Trip at a Glance
Six retired friends from Minneapolis planned a January golf escape to St. George, Utah. Five days, four rounds, one rest day for Zion National Park — and temperatures 50 degrees warmer than home. At a cost that made the whole group wonder why they hadn''t done this years ago.
Day 1: Coral Canyon — Ease Into It
We flew into Vegas, rented an SUV, and were at our rental house near Sand Hollow by 2 PM. Afternoon tee time at Coral Canyon — wide fairways, red rock views, and the most forgiving course in St. George. Nobody rushed. We played from the forward tees (5,100 yards) and all six of us finished before sunset. First dinner: steaks on the grill at the house while watching the sun set over red cliffs.
Day 2: The Ledges — Stay-and-Play Dreams
Morning round at The Ledges. The front nine was links-style and approachable. The back nine through Snow Canyon took our breath away. Two of us said it was the most beautiful back nine they''d ever played — and between us we''ve played 40+ years of golf. The villas at The Ledges had us talking about moving our annual trip here permanently.
Day 3: Zion National Park — The Rest Day
We drove 45 minutes to Zion. Canyon Overlook Trail — 1 mile round trip, jaw-dropping views, manageable for everyone. Lunch in Springdale. Scenic drive through the canyon. Back to the house by 4 PM for hot tub and cocktails. The non-golf day was everyone''s second-favorite day of the trip.
Day 4: Sand Hollow — The Highlight
The cliff-edge back nine at Sand Hollow. That''s all you need to know. We played it twice — the first time in awe, the second time actually trying to score. Hole 15 ("Devil''s Throat") produced two lost balls and zero complaints. The guys from Minnesota keep a framed photo of that hole in the clubhouse back home.
Day 5: Sunbrook — The Farewell
Quick 18 at Sunbrook before heading to the airport. The Blackrock nine through lava formations was a perfect finale. Total cost per person for 5 nights: about $780 including everything. We''ve already booked next January.
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Mike Milligan
Mike Milligan has planned over 500 golf trips to Mesquite and St. George. He knows every course, restaurant, and hidden gem in the region.
