Sand Hollow Championship Course
Few courses in America can match the scenery of Sand Hollow, a John Fought design opened in 2008 that runs across red rock mesas and along the very rim of a canyon in southern Utah. A par 72 of about 7,315 yards near Zion National Park, its clifftop holes have made it one of the most photographed and most talked about layouts in the desert Southwest.
Photo: The Golf Course at Sand Hollow Resort via Google.
The verdict
John Fought routed the Championship Course at Sand Hollow across the red rock country outside Hurricane in 2008, and the back nine in particular, perched on the edge of a sandstone canyon, is as spectacular a stretch of golf as you will find anywhere in the United States. The contrast of green fairway, rust red rock and deep blue desert sky is unforgettable.
It is more than a pretty face. The course has length, bold bunkering and firm desert turf, and the elevated tees and exposed holes bring the wind and the canyon into play. As the anchor of a southern Utah trip, within easy reach of Zion National Park and the parks of the Grand Circle, it is one of the great value rounds in dramatic country, a desert course every travelling golfer should see.
Sand Hollow at a glance
- Opened
- 2008
- Designer
- John Fought
- Type
- Desert clifftop
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,315 yds
- Green fee
- Around $185
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Sand Hollow Resort and leading course databases. The Championship Course was designed by John Fought, opened in 2008, a par 72 of about 7,315 yards from the back tees. The green fee is indicative, around 185 US dollars in peak season, lower off peak. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Sand Hollow opens across rolling desert before the land begins to fall away toward the canyon, the red rock creeping into view. The firm turf and elevation changes ask for thoughtful club selection, and the wind across the exposed high ground is a constant companion.
The famous run comes on the back nine, where several holes play right along the rim of the canyon, tee shots launched out over red rock with the desert stretching away below. The most celebrated, a short hole perched on the edge, is one of the most photographed holes in American golf.
The closing stretch pulls back from the cliffs but keeps the drama, with bold bunkering and big greens. Sand Hollow rewards the golfer who commits to the line over the canyon and trusts the elevated tees, and it gives back a round of scenery few courses anywhere can match.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort and public access; open to visitors and bookable online |
| Green fee | Around 185 US dollars in peak season, lower off peak (indicative, 2025) |
| Booking | Book direct with the resort or online; spring and fall weekends are busiest |
| On the day | Carts standard given the distances and elevation; smart golf dress, sun protection essential |
| Getting there | In Hurricane, about 30 minutes from St George Regional Airport and under 2 hours from Las Vegas |
| Best months | March to May and September to November to avoid the peak summer desert heat |
Access and indicative green fees verified June 2026; they change without notice, so always confirm directly before booking with the resort or your trip planner. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Sand Hollow Resort offers villas and lodging right by the course, the simplest base for an early tee time and a relaxed southern Utah trip. The nearby town of St George adds a wider choice of hotels and restaurants a short drive away.
The course sits in the heart of the Grand Circle, within easy reach of Zion National Park and a day's drive of Bryce Canyon, the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. It combines golf with some of the most spectacular landscapes in the American West, ideal for a trip that pairs rounds with national parks.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Sand Hollow.
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Sand Hollow questions
Who designed the Sand Hollow Championship Course and when did it open?
The Championship Course at Sand Hollow Resort was designed by the architect John Fought and opened in 2008. He routed it across red rock mesas and along the rim of a canyon outside Hurricane in southern Utah.
What is the par and length of Sand Hollow?
The Championship Course is a par 72 that plays about 7,315 yards from the back tees, with dramatic elevation changes and several holes set right along the edge of a sandstone canyon.
How much does it cost to play Sand Hollow?
Indicative 2025 green fees are around 185 US dollars in peak season, with lower rates off peak. Fees change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play Sand Hollow?
Yes. The Championship Course is open to the public and to resort guests, and is bookable online or direct with the resort. Spring and fall weekends are the busiest, so book ahead.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.