Apple Valley is a resort community located in north-central Ohio 50 miles from Columbus. It boasts a 550 acre lake, clubhouse, indoor swimming pool and recreation center. It also is the home of one of the finest conditioned public courses in the state.

The Apple Valley Golf Course is an 18 hole championship course that plays to nearly 7000 yards over rolling hills and woods. It has played host to the NCAA Division III National Championship, the Ohio Public Links tournament, the Ohio Athletic Conference Championship, the N.A.I.A. District 22 Collegiate Championship, the Ohio High School Regional Championship, and other fine local and college tournaments. Since opening for play in 1971, Apple Valley has slowly established itself as the favorite course of many golfing enthusiasts. Its large, fast greens and considerable length make it a difficult test for even the best of golfers. And the huge clubhouse overlooking the golf course is ideal for relaxing while pondering the shots of the day with your playing partners.

The showcase hole of the course would have to be the par 3 fifth. It's a combination of Muirfield's 12th and the 12th at Augusta National. For most players the shot is just iron but it's all carry over a lake to a green bordered by ancient barnstones and surrounded by pine trees and sand traps. A good shot here means a nice chance at birdie but anything misdirected usually means disaster.

The Apple Valley Golf Course is open to the public from March 15 to October 31. Tee times are mandatory on the weekends and holidays and recommended for weekdays. They can be made by calling 740-397-7664 or 1-800-359-7664 dawn to dusk during the playing season.