SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
🇺🇸 Bethlehem, PA, USA
Designed by Bill Gordon, Herbert Strong, Perry Maxwell, Ron Forse

Saucon Valley's Old Course resonates with echoes of Hogan's stoic march, its fairways etched with the memory of legends battling demanding conditions. The course is a parkland classic from the Golden Age of architecture. Its design, originally conceived by Herbert Strong, features mature trees and gently rolling hills, requiring strategic play rather than sheer length. Favoring shot-shapers and those with strong iron play, the Old Course presents doglegs and subtly contoured greens that reward thoughtful approaches.
Saucon Valley has been the site of storied moments and historic matches. While it hasn't hosted a men's major championship in recent years, the club proudly boasts hosting multiple U.S. Senior Opens and U.S. Women's Opens. These championships have provided unforgettable moments, etched into the club's heritage. The course's demanding layout has tested the mettle of both seasoned professionals and rising stars, cementing its position as a stage for high-stakes competition.
The club is a bastion of traditional values, attracting a membership that cherishes the game's history and etiquette. Renowned locally as a serious test of golf, the Old Course has more than earned its reputation as a respected venue among golfing peers, even though some might not think of it as a global golf destination.
Reviews
Worth a play.
The championship layout at SV. Some great green complexes and a good mix of long and short holes.
I was fortunate to play the Old Course at Saucon about 3 weeks before the United States Senior Open was held. The course was in unbelievable shape and had the grandstands up which was awesome to see. The old course is my favorite of the 3 at Saucon Valley. Don’t leave the premises until you get a shower in the locker room. The water pressure is unmatched and will leave you feeling refreshed.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Old at Saucon Valley Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.5 out of 10 based on 26 explicit golfer ratings.
Old was designed by Bill Gordon, Herbert Strong, Perry Maxwell, and Ron Forse.
Old at Saucon Valley Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Old is 71.
Old plays 7,126 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Old is 141.