
Pleasant Valley Course
Pleasant Valley Country Club

About this course
Pleasant Valley Country Club sits in the rolling countryside of central Massachusetts, about ten miles south of Worcester. The course was designed by Don Hoenig and opened in the mid-1960s, quickly establishing itself as a championship-caliber layout capable of hosting professional tournament golf. The property features varied terrain with elevation changes, mature tree-lined fairways, and water hazards that come into play on several holes. The course gained national prominence as the longtime host of the Pleasant Valley Classic, a PGA Tour event that ran from 1965 through the early 1980s. The tournament attracted many of the era's top professionals and produced notable champions during its run on the tour schedule. This competitive history helped establish Pleasant Valley's reputation as a demanding test that rewards accurate driving and precise iron play. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with holes moving through wooded corridors and across more open terrain. Several holes feature strategic bunkering and well-protected greens that require thoughtful course management. The layout presents a traditional New England country club experience, with the design emphasizing shot values and strategic options rather than excessive length. Pleasant Valley operates as a private club serving the Sutton and greater Worcester area. The facility maintains the classic parkland character typical of northeastern courses from its era, with mature hardwoods framing many holes and seasonal color adding to the setting during spring and fall rounds.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MA
Quick facts
- Location
- Sutton, MA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1961
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Don Hoenig
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,877 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.3/139
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
The journey to Pleasant Valley Country Club begins at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), roughly an hour's drive west through the rolling terrain of central Massachusetts. From the airport, the route traces through suburban Worcester before opening into the quieter landscape of the Blackstone Valley, where the club sits nestled among the gentle hills that define this corner of New England. The final approach winds through tree-lined roads into Sutton, a town that feels deliberately removed from the urban bustle despite its proximity to Boston - a fitting prelude to one of the region's most respected private sanctuaries for golf and country club life.

FAQ
Common questions about Pleasant Valley
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pleasant Valley has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 11 logged golfers.
Pleasant Valley was designed by Don Hoenig.
Pleasant Valley is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Pleasant Valley is 72.
Pleasant Valley plays 6,877 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pleasant Valley is 139.



