Our Picks for The 10 Best Golf courses in Utah
1. Sand Hollow Resort
Address: 5662 West Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane, Utah (UT) 84737, USA
Type of field: Desert
Course access: Public
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 137
Course Rating: 73.7
Total par (men’s tees): 72
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,315
Scorecard: Link
Sand Hollow Golf Course has it’s own standard for unique course design. The course has been open since the fall of 2008. Rated the #1 course in Utah for many years. Also ranked the #1 “Best Course You Can Play” in Utah sine 2009.
2. Glenwild Golf Club and Spa
Address: 7600 Glenwild Dr, Park City, Utah 84098, Summit County
Type of field: Traditional
Course access: Private
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 141
Course Rating: 75.4
Total par (men’s tees): 71
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,546
Scorecard: Link
Designed by Tom Fazio, one of the most celebrated golf course designers of our time. With superb routing, awe-inspiring scenery, and a fine staff of caddies, the course features a meandering creek with a series of lakes and shot values that enhance its playability and scenic appeal.
3. Red Ledges
Address: 205 Red Ledges Blvd, Heber City, UT 84032, United States
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 141
Course Rating: 76.9
Total par (men’s tees): 72
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,569
Scorecard: Link
A Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, owned by Red Ledges Land Development Inc. Red Ledges became the 200th Nicklaus Design golf course to open in the United States when first unveiled in 2009. In 2016, Red Ledges collaborated with the Golden Bear to design and build the first-ever Jack Nicklaus Signature 12-hole Golf Park.
4. Victory Ranch
Address: 7474 Victory Club Dr, Heber City, UT 84032, USA
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 133
Course Rating: 74.9
Total par (men’s tees): 72
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,599
Scorecard: Link
Victory Ranch offers a Rees Jones designed championship golf course, gently shaped by the environment and complementing the natural surroundings. Jones designed the holes with mostly native topography in the shaping of the holes, and each playing corridor is separated by wispy, blowing tall fescue grasses.
5. Salt Lake Country Club
Address: 2400 Country Club Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah (UT) 84109, USA
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 125
Course Rating: 72.6
Total par (men’s tees): 72
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,018
Scorecard: Link
Founded in 1899, The Salt Lake Country Club is one of the oldest clubs in the western United States and has a rich history of excellence. The Salt Lake Country Club opened at its current site on May 21, 1921. Architect John Harbottle carried out an 18-month renovation of the course in 2006. The club actually dates back to 1899 but it has relocated twice since then.
6. Promontory Golf Club (Canyon)
Address: 9065 N Promontory Ranch Rd, Park City, UT 84098, USA
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Public
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 144
Course Rating: 76.2
Total par (men’s tees): 72
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,690
Scorecard: Link
In 2002, Pete Dye’s Canyon course became the first of two 18-hole layouts to open for play at the Promontory Club. Pete Dye, one of the most influential and creative golf course designers in the recent history, masterminded the Pete Dye Canyon Golf Course at Promontory. Ranked #5 course in Utah by Golf Digest.
7. Promontory Club – Painted Valley Golf Course
Address: 8758 N. Promontory Ranch Road, Park City UT 84098
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 151
Course Rating: 78.2
Total par (men’s tees): 72
Total yardage (men’s tees): 8,098
Scorecard: Link
The Jack Nicklaus-designed Painted Valley golf course debuted in 2007, five years after Pete Dye’s Canyon course became the first of the two 18-hole layouts to open for play at the Promontory Club. Ranked #6 Course in Utah according to Golf Digest.
8. Entrada At Snow Canyon Country Club
Address: 2537 West Entrada Trail, St. George, Utah (UT) 84770, USA
Type of field: Desert
Course access: Private
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 127
Course Rating: 74.4
Total par (men’s tees): 71
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,262
Scorecard: Link
Surrounded by red sandstone cliffs, the Entrada course at Snow Canyon Country Club was unveiled in the mid 1990s. This Johnny Miller Signature Design 18-hole championship private golf course weaves through ancient black lava flows and meandering streams. Entrada is ranked as the number one year round golf course in the state by Golf Digest Magazine.
9. Thanksgiving Point Golf Club
Address: 3300 West Clubhouse Drive, Lehi, Utah (UT) 84043, USA
Type of field: Desert
Course access: Public
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 140
Course Rating: 76.2
Total par (men’s tees): 72
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,728
Scorecard: Link
Ranked in the top ten new courses in the country by Golf Digest in 1997, recently named the number one public golf club in Utah by Golf Digest and one of fifteen “hidden gems” in the country by Links Magazine. This Johnny Miller Signature Golf Club cradles the most spectacular gardens in Utah, and creatively uses the natural mountain desert landscape to enhance the overall golf experience.
10. Tuhaye At Talisker Club
Address: 9875 North Tuhaye Park Dr, Kamas, UT 84036, United States
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 140
Course Rating: 74.4
Total par (men’s tees): 72
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,228
Scorecard: Link
The golf course is designed by PGA golf professional and Deer Valley resident Mark O’Meara. The all bent grass golf course overlooks the Jordanelle Reservoir and the back side of the world-class ski area, Deer Valley. The golf course opens with a jaw-dropping collection of holes. Ranked #3 Course in Utah by Golf Digest.