I vividly remember the first time I drove through Salt Lake City. I was on my way to see my sister in Denver. While the traffic was gridlock on the way through the valley, the vistas of the Wasatch Mountains were ...
Davis Park Golf Course is one of the most underrated tracks in the SLC area. That’s what the locals say at least, and I couldn’t agree more.While there’s nothing fancy about this facility, the layout is top-notch. No ...
Lakeside golf course is the home to the prestigious West Bountiful Amateur. Every year, players come from all over the state to compete in this tournament. And with good reason. This track is always in great shape ...
Everyone knows I’m a fan of golf at elevation. The ball goes a mile and the air crystal clear. That’s precisely what you’ll find at Wasatch Mountain Golf Course. The name of this facility really should be “Wasatch ...
Thanksgiving Point is one of the premier public facilities in the SLC area. Designed by Johnny Miller, this course is set alongside the picturesque Jordan River. It’s a big boy’s golf course too, stretching to over ...
The Gold and Silver Courses at Soldier Hollow in the town of Midway are unbelievable. That’s the consensus amongst our readers and I couldn’t agree more. As part of Wasatch Mountain State Park, the views here are yet ...
Ask anyone in the SLC area what the most challenging course is, and they’ll likely say the Dye Canyon Course at Promontory. Elevation changes and holes that run across plateaus and through canyons present a challenge ...
Sun Hills was designed by native son Bruce Summerhays and opened in 1995. Set amongst the native hills of East Layton, this links style layout is purported to be one of the best in the state. If you’re a fan ...
I’ve been fortunate to play the Nicklaus Painted Valley Course. To this day, it’s my favorite course in the entire state. In true Nicklaus fashion, the features are big and there’s a premium on good ball ...
You’ll find 27 holes of spectacular golf at Stonebridge. As one of the longest courses in Utah, all three nines will give you all the challenge you want. If the tips aren’t your idea of a good time, not to worry. ...
River Oaks is a relatively new track, and the design reflects that. The course sits in a lowland area where marsh and water come into play on most holes. While the fairways and greens are generous, there’s plenty of ...
One of the newer designs in the Nashville area is the Legacy. Open since 1996, this track was designed by hall-of-famer Raymond Floyd. The layout meanders through verdant hills and natural woodlands. This is the ...
If you’ve read our course guide for the state of Tennessee, you know I love the Volunteer State. You might recall I mentioned a trip to Nashville that I don’t remember much about. That was a long time ago ...
There’s no better facility to improve your game in the Nashville area than Harpeth Valley Golf Center.The driving range is world class. So are the short game and putting areas. If there’s a shot you need to work on, ...
A course doesn’t have to be 8,000 yards and a par of 72 to be a quality experience. I’m a firm believer in this notion and many of you are as well. That’s precisely the reason why Cheekwood Golf Course is high on our ...
Another iconic track in the bedroom community of Franklin is Franklin Bridge Golf Club.This course is in the heart of the Harpeth River Bottom. Unlike a lot of the courses in this area, Franklin Bridge isn’t surrounded ...
If you’ve served in the military or are a current or former first responder and like to play golf, you need to play on Tuesdays at Nashboro Golf Club. Every Tuesday, there are tee times set aside for these heroes. ...
Even though Pine Creek is just minutes from the airport, it provides an escape that everyone needs once in a while, I don’t care who you are.The clubhouse is a log cabin. I’m not kidding. The design not only ...
The Cumberland River is a theme in Nashville Golf. I can personally attest. In fact, this track was originally called the Cumberland Golf Course when it opened in 1953.The story gets better, and that’s why I make it ...
After enough time vacationing in Nashville, there comes a point when you need to get away from the neon lights and songs about broken hearts. Not that it’s all bad, but I’ll admit that my younger self had that ...
By now, you’ve figured out that I’m a fan of courses owned by the city that are well operated. There’s just something about bridging gaps in a community that really gets me going.That’s precisely the case at Smyrna ...
Flying into Nashville? After the luggage carousel, your first stop needs to be at Gaylord Springs. Located just 10 minutes from the airport, this course isn’t just convenient. It’s a hawt damn warm welcome to Music ...
Obviously, we’re on a Carolina kick when it comes to course guides here at Golfer’s Authority. I don’t know if it’s the warm weather that has everyone excited, or the fact that this week is the RBC Heritage at ...
Paris Mountain is one of the oldest courses in the Greenville area. A J.P. Traynham design, it dates all the way back to 1938.Full of character is how locals describe this course. Some of the holes are a little ...
I’ve always been a fan of guys that are great putters. Maybe it’s because I struggle with the flatstick so much. One of the greatest putters of the modern era is Brad Faxon. His alma mater is Furman University, and ...
