There is no mistaking the extraordinary temptations of St. George: When daytime temperatures begin to cool — as they already have — there are few destinations that offer Coloradans the close-by convenience, the surreal splendor and the outright awesome golf experiences that come second nature to “Utah’s Dixie.” Here, the outdoors beckons with a litany … Read more
An unseasonably warm late winter throughout the Four Corners region is offering no-snow recreationalists an early jump on their favored outdoor pursuits. That’s tempting news for golfers, who are taking advantage of short-sleeve weather that has greened up fairways and cranked up player counts. In Durango, Hillcrest Golf Course (pictured above) is debuting newly constructed tee … Read more
Sensational Climate Underscores Great Golf in Utah’s “Dixie” Chris Duthie After a windbreaker-suggested January, favored destination St. George is again boasting resplendent weather reports of high 60s to low 70s, ideal for shirt-sleeve golf, hiking, mountain biking, hot air ballooning, water sports, special events and exploring the region’s mind-blowing national parks. Travel is so very … Read more
Southern Utah abounds with colorful, year-round golf—and much more Chris Duthie Daytime temperatures are still in the 90s in glorious southern Utah, but that will soon change for the better, enticing avid golfers with cooler weather, bluebird days and landscapes rife with red-rock mountainscapes, effervescent high desert vistas and some of the Southwest’s most explosive … Read more
St. George and its surrounding area offer golf, luxury, excursions, and majestic parks year-round Jon Rizzi The following appeared as part of our Fall Travel Guide. ROCK IT: Outstanding golf is part and parcel to the Red Rock Golf Trail, an 11-course smorgasbord (10 in and around St. George, another in nearby Mesquite, Nevada) that … Read more
Southern Utah Playground is Golf and More Chris Duthie For decades, the Masters has been the shotgun start to spring golf—warm days, 30-SPF sunscreen, knee-high bermudas and those luxurious, stress-free tours of a favored golf course. And one of our favorite places to play is in St. George, Utah, a carefree golf destination that’s less … Read more
Four Iconic Destinations To Stay and Play Right Now Chris Duthie | Photos: © Chris Duthie More than a quirky point on a Rand McNally roadmap, the Four Corners is a vast regional representation of Native American culture, mind-bending landscapes, geological treasures, centuries-old villages, Old West Americana and some of the most astonishing outdoor recreation … Read more
Stay and Play Accommodations are a Golfer’s Delight Chris Duthie It’s only a 10-hour drive from Denver, but a visiting St. George, Utah, is like traveling to a different planet. The Nikon-prompting countryside is acclaimed for its surreal red-rock landscapes, plunging canyons, par-busting golf courses and vibrant community celebrations. St. George’s sweet enticements are definitive, … Read more
5 Ways to Experience SW Utah’s Celebrated Destination Chris Duthie St. George, Utah, has long been a favored four-season respite. Mormon leader Brigham Young resided here, the acclaimed red-rocks countryside is a Kodacolor canvas for 12 golf courses and myriad mountain bike and hiking trails, mesmerizing Zion National Park and the Mojave Desert are both … Read more
Check out these 11 courses, all within a 40-minute radius! Jon Rizzi | Colorado AvidGolfer The temperate climate and surreal topography that make the St. George area one of the nation’s fastest growing places to live also makes it one of the most popular golf destinations. Eleven courses, all within a 40-minute radius, dot the … Read more
