South at The Valley Club

The Valley Club's South Course sits in the Wood River Valley near Hailey, Idaho, designed by Hale Irwin and opened in the late 1990s. Irwin, a three-time U.S. Open champion who transitioned to course design after his playing career, created this layout in high desert terrain characteristic of central Idaho. The course occupies rolling sagebrush-covered land with views of the Pioneer Mountains to the north and the Boulder Mountains to the east, placing golf in a distinctly Western landscape at roughly 5,300 feet elevation.

The routing works across natural elevation changes and incorporates native grasses and sage into the playing corridors. Irwin's design emphasizes strategic options rather than forced carries, with fairways that reward positioning and greens that require thoughtful approach play. The high-altitude setting affects ball flight, and afternoon winds common to the valley add a variable element to club selection and shot shaping.

The Valley Club serves the Sun Valley area's seasonal population and reflects the region's outdoor recreation culture. The club operates primarily during the warmer months when the valley's resort community is most active. The South Course complements the club's other amenities and provides a golf experience integrated with the mountain valley environment, where the game shares space with hiking, fishing, and skiing traditions that define the Wood River Valley's character.