Valhalla Golf Club (Louisville, United States) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide
Valhalla Golf Club aerial view

Valhalla Golf Club

Louisville, United States

Par
72
Holes
18
Yards
7,540
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 10 · 4
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Course Layout

262 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 262 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

77 bunkers
9,770 sq yd of sand — 4.3 bunkers per hole on average.
665 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
734 sq yd avg green
Classification: Large greens (~6,500 sq ft avg) — tough 3-putt territory. Huge surfaces — a 40-ft putt is a common outcome even from a good shot.
3184 sq yd
Largest green on the course — a three-club difference front-to-back is possible.
13.72 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 95 fairway zones.
77 bunkers · 27 greens · 95 fairway zones · 23 tee boxes · 12 water hazards.

About Valhalla Golf Club

Valhalla Golf Club, located in Louisville, Kentucky, is a private golf club designed by Jack Nicklaus, opened in 1986.

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What Should You Expect to Shoot?

These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.

Championship

Rating 76.4 · Slope 148 · Par 72 · 7,540 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 11 87 +15
10 17 94 +22
15 24 100 +28
20 31 107 +35
25 37 114 +42
30 44 120 +48

Back

Rating 74.1 · Slope 143 · Par 72 · 6,975 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 8 83 +11
10 15 89 +17
15 21 95 +23
20 27 102 +30
25 34 108 +36
30 40 114 +42

Middle

Rating 71.6 · Slope 138 · Par 72 · 6,540 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 6 77 +5
10 12 83 +11
15 18 90 +18
20 24 96 +24
25 30 102 +30
30 36 108 +36

Forward

Rating 66.0 · Slope 119 · Par 72 · 5,240 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 -1 65 +-7
10 5 71 +-1
15 10 76 +4
20 15 81 +9
25 20 86 +14
30 26 92 +20

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 5 3 4 4 4 5 3 4 36 5 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 5 36 72
Yards 450 530 210 375 460 495 600 190 415 3,725 595 210 470 355 220 435 510 475 545 3,815 7,540
Stroke Index 7 3 13 11 17 1 9 15 5 8 4 16 2 10 6 18 12 14

Holes That Decide Your Round

Hardest Hole · SI 1
Hole 6
Par 4 · 495 yards

Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →

Longest Hole
Hole 7
Par 5 · 600 yards

Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 8
Par 3 · 190 yards

Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.

Easiest Hole · SI 18
Hole 16
Par 4 · 510 yards

Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.

Pre-Round Checklist for Valhalla Golf Club

Your Game Plan for Valhalla Golf Club

The scorecard tells you the course. The Grand Plan assessment tells you you — which part of your game is actually bleeding strokes. Pair both, and you have a pre-round strategy tailored to this course AND your weaknesses.

Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:
7,540
Par:
72
Course Rating:
76.4
Slope:
148

Back

Yards:
6,975
Par:
72
Course Rating:
74.1
Slope:
143

Middle

Yards:
6,540
Par:
72
Course Rating:
71.6
Slope:
138

Forward

Yards:
5,240
Par:
72
Course Rating:
66.0
Slope:
119

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Valhalla Golf Club?

Valhalla Golf Club is a par 72 course with 18 holes measuring 7,540 total yards. Front nine par 36 (3,725 yards), back nine par 36 (3,815 yards).

What is the longest hole at Valhalla Golf Club?

The longest hole is hole 7, a par 5 playing 600 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Valhalla Golf Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 495 yards.

What should I shoot at Valhalla Golf Club?

Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.