August 9, 2004

LEBANON, PA — Iron Valley Golf Club opened in 2000 and was destined to become the great public golf facility. Designed by the world renowned architect P.B. Dye, the course offers an unparalleled golf experience as well as a butt kicking.

Located just south of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Iron Valley Golf Club is surrounded by scenic views on a track of land that has historical significance.

The combination of natural terrain, massive elevation changes, and challenging layout make Iron Valley Golf Club, truly, "A Course Like No Other".

"The design or layout is equal to Thunder Hill," says Greg Long.  "I have too much respect for Thunder Hill to give Iron Valley the nod."  The course features turtle back greens, cliffs, island green, and traditional tree-lined fairways.

"This course is extreme," says Long.  "I dropped a ball on the front of the green on #12 from shoulder high.  My next shot would have been in the fairway from 45 yards."  Long continued, "The cliff on Hole #10 drops about 600 feet, levels for 40 feet, and then drops probably another 1,000 feet.  I would be surprised if people are not jumping off the cliff with a parachute."

Kyle Marti also played the wonderful course near Hershey Park.  "I really like the design.  The island green was a true island.  No bunker, rough, or extra large green.  You are either putting or in the water."

P.B. Dye's design features pull together the distinctly different landscapes that make up the Mine Nine, which is through the woods, and the Tailings Nine, which is in the wetlands. The course is very humbling at 6,452 yards from the championship tees. This par 72 course can be a true test of golf.

Iron Valley is on the short list for the 2005 Carl Spackler Open Championship.  A vote on venue will be completed in late-September.