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Front 9: Par 36
Back 9: Par 36
Overall Course: (all 18) Par 72
Yardage: Blue tees – 4,752; White tees – 5,592; Green tees – 6,284: Black tees – 6,893
Stimp meter: 8.5

Clubhouse and Amenities – Rating 6.15
Located approximately 35 miles east of South Bend, Indiana, Meadow Valley Golf Club in the quaint community of Middlebury offers a modest but functional clubhouse and pro shop. The clubhouse features a full-service snack bar with average pricing on food items, though the beverage selection is limited. Inside the pro shop, the apparel section includes an average selection of caps, visors, shirts, shorts, skirts, and jackets, all at typical pricing.
The equipment selection is more extensive, with golf balls, gloves, tees, markers, divot tools, golf bags, and clubs available at average prices. Club fitting is also offered. The bathrooms inside the clubhouse are clean, but there are no restrooms on the course. Outside, the paved parking lot lacks a designated bag drop, though carts are well maintained. Paved cart paths cover the course but show wear in certain areas. Practice facilities include a driving range, putting green, and practice bunker. Staff and service in the clubhouse are consistently friendly and helpful.
Meadow Valley Golf Club Front Nine

Hole 1 – Par 5 – Rating 7.71
Blue: 400 yds
White: 473 yds
Green: 525 yds
Black: 554 yds
The first par 5 on the front nine starts from elevated, large, level tee boxes and leads into a flat fairway with a slight dogleg left. Medium-length rough lines the hole, and real sand bunkers—some with a few stones—guard key areas, with multiple rakes available. A maintained fringe surrounds the large, receptive green, which slopes back to front and features subtle undulations. The putting surface rolls at a medium speed and rewards solid distance control.

Hole 2 – Par 4 – Rating 7.00
Blue: 286 yds
White: 320 yds
Green: 350 yds
Black: 403 yds
Elevated, level, medium-sized tee boxes set up a straight start to the hole. The fairway stays flat with medium-length rough on both sides. Real sand bunkers guard landing areas and the approach. A maintained fringe surrounds a medium-sized green that’s receptive and rolls true. Pronounced undulations make putting at medium speed a test of touch and line.

Hole 3 – Par 5 – Rating 7.00
Blue: 421 yds
White: 451 yds
Green: 505 yds
Black: 514 yds
The second par 5 on the front nine begins from large, level tees and doglegs slightly right along a rolling fairway. Medium-length rough borders both sides, and real sand bunkers protect the green. A maintained fringe surrounds a medium-sized green that’s receptive and undulating. Putts roll at a medium speed and require careful reads.

Hole 4 – Par 3 – Rating 6.33
Blue: 108 yds
White: 137 yds
Green: 150 yds
Black: 165 yds
The first par 3 on the front nine plays from elevated, large, level tee boxes over a pond water hazard. Short rough surrounds the target area, with real sand bunkers—some with stones to avoid—guarding the green. A maintained fringe rings the medium-sized surface, which is receptive and sloped back to front. Putts roll at a medium speed and demand precise touch.

Hole 5 – Par 4 – Rating 7.00
Blue: 260 yds
White: 307 yds
Green: 319 yds
Black: 375 yds
Medium-sized, level tee blocks open the hole, which plays uphill with a rolling fairway and a slight dogleg left. Medium-length rough edges both sides, and trees frame the fairway tightly. A greenside real sand bunker with small stones challenges the approach. The fringe is maintained, leading to a medium-sized green with an undulating surface. Putts roll at a medium speed so you can be a little aggressive.

Hole 6 – Par 4 – Rating 7.00
Blue: 290 yds
White: 332 yds
Green: 389 yds
Black: 398 yds
Elevated, small, level tee blocks set up a downhill hole with a rolling fairway and a slight dogleg left. Medium-length rough lines the tree-lined fairway. Rocky real sand bunkers sit near landing zones and the green, with multiple rakes available. A maintained fringe surrounds a large green that’s receptive, undulating, and sloped back to front. Medium putting speed rewards confident strokes and solid reads.

Hole 7 – Par 4 – Rating 6.86
Blue: 240 yds
White: 310 yds
Green: 355 yds
Black: 396 yds
Large, level tee boxes lead to a rolling fairway with a sharp dogleg right. Medium rough lines the left side, while heavier rough borders the right. Trees frame the hole, and a stream crosses in front of the green. Real sand bunkers, with small stones, protect the green. A maintained fringe surrounds a small, receptive, and undulating green that slopes back to front. Putts roll at a medium speed.

Hole 8 – Par 3 – Rating 7.00
Blue: 65 yds
White: 110 yds
Green: 125 yds
Black: 138 yds
The second par 3 on the front nine plays from large, level tees. Medium-length rough lines the tree-lined hole. No hazards threaten the shot, and a maintained fringe surrounds the small, elevated green. The receptive surface features subtle contours and rolls at a medium speed.

Hole 9 – Par 4 – Rating 7.00
Blue: 325 yds
White: 355 yds
Green: 390 yds
Black: 451 yds
Elevated, small, level tee boxes lead to a rolling fairway that plays downhill with a sharp dogleg left. Medium rough lines the tree-lined fairway, and a real sand bunker with some rocks guards the approach. A maintained fringe surrounds a medium-sized green that’s tiered, receptive, and undulating. The green slopes back to front, and putts roll at a medium speed.
Average Rating Holes 1-9: 6.99
Meadow Valley Golf Club Back Nine

Hole 10 – Par 4 – Rating 7.20
Blue: 220 yds
White: 300 yds
Green: 346 yds
Black: 359 yds
Small, level tees set up a rolling fairway that plays uphill. Medium rough borders the tree-lined hole with no hazards. A maintained fringe surrounds a medium-sized green that’s receptive, rolling, and undulating. The green slopes back to front, and putts roll at a medium speed.

Hole 11 – Par 3 – Rating 6.80
Blue: 93 yds
White: 105 yds
Green: 115 yds
Black: 125 yds
The first par 3 on the back nine begins from elevated, large, level tee boxes and plays uphill. Medium-length rough lines the hole, and a real sand greenside bunker with a few stones guards the approach. A maintained fringe surrounds a small, receptive green that’s undulating. The green rolls at a medium speed, challenging putts.

Hole 12 – Par 4 – Rating 7.00
Blue: 250 yds
White: 332 yds
Green: 405 yds
Black: 469 yds
Small, level tees open to a rolling fairway that plays downhill. Medium-length rough lines both sides, and real sand bunkers with a few stones guard the greenside. A maintained fringe surrounds a large, receptive green that slopes back to front. Putts roll at a medium speed and require precise reads.

Hole 13 – Par 5 – Rating 7.00
Blue: 400 yds
White: 465 yds
Green: 508 yds
Black: 530 yds
The first par 5 on the back nine starts from level, medium-sized tee boxes and features a flatter fairway. A slight dogleg left leads to tree-lined right side and a full marsh wetland along the left. Medium-length rough borders both sides, and real sand bunkers with a few stones protect the green. A maintained fringe surrounds a large, receptive green that’s undulating and slopes back to front. The medium speed putting surface requires precise reads.

Hole 14 – Par 4 – Rating 6.57
Blue: 305 yds
White: 316 yds
Green: 360 yds
Black: 408 yds
Level, medium-sized tee boxes lead to a flat fairway with a slight dogleg left. Medium-length rough borders both sides. A pond water hazard runs along the left, while a real sand bunker with a few stones guards the green. A maintained fringe surrounds a medium-sized, receptive green that slopes back to front. Putts roll at a medium speed.

Hole 15 – Par 3 – Rating 6.67
Blue: 100 yds
White: 128 yds
Green: 157 yds
Black: 170 yds
The second and final par 3 on the back nine features large, level tee boxes that play over a pond water hazard. Medium-length rough borders the hole, and real sand bunkers with a few stones guard the green. A maintained fringe surrounds a medium-sized, receptive green that rolls and slopes back to front. The undulating surface requires careful reading at a medium putting speed.

Hole 16 – Par 5 – Rating 6.86
Blue: 404 yds
White: 450 yds
Green: 505 yds
Black: 528 yds
The second and final par 5 on the back nine begins from level, medium-sized tee blocks and plays to a flat fairway. A sharp dogleg right is framed by medium-length rough on both sides. A stream runs down the right side, while real sand bunkers with stones protect key landing zones. A maintained fringe surrounds a large, receptive green that’s undulating and sloped. Putts roll at a medium speed, requiring solid touch.

Hole 17 – Par 4 – Rating 6.57
Blue: 270 yds
White: 351 yds
Green: 380 yds
Black: 448 yds
Large, level tee blocks lead to a rolling fairway with two bunkers set in the middle, just short of the green. Real sand with stones guards the approach, while medium-length rough lines both sides. A maintained fringe surrounds a medium-sized green that’s receptive and undulating. The green is tiered, low on the right side and high on the left. Putts roll at a medium speed, requiring careful reads.

Hole 18 – Par 4 – Rating 6.86
Blue: 315 yds
White: 350 yds
Green: 400 yds
Black: 462 yds
Small, level tees sit near a pond water hazard on the left. A flat fairway plays uphill with a slight dogleg left. Medium rough borders both sides, and real sand bunkers with stones protect the green. A maintained fringe surrounds a large-sized, receptive green that’s undulating with a false front. Putts roll at a medium speed, requiring a solid touch.
Average Rating Holes 10-18: 6.84
Overall Course Rating: 6.92
SUMMARY:
Nestled in the heart of Amish Country in Middlebury, Indiana, Meadow Valley Golf Club is an unassuming hidden gem that offers a memorable golfing experience for players of all skill levels. The 18-hole championship course, designed by Tom Zimmerman, features a blend of links-style open fairways and wooded hills, providing a variety of terrain that challenges and delights golfers. With water hazards and bunkers strategically placed throughout the course, players are encouraged to bring their best game. The course’s prevailing wind and undulating greens add to the challenge, making it a popular destination for golf outings and tournaments. Whether you’re a local frequent player or visiting the South Bend area, Meadow Valley Golf Club is worth a visit. Don’t forget to grab a tee time and experience this hidden treasure for yourself. See our video of Meadow Valley Golf Club.
Pricing: Refer to www.meadowvalleygc.com or call (574) 825-3422 for tee times and pricing
Value Rating: +2.66











