Paynes Valley
Tee sets
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger | 7,370 | — | — |
| Green | 6,876 | — | — |
| Blue | 6,133 | — | — |
| Red | 4,957 | — | — |
Hole-by-hole
| Hole | Par | Yards | Handicap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 483 | 3 |
| 2 | 3 | 267 | 7 |
| 3 | 4 | 334 | 17 |
| 4 | 5 | 544 | 11 |
| 5 | 3 | 188 | 9 |
| 6 | 4 | 444 | 13 |
| 7 | 4 | 368 | 15 |
| 8 | 5 | 567 | 5 |
| 9 | 4 | 429 | 1 |
| 10 | 3 | 183 | 16 |
| 11 | 4 | 429 | 12 |
| 12 | 4 | 341 | 18 |
| 13 | 5 | 653 | 2 |
| 14 | 4 | 421 | 10 |
| 15 | 4 | 456 | 4 |
| 16 | 3 | 224 | 14 |
| 17 | 4 | 487 | 8 |
| 18 | 5 | 552 | 6 |
| Total | 72 | 7,370 |
What tees should I play at Paynes Valley?
Paynes Valley offers 4 sets of tees ranging from 4,957 to 7,370 yards. Most mid-handicap players will get the best experience from the Blue tees at 6,133 yards. Players who carry the driver 250 yards or more can move back to the Tiger tees at 7,370 yards, while newer players, seniors, and anyone prioritizing pace of play should choose the Red tees at 4,957 yards.
How do you play the signature holes at Paynes Valley?
Hole 9 at Paynes Valley is a 429-yard par 4 that plays as the 1st-handicap hole. As the hardest-rated hole on the scorecard, treat par as a good score here — a bogey on hole 9 costs you less than a double made chasing a hero shot. At 429 yards, a fairway-finder off the tee leaves a short-to-mid iron approach; favor the fat side of the green and keep the ball below the hole. Local note: 3W right of center, then aim center-green and accept the two-putt.
Hole 10 at Paynes Valley is a 183-yard par 3 that plays as the 16th-handicap hole. At 183 yards, club selection matters more than power: pick the club that covers the front of the green and swing within yourself. Local note: Aim 6i well right of flag — draw brings it center; take the birdie chance.
Hole 13 at Paynes Valley is a 653-yard par 5 that plays as the 2nd-handicap hole. At 653 yards, this is a true three-shot hole for most players. Lay up to a full-wedge distance rather than forcing a long second toward trouble. This is the longest hole on the course, so discipline off the tee matters most here. Local note: Three disciplined shots — 3W, fairway iron, wedge; take your par and move on.
Hole 17 at Paynes Valley is a 487-yard par 4 that plays as the 8th-handicap hole. At 487 yards, this long par 4 demands a solid tee shot in the fairway; if the approach is more than a mid-iron, playing for the front edge and a chip is smart. Local note: 3W right of center, 4i aimed left-center — fade finds the green; two-putt par.
Who is Paynes Valley a good course for?
Paynes Valley is a par-72, 18-hole layout measuring 7,370 yards from the longest listed tees, with 4 par 3s and 4 par 5s. Averaging about 409 yards per hole, it favors longer hitters — players who struggle to reach par 4s in two should tee it forward and lean on wedge play and putting. With 4 par 5s, there are real scoring chances for players who lay up to a full wedge distance instead of chasing greens in two.