Private

Old Course

Saucon Valley Country Club

Bethlehem, PA, USA
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18 holesPar 717,126 yds77.9/141

About this course

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.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.

563

Best in World

447

Best in USA

24

Best in PA

Quick facts

Location
Bethlehem, PA, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1921
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
7,126 yards
Difficulty
77.9/141
Course Vaults score
8.4

Getting there

Saucon Valley Country Club sits in the rolling countryside of the Lehigh Valley, accessible most directly via Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE), a mere twenty minutes south by car, or alternatively through the larger Philadelphia International (PHL) roughly ninety minutes to the southeast. The drive from either gateway carries you through the pastoral landscape of eastern Pennsylvania, where suburban sprawl gradually yields to tree-lined roads and the gentle topography that defines this corner of the state. As you approach Bethlehem, the club's entrance emerges along quiet, well-appointed lanes that speak to the understated permanence of this storied institution - a sanctuary that has commanded respect among the game's cognoscenti since its founding in 1921. The final turn onto the grounds delivers you to a landscape of immaculate fairways and mature trees that seem to have been waiting, patiently, for your arrival.

FAQ

Common questions about Old at Saucon Valley Country Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Old at Saucon Valley Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 56 logged golfers.

Old was designed by Herbert Strong, Ron Forse, Bill Gordon, and Perry Maxwell.

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.

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