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St. George Golf Trip Planning Guide

The crew went in 2021 and it delivered. Sand Hollow is a top-10 public course in the country, the red rock scenery is insane, and the whole town is built for golf. Budget-friendly with a surprising amount of course variety.

The Breakdown

Quick Facts

Best Time to Visit

Spring, Fall

Nearest Airport

SGU (10 min drive)

Green Fees

$30–$200

Lodging From

$300/night

Walkable Courses

3 of 5

Budget Est. (8 guys, 3 nights)

~$293/person

The Game Plan

Sample 3-Day Itinerary

Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to St. George. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.

Day 1

Morning — Golf

Sand Hollow Golf Resort (Championship Course) desert, $80–$175 · 4.7★

John Fought design through red sandstone formations — a top-25 public course in the US and worth the trip alone

Dinner

George's Corner Restaurant & Pubcasual, $$ · 4.4★

Downtown St. George staple with a solid menu, great patio, and cold local beers on tap

After Dark

George's Cornerpatio

Best downtown bar with a big patio, live music on weekends, and a relaxed vibe

Day 2

Morning — Golf

Entrada at Snow Canyon Country Club desert, $100–$200 · 4.6★

Johnny Miller design with lava rock, red sand, and Snow Canyon State Park views — absolutely unique

Afternoon — Activity

Sand Hollow State Park3-4 hours, $75–$175/pp

Rent ATVs or UTVs and tear through red sand dunes at the reservoir — an absolute blast

Dinner

Painted Ponyupscale, $$ · 4.5★

Fine dining in Ancestor Square — the best restaurant in town for the splurge dinner night

After Dark

One & Only Bar & Grilldive · Open late

The local dive with cheap drinks and a no-pretense crowd — Utah's idea of late-night

Day 3

Morning — Golf

Sunbrook Golf Club desert, $45–$85 · 4.4★

27 holes with three distinct 9s — great value and the Black Rock 9 has dramatic lava rock scenery

Afternoon — Activity

Snow Canyon State Park2-3 hours, $0–$10/pp

Lava tubes, red rock canyons, and easy-to-moderate trails — underrated Utah state park

Dinner

Xetava Gardens Cafefarm to-table, $$ · 4.6★

Hidden gem near Kayenta with garden seating and creative Southwest dishes

After Dark

Zion Brewerybrewpub

Local craft brewery with solid beers and pub grub — great for a post-round group session

The Rota

Course-by-Course Guide

St. George has 5 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.

Sand Hollow Golf Resort (Championship Course)Bucket List

John Fought design through red sandstone formations — a top-25 public course in the US and worth the trip alone

4.7 (1,300)
$80–$175
Par 72 · 7,315 yds
desert
Entrada at Snow Canyon Country ClubPremium

Johnny Miller design with lava rock, red sand, and Snow Canyon State Park views — absolutely unique

4.6 (480)
$100–$200
Par 72 · 7,062 yds
desert
Sunbrook Golf ClubSolid

27 holes with three distinct 9s — great value and the Black Rock 9 has dramatic lava rock scenery

Walkable4.4 (620)
$45–$85
Par 72 · 6,800 yds
desert
SunRiver Golf ClubSolid

Wide fairways and gentle layout — a great warm-up round or hangover-recovery course

Walkable4.2 (340)
$40–$75
Par 72 · 7,001 yds
parkland
Southgate Golf ClubBudget

Short and affordable muni — good for an extra round or a quick morning scramble

Walkable4 (210)
$30–$60
Par 70 · 6,132 yds
parkland
Base Camp

Where to Stay

St. George has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $300/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.

houseSleeps 1220

$400–$1400 /night

Entrada community or near Sand Hollow reservoir — large vacation homes with dramatic red rock backdrops

private poolhot tubred rock viewsgame roomfire pitBBQ grill
resort houseSleeps 814

$300–$900 /night

Entrada / Snow Canyon area

poolhot tubgolf course viewsfull kitchenfire pit
The Table

Group Dining Guide

5 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.

George's Corner Restaurant & Pub

$$
casual

Downtown St. George staple with a solid menu, great patio, and cold local beers on tap

4.4$15-30/personReservation needed

Painted Pony

$$
upscale

Fine dining in Ancestor Square — the best restaurant in town for the splurge dinner night

4.5$15-30/personReservation needed

Xetava Gardens Cafe

$$
farm to-table

Hidden gem near Kayenta with garden seating and creative Southwest dishes

4.6$15-30/personReservation needed

Wood Ash Rye

$$$
upscale

Wood-fired cooking with craft cocktails — the newer elevated dining spot in town

4.5$30-60/personReservation needed

Rib & Chop House

$$$
steakhouse

Rocky Mountain hospitality with Certified Angus Beef and award-winning baby back ribs at the Convention Center

$30-60/personReservation needed
After the Round

Nightlife

3 bars curated for groups. 1 stay open past midnight.

George's Corner

patio

Best downtown bar with a big patio, live music on weekends, and a relaxed vibe

One & Only Bar & Grill

Late night
dive

The local dive with cheap drinks and a no-pretense crowd — Utah's idea of late-night

Zion Brewery

brewpub

Local craft brewery with solid beers and pub grub — great for a post-round group session

Off Days

Activities Beyond Golf

4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.

Sand Hollow State Park

atv3-4 hours$75–$175/pp

Rent ATVs or UTVs and tear through red sand dunes at the reservoir — an absolute blast

Snow Canyon State Park

hiking2-3 hours$0–$10/pp

Lava tubes, red rock canyons, and easy-to-moderate trails — underrated Utah state park

Zion National Park Day Trip

hikingfull day$0–$35/pp

Only 45 minutes away — Angels Landing or The Narrows for the ambitious rest day

Coral Canyon Shooting Range

shooting1-2 hours$30–$80/pp

Outdoor shooting in the red rocks — skeet and rifle ranges available

Logistics

Getting There

Fly into St. George Regional Airport (SGU) — it's a 10-minute drive to St. George. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Red Rock Shuttle & Tours and St. George Shuttle). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.

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