Public can play where the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour’s best play, and reservations for Golf Stay & Play packages are now being accepted ahead of Black Desert’s Oct. 16 opening to hotel guests
Golfers can now reserve tee times up to 60 days in advance at www.blackdesertresort.com, with priority access available to property owners and resort guests.
Starting Oct. 16, Black Desert Resort will open its doors to resort guests for a special “Preview Period.” This period provides a unique chance to offer feedback and actively participate in shaping the future of Black Desert Resort before its official grand opening in early 2025.
During the Preview Period, guests will have access to a carefully selected range of amenities and services, including limited dining options, recreational facilities, and the spectacular golf course, all set against the stunning backdrop of Southern Utah’s red rock landscapes.
Set against the spectacular backdrop of Greater Zion, the par-72, 7,400-yard Black Desert golf course was designed by Phil Smith and the late Tom Weiskopf—the final design from the World Golf Hall of Fame 2024 inductee. Crafted for enjoyment at all skill levels, the course features forgiving fairways and strategically placed landing areas ranging from 70 to 100 yards wide. Beginners will find satisfaction, while seasoned players will encounter plenty of risk-and-reward challenges from the back tees.
Carts equipped with GPS provide hole-by-hole commentary from Weiskopf. The state-of-the-art practice area includes TRACKMAN technology, and the expansive two-acre, 36-hole putting green is the perfect place to fine-tune your stroke before a round or enjoy a fun barefoot putting competition with friends over evening refreshments.
Since opening in May 2023, the golf course at Black Desert Resort has received rave reviews among golfers and has been honored with a number of prestigious awards and accolades:
- No. 1 in Utah – Best Courses You Can Play (Golfweek, June 2024)
- No. 2 – Best New Courses to Open in 2023 (Golf Digest, January 2024)
- No. 22 – Top 200 Residential Courses in the U.S. (Golfweek, January 2024)
- No. 26 – Top 200 Resort Courses in the U.S. (Golfweek, January 2024)
- No. 32 – Top 100 Best Courses You Can Play in the U.S. (Golfweek, June 2024)
- No. 81 – Top 200 Modern Courses (Golfweek, June 2024)
