resort · Hurricane, UT · 18 holes
Sand Hollow Resort - Championship Course
The cliff-edge back nine (11–15) is the reason people fly in. Book the morning the 180-day window opens, or play it as a winter twilight for half price.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 7,315 | 74.0 / 137 | 80.7 / 146 |
| Yellow | 6,893 | 72.2 / 132 | 78.3 / 141 |
| Green | 6,462 | 69.4 / 125 | 75.0 / 133 |
| Combo | 5,934 | 67.5 / 116 | 72.7 / 128 |
| Blue | 5,306 | 65.8 / 108 | 70.3 / 124 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak (Jan–Apr) | Dynamic per-player pricing (Chronogolf public rate). Mar-Apr 2027 weekdays: $305-$366 morning/midday, $175-$200 after ~3pm. Sat Mar 20, 2027 already showed only afternoon times ($320-$352; $200 after 3:26pm) when checked. |
|---|---|
| Winter | Dec 2026 and Jan 2027 weekdays: $150-$157.50 before 1pm; Sat Jan 16, 2027 $165-$173.25 |
| Shoulder | Oct 2026: $345 midday, $248-$315 early afternoon, $225 after ~3:45pm (Tue and Sat). Nov 2026: Tue $160-$168 morning/midday, $115 after 2pm; Sat $180-$207, $125 after 2pm. Feb 2027: Tue $200-$210, $115 after ~1:35pm; Sat $225-$236, $125 after 1:35pm. |
| Twilight | Built into dynamic pricing: Dec-Jan $75 (Tue) / $85 (Sat) after ~1pm; Nov $115-$125 after 2pm; Oct $225 after ~3:45pm; Mar-Apr $175-$200 after ~3pm. Twilight times not guaranteed to finish 18. |
Live Chronogolf tee sheet sampled 2026-10-11 for dates Oct 20, 2026 - Apr 6, 2027; summer 2027 not yet bookable (beyond 180-day window)
Before you book
| Access | Public daily-fee at a resort; anyone can book online (Chronogolf). Stay-and-play code STAY&PLAY gives resort lodgers 10% off rooms and 20% off tee times. |
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| Book ahead | Up to 180 days in advance, credit card required; cancellations/player reductions 48 hrs ahead; prepaid times non-refundable, no rain checks. Singles can book inside 48 hrs only by calling the pro shop. (Official reservation policy, read 2026-10-11) Resort lodging guests can book up to 1 year out (resort FAQ). |
| Overseed / closures | Greens aerified in early May and August; exact dates change yearly, so call the pro shop (resort FAQ). Greater Zion lists May 14-16 and Aug 27-Sep 1 (year not stated). No overseed closure published. |
| Designer | John Fought (with Andy Staples) |
| Opened | 2008 |
| Style | Desert/canyon-rim: flat red-rock desert front nine; back nine (esp. 11-15) runs along a ridgeline/cliff edge above a red-rock canyon; red-sand bunkers |
| Carts | Cart in the all-in rate per STG Newsletter (Oct 2026); GPS carts (GolfPass reviews). 13th fairway is cart-free (Ron Whitten, Golf Digest). Soft spikes only. |
| Practice | Full driving range with target greens, short-game area and putting green (official site); range is grass per a 2023 GolfPass reviewer |
| Dress code | Strictly enforced: collared shirts (golf mocks OK), no denim of any kind, shorts mid-length or longer; no tank tops, T-shirts, athletic/swim shorts, sweats. Soft spikes only. |
| Pace | A 2021 GolfPass reviewer reported 5:05 for a twosome; no published pace target |
| Elevation | 3,079 ft |
| Drive from downtown St. George | 32 min (19.5 mi) |
| Phone | (435) 656-4653 |
| Address | 5662 W Clubhouse Dr, Hurricane, UT 84737 |
Signature holes
- #11 - downhill par 3 to a butte-top green; the 'edge of the world' tee (Ron Whitten, Golf Digest)
- #12 - par 4 along the gorge with a ~100 ft drop down the left
- #13 - short par 4 on a ledge; cart-free fairway
- #14 - downhill, sidehill par 4
- #15 - par 3 up to ~230 yds from the low back tee over a ravine to a cliff-edge green. Three back-nine holes are on Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Holes list (Golf Digest's page does not say which three)
Local knowledge
- The back nine is the show: miss RIGHT on 11-15 - everything left falls off the cliff (Golf Digest panelist 2024; GolfPass 2026)
- Prime spring weekend mornings go months out: Sat Mar 20, 2027 had only afternoon times left when checked Oct 11, 2026 - book when the 180-day window opens
- Rate drops by half after ~1pm Dec-Jan ($75-$85 vs $150-$173) and after ~2pm in Nov ($115-$125) - best value in winter if you can finish before dark
- Singles: call the pro shop inside 48 hrs - singles can't book online in that window
- Pair with the Links 9 ($50-$105, walking) for 27 holes in a day
- Panelists flag conditioning as the weak spot (Golf Digest reviews 2025)
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 439 | -46 ft | 15 |
| 2 | 5 | 573 | -10 ft | 7 |
| 3 | 3 | 205 | +1 ft | 17 |
| 4 | 4 | 472 | +10 ft | 5 |
| 5 | 4 | 352 | -5 ft | 13 |
| 6 | 4 | 492 | +2 ft | 1 |
| 7 | 5 | 572 | +8 ft | 3 |
| 8 | 3 | 160 | +3 ft | 11 |
| 9 | 4 | 434 | +30 ft | 9 |
| 10 | 5 | 561 | -12 ft | 10 |
| 11 | 3 | 193 | -13 ft | 16 |
| 12 | 4 | 442 | +53 ft | 2 |
| 13 | 4 | 319 | +17 ft | 14 |
| 14 | 4 | 528 | -13 ft | 4 |
| 15 | 3 | 232 | -28 ft | 8 |
| 16 | 4 | 363 | -18 ft | 18 |
| 17 | 5 | 525 | -13 ft | 12 |
| 18 | 4 | 425 | +34 ft | 6 |
*Yards measured along the mapped centre line (OpenStreetMap), close to the middle tees. Elevation = how far the green sits above (+) or below (−) the tee, from USGS terrain data.
Recognition
- Golf Digest Best in State (Utah) #10, 2025-26 (prev. #6); top 10 in Utah since 2011
- Golf Digest America's 100 Greatest Public #96, 2023-24
- GOLF Magazine Top 100 Courses You Can Play (listed; rank/year not shown on the page)
- Golfweek Top 100 Resort Courses (resort/Greater Zion claim; specific year not verified)
Closest golf hotels
- Sand Hollow Resort — 3 min, 0.7 mi
- Comfort Inn & Suites Zion Park Area — 15 min, 7.5 mi
- Wingate by Wyndham Hurricane/Zion National Park — 18 min, 9.4 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Sand Hollow Resort - Championship Course?
Green fees we have seen range from $75–$366, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Dynamic per-player pricing (Chronogolf public rate). Mar-Apr 2027 weekdays: $305-$366 morning/midday, $175-$200 after ~3pm. Sat Mar 20, 2027 already showed only afternoon times ($320-$352; $200 after 3:26pm) when checked.
How hard is Sand Hollow Resort - Championship Course?
From the back tees it measures 7,315 yards with a course rating of 74.0 and a slope of 137. 4/5 - 74.0/137 from the tips; cliff-edge drops left on 11-15, forced carries, wind; front nine is flatter and easier
How far ahead can you book Sand Hollow Resort - Championship Course?
Up to 180 days in advance, credit card required; cancellations/player reductions 48 hrs ahead; prepaid times non-refundable, no rain checks. Singles can book inside 48 hrs only by calling the pro shop. (Official reservation policy, read 2026-10-11) Resort lodging guests can book up to 1 year out (resort FAQ).
How far is Sand Hollow Resort - Championship Course from St. George?
About 32 minutes (19.5 miles) by road from downtown St. George in light traffic.
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