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Golfing on Prehistoric Grounds

The Squaw Valley Golf Course a 36-hole municipal golf course owned by Somervell County is believed to built upon ground inhabited by dinosaurs millions of years ago. The golf course is located in Glen Rose, Texas, which is affectionately known as the Gateway to the Hill Country. The Squaw Valley is also thought of as one of the best golf facilities in the state of Texas.

Squaw Valley Golf Course attracts avid golfers as well as retirees that are moving to the Glen Rose area. Recently, there has been a definite increase in retirees moving to Glen Rose and cite the increased recognition and acclaim the course has received in the past few years as a big reason why. Given that the course is ranked in the top 10 in the Dallas Morning News list of ?Top 25 Mid-Priced Courses? also supports the claim that the Squaw Valley appeals to retirees, since often times they are on fixed budgets.

Squaw Valley Golf Course is a full service golf club. Included at the club is a full practice facility with putting greens, short game practice areas and a driving range. Private and group lessons are also available as well as tournament arrangements.