If you spend any time talking to local St. George golfers and course employees about the courses you have played in the area, almost everyone of them will ask "Have you played Dixie yet?" This is just... Continue »

If you spend any time talking to local St. George golfers and course employees about the courses you have played in the area, almost everyone of them will ask "Have you played Dixie yet?" This is just that local course that everyone has a soft spot for, and it is very easy to understand why. It's a pretty neat little old 9-holer in the middle of town. I played here Thursday 8/2 in the late afternoon and the course was pretty empty. I saw/heard a few people out there, but never caught up to anyone. The price was $20 with cart. Conditions were pretty solid and fairly comparable to most of the mid-level courses I played on this trip. It was looking pretty lush and green, but a little spotty the closer up you get. Mostly good with some weak spots here and there. The greens were in nice shape and rolling well at medium speeds. I wasn't in any bunkers and there really aren't that many on the course. This is a par-34, kind of right on that border of regulation vs. executive with only one par-5 and three par-3s. Otherwise, it's a legit mix of hole lengths. It's not long, but it's not short either and many holes have significant doglegs that can make things play longer than the scorecard suggests. The first half of the course is stunning as you play right along the bright red canyon walls. There are a lot of trees out here, too, so it's kind of a moderately hilly parkland style with the desert mountain surroundings. The latter half of the course goes down into a valley and isn't as captivating visually, but it's still a fun layout. It is a fairly quirky design with some funky holes, but you almost don't care. It's just an enjoyable little course that will bring a smile to the faces of most people playing it. If you have time to squeeze in an extra nine while in town, do yourself a favor and check it out.