The Valley Golf Course
Plan your round at The Valley Golf Course
The Valley Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-70 course owned and operated by the City of Burlington, set along the Haw River. Ellis Maples designed it, and it was known as Indian Valley before it took its current name. It plays 6,504 yards from the Black tees (71.6 rating, 131 slope). Play is open to the public, and juniors and seniors are welcome.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 70
- Designed by Ellis Maples
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
The Valley Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
305
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
395
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
502
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
146
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
354
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
352
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
354
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
150
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
316
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
248
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
262
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
436
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
126
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
302
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
314
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
145
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
338
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
365
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Yellow | White | Red | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 357 | 327 | 305 | 294 | 208 |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 415 | 402 | 395 | 341 | 314 |
| 3 | 5 | 7 | 584 | 554 | 502 | 475 | 417 |
| 4 | 3 | 17 | 195 | 185 | 146 | 133 | 103 |
| 5 | 4 | 9 | 395 | 364 | 354 | 331 | 262 |
| 6 | 4 | 13 | 397 | 363 | 352 | 311 | 272 |
| 7 | 4 | 15 | 432 | 370 | 354 | 338 | 288 |
| 8 | 3 | 5 | 192 | 173 | 150 | 143 | 118 |
| 9 | 4 | 11 | 359 | 343 | 316 | 256 | 222 |
| Out | 35 | 3,326 | 3,081 | 2,874 | 2,622 | 2,204 | |
| 10 | 4 | 10 | 328 | 297 | 248 | 239 | 211 |
| 11 | 4 | 14 | 347 | 327 | 262 | 256 | 236 |
| 12 | 5 | 2 | 518 | 482 | 436 | 402 | 328 |
| 13 | 3 | 18 | 161 | 138 | 126 | 114 | 96 |
| 14 | 4 | 16 | 382 | 337 | 302 | 289 | 253 |
| 15 | 4 | 8 | 397 | 362 | 314 | 306 | 225 |
| 16 | 3 | 12 | 192 | 163 | 145 | 106 | 101 |
| 17 | 4 | 6 | 429 | 395 | 338 | 328 | 299 |
| 18 | 4 | 4 | 424 | 382 | 365 | 312 | 273 |
| In | 35 | 3,178 | 2,883 | 2,536 | 2,352 | 2,022 | |
| Total | 70 | 6,504 | 5,964 | 5,410 | 4,974 | 4,226 | |
| Rating / Slope | 71.6 / 131 | 68.8 / 127 | 66.4 / 117 | 65.1 / 107 | 61.8 / 104 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Yardage markers measure to the center of the green
- White-tipped green stakes mean carts return to the path right away
- The Haw River comes into play on holes 5, 6, 11 and 12
- Keep any snack bar stop at the turn to 8 minutes
Practice facilities
A driving range that stays open rain or shine, a chipping green with a bunker, and a putting green. Everyone is welcome to use them.
Rentals & pro shop
The pro shop sells clubs and gear from brands including Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, FootJoy and Srixon, and takes trade-ins on gently used equipment.
Policies
The course follows USGA rules with local rules posted on the scorecard. Cart-path-only reminders are marked by white-tipped green stakes, and the 90 degree cart rule may be in effect under standard conditions. The Haw River is a lateral water hazard on holes 5, 6, 11 and 12. Yardage markers measure to the center of the greens.
Quick answers
The Valley Golf Course at a glance
Is The Valley Golf Course open to the public?
Yes. The Valley Golf Course is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does The Valley Golf Course have, and what's the par?
The Valley Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 70, from 4,226 to 6,504 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed The Valley Golf Course?
The Valley Golf Course was designed by Ellis Maples.
What practice facilities does The Valley Golf Course have?
A driving range that stays open rain or shine, a chipping green with a bunker, and a putting green. Everyone is welcome to use them.
How do you book a tee time at The Valley Golf Course?
Call the course at (336) 584-7871.
Where is The Valley Golf Course?
The Valley Golf Course is at 1005 Indian Valley Drive, Burlington, NC 27217.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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