Pine Valley Golf Club, located in Pine Valley, New Jersey, is a private golf course. It is widely recognized as one of the world's best golf courses.

George Crump designed the course, which first opened for play in 1918.The Walker Cup has been held in Pine Valley twice, in 1936 and 1985.

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The course is notorious for its punishing nature, with several dangers and off-limits spots.

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Every year, on the Wednesday preceding the US available, the course is available to the public for one day.

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Pine Valley is an extremely elite club, with membership available only by invitation.It is named first among America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses by Golf Digest.

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Here are some more facts about Pine Valley Golf Club: The course is set in New Jersey's Pine Barrens, a sandy, undulating area.

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From the back tees, the course measures 7,009 yards and has a course rating of 75.6 and a slope rating of 155.

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Pine Valley's greens are among the most challenging in the world, and they are recognized for their tiny size and quick greens.

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