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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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