Old Mill Golf Course is a member of the Salt Lake County golf courses.  Measuring 6,769 yards from the back tees, the course is a terrific value and a lot of fun to play.  The 2 nines differ greatly.  The front 9 is wide open and tightens up significantly on the back nine.  Our 3 some had a solid time and the ratio of laughs to grumbles was 15 to 1.

Years ago, I saw a picture of Sand Hollow on one of those in flight magazines. I immediately made a note to play the course someday.  About 5 years later, I would get my chance.  I made the 2 hour trip from Las Vegas and met up with a couple of friends, Ashlee and Thor, for a round amongst the rocks.  

Driving up to the property, you immediately realize that Sand Hollow will be one of the more visually striking golf courses in Utah.  Offering a brilliant display of colors, Sand Hollow is set amongst Southern Utah's red rock outcroppings and a southwest desert landscape.  The course was designed by John Fought (Pumpkin Ridge, Langdon Farms, Crosswater) and is often regarded as Utah's best public course.

The front nine starts out with several solid golf holes and offers the golfer a chance to get on the score board with some early birdies.  As enjoyable as the front nine is, the course really starts to take off on the back nine.  You should be able to tell in the pictures when the course picks up visually.  The stretch of holes from 11-14 winds around a ridge-line providing striking views and dramatic elevation changes amongst the rocky landscape.  I particularly enjoyed the dramatic par 4 12th hole and the par 3 14th hole where you tee off between a giant pair of red rocks that jut out from the landscape.

If you are ever in the Las Vegas area, the 2 hour drive is definitely worth it.

Located just outside of Park City, UT, is the deliciously good Victory Ranch. This golf course is one of the most well manicured course that I had ever set foot on. The tee boxes were blemish free, the fairways appeared to be divot free, and the greens were pure and true. My friend Joe even cried tears of joy on the 5th green.

Victory Ranch plays 7,599 yards from the back tees, we went for the 7,153 version.  Designed by Rees Jones and opening in 2009, Victory Ranch is challenging, unique, and fair.  With about 400 feet in elevation changes, the course winds back and forth a mountain side offering spectacular views of the Jordanelle Reservoir.  

While every hole offered a variety of shot requirements and challenges, several holes stood out to me.  The 16th hole is easily one of the coolest par 5's that I have played.  It plays along the mountain side at about 555 yards and allows the longer hitter a chance at hitting the unique green in 2. Secondly, the par 3 17th hole offers one of the best views in Utah, bring your camera. There is also no shortage of variation with a high # of tee boxes available on each hole.  I counted 12 different tee boxes on 17.

Our foursome enjoyed every hole on this golf course as much as any group of 4 golfers is capable of.  A big thanks to Greg Stephens, the Director of Golf, for having us out for a fantastic golfing experience.