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Hardest Golf Courses in Utah

The 25 most challenging golf courses in Utah, ranked by maximum slope rating.

The hardest golf course in Utah on Stymie is Coral Canyon Golf Course in Washington, designed by Keith Foster (opened in 2000). It carries a maximum slope rating of 154, stretching 7,078 yards from the back tees, placing it well above the USGA's neutral 113 and into the territory where bogey golfers should expect to lose 8-12 strokes versus their handicap. These 25 courses below are ranked by maximum slope rating, the single best proxy for "how punishing this course is" for the average golfer.

Across the full Stymie directory, the average maximum slope in Utah is 133 — above the typical US state benchmark around 125. 36 courses in Utah carry a slope of 140 or higher; a slope of 140+ is considered very difficult and demands accurate driving, distance control on iron shots, and patience around the greens.

If you're testing yourself or planning a buddy trip built around difficulty, start at the top of this list and play from a tee one set forward of your normal handicap range. Course difficulty is not the same as course quality — many of the hardest courses below also rank among the most enjoyable in the state, but the slope rating tells you to bring your A-game.

Ranked

Peak slope

154

Avg max slope

133

Slope 140+

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#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Coral Canyon Golf Course Black tees · 7,078 yds · Rating 80.5 · Par 72 · Keith Foster · 2000Washington	Washington	72	154
2	The Hideout Golf Club Gold tees · 6,652 yds · Rating 78.3 · Par 72 · Forrest Richardson · 2003Monticello	Monticello	72	153
3	Promontory Club - Pete Dye Course Gold - Championship tees · 7,615 yds · Rating 76.1 · Par 72 · PrivatePark City	Park City	72	152
4	Victory Ranch Golf Club White tees · 6,740 yds · Rating 78.1 · Par 72Hideout	Hideout	72	152
5	Red Ledges Nicklaus (Blue) tees · 6,565 yds · Rating 77.5 · Par 72 · PrivateMidway	Midway	72	152
6	Promontory Club - Jack Nicklaus Course Gold - Championship tees · 8,064 yds · Rating 78.2 · Par 72 · PrivatePark City	Park City	72	151
7	Promontory Club - The Hills Course Gold - Championship tees · 8,064 yds · Rating 78.2 · Par 72Park City	Park City	72	151
8	Canyons Golf Course Blue tees · 5,317 yds · Rating 71.5 · Par 70Park City	Park City	70	149
9	Canyon Hills Golf Course Black tees · 6,978 yds · Rating 78.8 · Par 72 · 1975Nephi	Nephi	72	148
10	Timpanogos Golf Course Gold tees · 6,975 yds · Rating 79.6 · Par 72Provo	Provo	72	147
11	Glenmoor Golf Course Black tees · 6,836 yds · Rating 79.1 · Par 72South Jordan	South Jordan	72	147
12	Riverbend Golf Course Black tees · 6,882 yds · Rating 78.8 · Par 72 · Gene Bates · 1994Riverton	Riverton	72	146
13	Oakridge Country Club White tees · 6,632 yds · Rating 77.3 · Par 72 · William F. Bell · 1957 · PrivateFarmington	Farmington	72	146
14	Park Meadows Country Club White tees · 6,424 yds · Rating 76.1 · Par 72Park City	Park City	72	146
15	Green Spring Golf Course Blue tees · 6,765 yds · Rating 78.5 · Par 72 · Gene Bates · 1989Washington	Washington	72	145
16	Thanksgiving Point Golf Club White tees · 6,336 yds · Rating 76.5 · Par 72 · Johnny Miller · 1995Lehi	Lehi	72	145
17	The Ranches Golf Club Silver tees · 5,817 yds · Rating 73.6 · Par 72 · Ron Garl · 2003Eagle Mountain	Eagle Mountain	72	145
18	Wolf Creek Golf Course White tees · 6,140 yds · Rating 75.5 · Par 72 · Marc Ballat · 1960Eden	Eden	72	144
19	Skyway Golf Course White tees · 5,862 yds · Rating 72.8 · Par 72 · Local Designers · 1962Tremonton	Tremonton	72	144
20	Bonneville Golf Course Black tees · 6,729 yds · Rating 77.1 · Par 74 · 1959Salt Lake City	Salt Lake City	74	143
21	Bloomington Country Club Red tees · 6,945 yds · Rating 79.2 · Par 72 · William H. Neff · 1969 · PrivateSt. George	St. George	72	142
22	Eaglewood Golf Course Black tees · 6,687 yds · Rating 77.6 · Par 71 · Keith Foster · 1994North Salt Lake	North Salt Lake	71	142
23	Homestead Golf Club Blue tees · 6,669 yds · Rating 71.8 · Par 71 · Bruce Summerhays · 1990Midway	Midway	71	142
24	Riverside Country Club Gold tees · 6,440 yds · Rating 76.1 · Par 72 · William F. Bell · 1960 · PrivateProvo	Provo	72	142
25	South Mountain Golf Course Blue tees · 6,147 yds · Rating 74.8 · Par 72 · David Graham · 1998Draper	Draper	72	142

Frequently asked questions

What is the hardest golf course in Utah?

Coral Canyon Golf Course in Washington, Utah is the hardest ranked course with a maximum slope rating of 154. Slope rating measures the difficulty of a course for a bogey golfer relative to a scratch player — 113 is average, 140+ is very difficult, and 155 is the maximum.

How many golf courses in Utah have a slope rating of 140 or higher?

36 golf courses have a max slope rating of 140 or higher in Utah based on the scorecards in the Stymie directory. A slope of 140 or above is considered very challenging for bogey golfers.

How does Utah's average difficulty compare to the rest of the US?

The average maximum slope rating across golf courses in Utah is 133, versus a US average around 125. A higher state average indicates courses that are, on the whole, tougher for mid-to-high handicap golfers.

What makes a golf course hard?

Course difficulty is driven primarily by slope rating (how much harder it plays for a bogey golfer than a scratch golfer), course rating (how a scratch golfer would score), total yardage, hazards (water, bunkers, forced carries), green speed, and rough length. Slope rating is the single best proxy for "how tough this course is."