Saucon Valley Country Club
About Saucon Valley Country Club
Saucon Valley Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (18015). The course was designed by William & David Gordon and established in 1969. From the Black tees, the course plays to 7,095 yards with a par of 71. The Black tees carry a slope rating of 140 and a course rating of 74.5.
Walking is permitted.
With a maximum slope rating of 142, Saucon Valley Country Club is one of the more challenging courses in Pennsylvania, playing harder than 89% of courses in the state. Golfers should bring their best game and consider playing from a forward tee set for a more enjoyable round.
The course offers 12 tee sets ranging from 5,175 to 7,095 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Golf in Pennsylvania typically runs from May through October. Spring and fall offer the best conditions with lower humidity and fewer crowds. Book early for prime weekend morning tee times during peak summer months.
Par
71
Length
7,095
Slope
140
Rating
74.5
Course Difficulty Analysis
142
This Course
132
PA Average
113
US Average
Based on 348 rated courses in Pennsylvania
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 140 | 74.5 | 561 | 475 | 366 | 159 | 481 | 564 | 459 | 425 | 215 | 3705 | 334 | 188 | 615 | 504 | 411 | 339 | 385 | 170 | 444 | 3390 | 7,095 |
Black/Blue | 138 | 73.7 | 558 | 426 | 374 | 159 | 416 | 582 | 430 | 429 | 215 | 3589 | 338 | 192 | 615 | 434 | 422 | 345 | 387 | 172 | 412 | 3317 | 6,906 |
Blue | 134 | 73.0 | 561 | 433 | 366 | 159 | 414 | 564 | 430 | 388 | 179 | 3494 | 334 | 188 | 556 | 437 | 411 | 339 | 385 | 170 | 433 | 3253 | 6,747 |
Blue/White | 133 | 71.9 | 530 | 426 | 345 | 159 | 416 | 539 | 430 | 387 | 157 | 3389 | 338 | 177 | 544 | 380 | 397 | 345 | 371 | 172 | 412 | 3136 | 6,525 |
White | 142 | 77.6 | 532 | 419 | 347 | 142 | 392 | 520 | 409 | 364 | 157 | 3282 | 323 | 171 | 539 | 394 | 384 | 321 | 374 | 147 | 410 | 3063 | 6,345 |
White | 129 | 71.0 | 532 | 419 | 347 | 142 | 392 | 520 | 409 | 364 | 157 | 3282 | 323 | 171 | 539 | 394 | 384 | 321 | 374 | 147 | 410 | 3063 | 6,345 |
White/Green | 125 | 68.6 | 501 | 375 | 345 | 140 | 396 | 438 | 350 | 365 | 157 | 3067 | 326 | 117 | 461 | 380 | 328 | 257 | 371 | 134 | 388 | 2762 | 5,829 |
Green | 121 | 68.0 | 501 | 375 | 322 | 121 | 377 | 444 | 380 | 352 | 137 | 3009 | 316 | 117 | 465 | 357 | 328 | 257 | 354 | 134 | 371 | 2699 | 5,708 |
Green | 136 | 73.4 | 501 | 375 | 322 | 121 | 377 | 444 | 352 | 352 | 137 | 2981 | 316 | 117 | 465 | 357 | 328 | 257 | 354 | 134 | 371 | 2699 | 5,680 |
Green/Gold | 133 | 71.9 | 466 | 345 | 322 | 121 | 345 | 438 | 350 | 303 | 137 | 2827 | 316 | 117 | 449 | 315 | 328 | 257 | 312 | 118 | 358 | 2570 | 5,397 |
Gold | 128 | 70.9 | 466 | 345 | 246 | 121 | 345 | 432 | 345 | 303 | 104 | 2707 | 256 | 117 | 449 | 315 | 328 | 215 | 312 | 118 | 358 | 2468 | 5,175 |
Gold | 116 | 65.5 | 466 | 345 | 246 | 121 | 345 | 432 | 345 | 303 | 104 | 2707 | 256 | 117 | 449 | 315 | 328 | 215 | 312 | 118 | 358 | 2468 | 5,175 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 | ||
| HCP | 13 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 4 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Saucon Valley Country Club offers 12 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 7,095 | 140 | 74.5 | 0-5 |
Black/Blue | 6,906 | 138 | 73.7 | 0-5 |
Blue | 6,747 | 134 | 73.0 | 0-5 |
Blue/White | 6,525 | 133 | 71.9 | 5-15 |
White | 6,345 | 142 | 77.6 | 5-15 |
White | 6,345 | 129 | 71.0 | 5-15 |
White/Green | 5,829 | 125 | 68.6 | 12-22 |
Green | 5,708 | 121 | 68.0 | 12-22 |
Green | 5,680 | 136 | 73.4 | 20-30 |
Green/Gold | 5,397 | 133 | 71.9 | 20-30 |
Gold | 5,175 | 128 | 70.9 | 20-30 |
Gold | 5,175 | 116 | 65.5 | 20-30 |
Amenities at Saucon Valley Country Club
Saucon Valley Country Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for Saucon Valley Country Club. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saucon Valley Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
Saucon Valley Country Club is a public golf course located in Bethlehem, PA. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Saucon Valley Country Club have?expand_more
Saucon Valley Country Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1969. The course was designed by William & David Gordon.
What is the yardage at Saucon Valley Country Club?expand_more
From the Blue/White tees, Saucon Valley Country Club plays to 6,525 yards (par 71). The course offers 12 tee sets ranging from 5,175 to 7,095 yards.
What is the slope rating at Saucon Valley Country Club?expand_more
The Black tees at Saucon Valley Country Club have a slope rating of 140 and a course rating of 74.5. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Saucon Valley Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Saucon Valley Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Saucon Valley Country Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at Saucon Valley Country Club. You can also visit their website directly at http://www.sauconvalleycc.org/. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does Saucon Valley Country Club offer?expand_more
Saucon Valley Country Club offers a pro shop.
Where is Saucon Valley Country Club located?expand_more
Saucon Valley Country Club is located at 2050 Saucon Valley Road in Bethlehem, PA 18015. You can reach them at +1 610-758-7150.
What is the difficulty level at Saucon Valley Country Club?expand_more
Saucon Valley Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 142. It plays harder than 89% of golf courses in Pennsylvania. The average slope rating in Pennsylvania is 132. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Saucon Valley Country Club?expand_more
Saucon Valley Country Club offers 12 tee sets. Black tees (7,095 yards, slope 140) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Gold tees (5,175 yards, slope 116) are recommended for higher-handicap golfers and seniors. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Saucon Valley Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at Saucon Valley Country Club should play the Gold tees, which play 5,175 yards with a slope of 116. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Saucon Valley Country Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the White/Green tees (slope 125, rating 68.6) at Saucon Valley Country Club would have a course handicap of 14 and an expected score of approximately 85. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Saucon Valley Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at Saucon Valley Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.