| Southgate
Golf Club
 Southgate
is a favorite among retired players because of its laid back
feel. This 6,100-yard par-70 layout features two distinctly
different nines. The front side is relatively flat and cris-crosses
the lazy Santa Clara river. Although not a long course, with
eight of the nine holes requiring shots over or around water,
golfers must bring their "straight-shooting" clubs.
Five holes
on the front nine have been redesigned over the past two years.
The favorite hole here is the newly remodeled par-four seventh.
After a tee shot that must avoid the river on the right and
out-of-bounds on the left, players must hit an approach shot
over a lake to an undulating green with water right and two
deep grass bunkers behind. The new seventh hole epitomizes
Southgate's demand for accuracy. When playing the back nine
at Southgate, bring your camera. These nine holes traverse
along Tonaquint Mountain and provide awe-inspiring views of
the St. George area. Again, this course is not overly long.
The key
to successful navigation is keeping the ball in the fairway.
As with most mountain courses, the greens on Southgate's back
nine slope from back to front. Remember to always keep your
approach shot below the hole and you will most likely end
up with a scorecard worth showing off to your friends. |
