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The Country Club (Salt Lake)Golf Course Review by: Bill Satterfield (2011)Quick FactsDesigner: Ralph Plummer in 1960 (Hal Lamb in 1899, William Watson in 1920, and John Harbottle in 2007) Cost: Private Contact Information: Ron Branca, Head Professional – (801) 487-7569 Course Website: Official Website - Visit Salt Lake Country Club's official website by clicking on the link provided. Directions: Get here! - 2400 Country Club Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84109 Photos: See additional photos of Salt Lake Country Club Accolades: Ranked 7th in Utah on Golf Digest’s 2011-12 Best in State list. Signature Hole: 10th - 254 Yard Par 3 
10th Hole at Salt Lake Country Club (254 Yard Par 3)
What to Expect: Officially known as The Country Club, but most often referred to as Salt Lake Country Club, is arguably Utah’s most exclusive club and certainly the most prestigious outside of Park City. Located just north of I-80 on the way to/from Parley’s Canyon and Park City, The Country Club enjoys dramatic terrain mixed in with mature trees, a river, and stunning mountain views. In 2007 the course underwent a $3.5 million renovation performed by John Harbottle which brought new life to the bunkers, greens, and strategy of the 50 year old layout. The course conditions could be used as the model by which all other country clubs in the area aspire to with posh fairways and beautifully rolling greens. The 80,000 square foot clubhouse is a throwback to the original 1924 building that adorned the property nearly 100 years ago. The front nine sits on sloped terrain and features holes that play directly uphill, straight downhill, and some along the slope before culminating at one of the best holes in the state; the downhill par five 9th. The back nine takes a dramatic drop to the lowlands of the property and plays along the river before climbing back uphill towards the clubhouse. This walkable track has water come into play on the vivid back nine but is absent of that feature on the front. All in all, Salt Lake Country Club is blessed with one of best pieces of ground for a golf course in the state and should comfortably remain in Utah’s top 10 best courses for years to come. By the Numbers:
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