Sinking Valley Country Club
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Sinking Valley Country Club in Altoona is an 18-hole, par 72 course founded in 1963, set among mature hardwoods in a wooded mountain setting with bent grass greens. It plays 6,997 yards from the blue tees (74.7 rating, 130 slope).
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Opened 1963
Course strategy
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Sinking Valley Country Club hole by hole
Hole 1
430
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
145
yds ·Gold
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Hole 3
302
yds ·Gold
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Hole 4
290
yds ·Gold
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Hole 5
305
yds ·Gold
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Hole 6
305
yds ·Gold
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Hole 7
445
yds ·Gold
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Hole 8
150
yds ·Gold
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Hole 9
383
yds ·Gold
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Hole 10
100
yds ·Gold
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Hole 11
350
yds ·Gold
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Hole 12
295
yds ·Gold
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Hole 13
270
yds ·Gold
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Hole 14
325
yds ·Gold
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Hole 15
265
yds ·Gold
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Hole 16
140
yds ·Gold
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Hole 17
522
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
350
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Blue | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 13 | 460 | 450 | 430 | 430 |
| 2 | 3 | 15 | 205 | 175 | 145 | 145 |
| 3 | 4 | 9 | 410 | 403 | 302 | 302 |
| 4 | 4 | 5 | 390 | 380 | 290 | 290 |
| 5 | 4 | 11 | 396 | 326 | 305 | 255 |
| 6 | 4 | 3 | 405 | 387 | 305 | 305 |
| 7 | 5 | 7 | 625 | 568 | 445 | 445 |
| 8 | 3 | 17 | 185 | 180 | 150 | 150 |
| 9 | 4 | 1 | 485 | 412 | 383 | 295 |
| Out | 36 | 3,561 | 3,281 | 2,755 | 2,617 | |
| 10 | 3 | 14 | 160 | 147 | 100 | 87 |
| 11 | 5 | 18 | 460 | 444 | 350 | 350 |
| 12 | 4 | 8 | 400 | 370 | 295 | 295 |
| 13 | 4 | 12 | 345 | 330 | 270 | 270 |
| 14 | 4 | 16 | 385 | 360 | 325 | 325 |
| 15 | 4 | 2 | 405 | 375 | 265 | 265 |
| 16 | 3 | 10 | 201 | 170 | 140 | 140 |
| 17 | 5 | 4 | 620 | 617 | 522 | 390 |
| 18 | 4 | 6 | 460 | 380 | 350 | 290 |
| In | 36 | 3,436 | 3,193 | 2,617 | 2,412 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,997 | 6,474 | 5,372 | 5,029 | |
| Rating / Slope | 74.7 / 130 | 71.8 / 130 | 66.2 / 123 | 69.8 / 120 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Wear proper golf attire
- Keep carts on the path on all par 3s
- Drivers of carts must be 16 with a valid license
- Buy food and drinks from the club only
- On hole 9 the parking lot is out of bounds
Arrival & check-in
The course is open daily, 7 AM to 7 PM.
Dress code
Proper golf attire is required.
Carts & walking
Carts must be returned to the path on approaching the yellow stakes, and cart path only applies on all par 3s. Cart drivers must be 16 with a valid driver's license.
Practice facilities
The club has a bent grass putting green, a chipping area, a pitching area and a practice bunker.
Rentals & pro shop
The pro shop is fully stocked.
Food & drink
All food and beverages must be purchased from the club, which has a grille.
Quick answers
Sinking Valley Country Club at a glance
How many holes does Sinking Valley Country Club have, and what's the par?
Sinking Valley Country Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 5,029 to 6,997 yards depending on the tees.
When did Sinking Valley Country Club open?
Sinking Valley Country Club opened in 1963.
What's the dress code at Sinking Valley Country Club?
Proper golf attire is required.
What are the cart and walking rules at Sinking Valley Country Club?
Carts must be returned to the path on approaching the yellow stakes, and cart path only applies on all par 3s. Cart drivers must be 16 with a valid driver's license.
What practice facilities does Sinking Valley Country Club have?
The club has a bent grass putting green, a chipping area, a pitching area and a practice bunker.
What food and drink does Sinking Valley Country Club have?
All food and beverages must be purchased from the club, which has a grille.
How do you book a tee time at Sinking Valley Country Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (814) 684-0662.
Where is Sinking Valley Country Club?
Sinking Valley Country Club is at 595 Golf Course Road, Altoona, PA 16601.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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