Marcella Club Skyline is Tiger Woods' first foray into mountain golf, offering a scale and drama Park City hasn’t seen—a true strategic challenge shaped by altitude and panoramic views. Designed to reward discrete angles and daring play, this new private club is set to make its mark as the Wasatch Back's must-play for serious golfers and design fans alike.
Course DNA
Difficulty
92
Scenery
94
Conditioning
85
Shot Variety
83
Walkability
68
Green Complexity
77
Wow Factor
86
Design Quality
87
At a glance
Quick facts
First Tiger Woods mountain course
Showcases Tiger Woods’ debut high-elevation design at over 7,000 feet
Scheduled to open
Mid 2025
Course altitude
Plays at elevations above 7,000 feet
Signature par 3
Holes 13 and 15 stretch to 275 and 292 yards
Development context
Part of the luxury Marcella/Deer Valley East Village community
The design
The architecture
Marcella Club Skyline is designed to redefine what’s possible for mountain golf at the highest level. Tiger Woods and TGR Design have leveraged Jordanelle Ridge’s dramatic topography to create a bold statement in elevation, scale, and modern strategic intent. The routing carves panoramic lines into the alpine landscape, pairing generous landing zones with ever-evolving angle demands, while a set of monster-length par 5s and jaw-dropping par 3s promise a pulse-pounding, shot-shaping rollercoaster. Expect a course that’s both playable for mere mortals and demanding enough for pros, with an emphasis on tactic over brute force.
Tiger Woods’ first alpine routing, the course expresses his belief in width, risk/reward, and offering every player the thrill of meaningful directional choice.
Defining features
Dramatic elevation changes with stunning mountain and reservoir views
Generous fairway widths that reward strategic angles
Ultra-long holes including a 702-yard par 5 and sub-300-yard par 3s
Modern contouring and shaping for recoverability and flair
Hole by hole
Signature holes
Hole 1
Opening Ascent
PAR
5
YARDAGE
660 yds
The first hole launches the round with panoramic views down the ridge and a brawny 660-yard stretch that frames the Alps-like scale to come. Play safe off the tee, chase a smart layup, and aim for a steady start—nerves will be tested immediately.
Play it smart
Favor the wide side—positioning over power. Your second shot sets up any chance at birdie; avoid left slopes at all costs.
Where it bites
Tree lines, out-of-bounds, and treacherous wind can ruin a round early if you chase too much yardage.
Course management
Shots to think about
Downhill, downwind tee ball at altitude
Club down more than you think, but don’t shy from shaping the ball to maximize runout; trajectory is your friend.
Approaching monster par 3s (13 or 15) in gusty conditions
Forget ego—take extra club, play for safety, and trust a controlled fade or draw into the prevailing wind.
Second shot on par 5s with uneven lies
Mind your stance and footing; get ball first contact from the sloped fairway or lay back to your favorite number.
Risk/reward drive over side-hill waste or ravine
If you can’t fully commit, lay up; partial swings bring disaster. Better to be smart than heroic.
Greenside recovery with severe elevation change
Pick a landing spot short of the target and let the slope feed the ball down; don’t get greedy chasing the flag.
Long approach into exposed green with swirling wind
Play for the big section of the green and trust your putting—better safe than short-sided.
On the day
What to expect
Conditions
Brand new, advanced grow-in with firm, fast mountain contours and pristine surfaces expected.
Pace
Premium club pace, but rounds may run long due to length and elevation.
Vibe
Exclusive, unstuffy modern mountain-club energy—serious golf with luxury touches.
Dress code
Traditional private club attire recommended; confirm with club for details.
Before you tee off
Your game plan
01
Train for altitude
Expect the ball to fly much farther—recalibrate yardages and carry distances before arrival.
02
Build stamina for walking
Prepare for long transitions and dramatic elevation changes even if you plan to use a cart; high-altitude walking is not for the faint of heart.
03
Sharpen your long irons and hybrids
Multiple par 3s and long approaches will demand accuracy with the longer clubs in your bag.
The lore
How it came to be
2023
Ground broken for Tiger Woods' first mountain course at Marcella Club
2024
Major grading, shaping, and bunkering phases completed
2025
Anticipated grand opening of the 18-hole Skyline course
2025
Announcement of a King Collins Dormer second 18-hole design at Marcella
2026
Full grow-in period with greens and fairway establishment
Stories & legends
What makes it special
architecture
Tiger Woods’ mountain design milestone
Marcella Skyline marks Tiger Woods' first completed mountain course and his boldest canvas for elevation-driven strategic design. Early visuals confirm a breathtaking blend of panoramic backdrops and risk/reward routing, with his signature focus on playable width and demanding angles.
experience
Epic scale from the opening drive
The course opens with a 660-yard par 5 that immediately telegraphs the layout’s monster scale—a signal to big hitters and tacticians alike that this is not a standard mountain track. From there, altitude and length turn tee shots into aerial daredevil acts.
holes
Par 3s that dare you to go for it
With a 275-yard 13th and a 292-yard 15th, Marcella Skyline could claim the meanest back-nine one-shotters in the Rockies. Both holes are likely to become instant club talking points for brute yardage and dramatic, wind-exposed green sites.
development
Marcella’s second act: King Collins joins the fold
In August 2025, Marcella Club stunned the golf world by announcing a second course by acclaimed King Collins Dormer, signaling a quest to rival renowned multi-course mountain enclaves with architectural ambition and variety.
For the group chat
Fun facts
1
Holes 13 and 15 are both par 3s over 270 yards—an alpine rarity.
2
With nearly 8,100 yards from the back, Marcella Skyline will rank among the five longest courses in the US on opening.
3
Tiger Woods’ first ground-up mountain project—his previous courses were primarily flatland or resort designs.
4
Developed as the centerpiece of an exclusive private club and luxury real estate village at Deer Valley’s new base.
5
The elevation means balls can fly 10–15% further than at sea level.
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