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Green Valley Country Club is an 18-hole championship course featuring a par-72 layout with multiple tee options accommodating various skill levels. Located in Sonoma County, California, the course is characterized by rolling terrain with elevation changes, tree-lined fairways, and scenic vistas including views of Twin Peaks.

The design emphasizes strategic shot-making with extensive bunkering, water hazards including Green Valley Creek, and heavily sloped greens. Notable characteristics include narrow fairways, out-of-bounds areas, and treacherous green complexes that demand precision. Several holes are considered particularly challenging: Hole #16, the longest par-4 at 445 yards, requires carrying the creek and plays into prevailing winds; Hole #13 incorporates the course's defining traits with its elevated, multi-directional slope; and Hole #12 is recognized as one of the best holes with its uphill dogleg-left design and well-protected green.

The front nine features a mix of risk-reward opportunities, while the back nine increases difficulty with longer distances and more demanding green contours. The finishing hole requires precise navigation between hazards on both sides, providing a challenging conclusion to the round.