Sinking Valley Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Altoona, PA with a par of 72. It offers 5 tee sets: blue (7,032 yards, slope 130, rating 74.7), white (6,454 yards, slope 128, rating 71.8), green (5,983 yards, slope 124, rating 69.5), gold (5,467 yards, slope 123, rating 66.2), red (5,353 yards, slope 118, rating 64.7). The hardest hole is #9, a par 4 playing 297 yards from the first tee.
Sinking Valley Country Club
Altoona, PA
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A long par 5 with a relatively open fairway that offers multiple routes to the green. The hole's length and slight doglegs make positioning important for the approach shot.
A short par 3 requiring an accurate tee shot to a modest green. Bunkers surround the putting surface, making precision essential on this straightforward hole.
A solid par 4 with a fairway that tightens as it approaches the green. Strategic bunkering guards both sides of the landing area, rewarding accurate driving.
The course's second-most difficult hole, this par 4 demands precise shot-making from tee to green. Tight fairways and well-placed hazards leave little room for error.
A straightforward par 4 with a fairway that offers reasonable width off the tee. Approach shot accuracy is key, as hazards tighten around the green complex.
A challenging par 4 that ranks as the third-most difficult on the course, testing the golfer's ability to find the fairway and execute a precise approach. Hazards are positioned to punish wayward shots.
An impressive par 5 that stretches significantly from the back tees, creating a genuine three-shot hole for most players. The fairway corridor narrows mid-hole, requiring strategic positioning for the approach.
A short par 3 with a modest green and minimal bunkering, offering a reprieve on the back nine. The simplicity of this hole belies the concentration required for accuracy.
The course's most difficult hole, this par 4 plays substantially longer from the back tees and features a narrow, demanding fairway. A premium approach shot is required to reach a well-guarded green.
A very short par 3 that plays under 160 yards even from the championship tees, providing a scoring opportunity. The green is relatively unprotected, but its small size rewards precision.
A manageable par 5 that ranks as the easiest hole on the course, though its length still demands solid execution. The fairway provides a reasonable target for the second shot.
A well-balanced par 4 with a fairway that maintains good width through the landing area. Greenside bunkers frame the putting surface, protecting a moderately-sized green.
A shorter par 4 offering a potential scoring hole with a relatively open fairway. The approach shot into the green requires accuracy despite the hole's modest length.
A mid-length par 4 with a straightforward design and forgiving fairway. Bunkers positioned around the green demand a quality approach shot to set up scoring opportunities.
The course's second-most difficult hole, this deceptively short par 4 punishes poor execution through strategic hazard placement. The narrow fairway and well-guarded green make this a pivotal hole.
A short par 3 with a well-defined green complex protected by surrounding bunkers. The hole's brevity makes it playable but requires a solid tee shot for birdie chances.
A formidable par 5 ranking fourth in difficulty, this lengthy hole stretches over 600 yards from the back tees and features a challenging routing. The hole's length and hazard placement demand three strong shots.
A strong finishing par 4 with a demanding fairway that sets up a crucial approach shot. Hazards frame the hole strategically, making this a fitting conclusion to the round.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 13 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 6 | |||
| blue | 460 | 205 | 410 | 390 | 396 | 405 | 625 | 185 | 485 | 3561 | 160 | 460 | 400 | 345 | 420 | 405 | 201 | 620 | 460 | 3471 | 7032 |
| white | 450 | 175 | 403 | 380 | 326 | 387 | 568 | 180 | 412 | 3281 | 147 | 444 | 370 | 330 | 340 | 375 | 170 | 617 | 380 | 3173 | 6454 |
| green | 450 | 175 | 403 | 300 | 326 | 340 | 568 | 150 | 383 | 3095 | 147 | 444 | 370 | 330 | 340 | 285 | 140 | 452 | 380 | 2888 | 5983 |
| gold | 430 | 145 | 302 | 300 | 305 | 340 | 445 | 150 | 383 | 2800 | 100 | 400 | 315 | 285 | 340 | 285 | 140 | 452 | 350 | 2667 | 5467 |
| red | 430 | 145 | 302 | 300 | 305 | 340 | 445 | 150 | 297 | 2714 | 87 | 400 | 315 | 285 | 325 | 285 | 140 | 452 | 350 | 2639 | 5353 |