Valhalla Golf Course (Louisville-Jefferson County, Kentucky)

USA / Kentucky / Woodland Hills / Louisville-Jefferson County, Kentucky / U..S. Route 60, 15503
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Valhalla Golf Club is a private golf club designed by professional golfer Jack Nicklaus. The course, which sits on a 486-acre (197 ha) property on Shelbyville Road in the eastern portion of Louisville just outside the Gene Snyder Freeway (Louisville's second bypass), was envisioned by local business leader Dwight Gahm (pronounced "game") and his three sons in 1981, and opened in 1986.

In 1992, Valhalla was named as host of the 1996 PGA Championship. The following year, the PGA of America purchased a 25% interest in the club. After the 1996 PGA Championship, the PGA of America raised its stake to 50%, and announced that the event would return to Valhalla in 2000. At the end of the 2000 event, the PGA of America exercised an option to purchase the remaining interest in the club. Later that year, it was announced that the 2008 Ryder Cup would be held at Valhalla.

Valhalla also hosted the 2002 PGA Club Professional Championship, the 2004 Senior PGA Championship and the 2014 and 2024 PGA Championship.

7,291 yards / Par 72

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Coordinates:   38°14'33"N   85°28'15"W
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