Soldier Hollow Golf Course
Soldier Hollow is 36 holes of big, bold public golf built on the cross-country and biathlon venue of the 2002 Winter Olympics, on the slopes above Midway in the Heber Valley. The Gene Bates designed Gold Course, opened in 2004, is one of the longest in Utah at about 7,598 yards, with the more forgiving Silver Course alongside.
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The verdict
Soldier Hollow is one of the most distinctive public golf experiences in the Utah mountains, and the story is part of the appeal. The 36-hole facility was carved into the Wasatch foothills above Midway on the very ground that hosted cross-country skiing and the biathlon at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, which makes it, by most accounts, the only golf course in the country built on a Winter Olympic venue. Gene Bates Golf Design opened the two courses in 2004, and they have anchored Heber Valley golf ever since.
The Gold Course is the headline round, a muscular par 72 of about 7,598 yards that ranks among the longest in the state, framed by native grasses, sweeping elevation and the peaks beyond. The Silver Course is a touch shorter and friendlier, a par 72 with wider corridors that suits the higher handicapper and the family group. Together they make Soldier Hollow a genuine destination at honest, state-park prices, and an easy add to any Park City or Heber Valley golf trip.
Soldier Hollow at a glance
- Opened
- 2004
- Designer
- Gene Bates
- Type
- Public, 36 holes
- Par
- 72 (Gold)
- Yardage
- About 7,598 yds
- Green fee
- From about $55
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from leading course databases and the operator. Soldier Hollow was designed by Gene Bates Golf Design and opened in 2004 on the 2002 Winter Olympic cross-country and biathlon venue. The championship Gold Course plays as a par 72 of about 7,598 yards, one of the longest in Utah; the companion Silver Course is a par 72 of about 7,355 yards with wider fairways. Both sit at roughly 5,600 feet inside the Soldier Hollow Nordic complex and are open to the public. Indicative 2026 green fees are moderate, roughly $55 to $75 for 18 holes with a cart depending on day and season. Fees move with season and demand, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Gold Course is the one that draws golfers up the valley. Bates routed it to use the natural Olympic terrain, so the round moves through broad, tumbling fairways, deep native rough and big shifts in elevation, with the Wasatch peaks filling the horizon on the high holes. From the back tees it is a serious test of length and ball-striking, yet the multiple tee options keep it playable for a holiday group that just wants the views and the space.
The Silver Course is the more relaxed companion, shorter and more open, with gentler hazards and a friendlier rhythm. It is the better choice for a mixed-ability foursome or a quicker afternoon nine, and it shares the same dramatic backdrop. Playing both over a couple of days gives a visitor real variety: the demanding, scenic Gold and the easygoing Silver, each with that one-of-a-kind Olympic setting.
Conditioning is consistently strong for a state-operated facility, the air is cool at altitude through the summer, and the autumn color across the surrounding slopes is spectacular. Add the Nordic history, the on-site tubing hill that runs in winter and the wide-open mountain feel, and Soldier Hollow earns its place on a Utah golf itinerary on character alone, before you factor in the value.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public, state-operated golf facility on the Soldier Hollow Olympic site; the Gold and Silver courses are both open to all |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 range about $55 to $75 for 18 holes with a cart depending on day and season; strong value for a 36-hole mountain facility; confirm at booking |
| Booking | Reserve online or by phone; summer weekend mornings are busiest with Wasatch Front golfers, so book ahead in peak season |
| On the day | Cart or walk; the Gold is the longer, sterner test and the Silver the friendlier of the two; bring layers for the elevation |
| Getting there | Midway, in the Heber Valley, about 20 minutes from Park City and under an hour southeast of Salt Lake City |
| Best months | May to October, with cool summer play and vivid color across the slopes in late September and October |
Access and fee details verified June 2026. Pricing moves with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking. See our United States green fees guide for the wider picture.
Where to stay nearby
Midway is a charming, Swiss themed village with the well known Homestead Resort and a scatter of inns and rentals, a scenic and convenient base for golf at Soldier Hollow and the neighboring Wasatch Mountain State Park courses. Park City, with its resorts, dining and Main Street, sits about 20 minutes away and gives a couples or buddies trip a wider choice of lodging.
For a Utah golf trip, Soldier Hollow pairs the value and novelty of an Olympic-site round with the marquee mountain and desert courses elsewhere in the state, an easy and memorable add to a Park City itinerary. It suits a group that wants real mountain golf, plenty of space and standout value without the resort premium.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Midway and Park City.
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Soldier Hollow questions
Who designed Soldier Hollow Golf Course and when did it open?
Soldier Hollow was designed by Gene Bates Golf Design and opened in 2004. It was built on the cross-country skiing and biathlon venue of the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, on the slopes above Midway in the Heber Valley.
What are the par and length of the courses at Soldier Hollow?
The championship Gold Course plays as a par 72 of about 7,598 yards, one of the longest in Utah, while the companion Silver Course is a par 72 of about 7,355 yards with wider fairways. Both sit at roughly 5,600 feet elevation.
What makes Soldier Hollow unusual?
It is widely cited as the only golf course in the country built on a Winter Olympic venue. The 36-hole layout wraps around the 2002 Olympic cross-country and biathlon site, which still hosts a tubing hill and Nordic trails in winter.
Can visitors play Soldier Hollow Golf Course?
Yes. It is a public, state-operated golf facility open to all. Indicative 2026 green fees are moderate, roughly $55 to $75 for 18 holes with a cart depending on day and season; always confirm directly before booking.
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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.