Coral Canyon is the course that makes Southern Utah golf accessible to every budget and every skill level. At $49-79 per round with Keith Foster's wide fairways, red rock canyon backdrops, and a slope of 131 that plays easier than it sounds, this is the round your group's highest handicappers enjoy as much as your lowest. For groups building a 3-4 day trip, Coral Canyon is the strategic value play that lets you spend premium dollars on Black Desert or Sand Hollow without blowing the trip budget.
Coral Canyon — Keith Foster's red rock canyon design at the best value in Southern Utah. Wide fairways, gorgeous scenery, no premium pricing.
The Value Champion of St. George
Keith Foster designed Coral Canyon in 2004 as a course that uses the natural Washington County terrain — red sandstone ridges, desert canyon washes, and volcanic rock outcroppings — without punishing the average golfer. At 7,029 yards from the tips (slope 131) and 5,060 yards from the forward tees (slope 119), it plays firm and fast with generous landing areas. The red rock scenery rivals courses charging $200+ while the green fee sits at $49-79 depending on season and time.
The secret to Coral Canyon's playability is Foster's routing philosophy: wide fairways with visible targets, manageable forced carries, and greens that accept running approaches. The course plays through three distinct landscapes — open plateau on the front, red rock canyon in the middle, and ridgeline with valley panoramas on the finishing stretch.
Canyon-framed golf without the canyon-framed price tag. Coral Canyon's middle holes play through dramatic red rock formations.
Why Groups Love Coral Canyon
Best for mixed-skill groups: The widest fairways in the St. George area. Your 25-handicap guest who's nervous about playing desert golf will find ball after ball. Your scratch player gets challenged by pin positions and green complexes. Everyone plays the same course and enjoys it.
Pace of play: Coral Canyon is one of the faster rounds in St. George — wide fairways and fewer forced-carry decisions keep groups moving. Plan 4 hours for a foursome, sometimes less.
Senior-friendly: Forward tees at 5,060 yards (slope 119) with minimal forced carries. Cart paths are smooth, terrain transitions are gentle, and the GPS carts make distance management easy. This is the #1 recommended course for senior golf groups in our region.
Budget strategy: At $49-79 per round, playing Coral Canyon on your warm-up or wind-down day saves $100-200 per person compared to premium courses. That budget goes directly toward Black Desert, Sand Hollow, or Entrada on your feature day.
Signature Holes
Hole 3 (Par 4, 410 yards): The first canyon hole. The tee shot plays over a desert wash to a fairway framed by red sandstone walls. The approach is uphill to a green tucked against the rock face — the first "wow" moment of the round.
Hole 10 (Par 3, 175 yards): The signature par 3. Elevated tee shooting to a green surrounded by red rock with the canyon floor below. Wind swirls through the canyon and adds a club. This is where your Instagram photo comes from.
Hole 17 (Par 5, 558 yards): The finishing stretch begins with this risk-reward three-shotter. A dry wash crosses the fairway at 260 yards and again at the green. Big hitters can reach in two; smart players lay up to the flat area and wedge it close. The elevated green has valley views behind it.
Finishing stretch panorama — Coral Canyon climbs to the ridge with valley views behind elevated greens.
Trip Pairing Strategy
Coral Canyon works best as the warm-up or wind-down round in a St. George trip. Here are the proven combinations:
3-Day St. George: Day 1: Coral Canyon (warm-up, $49-79). Day 2: Sand Hollow (feature round). Day 3: The Ledges or Sunbrook.
4-Day Two-Destination: Day 1: Coral Canyon. Day 2: Black Desert. Day 3: Drive to Mesquite, play Wolf Creek. Day 4: Conestoga. See our 4-Day Itinerary.
Budget 3-Day: Coral Canyon + Sunbrook + Green Spring. Three quality rounds, all under $80/round. See our Affordable Golf Trips guide.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Designer | Keith Foster (2004) |
| Par / Yardage | Par 72 / 7,029 yds (tips) — 5,060 yds (forward) |
| Slope / Rating | 131 / 72.8 (tips) — 119 / 68.2 (forward) |
| Rating | 4.5★ (Google) |
| Green Fee Range | $49–$79 (season-dependent) |
| Best For | Mixed groups, seniors, budget trips, warm-up rounds |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coral Canyon the easiest course in St. George?
It's the most playable for mid-to-high handicappers thanks to wide fairways and minimal forced carries. Green Spring is technically lower slope, but Coral Canyon's routing and red rock scenery make it a better overall experience. It's not "easy" — slope 131 from the tips tests good players — but the forward tees (slope 119) are the most accessible in the area.
How does it compare to Sunbrook?
Both are excellent value. Sunbrook offers 27 holes and the unique lava-rock Blackrock nine. Coral Canyon has wider fairways and more dramatic red rock views. For groups playing both, Sunbrook is slightly more challenging. Many groups play both — they're 15 minutes apart.
Is it good for beginners?
Excellent choice for beginners. Wide landing areas reduce lost balls, forward tees play under 5,100 yards, and the pace-friendly layout means nobody holds up the group. If your trip includes first-time desert golfers, start them here.
What's the best value season?
Summer (Jun-Sep) rates drop to $49-55 with morning tee times before 8 AM. Winter (Dec-Feb) is also value season at $55-65. Peak pricing (Mar-May, Oct-Nov) still tops out around $79 — well below the premium courses.
How far is it from other St. George courses?
10 minutes from Sunbrook, 15 minutes from Sand Hollow, 20 minutes from The Ledges and Black Desert. Everything in the St. George golf corridor is within a 25-minute drive.
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Mike Milligan
A native of Santa Rosa, CA, Mike has been a part of the golf industry within the Reno/Lake Tahoe area and beyond for over 30 years.
