public · St. George, UT · 18 holes
Southgate Golf Club
A short course with a wet front nine by the river and a hilly back nine, right off I-15. A good arrival-day round.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,218 | 70.0 / 129 | – |
| Blue | 5,817 | 68.1 / 124 | – |
| White | 5,283 | 65.5 / 116 | 70.1 / 128 |
| Red | 4,531 | 62.2 / 110 | 65.9 / 115 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak (Jan–Apr) | Oct-May: 18 holes $44 walking / $64 with cart; 9 holes $27 / $37 with cart |
|---|---|
| Shoulder | no separate shoulder rate; city uses two seasons (Oct-May, Jun-Sep) |
| Summer | Jun-Sep: 18 holes $30 walking / $50 with cart |
| Twilight | no twilight rate published by the city |
| Locals | Washington County loyalty card: 18 holes $30 walk / $50 cart (Oct-May), $22 / $42 (Jun-Sep); not valid Fri/Sat Oct 1-Apr 30 |
City fee page checked 2026-10-11 (no effective date printed); trutee tee sheet showed matching walking rates for Oct 20-25 2026
Before you book
| Access | City of St. George municipal; book via trutee.app |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | 14 days online (trutee, verified 2026-10-11) |
| Overseed / closures | 2026: CLOSED Sep 22-Oct 6 for overseed, then cart-path-only ~2-3 weeks; fall aerification Sep 15-16, spring Apr 27-28 (9 holes open) |
| Designer | John V. Lagant (directories) |
| Style | river-valley parkland: front nine crisscrosses the Santa Clara River (8 of the first 9 holes have water); back nine climbs the Tonaquint foothills |
| Carts | cart extra (+$20 for 18); the city calls it 'walkable' - the best walk in the city system |
| Practice | driving range + 'game improvement center' (range balls $5 small / $10 large); City Golf Learning Center |
| Dress code | Shirt and shoes required; no metal spikes (GolfNow listing; the city publishes no dress code) |
| Elevation | 2,569 ft |
| Drive from downtown St. George | 8 min (3.3 mi) |
| Phone | 435-627-4440 |
| Address | 1975 S Tonaquint Dr, St. George, UT 84770 |
Signature holes
- #3 - par 3 over a pond (Greater Zion)
- #8 - short par 4 that carries over water (Greater Zion)
- #16 - long downhill par 3 over water (Greater Zion)
Local knowledge
- Cart-path-only for 2-3 weeks after the late-Sep/early-Oct overseed - just walk it in October.
- Shortest city 18 and minutes off I-15: a good arrival-day round.
- Front nine is flat and wet, back nine hilly - if you only play 9, the front is the easy walk.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 499 | -11 ft | 3 |
| 2 | 4 | 368 | +8 ft | 5 |
| 3 | 3 | 114 | +2 ft | 13 |
| 4 | 4 | 333 | +3 ft | 7 |
| 5 | 3 | 155 | +2 ft | 15 |
| 6 | 4 | 322 | +2 ft | 17 |
| 7 | 3 | 157 | -2 ft | 9 |
| 8 | 4 | 368 | -1 ft | 11 |
| 9 | 5 | 531 | -10 ft | 1 |
| 10 | 4 | 402 | +57 ft | 4 |
| 11 | 3 | 159 | +19 ft | 16 |
| 12 | 4 | 323 | -34 ft | 14 |
| 13 | 4 | 308 | +45 ft | 12 |
| 14 | 3 | 180 | -26 ft | 18 |
| 15 | 5 | 425 | +27 ft | 2 |
| 16 | 3 | 198 | -6 ft | 10 |
| 17 | 5 | 423 | -16 ft | 8 |
| 18 | 5 | 515 | -90 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.
Closest golf hotels
- Hyatt Place St. George / Convention Center — 4 min, 1.5 mi
- Holiday Inn St. George Convention Center — 4 min, 1.6 mi
- Hilton Garden Inn St. George — 5 min, 2.0 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Southgate Golf Club?
Green fees we have seen range from $27–$64, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Oct-May: 18 holes $44 walking / $64 with cart; 9 holes $27 / $37 with cart
When is Southgate Golf Club closed for overseeding?
The latest published closure is Sep 22 – Oct 6. 2026: CLOSED Sep 22-Oct 6 for overseed, then cart-path-only ~2-3 weeks; fall aerification Sep 15-16, spring Apr 27-28 (9 holes open)
How hard is Southgate Golf Club?
From the back tees it measures 6,218 yards with a course rating of 70.0 and a slope of 129. 2/5 - short (6,218 tips) but water on most of the front nine; back-nine elevation
How far ahead can you book Southgate Golf Club?
14 days online (trutee, verified 2026-10-11)
How far is Southgate Golf Club from St. George?
About 8 minutes (3.3 miles) by road from downtown St. George in light traffic.
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