Brian G. Oar - Fairways Photography
Brian G. Oar - Fairways Photography
Brian G. Oar - Fairways Photography
Brian G. Oar - Fairways Photography
Sand Hollow Resort: Championship Course
Sand Hollow Resort: Championship Course
5662 W Clubhouse Dr
Hurricane, UT 84737-7789
United States
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Overview
One of the most scenic courses in the southwest, Sand Hollow’s Championship course has several holes that play on the edge of jagged cliffs: three of them made the Golf Digest America's 100 Greatest Holes ranking. The front nine is a relatively straightforward desert layout with well-placed bunkers. The back side features more elevation change as golfers play along a towering ridgeline, which falls off dramatically into a red rock canyon on the left. For the views alone—not to mention the strategic design—this is a must-play in southern Utah.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
100 Greatest Public: Ranked 96th, 2023-'24.
Best in State: Top 10 in state since 2011.
Previous ranking: 6th.
2025-'26 ranking: 10th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“The Four holes on the back nine appear to hang on the desert cliffs overlooking the Virgin River. Keep it right!"
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“It's kind of difficult to describe the differences in the nines without sounding negative, but they are incredibly different, yet still fit together amazing. The front 9 traverses some pretty boring, flat terrain, but with giant red rock outcroppings scattered. It's great, strategic golf with interesting green contours. The back 9 is just banger after banger of golf hole. Holes 11 through 15 are out on the edge of huge cliff. They're less strategic and more demanding, but incredible golf holes. The way the 9s work together are really impressive. Favorite holes: #1, #2, #5, #6, #11, #12!, #13!, #15! Least favorite: #9, #18"
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“Sand Hollow is an admirable attempt to route a series of holes through visually exciting hillside terrain. The balance of the holes while on flatter land are still enjoyable to play with a good balance of short and longer holes. The backdrop of mountains and desert scapes add significantly to the golf experience. The tees and blue grass fairways were not in good condition on the date played with patch bare areas. The bent grass greens are large, with interesting and challenging undulation. The greens were pocked marked from heavy play and the surfaces rolled well but not true."
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“Amazing views and a very unique golf course. A real treat to play here. It's a beautiful area as you can see views of Zion National Park from the golf course."
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“play here for the back nine - 15 is outstanding"
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“Fun, entertaining and challenging throughout."
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“The front 9 of Sand Hollow is very pedestrian. However, holes 11-15 are like nothing I've ever played before. The back 9 has a lot of different shot selection options and degrees of difficulty. If the entire course layout resembled the back 9, the Sand Hollow Championship course would be rated much higher."
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“Fun layout with some breathtaking views on the back nine. Pretty ordinary front nine. Always in decent shape. Worth a visit."
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“Nice Course. Large greens. Beautiful setting. Nice conditioning. Quite unique back 9... very dramatic. It's located in a town called "Hurricane" for a reason...yes, there is wind a lot of the days."
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“A strategically average course in a stunningly beautiful setting."
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