Sun Valley Golf Course in Elsberry, Missouri, USA | GolfPass
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4.3
308 Reviews 308 Reviews
5 Stars
162
4 Stars
95
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
90.8%
Recommend this course
280 out of 308 reviews
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4.2
14 Reviews 14 Reviews
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
51 Reviews 51 Reviews
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.2%
Recommend this course
47 out of 51 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6607 yards
Slope 124
Rating 69.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Gary Kern (1989) Ron Kern (1989)

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 VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.3
308 Reviews (308)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 7
Thick Rough 7
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 9
Locals 8
Advanced Golfers 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Previously Played

No alert of closure

Booked a tee time the day before. Drove an hour, which I’m fine with because this is one of my favorite courses, but when i arrived the gates were closed and I received no notification. I get that it was colder and windy but all I’m asking is for a notification so I don’t waste so much gas.

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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great value!

I like how the front nine holes are more roomy to land your shots, while the back nine holes are more narrow and challenging. Overall course layout is good. Zoia fairways are a bonus. Greens are in good condition.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

This course was beautiful

Amazing course! Staff was amazing greeted us with a smile and was super happy! I will
Indeed be coming back to play just because of the great staff and great course. Anyone who is looking for a competitive and fun course should come here, is decently easy and super fun!

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t play till spring!

Don’t waste your money. You can only play the front 9! I didn’t know that until I showed up. Second, the greens are so slow! My carpet at home is faster. I even got a “hot deals” discount and still feel ripped off. I get that it is winter, but other courses nearby are in much better shape for the money.

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Hidden Gem

Sun Valley is not on the beaten path which is why this is a hidden gem. The layout is awesome. There is a Par 6, which is pretty amazing. The views are awesome! There is not much to complain about when you compare the conditions to the cost. I paid $30 to play 18 holes (I paid to ride, but chose to walk). It is not an easy course to walk .. and I would not recommend walking because it’s extremely hilly and some of the length from green to tee is over 1/4 mile walk. But, I really enjoy playing this course.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

We love this course!

I just wish they had another set of facilities on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

day game

Overall the course is in great shape, especially the greens. The Manager of the course is great, but some of the staff make you feel extremely unwelcome. We asked for extra ice for the bag of beer. The counter person told us that was all the ice you get, there are other people that need ice. We were one of 8 cars in the parking lot. It is a quite a drive to Sun Valley. You would think customer service would mean everything.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Sun Valley is in great condition. Fairways are good and the greens are plush. Beautiful views with trees and water on several holes. Keep 'em straight or this course will give you all you can handle.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Only complaint I have are the tee boxes. Some were extremely hard to get a tee in, especially number 6.
Other than that it was a great time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

The views for this course alone are worth it. It can be a very busy course on the weekends during the summer, but overall, it is well maintained and the staff are very friendly. Highly suggest checkin this course out during the week, when it is slower, and you’ll understand why so many people come out on the weekends.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens and Tee Boxes

For the good, the greens are in nice shape. They hold a shot, no major blemishes, and have good pace.

For the bad, the tee boxes are in poor shape. Very hard , uneven, and some holes they almost seem an afterthought.

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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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