From 6/11/24


Finally experienced the Amazing Sand Hollow Golf Course!


SHGC is no doubt a great golf course, which receives its Gusto from the very scenic and beautiful Back 9 that runs al... Continue »

From 6/11/24


Finally experienced the Amazing Sand Hollow Golf Course!


SHGC is no doubt a great golf course, which receives its Gusto from the very scenic and beautiful Back 9 that runs along the Cliffs of Sand Hollow State Park. The Front 9 is more resort style and flat, but still very fun and nice.


SHGC is another hybrid Desert / Mountain Championship Course in Southern Utah that features elevation changes, strategic bunkering, beautiful nature, canyons, along with breathtaking views. Albeit most of the topography change is along the back nine.

The course was challenging but always fair. The course played its yardage, fairways offered moderate roll out on drives and greens held approach shots well. The course was very well manicured, but it came with a price. On this day, it seemed like staff was working on every hole on the front nine. The front nine was less enjoyable because it was distracting to hear loud lawnmowers, blowers, or maintenance equipment far too often.

The overall course layout is rated a 4.5 out of 5 (Front 9 - 4.0 and Back 9 - 5.0), conditions are rated a 4.6 out of 5 for this time of year. I note the following:


Tee Boxes: Level and green, no damage. Condition excellent.


Fairways: Green, lush, and defined from rough. Condition excellent.


Greens: Green, medium-fast in speed, with firmness. Noted to be undulating and hard to read at times. Speed about a 11.5. Condition excellent.


Sand: very well maintained, and heavy. Condition excellent.


Rough: very well maintained and defined, about 3 – 5 inches. Condition excellent.


Water Hazards: None Applicable.


Waste Areas: Waste areas were maintained with manicured nature that offered little to no recovery potential. Condition excellent.


Driving Range and Practice Areas: The range was very nice and off grass that was in good of shape. Range included various markers from 75 - 300 yards. Range balls were quality Top-Range golf balls that were very well maintained. I also noted a very nice chipping area and practice bunker. Excellent practice facility here.


Practice Putting Greens: Two were noted. Medium and in excellent condition. Speed was consistent with course.


POP: 4.9 hours – wait was encountered on numerous holes on the back nine, but this was expected at the tourist attracting golf course. A lot of Tourist Golfers here.


Pro Shop: High quality and beautifully stocked. Service received was excellent.


Food: Nice restaurant with very good food!


Customer Service: Excellent.


Really enjoyed this course and I strongly endorse playing SHGC if given the opportunity while having the time. This course is another fair test of golf that comes with a great surrounding environment, and a Back 9 which is very special and hard to beat!


I will play SHGC again if given the opportunity. This was a top-level experience! Grade A, all the way.