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Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech
Radford, VA — Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, is a championship course of international renown, designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus envisioned the site as a 'golf designer's dream,' utilizing its diverse terrain, vegetation, and water features to create a strategic and challenging layout. His philosophy emphasizes options that require thoughtful play, making every golfer a better strategist. Valhalla boasts several iconic holes, including the par-4 13th, known as the 'Limestone Hole,' which plays to a dramatic island green and is considered the unofficial signature hole. The par-3 3rd hole, 'Honest Abe,' also presents a formidable test. Valhalla has a storied championship history, having hosted four PGA Championships, two Senior PGA Championships, and the Ryder Cup in 2008, where Tiger Woods famously triumphed. Its blend of challenging design, stunning aesthetics, and a rich legacy of professional golf makes Valhalla an unforgettable experience for any golfer.
Type
Parkland
Region
Southeast
LooperScore
83.8
Holes
18
Par
72
Design & architects
- Tom Clark — architect
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