St. George, Utah, is named for the patron saint of golfing, a stately fellow who hit the desert links back when your caddy was a burro that had to pack your clubs and three days’ ration of water.
This year, skip Scottsdale — too hot! — leave Las Vegas — too many distractions! — and pass on Palm Springs — too many old guys! — and make your way through 10 St. George golf courses (for half the price of those other places!).
Click here to pick your course(s), hotel, and even reserve tee times.
Here they are, roughly from west to east:
Just across the Nevada border so you can try to win back the money you lose to the rest of your foursome.
Falcon Ridge
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 6,550
Rating/Slope: 71.6/138
Shoot through black lava rock and if you hit a sand trap, at least it’s the pretty red kind.
Sunbrook
Holes: 27
Par: 108
Yards: 10,240
Rating/Slope: 73.0/137
Built in 1960, when woods were still made of wood, this 9-hole course is perfect if you’re short on time.
Dixie Red Hills
Holes: 9
Par: 34
Yards: 2,733
Rating/Slope: 66.1/119
Walkable, if you want to track some extra steps on your FitBit, with a super player-friendly layout (meaning it’s not as hard as some of the other courses).
Southgate
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Yards: 6,270
Rating/Slope: 69.2/119
Traditional course with favorable greens making it easier to putt for dough.
St. George Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 73
Yards: 7,217
Rating/Slope: 73.7/126
Lots of water hazards so bring extra balls.
Green Springs
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 6,859
Rating/Slope: 73.5/138
Wide, forgiving fairways. Who doesn’t need those?
Coral Canyon
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 7,029
Rating/Slope: 73.0/137
Like you’re playing golf in a postcard.
The Ledges
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 7,145
Rating/Slope: 74.2/137
Steep ridge lines, deep canyons, expansive elevations, and less sand than you’d expect from the name.
Sand Hollow
Holes: 27
Par: 108
Yards: 10,310
Rating/Slope: 73.0/137
Challenging and scenic, so you can enjoy the view while you watch your slice disappear into the red rock.
Sky Mountain
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Yards: 6,363
Rating/Slope: 70.0/131