 Dixie
Red Hills Golf Course
Dixie
Red Hills was the first golf course developed by the City
of St. George. Red Hills opened for play in the mid-1960s
and, because of its spectacular red rock setting and playability,
has been the favorite of recreational golfers ever since.
Red Hills is a 9-hole par-34 layout that meanders around the
sandstone cliffs of "Utah's Dixie." This golfer-friendly
course also features hundreds of mature Cottonwoods, Mondale
Pines, Mesquite, and other trees that provide ample shade
during St. George's warmer months.
 Each
hole is quite distinct and will leave a lasting memory in
the minds of golfers. Three holes that will stand out most
are #1, #3, and #6. The first hole at Red Hills is a short,
up-hill par four. From the tee it appears quite innocuous.
But if you are lucky enough to get past the huge red rock
sentry located in the fairway adjacent to the green, your
worries have just begun.
The first
green features three tiers separated by three-foot slopes
just waiting to frustrate even the best of players. The third
hole is the only par-five at Red Hills. It is basically
a semi-circle around imposing sand stone cliffs.
 If
you could tee off directly toward the green, the hole would
be no more than a par three. This
hole finishes with a huge two-tiered green bordered on each
side by hungry bunkers. Hole number six is the last of Red
Hills' three par-three holes. Although less than 150 yards,
the forced carry over an inviting crystal-blue lake provides
more than enough challenge. This is one of the most picturesque
holes in the region. Golfers often talk about being addicted
to the game. once you play Dixie Red Hills, you to will understand
the game's allure!
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