Mountain Valley Golf Course

The rolling Appalachian foothills of eastern Pennsylvania frame this mountain track where elevation changes of 200 feet create some genuinely demanding approach shots into sloped greens. What elevates this 72-par test above typical Pennsylvania public fare is the way architect leveraged the natural coal country terrain—particularly on the par-4 12th, where your drive plunges into a valley before a steep uphill second to a crowned green. The mountain air plays havoc with club selection, but the authentic hillside routing rewards local knowledge and thoughtful course management.