
Valley View Course
Valley View Golf Course

About this course
Valley View Golf Course sits in Layton, a city along the Wasatch Front in northern Utah, roughly midway between Salt Lake City and Ogden. The course occupies terrain characteristic of the region, where the valley floor meets the foothills of the Wasatch Range. Designed by William Hull, the layout reflects the practical municipal golf architecture common to Utah's growing suburban communities in the mid-to-late twentieth century. The routing takes advantage of the natural grade and open spaces available in this part of Davis County, with views extending toward the mountains to the east and across the valley to the west. The course serves as an accessible public facility for residents of Layton and the surrounding Wasatch Front corridor. Its design emphasizes playability for a broad range of golfers while incorporating the native topography and vegetation of the high-desert valley environment. Water features and mature trees frame several holes, and elevation changes add variety to the shot-making demands. The layout provides a straightforward test of golf without excessive length or severe hazards, consistent with the municipal model that prioritizes steady play and community access. Valley View operates within the network of public courses that support golf in northern Utah, a region where the sport benefits from a long playing season and a strong recreational culture. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that serve both daily-fee players and local leagues, contributing to the area's golf infrastructure alongside other municipal and semi-private options along the Wasatch Front.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in UT
Quick facts
- Location
- Layton, UT, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1975
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- William Hull
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,162 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.2/141
- Course Vaults score
- 7.4
Getting there
Valley View Golf Course lies just north of Salt Lake City, easily reached via Salt Lake City International Airport - a straightforward thirty-five-minute drive north along Interstate 15 into the heart of Davis County. The route traces the eastern edge of the Great Salt Lake basin, with the Wasatch Range rising sharply to the east, before exiting into Layton's suburban grid. The course sits tucked against the foothills, where the valley floor begins its climb toward the mountains, offering a quiet escape from the urban corridor below while remaining refreshingly accessible for both locals and visitors passing through northern Utah.

FAQ
Common questions about Valley View
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Valley View has a Course Vaults score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 24 logged golfers.
Valley View was designed by William Hull.
Yes. Valley View is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Valley View is 72.
Valley View plays 7,162 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Valley View is 141.




