Midway, Utah
Wasatch Mountain (Mountain) delivers dramatic, elevation-driven mountain golf just an hour from Salt Lake City. Its six par 3s and five par 5s provide a refreshing twist, while panoramic Heber Valley views and bold green sites keep the round exciting from start to finish.
Stop and savor the 360-degree Heber Valley panoramic view from the 12th green—it’s the course’s most unforgettable vantage point.
Wasatch Mountain (Mountain) leverages its rugged, high-altitude terrain with a routing that rises, falls, and twists through ridges and hollows above Heber Valley. Originally shaped by William Howard Neff in 1972 and reinvigorated by Gene Bates in 1998, the course is defined by dramatic elevation changes, bold green sites, and a scoring card that features six par 3s and five par 5s—a rarely-seen template that ensures no two stretches ever feel alike. Fairway corridors are carved into mountain slopes, many tee shots playing downhill to framed targets while others demand placement and discipline with wind and gravity in play. The greens are generally large and inviting but often set on plateaus or drop-offs, increasing the challenge and drama, especially given the mountain air.
Neff’s original mountain vision was modernized by Bates to maximize the challenge and visual drama, blending classic routing with updated green complexes and improved playability.
This sweeping par 5 closes the outward nine with a bold drive across a ridgeline and a second shot that tempts big hitters. The green sits just beyond a gentle crest, guarded by mountain slopes left and right.
Stay below the pin and lay up to a comfortable wedge yardage unless reaching the green in two; the sloping fairway punishes anything too bold or offline.
Misses left can bound down the mountain, while overly aggressive plays right often find dense rough.
Lush for a mountain course with good greens and fairways, but expect native grasses and brush at the edges.
Generally steady, though busy summer weekends bring a slower pace; mandatory carts help maintain flow.
Relaxed state-park atmosphere with a touch of alpine adventure, welcoming to guests and locals alike.
Standard public golf attire; collared shirts recommended.
Yardages play shorter at over 5,900 feet, so adjust your club selection on every shot.
Temperatures can shift quickly in the mountains—mornings are cool even in midsummer.
High season and weekends fill fast; lock in your tee time early, especially for morning rounds.
Mountain course originally designed and opened by William Howard Neff.
Gene Bates completes a major renovation and modernization of the Mountain course, shaping its present form.
A rare arrangement for mountain golf, the Mountain course’s six par 3s force players to embrace trajectory and club selection as the wind and altitude wreak havoc on approach shots. The quirky mix means short irons and wedges are tested as often as drivers.
The 635-yard 12th hole is a summit-to-valley epic, regarded as the course’s signature moment. With the green just a speck in the distance, players must manage both mental and physical fatigue as they plot their three-shot assault on this alpine monster.
Unlike its more relaxed sibling, the Mountain course makes you battle both terrain and altitude on nearly every hole. Its reputation for demanding shotmaking and bold vistas sets it apart from friendlier layouts nearby.
The Mountain course’s three-decade wait after the Lake course highlights the care in finding the right topography—and the patience paid off. What awaits is a course that feels tailor-fit to its environment, not imposed atop it.
The Mountain and Lake courses at Wasatch were built 26 years apart, with Mountain debuting three decades after Lake in 1998.
At over 6,400 yards but at high altitude, a well-struck drive here can easily soar 300+ yards.
Six par-3 holes on the Mountain layout are almost unheard of for an 18-hole course.
Wasatch Mountain State Park is home to wild turkey, moose, and deer sightings along the course.
You can't walk the Mountain course—motorized carts are required due to steep terrain.
A championship-caliber mountain 36-hole facility just 10 minutes away; wide fairways, firm greens, and stunning views.
Friendly, scenic, and easily paired with Wasatch Mountain for a relaxed day; on-site lodging options.
Mountain terrain and fun elevation changes in Park City’s resort core—great add-on for a weekend.
Salt Lake City’s classic public layout with walkable routing and big valley views; ideal en route to or from Heber.
Stay in Midway or Heber City for quickest access to both Wasatch Mountain and Soldier Hollow.
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Why it matches: There is real overlap here. Dinosaur Mountain Golf Course shares a memorable sense of place, making it a compelling counterpart to Wasatch Mountain Golf Course (Mountain).
Why it matches: If Wasatch Mountain Golf Course (Mountain) is your kind of course, Wilderness Club is worth a look because it makes the landscape part of the experience.
Why it matches: There is real overlap here. The Mountain Course at Spruce Peak shares a memorable sense of place, making it a compelling counterpart to Wasatch Mountain Golf Course (Mountain).
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