Beaver Valley at Beaver Valley Golf Club

Beaver Valley Golf Club sits in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, a small city in the western part of the state along the Beaver River valley, roughly thirty miles northwest of Pittsburgh. The course was designed by Emil Loeffler and John McGlynn, two architects who worked primarily in the mid-Atlantic and northeastern regions during the early-to-mid twentieth century. Loeffler, a Philadelphia-based designer, contributed to numerous courses in Pennsylvania and neighboring states during the 1920s and 1930s, while McGlynn's work is less extensively documented but reflects the practical design sensibilities of the era.

The layout occupies rolling terrain characteristic of western Pennsylvania's river valleys, where elevation changes and natural contours provide variety without extreme slopes. Courses in this region typically feature tree-lined fairways, modest greens with subtle undulation, and routing that works with rather than against the existing topography. The setting reflects the industrial heritage of the Beaver Valley area, with the course serving as a recreational counterpoint to the steel and manufacturing towns that developed along the river corridor.

Beaver Valley functions as a traditional private club, offering members a straightforward test of golf shaped by its Golden Age design principles. The course emphasizes strategic shot placement and course management over length, consistent with the design philosophies of Loeffler's generation. It remains a fixture in the local golf community, maintaining its original character while serving generations of golfers in the region.