St. George / Mesquite Trip - Course Line-up Suggestions

[DadShoeGolf]

Looking for some feedback on our tentative schedule for a trip in mid -April 2026. 

• In mid-April can we expect good weather and course conditions? From what I'm reading it looks like it should be a good time of year to go. 
• The plan is to fly direct into St. George, UT

• We will have 12 golfers so many of the courses will let us book pretty far in advance with a group booking.

• We are staying at Sand Hollow and can get a pretty good deal, so that is why we're playing three rounds there. If you think we'll get bored playing that many rounds there, I'll knock it down to just 2 and swap out with something else. 

 

This is what we are thinking so far: 

 

Day 1 - Arrival Day:
Sky Mountain - PM

 

Day 2:
Sand Hollow - AM

Coral Canyon - PM

 

Day 3 - Drive to Mesquite for the day:

Conestoga - AM

Falcon Ridge - PM

 

Day 4:

Sand Hollow - AM

Sand Hollow - PM 

 

Ideally we'd love to play the following:

Wolf Creek - Rate is $360 and it a bit out of our price range for a single round

Black Desert - Not staying on site and the chances of getting 12 on doesn't seem possible. Also, I'd suspect we'd be north of $350. 

 

Any courses I should swap out?

Copper Mountain? the Ledges? Any Muni courses we should add instead?

 

Appreciate the help. 

 

[FuzzyKnuckles]

I am headed there in a few weeks, and I've done a ton of research. There are also some good info in other threads and in the Rockies section.

 

We are playing:

Black Desert, Sand Hollow, Copper Rock in St George

Coyote Springs, Casablanca, and Wolf Creek in Mesquite. 

 

- We would have done Conestoga, but they are closed the day we want to play. Casablanca isn't ideal either but it's the only course with afternoon tee times in the summer.

 

In St. George, our backup course was Coral Canyon and Green Spring based on everything I have read. St. George has some awesome courses, that I would personally want to branch out and see and not just play Sand Hollow that many times. Black Desert has gotten amazing reviews, and if you are worried about three tee times back to back you could always try to play there in the afternoon. They open non-resort guest bookings 30 days in advance. I know April is their busy time, but I would think you would at least be able to get on in the afternoon. I just did the 30 day in advance booking for Black Desert for mid-August, which sure is the hot season, but only a couple tee times were taken before noon. I was easily able to get back to back slots in a prime morning. You can always keep a time booked somewhere else just in case of a backup. The LPGA is at Black Desert the first of MAy so that may limit your chances, who knows. You may get bored playing there 3 times

 

I'd also look at Copper Rock, right near Sand Hollow and holds an Epson Tour event. Seems good from all I've read.

Edited July 16 by FuzzyKnuckles

[DadShoeGolf]

24 minutes ago, FuzzyKnuckles said:

I am headed there in a few weeks, and I've done a ton of research. There are also some good info in other threads and in the Rockies section.

 

We are playing:

Black Desert, Sand Hollow, Copper Rock in St George

Coyote Springs, Casablanca, and Wolf Creek in Mesquite. 

 

- We would have done Conestoga, but they are closed the day we want to play. Casablanca isn't ideal either but it's the only course with afternoon tee times in the summer.

 

In St. George, our backup course was Coral Canyon and Green Spring based on everything I have read. St. George has some awesome courses, that I would personally want to branch out and see and not just play Sand Hollow that many times. Black Desert has gotten amazing reviews, and if you are worried about three tee times back to back you could always try to play there in the afternoon. They open non-resort guest bookings 30 days in advance. I know April is their busy time, but I would think you would at least be able to get on in the afternoon. I just did the 30 day in advance booking for Black Desert for mid-August, which sure is the hot season, but only a couple tee times were taken before noon. I was easily able to get back to back slots in a prime morning. You can always keep a time booked somewhere else just in case of a backup. The LPGA is at Black Desert the first of MAy so that may limit your chances, who knows. You may get bored playing there 3 times

 

I'd also look at Copper Rock, right near Sand Hollow and holds an Epson Tour event. Seems good from all I've read.

Thank you for the reply. 

• I'll definitely check out the Rockies section

• I agree with you, with so many great courses in St. George, it may be a better idea to play another course. The current set up is purely out of convince sense we're staying there.

• I'll probably take your advice and book a place holder reservation and then try to Black Desert 30 days out. Afternoon would be completely fine. 

• I checked out Copper Rock, but they have the week blocked off as a place holder for the Epson Tour 

• Another thought is to save the drive to Mesquite and just play The Ledges and maybe Green Spring that day. 

 

Have a great trip!

[puttnforthe8]

On 7/16/2025 at 11:30 AM, FuzzyKnuckles said:

I am headed there in a few weeks, and I've done a ton of research. There are also some good info in other threads and in the Rockies section.

 

We are playing:

Black Desert, Sand Hollow, Copper Rock in St George

Coyote Springs, Casablanca, and Wolf Creek in Mesquite. 

 

- We would have done Conestoga, but they are closed the day we want to play. Casablanca isn't ideal either but it's the only course with afternoon tee times in the summer.

 

In St. George, our backup course was Coral Canyon and Green Spring based on everything I have read. St. George has some awesome courses, that I would personally want to branch out and see and not just play Sand Hollow that many times. Black Desert has gotten amazing reviews, and if you are worried about three tee times back to back you could always try to play there in the afternoon. They open non-resort guest bookings 30 days in advance. I know April is their busy time, but I would think you would at least be able to get on in the afternoon. I just did the 30 day in advance booking for Black Desert for mid-August, which sure is the hot season, but only a couple tee times were taken before noon. I was easily able to get back to back slots in a prime morning. You can always keep a time booked somewhere else just in case of a backup. The LPGA is at Black Desert the first of MAy so that may limit your chances, who knows. You may get bored playing there 3 times

 

I'd also look at Copper Rock, right near Sand Hollow and holds an Epson Tour event. Seems good from all I've read.

Just an fyi, Sand Hollow is absolute trash condition right now….so know that or drop.  Maybe keep getting updates…but as of Friday it is not worth playing 

[FuzzyKnuckles]

10 hours ago, puttnforthe8 said:

Just an fyi, Sand Hollow is absolute trash condition right now….so know that or drop.  Maybe keep getting updates…but as of Friday it is not worth playing 

This is now the second time I've heard this, is it the greens or other areas?

[puttnforthe8]

12 minutes ago, FuzzyKnuckles said:

This is now the second time I've heard this, is it the greens or other areas?

Everywhere.  Throughout was hit with a bad fungus.  The course staff ignored early signs and it bit them hard.  

[Hageman11]

We have a trip planned to Mesquite in late February.  We originally were going to play Mesquite and St. George both, but after starting to plan and given advice that there is enough good golf in that area to make 2 separate trips.  For our upcoming Mesquite trip we are playing Wolf Creek, Conestoga, Oasis Palmer, Falcon Ridge and Oasis Canyons.  Basically already planned our St. George trip for another year as well.

[Hageman11]

For the kicker we got an AirBnB on the #1 fairway of Wolf Creek for the week.  Should be a great place to stay!

[DadShoeGolf]

21 minutes ago, Hageman11 said:

We have a trip planned to Mesquite in late February.  We originally were going to play Mesquite and St. George both, but after starting to plan and given advice that there is enough good golf in that area to make 2 separate trips.  For our upcoming Mesquite trip we are playing Wolf Creek, Conestoga, Oasis Palmer, Falcon Ridge and Oasis Canyons.  Basically already planned our St. George trip for another year as well.

We are coming to the same realization. The plan now is to fly into St. George and stay completely in St. George for the entire trip. We'll save Mesquite for a Vegas/Mesquite trip.

Our new itinerary is:

 

Day 1 - Arrival Day: 
Green Spring - PM

 

Day 2: 
Sand Hollow - AM

Sky Mountain - PM

 

Day 3:

Coral Canyon - AM

Coral Canyon - PM

 

Day 4:

Copper Rock - AM

Sand Hollow - PM 

 

Sand Hollow: I have heard lots of issues with conditions at Sand Hollow, I'm hopeful that by next April conditions should have improved. Head they got hit hard by fungus, maybe? We are staying at Sand Hollow and can get great pricing on tee times—why we are playing this track twice.

Coral Canyon: Great deal on a 36 hole day. I've heard conditions there have really improved over the last year or so. Sounds like they are investing in the course. 

Green Spring: Heard this is one of best muni courses in the area and I'm thinking should be a good warm up round. 

Sky Mountain: Same as green spring. Heard views are awesome, but conditions should be decent but not amazing. 

Copper Rock: Heard we should expect great conditions, but the course layout is kind of so so. They want $270 in April, not sure if this course is worth that? 

Black Desert: May try to get tee times 30 days out, but not getting my hopes up for a group of 12 in April. The new pricing for 2026 has pricing at $450 in April!! Kind of insane. I can play a lot of golf for $450, but if it is as good as people say, maybe it is worth it? $300 is usually my limit per round, and that course better be in amazing condition with great service and amenities.  I'm not trying to cut corners—these trips are all about playing great courses. That said, I don't want to blow everyone's budget on a single round or two.

Ledges: Heard the front 9 is okay, back 9 is way better with great views. Worth adding to the list, maybe instead of Copper Rock—should definitely be cheaper?

[RSinSG]

The Ledges is my home course and I pick the range there so my take is biased. I like it better than most of the courses in the area not counting Black Desert. Sand Hollow has never been a favorite of mine and I think playing it once is enough. 
 

Wolf Creek is ranked high nationally, but it’s not worth $300. I don’t think it’s worth $150 but I’m a frugal golfer. TBH I think Falcon Ridge in Mesquite is a better course but I only play any of the Mesquite courses in the summer when they are cheap. If I were from out of town I’d probably play Wolf Creek one time just to check it off the list.

 

When you get closer to coming DM me if you have questions about restaurants or other touristy things in the area.

[DadShoeGolf]

5 minutes ago, RSinSG said:

The Ledges is my home course and I pick the range there so my take is biased. I like it better than most of the courses in the area not counting Black Desert. Sand Hollow has never been a favorite of mine and I think playing it once is enough. 
 

Wolf Creek is ranked high nationally, but it’s not worth $300. I don’t think it’s worth $150 but I’m a frugal golfer. TBH I think Falcon Ridge in Mesquite is a better course but I only play any of the Mesquite courses in the summer when they are cheap. If I were from out of town I’d probably play Wolf Creek one time just to check it off the list.

 

When you get closer to coming DM me if you have questions about restaurants or other touristy things in the area.

Thanks for the reply. Yes, we are going to skip Mesquite all together this trip and just focus on St. George. Might try to make a future trip out to the Vegas/Mesquite in the off season to play some of the "higher end" courses at off season rates.  Based on your reply and other things I'm reading we will probably add the Ledges. Do you know if we can make tee times in advance at the Ledges with a group of 12 if we aren't getting lodging through them?

 

[RSinSG]

4 hours ago, DadShoeGolf said:

Thanks for the reply. Yes, we are going to skip Mesquite all together this trip and just focus on St. George. Might try to make a future trip out to the Vegas/Mesquite in the off season to play some of the "higher end" courses at off season rates.  Based on your reply and other things I'm reading we will probably add the Ledges. Do you know if we can make tee times in advance at the Ledges with a group of 12 if we aren't getting lodging through them?

 

Contact the pro about it. His name is Kyle. 
 

kchappell@ledges.com

[DadShoeGolf]

29 minutes ago, RSinSG said:

Contact the pro about it. His name is Kyle. 
 

kchappell@ledges.com

Thanks! Just sent him a note. 

 

I'll also send you a PM as we get closer for some restaurants and general area questions. Appreciate the help.

 

Thanks

Ben

[Validator]

Smart move by keeping trip to St George--None of the courses worth driving to in MesquiteI(including Wolf Creek).

 

Played Sand Hollow Oct 24'--Wasnt great shape but very nice setting.

 

Played Copper Rock in March 25'--Wasnt a big fan of course or conditions but maybe I caught it on a bad day.-People very nice.

 

Black Desert was excellent-Loved everything about it.---But that price tag for 1 round is absurd.