September 18, 2022

BARNESVILLE, PA — A return to Mountain Valley? Nope.

The Carl Spackler Open has considered the possibility of returning to a previous venue for the fourth time in its 22-year history. The Captains Club announced today it explored the possibility of a return to the 36-hole Mountain Valley golf course in Barnesville, PA.

"There are high expectations with Mountain Valley Golf Course," says Greg Long, Chairman of the Captains Club. "Everyone should be informed the legendary clubhouse is no longer open for golfers, but used for weddings and banquets. The deck parties are no longer held and course conditions are not where you expect them. We will keep monitoring the facility for future consideration."

Mountain Valley was opened in 1960. In 1997, Mountain Valley enlisted international course designer Ault, Clark & Associates to redesign the existing 18 holes and to add 9 holes. In 2007, Mountain Valley added four more holes east of Oak #6 (picture shown of one hole). These four new holes, the nine holes of Maple, and five holes from the Oak nine are now the 'Mountain' course. In 2010, Mountain Valley added five new holes east of Oak #3. These five new holes, the nine holes of Pine, and four holes from the Oak nine are now the 'Valley' course.

The facility presently consists of 36 holes of picturesque golf, carved into the unique setting of Broad Mountain, which overlooks scenic Locust Valley.

The tournament experiences the tightest fairways at Mountain Valley with deep rough and dense forest. "There is no way my game can flourish on these grounds," says Jeremy Myers.

Mountain Valley is located 50 feet from Interstate 81 in eastern Pennsylvania. It is 30 minutes northwest of America's Oldest Brewery.

Mountain Valley Golf Course in Pennsylvania joins a list of golf courses to be considered for 2023. Juliette Falls in Florida and Boulder Creek in Ohio are proposed for the 22nd event.