Sinking Valley Country Club is a 18-hole semi-private golf course in Altoona, Pennsylvania, designed by Ed Ault and built in 1967. Green fees run $30.00 on weekdays and $30.00 on weekends. The layout features Bluegrass fairways and Bent Grass greens, 51-60 bunkers, water hazards in play. The course is open mar 15 to nov 15, first tee time at 7:00 AM, soft spikes required. The course handles approximately 40,000 rounds per year, serving the local Altoona golf community. Sinking Valley Country Club is a semi-private course open to public play in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Contact Details
Route 3Altoona, Pennsylvania 16601
814-684-0662
Course Information
| Course City | Altoona |
|---|---|
| Course County | Blair |
| Course State | Pennsylvania |
| Course Classification | Semi-Private |
| Course Built | 1967 |
| Course Annual Rounds | 40,000 |
| Course Season | Mar 15 to Nov 15 |
| Course Manager | Donald Beaver |
| Course Club Pro | Jimmy Gillam |
| Course Superintendant | Mark Noye |
| Course Guest Policy | Open |
| Course Designer | Ed Ault |
| Course Shop Hours | 7:00 AM / N/A |
| Course Dress Code | Shirt and shoes required |
| Course Weekend Fees | $30.00 |
| Course Weekday Fees | $30.00 |
| Course Tee Reservation | Accepted |
| Course Earliest Tee Time | 7:00 AM |
| Course Holes | 18 |
| Course Green | Bent Grass |
| Course Fairway | Bluegrass |
| Course Water Hazard | Yes |
| Course Bunker | 51-60 |
| Course Metal Spike | Not Allowed |
| Course Greens Aerated | June September |
| Course Overseeding | No Overseeding |
| Course Five-somes | Not Allowed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to play at Sinking Valley Country Club?
It costs $30.00 to play at Sinking Valley Country Club on both weekdays and weekends.
What is the grass type used on the course?
The grass type used on the greens at Sinking Valley Country Club is Bent Grass and the grass type used on the fairways is Bluegrass.
What is the dress code at Sinking Valley Country Club?
The dress code at Sinking Valley Country Club is Shirt and shoes required.
How many rounds of golf are played at Sinking Valley Country Club each year?
There are an estimated 40,000 rounds of golf played at Sinking Valley Country Club each year.
Does Sinking Valley Country Club have water hazards?
Yes, there are water hazards on the Sinking Valley Country Club course.
Does Sinking Valley Country Club have sand bunkers?
Yes, there are 51-60 sand bunkers located on the Sinking Valley Country Club course.
When are the greens aerated at Sinking Valley Country Club?
Aeration is needed to keep the greens healthy and involves placing small holes in the greens to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. The greens at Sinking Valley Country Club are aerated in June and September.