On a side trip to Capital Reef stopped in the hills above the isolated farming/ranching community of Ferron, Utah. Beautiful course that winds up and down canyons and along the top of mesas somewhat r... Continue »

On a side trip to Capital Reef stopped in the hills above the isolated farming/ranching community of Ferron, Utah. Beautiful course that winds up and down canyons and along the top of mesas somewhat reminiscent of Mesquite golf. Not overly long from any tees but forced carries, rock outcrops, waste areas, native brush and shear drops along with swirling breezes defend each hole. Was in good condition with some thin or browning in fairways due to heat but don't recall any problems while playing. Tees flat few divots on par 3s, heavy course grained sand in playable bunkers, short rough just enough to slow fairway runoffs and nice smooth med fast greens with only a few repaired pitch marks visible. One uphill par 4 was don't be long with only a 4' wide fringe at back of green rolling off into deep abyss (also a safety warning sign). Very scenic area with adjacent lake too low to provide flows for spectacular waterfall on signature hole. Still a small falls evident in back of the canyon. Quick weekday afternoon round with groups out ahead but never caught them in 2 3/4 hours. Friendly gal in clubhouse got me out fast, gave putting tips with course routing while serving food and beverages. Really wanted to play again but unfortunately returned to SLC a different way. Will remember this fun course for another trip in the future.