Apple Valley Golf Course

Mr. Lloyd Mangrum, also known as “Mr. Icicle” because of his smooth swing and his relaxed demeanor on the course, turned professional golfer at age fifteen. When his career was finished, he had achieved 36 PGA tour wins and a total of 46 worldwide wins. Lloyd turned down a head pro position at Fort Meade to serve in World War II, where he was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded two Purple Hearts for his services.

Roy Rogers & Dale Evans lived and played golf right here at the Apple Valley Golf Course, with their careers spanning both silent and talking pictures. Roy was voted the United State’s most favorite cowboy for 10 straight years from 1942 – 1952. Moving here in 1965 Roy lived here until his death in 1998, with Dale following in 2001. They were married for 51 years. Roy and Dale had 5 children between them and adopted another 4 from around the world.