
Beaver Valley Course
Beaver Valley Golf Club


About this course
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.
Quick facts
- Location
- Beaver Falls, PA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1898
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Emil Loeffler, John McGlynn
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,310 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.3/134
- Course Vaults score
- 7.0
Getting there
Beaver Valley Golf Club is reached most conveniently via Pittsburgh International Airport, roughly forty miles to the south, with the drive north tracing the Ohio River valley through a landscape of rolling hills and old industrial towns. The route follows Interstate 376 before peeling off into the quieter roads of Beaver County, where the terrain softens into wooded ridges and pastoral farmland. As you approach Beaver Falls, the club reveals itself on elevated ground above the valley floor - a classic parkland retreat tucked into the kind of unassuming Western Pennsylvania countryside that has quietly harbored serious golf for more than a century.

FAQ
Common questions about Beaver Valley
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Beaver Valley has a Course Vaults score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 8 logged golfers.
Beaver Valley was designed by Emil Loeffler and John McGlynn.
Yes. Beaver Valley is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Beaver Valley is 72.
Beaver Valley plays 6,310 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Beaver Valley is 134.



