Planning a St. George Golf Trip
A dozen-plus courses, warm winters, and red-rock scenery. How to plan a St. George golf trip: how many rounds, where to stay, and how to mix marquee and value.
St. George is one of the best golf-trip towns in the West: a dozen-plus courses within a short drive, warm winters, and dramatic red-rock scenery that makes even a bad round feel like a win. Here is how to put a trip together.
How many days, how many rounds
A long weekend of three or four days is the sweet spot, enough for two or three rounds without turning it into a grind. If you are pushing 36 holes a day, book the marquee course for morning and a value muni for the afternoon.
Where to stay
Base yourself for the golf you want. The Inn at Entrada puts you on a private course; SunRiver and the resort areas keep you close to their own courses. For flexibility, a hotel downtown or out by the freeway keeps you central to everything and near the restaurants.
Mixing marquee and value
The smart trip mixes tiers. Splurge on one or two of the big names, Sand Hollow, Black Desert, The Ledges, and fill the rest with the city's cheap, genuinely good municipal courses: Sunbrook, Southgate, St. George Golf Club, Dixie Red Hills. Ask the resorts and the city system about stay-and-play packages, which bundle rounds cheaper than booking one at a time.
Book ahead
Spring and fall are peak, and the best morning tee times at the marquee courses go early. Reserve those first, then build the value rounds around them. Do that, and you have a trip people will be jealous of.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for a St. George golf trip?
A long weekend of three to four days is the sweet spot, enough for two or three rounds. Mix one or two marquee courses with the cheaper municipal courses.
Are there stay-and-play golf packages in St. George?
Yes. The resorts and the city golf system offer stay-and-play packages that bundle rounds and lodging for less than booking them separately.