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Best Golf Courses in Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City offers golf at elevation — literally and figuratively. Towering Wasatch Mountain backdrops, championship mountain courses near Park City, and a surprising depth of quality valley courses make Utah's capital a compelling golf destination, especially when combined with world-class skiing in winter and outdoor recreation year-round.

Our Methodology: Courses are ranked by an expert panel evaluating design quality, conditioning, challenge, aesthetics, and overall experience. Both private and public courses are considered on merit.
1

Park City, Utah · Pete Dye (2008) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,691 yards

A Pete Dye design at the exclusive Promontory community near Park City, this mountain course at 6,300 feet elevation features Dye's bold shaping through sagebrush meadows and aspen groves with panoramic views of the Wasatch Mountains and Jordanelle Reservoir. The 7,691-yard beast is one of the longest mountain courses in America.

7,691 yards — among America's longest mountain coursesPete Dye design at 6,300-foot elevationWasatch Mountain and Jordanelle Reservoir views
Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.7/5
2

Salt Lake City, Utah · William F. Bell (1929) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,824 yards

Salt Lake City's best-loved municipal course, Bonneville sits at the mouth of Emigration Canyon with stunning views of the Wasatch Front. The classic William Bell design has served the community since 1929 with a challenging hillside routing, mature trees, and one of the most scenic backdrops of any municipal course in the West.

Salt Lake City's premier municipal course since 1929Stunning Wasatch Front mountain viewsHistoric William Bell hillside design
Green Fee: $30–$50 Rating: 4.2/5
3

Lehi, Utah · Johnny Miller (1997) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,714 yards

Designed by U.S. Open champion Johnny Miller in his home state, Thanksgiving Point is one of the longest public courses in America at 7,714 yards. The dramatic layout between Utah Lake and the Wasatch Mountains features massive fairways, sweeping views, and Miller's strategic design philosophy emphasizing precise iron play.

7,714 yards — one of America's longest public coursesJohnny Miller design in his home stateSweeping Utah Lake and Wasatch Mountain views
Green Fee: $55–$95 Rating: 4.3/5
4

Highland, Utah · William H. Neff (1959) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,895 yards

Nestled at the base of Mount Timpanogos in the Point of the Mountain area, Alpine Country Club is one of Utah's most scenic and respected private clubs. The mountainside layout features dramatic elevation changes, stunning Timpanogos views, and mature pine and aspen corridors that create a serene mountain golf atmosphere.

Mount Timpanogos base with dramatic mountain viewsOne of Utah's most respected private clubsMountainside elevation changes through pine and aspen
Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.5/5
5

Midway, Utah · Gene Bates (2004) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,598 yards

Built on the site of the 2002 Winter Olympics cross-country venue in the Heber Valley, Soldier Hollow Gold is a Gene Bates design at 5,600 feet elevation with sweeping mountain views. The 7,598-yard championship layout through open meadows and sagebrush offers a links-like mountain experience at outstanding public value.

2002 Winter Olympics venue siteLinks-like mountain golf at 5,600 feet7,598-yard championship layout at public pricing
Green Fee: $40–$75 Rating: 4.2/5
6

Springville, Utah · William H. Neff (1967) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,328 yards

A William Neff design tucked into a narrow canyon in Springville south of Salt Lake City, Hobble Creek is widely considered one of the most scenic affordable courses in Utah. The canyon routing features creek crossings, mature cottonwood trees, and dramatic mountain walls that create a secluded and memorable golf experience.

Scenic canyon routing in SpringvilleCreek crossings and cottonwood-lined fairwaysAmong Utah's most affordable scenic courses
Green Fee: $25–$45 Rating: 4/5
7

St. George, Utah · Johnny Miller (1998) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,331 yards

A Johnny Miller design adjacent to Snow Canyon State Park in southern Utah, Entrada features a dramatic red rock desert landscape unlike any other course in America. The layout winds through red sandstone formations, black lava rock, and native desert vegetation with views of the Pine Valley Mountains creating a visual spectacle on every hole.

Dramatic red rock desert landscapeAdjacent to Snow Canyon State ParkJohnny Miller design through sandstone and lava formations
Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.5/5
8

Provo, Utah · William H. Neff (1958) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,803 yards

A William Neff design along the Provo River at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, Riverside Country Club is one of the most scenic private clubs in Utah Valley. The mature parkland layout features cottonwood-lined fairways, strategic river crossings, and panoramic views of the Timpanogos massif that elevate every round.

Provo River setting at base of Wasatch MountainsPanoramic Mount Timpanogos viewsCottonwood-lined mature parkland design
Green Fee: Members Only Rating: 4.2/5

Public Courses in Salt Lake City

Looking for courses you can play without a membership? See our complete guide to public courses in Salt Lake City .

Overview

The Salt Lake City area benefits from over 300 days of sunshine, stunning mountain scenery, and a range of golf experiences from affordable municipal courses to exclusive mountain retreats. The altitude (4,200-6,300 feet) adds distance to every shot, the dry mountain air keeps conditions firm and fast, and the Wasatch and Oquirrh mountain ranges provide a dramatic backdrop unmatched in American golf.

Best Time to Play

May through October, with June through September offering the warmest conditions. Mountain courses near Park City have a shorter season (June-September). Spring and fall offer beautiful conditions with fewer crowds and lower prices.

Travel Tips & Getting There

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is 10 minutes from downtown. Park City courses are 30-45 minutes east. The mountain courses gain 1,500-2,000 feet in elevation — bring layers. Combine golf with hiking, fly fishing, or exploring Utah's national parks.

Nearest Airport: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Frequently Asked Questions

How does altitude affect golf in Salt Lake City?
At 4,200-6,300 feet elevation, expect the ball to fly 10-15% farther than at sea level. Club down accordingly and enjoy the extra distance. The thin, dry air also means less ball movement on approach shots.
What is the best public golf course near Salt Lake City?
Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, designed by Johnny Miller at 7,714 yards, is the premier public option. Bonneville Golf Course is the most beloved municipal course with stunning Wasatch Front views.

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