Golfing in Utah is an experience in itself— it’s not an uncommon sight to see snow on the mountain peaks behind golfers putting across a green. It’s also not uncommon to see people golfing all year long. From the lush, green courses of northern Utah down to the red rocks of southern Utah, there are greens for every type of golfer.
There’s such a variety of scenery across Utah, and many of our state’s golf courses offer spectacular views and challenging holes for those golfers itching to play. Here are fifteen golf courses to try this year.
Salt Lake County
1. Mountain Dell
Mountain Dell offers 36 holes of breathtaking views and frequent glimpses of wildlife. The higher elevation provides cooler summer golfing conditions. The Canyon Course stretches up the eastern mountain from the clubhouse approximately four miles before looping back. The Lake Course features narrow, rolling fairways and dramatic tee shots over deep ravines and water.
http://www.slc-golf.com/mountain-dell.html
2. Bonneville Golf Course
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One of the most popular 18-hole courses in Utah. Bonneville is renowned for its hilly terrain and challenging greens. Situated on the East Bench of Salt Lake City, the course offers awe-inspiring sunsets and views of both the surrounding mountains and the entire Salt Lake Valley. It is not a long course but wooded areas around many fairways and fast greens make the course very challenging.
http://www.slc-golf.com/bonneville.html
Southeastern Utah & Uintah Basin
3. The Hideout Golf Club
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Established in 2001, the Hideout Golf Club has quickly become one of Utah’s most popular golf courses. The Hideout Golf Club is located in Monticello at a fairly high elevation. The best time to visit is from June 1st –October 15th. This 18-hole course has enough elevation changes to keep things interesting and is known for being in beautiful shape. The Hideout Golf Club has been referred to as Utah’s best kept secret. This beautiful course can be played for under $50.00 every day of the week.
http://www.hideoutgolf.com/
4. Dinaland Golf Course
Dinaland Golf Course
With the breath taking views of Split Mountain and a challenging 18-hole course, Dinaland Golf Course is a favorite of locals and visitors! This course is one golfers of all ages and experience levels will love.
http://www.uintahrecreation.org/
Southwestern Utah
5. Sand Hollow Golf Resort
Sand Hollow Resort is Southern Utah’s premier golf destination, featuring 27 holes of spectacular golf across two unique onsite courses. The Championship Course contours through threatening ridgelines and ancient red rock outcroppings, while the Links Course brings traditional Links-Land golf to the Desert. Spacious practice facilities complement the award winning courses, and encourage all types of players to take a swing. The best thing is that in the off season June-September the course can be played for $55.00.
http://www.sandhollowresorts.com/
6. Coral Canyon Golf Course
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Located in the red rock country of St. George, Utah, Coral Canyon’s 7,029-yard, par-72 layout provides breathtaking views and a golf course that would rival many of the best courses in the southwest costing $150 or more.
http://www.coralcanyongolf.com/
Central Utah
7. Millsite Golf Course
Millsite Golf
From picturesque desert views to a magnificent waterfall this course is sure to be a challenge and can make for an entertaining round! Located right next to the Millsite Reservoir & State Park. Millsite opened in 1988 and is an eighteen-hole course built in the mountain area of Castle Valley.
http://www.millsitegolfcourse.com/
8. Palisade State Park
Christian Schnettelker
Tucked away in the geographic center of Utah, this beautiful 18-hole mountain course offers stunning views and challenging, affordable play. This course is not long but plays longer than the scorecard because all par 5s play uphill.
http://stateparks.utah.gov/park/palisade-state-park
Utah County
9. Hobble Creek
Hobble Creek is quite possibly Utah’s most popular golf course and for good reason. This course is player friendly and very beautiful. With running water and wildlife one is sure to enjoy their day on the links. In most parts of the country you have to join a private club for an experience like this.
Hobble Creek Golf Course – Google+
10. Talons Cove Golf Club
Talons Cove Golf Course
If you like beautiful mountain and lake vistas this is the place for you. TalonsCove is known for its wonderful links layout and superb course conditions. TalonsCove boasts one of the best banquet facilities in Utah. With the improvements in the freeway and street system the club is closer than you think.
http://www.talonscove.com/
Davis & Weber Counties
11. Bountiful Ridge Golf Club
This is one of the most picturesque golf courses in Utah with its beautiful views of the Great Salt Lake, rolling fairways, undulating greens and flowing streams. Not a long course but challenging enough for even the best players.
http://www.bountifulutah.gov/golf/index.asp
12. Valley View Golf Course
Tord Sollie
Built in 1975 Valley View has won many awards and accolades including top 100 you can play honors. Set in the terrain of the Wasatch Mountain foot hills the course offers many elevation changes and spectacular views. This traditional style course is year round home to many deer and other wildlife. Tree lined fairways and fast greens challenge players of all skill levels.
http://www.valleyviewutah.com/
Heber Valley
13. Wasatch Mountain State Park
Alvin Trusty
The well known Mountain and Lake Courses at Wasatch Mountain State Park are consistently ranked among the most popular, affordable and scenic in Utah. Nationally, Golf Digest rated Wasatch Mountain as one of Utah’s Best Places to Play, giving the facility 4.5 out of 5 stars. At an elevation of 6,000 feet, golfers enjoy cooler temperatures during summer months, but surprisingly, the course also offers early spring and late fall play.
http://stateparks.utah.gov/park/wasatch-mountain-state-park
14. Soldier Hollow
Soldier Hollow has two wonderful links style courses and was recently the host course of the US Pub Links Championship. Having 2 courses the challenging Gold Course and the friendlier Silver course there is a course for every golfer here.
http://www.soldierhollowgolf.com/
Cache County
15. Birch Creek Golf Course
With some of the most scenic holes and smoothest putting surfaces you are sure to enjoy your round here. The course is consistently rated among the best in Utah.
http://birchcreekgolf.com/
No matter where you live or if you are just visiting this beautiful state, you are never far from some of the best public golf anywhere, so get out and enjoy it.
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