | 485 | 400 | 320 | 435 | 340 | 160 | 2970 | 350 | 330 | 380 | 175 | 460 | 320 | 150 | 390 | 485 | 3040 | 6010 |
Red W: 69.8/120 | 375 | 90 | 270 | 420 | 375 | 290 | 405 | 315 | 130 | 2670 | 340 | 295 | 345 | 155 | 380 | 305 | 125 | 335 | 355 | 2635 | 5305 |
Handicap | 2 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 9 | |||
Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 6 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 |
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Good Course, terrible, terrible service
Golf course is in a beautiful setting. Most of the greens (except 4) are in great shape and putt true. Fairways are in exceptional condition. This was our second visit in as many years. Last year we had experienced a rude staff member. We wrote it to ‘everybody is entitled to have a bad day’ teed off and enjoyed our round... This year our experience (with the same lady) was much much worse. We were unaware that there was a members shot gun golf tournament on going and not all the groups had passed the first hole. When we checked in she did not tell us that there would be a delay. In fact we did not receive any notice or instructions whatsoever (i.e. Wait for the starter to call you to first tee, tournament delay; you will be playing with…, etc). After warming up, a few minutes before our tee time and not hearing any starter instructions at all, for anyone, we proceeded to the vacant first tee. We assumed they did not have a starter which is not uncommon for a small town golf course. We were approached by the same lady who checked before we even reached the first tee. She proceeded to verbally assault us for attempting to golf. Chastising us for attempting to interrupt their golf tournament. My wife and I were speechless, we could not believe what had just happened. To make the situation even worse, as she was walking back we saw her stop and talk to a group of golfers, we assume they were members. We don`t know what she was said to them, however, we assume the conversation was about us as the group seemed to all stare at us in unison. Definitely the most humiliating golf experience we have had without even striking the ball. She must own the golf course for an employee would never act in such a way to a customer.
Great shape!!! FAAAAST GREENS!
The course is in amazing shape this year, green everywhere. Only complaint is that the marshal left at about 4 pm and there were a couple of slow groups and the halfway house and snack shack were all closed pretty early but we did tee off closer to 5 pm. This place is such a hidden gems and the greens are like playing on pool tables but I like fast greens! Love playing here.
Wonderful Day
I have been meaning to get out this way for a long time. And it exceeded my expectations. What a beautiul terrian to drop a golf course on. Course Management was required and one of the people I was paired with had played there before so that was a bonus.
A wonderful day.
Well worth the drive!
This place is such a hidden gem. Almost like playing Priddis but for about half the cost. Well worth the drive.
Great course if I had been able to play.
Great course. Unfortunately got rained out on August 8th and can't contact golf now. It was a good deal but not even at the price paid when can't play. Guess better only book using golf now if no rain in forecast. Very disappointed.
Water Valley - Great course
Only complaint, sandwich shack and hot dog stand both closed just minutes before we reached them.
Great Rolling Hills Scenic Course
Great course layout, lots of vertical challenge, well croomed, intermediate to skilled level course. Recommended.
Love it!
This was my 3rd time playing Water Valley. I really enjoy the course. Very scenic and beautiful. It is not too difficult but the greens are really fast! A great course for the money!
I am very impressed!!
It's a very enjoyable experience to golf at this course first time! I would rate this course as one of the top 5 course in Alberta. It's really worth all the driving to pay a visit here!!