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Best Public Golf Courses in Utah

The top 4 public and daily-fee golf courses in Utah, ranked by our editorial team for 2026.

1

Lehi, Utah · Johnny Miller (1997) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,714 yards

Designed by U.S. Open champion Johnny Miller in his home state, Thanksgiving Point is one of the longest public courses in America at 7,714 yards. The dramatic layout between Utah Lake and the Wasatch Mountains features massive fairways, sweeping views, and Miller's strategic design philosophy emphasizing precise iron play.

7,714 yards — one of America's longest public coursesJohnny Miller design in his home stateSweeping Utah Lake and Wasatch Mountain views
Green Fee: $55–$95 Rating: 4.3/5
2

Salt Lake City, Utah · William F. Bell (1929) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,824 yards

Salt Lake City's best-loved municipal course, Bonneville sits at the mouth of Emigration Canyon with stunning views of the Wasatch Front. The classic William Bell design has served the community since 1929 with a challenging hillside routing, mature trees, and one of the most scenic backdrops of any municipal course in the West.

Salt Lake City's premier municipal course since 1929Stunning Wasatch Front mountain viewsHistoric William Bell hillside design
Green Fee: $30–$50 Rating: 4.2/5
3

Midway, Utah · Gene Bates (2004) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,598 yards

Built on the site of the 2002 Winter Olympics cross-country venue in the Heber Valley, Soldier Hollow Gold is a Gene Bates design at 5,600 feet elevation with sweeping mountain views. The 7,598-yard championship layout through open meadows and sagebrush offers a links-like mountain experience at outstanding public value.

2002 Winter Olympics venue siteLinks-like mountain golf at 5,600 feet7,598-yard championship layout at public pricing
Green Fee: $40–$75 Rating: 4.2/5
4

Springville, Utah · William H. Neff (1967) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,328 yards

A William Neff design tucked into a narrow canyon in Springville south of Salt Lake City, Hobble Creek is widely considered one of the most scenic affordable courses in Utah. The canyon routing features creek crossings, mature cottonwood trees, and dramatic mountain walls that create a secluded and memorable golf experience.

Scenic canyon routing in SpringvilleCreek crossings and cottonwood-lined fairwaysAmong Utah's most affordable scenic courses
Green Fee: $25–$45 Rating: 4/5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public and daily-fee golf courses are in Utah?
We've identified 4 top-rated public and daily-fee courses in Utah. The state has many more total courses, but these represent the best options for visiting golfers.
What is the best public and daily-fee course in Utah?
Thanksgiving Point Golf Club (Johnny Miller, 1997) is our top-ranked public and daily-fee course in Utah with a 4.3 rating.
What is the best value public and daily-fee course in Utah?
Hobble Creek Golf Course at $25–$45 offers excellent value. It's an William H. Neff design built in 1967.

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