Sun Valley Golf Course is a public facility in Louisville, Kentucky, designed by Ben Wihry. The course serves the local golfing community in Kentucky's largest city, providing accessible play in a region with a long tradition of public golf. Louisville's rolling terrain and temperate climate create favorable conditions for year-round golf, and Sun Valley operates within this context as a neighborhood course catering to recreational players and regular members. The layout reflects mid-century American public course design principles, with routing that works with the natural land contours typical of the Louisville area. Players encounter a mix of hole lengths and strategic requirements across the eighteen holes, with tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes characteristic of Kentucky golf courses. The design emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge to engage experienced golfers. Sun Valley functions as a community gathering place, offering not only golf but also practice facilities and a clubhouse that supports casual dining and social activities. The course remains a fixture in Louisville's public golf landscape, providing an affordable option for residents and visitors seeking a straightforward round without the formality or expense of private club play.