Princeton Valley is a municipal course situated along the Chippewa River in Eau Claire. The layout follows the river’s edge for several holes, where fairways are bordered by mature cottonwoods and occasional floodplain wetlands. A pair of holes climb a modest bluff that rises from the river bottom, creating elevation changes that affect both tee placement and approach angles. The remaining holes stay on the lower terrace, where the ground is generally flat but punctuated by shallow drainage swales that channel spring runoff. Greens are bentgrass and are maintained at a moderate speed; surrounding rough consists of a mix of Kentucky bluegrass and fine fescue that can become thick in midsummer. Cart paths are asphalt and run parallel to most fairways, crossing the river once on a narrow bridge that also serves as a walking route for non-golfers using the adjacent trail. The property is bordered on two sides by city streets and on the third by the river, so traffic and waterfowl are common sights during a round.