Sun Valley Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Ellston, IA with a par of 70. It offers 3 tee sets: white (5,884 yards, slope 112, rating 68), yellow (5,126 yards, slope 100, rating 64.6), red (4,350 yards, slope 84, rating 61.6). The hardest hole is #5, a par 4 playing 255 yards from the first tee.
Sun Valley Country Club
Ellston, IA
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A straightforward opening par 4 that plays relatively short from the tees. The fairway is forgiving off the tee, but the approach narrows into a green fronted by bunkers that demand precision on the second shot.
A strategic par 4 that requires accurate positioning from the tee to set up the best angle into the green. Water hazards along the left side penalize aggressive lines, while bunkers right of the fairway create a challenging approach corridor.
A one-shot par 3 over a water carry to a well-bunkered green. The back bunker and water hazard fronting the green make accuracy from the tee essential on this short but demanding hole.
A short and relatively forgiving par 4 that plays as one of the easier holes on the course. Open fairway and a receptive green make this an excellent opportunity to score, despite its straightforward design.
The number-one handicap hole presents the course's most significant challenge as a stout par 4. Hazards tightly frame both sides of the fairway, and the green is well-guarded, requiring two quality shots to find the putting surface.
A sweeping par 5 that offers birdie opportunity for those who navigate its length successfully. Fairway bunkers at mid-range and hazards surrounding the green require thoughtful positioning throughout the hole.
A scenic par 4 playing shorter than its yardage suggests, with a relatively open fairway leading to a small green. Bunkers flank the green on both sides, rewarding precision on the approach shot.
A short par 3 with minimal carry distance but significant precision required. The elevated green is protected by bunkers, making club selection and accuracy more critical than distance.
A compact par 4 that demands accuracy off the tee into a narrow corridor. The fairway slopes and tightens approaching the green, which sits behind cross bunkers that penalize overaggressiveness.
A straightforward par 4 with a generous fairway that provides a comfortable platform for the approach. The green is relatively open, presenting a scoring opportunity for solid two-shot play.
A well-balanced par 4 with a controlled dogleg design that guides play toward the green. Bunkers frame the turning point of the dogleg, requiring strategic tee placement to set up the optimal approach angle.
A picturesque par 3 over water to a green island surrounded by hazards. The dramatic setting belies the hole's moderate length, with the water hazard demanding a confident, accurate tee shot.
The most forgiving par 4 on the course with wide fairways and a spacious green complex. Minimal bunkering allows for a relaxed approach, making this an excellent scoring opportunity.
The second-most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 combines length with hazards that frame play on both sides. Water and bunkers create a pinched corridor that punishes wayward shots and demands precision.
A formidable par 5 with length and strategic bunkering at multiple distances. The fairway narrows progressively, and the well-guarded green requires a well-executed approach from any angle.
A compact par 4 with an intriguing layout that plays shorter than marked. Bunkers guard the corners of the dogleg and the green, making strategic positioning off the tee critical to setting up an easy approach.
A modest par 3 with a relatively short carry to an open green. The hole's simplicity belies its placement late in the round, offering a welcome reprieve before the challenging finishing stretch.
A dramatic finishing par 4 that builds tension with hazards framing the approach. The fairway tightens toward the green, and bunkers flanking the putting surface demand a precise final shot to complete 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| HCP | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 12 | |||
| white | 391 | 364 | 209 | 307 | 380 | 488 | 297 | 164 | 342 | 2942 | 391 | 364 | 209 | 307 | 380 | 488 | 297 | 164 | 342 | 2942 | 5884 |
| yellow | 355 | 310 | 204 | 302 | 296 | 437 | 245 | 159 | 255 | 2563 | 355 | 310 | 204 | 302 | 296 | 437 | 245 | 159 | 255 | 2563 | 5126 |
| red | 326 | 270 | 148 | 227 | 255 | 412 | 215 | 104 | 218 | 2175 | 326 | 270 | 148 | 227 | 255 | 412 | 215 | 104 | 218 | 2175 | 4350 |