Utah

The Best Golf of Your Life: Four Courses in Red Rock Country

Program No. 6091RJ
Improve your golf game with expert instruction from PGA and LPGA teaching professionals on four top-rated courses. Plus, explore the natural history and national parks of Utah!

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At a Glance

In beautiful Red Rock country, begin playing better golf with the help of our staff of PGA and LPGA teaching professionals. Lessons cover all aspects of the game, with an emphasis on “scoring shots” inside 100 yards. All skill levels are encouraged.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
Easy-to-moderate walks on groomed trails in the parks. Elevations of 5,500 feet. Golf instructions is for all levels.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • Learn, practice and develop skills to play better golf and find those areas to continue to work on.
  • Have your greens fees and cart included.
  • Explore southwestern Utah’s natural history on a field trip to Zion National Park.

General Notes

Student-to-instructor ratio 6:1 or better. Participants may bring clubs or rent them for $50 for the week.
Featured Expert
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Rob Krieger
Rob Krieger has worked at some of the top golf courses in the country with a resume stretching back of 30 years. A Class “A” Member of the PGA of America, he currently teaches at Southgate Golf Corse in St George, Utah. During his tenure, he has been involved in everything from cutting grass to General Manager. Teaching golf is what he enjoys the most about the golf business because he enjoys helping people improve their golf skills.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Rob Krieger has worked at some of the top golf courses in the country with a resume stretching back of 30 years. A Class “A” Member of the PGA of America, he currently teaches at Southgate Golf Corse in St George, Utah. During his tenure, he has been involved in everything from cutting grass to General Manager. Teaching golf is what he enjoys the most about the golf business because he enjoys helping people improve their golf skills.
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Paul graduated from Utah State University in Physical Education, then went on to coach and teach in public and private schools in Utah and Nevada. Paul has been with Road Scholar for 8 years as a Group Leader and Driver. He enjoys all sports and being in the great outdoors.
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7 days
6 nights
17 meals
6 B 5 L 6 D
DAY
1
Check-in, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation
St. George
D
Holiday Inn Convention Center

Activity note: Hotel check-in 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Afternoon: Program Registration. After you check in and have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff, get any updated information, and confirm the time and location of the Orientation session. If you arrive late, please locate your Group Leader and let them know you have arrived.

Dinner: At hotel enjoy a delicious banquet dinner featuring a buffet, plus coffee, tea, water.

Evening: Orientation. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. The golf instruction staff are all PGA teaching professionals. Off the course, non-golfing field trips will be led by a local expert. You may bring your own clubs or rent for a cost of $50. Golf carts are included in the program price. The Group Leader will golf with us in the afternoons of play. Travel will be by motorcoach unless noted otherwise. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/current conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead.

DAY
2
Golf Instruction, Nine Holes at Dixie Red Hills Golf Course
St. George
B,L,D
Holiday Inn Convention Center

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 5 miles, short riding time. Golf lessons 2 hours in the morning, play 9 holes in the afternoon; motorized golf carts.

Breakfast: At the hotel.

Morning: We’ll board a motorcoach and ride to Southgate Golf Club, the location for all Road Scholar golf instruction during the program. Red Rock Golf Instruction at the Southgate Golf Club, operated by the City of St. George, is one of the best practice facilities in the area. The outdoor practice facility has natural grass teeing areas as well as all-weather artificial turf for year-round usage. There are two practice putting greens, a chipping/pitching green, greenside bunker, full-length practice range, and 18 holes designed for all skill levels. Most importantly, the staff are all PGA teaching professionals. We will have an overview session with the, followed by two sessions of group instruction in small groups, walking from one station to another. During the first session, Group A will go to Station 1 and focus on irons and hybrids (75-175 yards); Group B will go to Station 2 to work on tee shots and fairway metals; Group C to will go to Station 3 for putting; and Group D will go to Station 4 and work on chipping. Switching, Group A will go to Station 4, chipping; Group B to Station 3, putting; Group C to Station 2, tee shots and fairway metals; Group D to Station 1, irons and hybrids (75-175 yards). At the end of our morning of instruction, we’ll ride to lunch.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon: We’ll put what we learned this morning into practice and play nine holes with a cart at Dixie Red Hills Golf Course, the first developed by the city of St. George in the 1960s. It is notable for the beautiful red rock setting and playability for different levels. The par 34 layout weaves around sandstone cliffs through cottonwoods, pines, and mesquite. Each hole is distinctive. The Group Leader will play with us.

Dinner: At a local restaurant.

Evening: Returning to the hotel, we’ll gather in a meeting room for a presentation by an expert on local area history.

DAY
3
Golf Instruction, Nine Holes at Southgate Golf Course
St. George
B,L,D
Holiday Inn Convention Center

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 2 miles, short riding time. Golf lessons 2 hours in the morning, play 9 holes in the afternoon; motorized golf carts.

Breakfast: At the hotel.

Morning: We’ll head out to Southgate Golf Club and divide into our small groups for two sessions of golf instruction. In the first session, Group A will go to Station 3 for putting; Group B to Station 4 for chipping; Group C to Station 1 for irons and hybrids (75-175 yards); Group D to Station 2 for tee shots and fairway metals. When we switch, Group A will go to Station 3 for tee shots and fairway metals; Group B to Station 4 for irons and hybrids (75-175 yards); Group C to Station 1 for chipping; and Group D to Station 2 for putting.

Lunch: At Southgate Golf Club, we’ll have box lunches.

Afternoon: We’ll play nine holes with a cart at Southgate Golf Club, considered one of the most player-friendly in the area. The greens of its par 70 layout feature wide fairways on the front nine where eight holes have water features along the Santa Clara River. The back nine has narrower fairways and hills that will test even the most accurate golfers. This course will entice you to attempt a number of risk and reward shots.

Dinner: At a local restaurant.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY
4
Golf Instruction, Nine Holes at Sunbrook Golf Club
St. George
B,L,D
Holiday Inn Convention Center

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 5 miles, short riding time. Golf lessons 2 hours in the morning, play 9 holes in the afternoon; motorized golf carts.

Breakfast: At the hotel.

Morning: We’ll head out to Southgate Golf Club and divide into our small groups with four sessions of golf instruction this morning. In the first session, Group A will go to Station 5 for individual swing help and full swings; Group B will go to Station 6 for pitch shots and shorter swings (10-75 yards); Group C will go to Station 7 for long putting; Group D will go to Station 8 and focus on bunkers. In the second session, Group A will go to Station 6 for pitch shots and shorter swings (10-75 yards); Group B to Station 7 for long putting; Group C to Station 8 for bunkers; Group D to Station 5 for individual swing help and full swings. Next, Group A will go to Station 7 for long putting; Group B to Station 8 for bunkers; Group C to Station 5 for individual swing help and full swings; Group D to Station 6 for pitch shots and shorter swings (10-75 yards). In the last session of the morning, Group A will go to Station 8 for bunkers; Group B to Station 5 for individual swing help and full swings; Group C to Station 6 for pitch shots and shorter swings (10-75 yards); and Group D to Station 7 for long putting.

Lunch: At Sunbrook Golf Course, we’ll have box lunches.

Afternoon: We’ll play nine holes with a cart at Sunbrook Golf Course. Twice, “Golf Digest” has rated it as the best in Utah and it now features 27 championship holes. There are three distinctly different nines, each with its own challenges and rewards such as water hazards, an island green, and holes carved out of lava fields.

Dinner: At a local steakhouse.

Evening: At leisure. You might like to attend a performance or other event from current local offerings, visit a museum, take a sightseeing stroll, or just relax. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions.

DAY
5
Zion National Park Full-day Field Trip
St. George
B,L,D
Holiday Inn Convention Center

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 90 miles throughout the day, approximately 2 hours total riding time. Hiking about 1.5 to 3 miles; mostly paved trails, some uneven and slippery terrain depending on which hike is chosen. Elevation of Zion approximately 4,000 feet, elevation change 200 feet.

Breakfast: At the hotel.

Morning: We’ll set out via motorcoach for a full-day field trip to Zion National Park. Our instructor will provide information about the Virgin River and Zion Canyon’s geology and plant habitat along the way as we hike various trails around Zion Lodge.

Lunch: In Zion National Park, we’ll have box lunches on the trail.

Afternoon: Our field trip will continue with our instructor leading the exploration.

Dinner: At a local restaurant.

Evening: At leisure.

DAY
6
Play 18 Holes at Sky Mountain Golf Course
St. George
B,L,D
Holiday Inn Convention Center

Activity note: Getting on/off a motorcoach; driving about 38 miles, approximately 1 hour total riding time. Play 18 holes; motorized golf carts.

Breakfast: At the hotel.

Morning: We’ll board a motorcoach and ride to Sky Mountain Golf Course, to play 18 holes with a cart. Tee times begin at 8:00 a.m. (course played may vary depending on availability of tee times). Sky Mountain Golf Course is one of the most scenic we’ll ever see, framed by the Pine Valley Mountains and Zion National Park. The par 72 course is 6,383 yards, with rolling fairways and tabletop greens surrounded by red sand and desert lava. The many elevated tees add significantly to the level of challenge.

Lunch: At Sky Mountain Golf Course, we’ll have box lunches.

Afternoon: We’ll continue play and return to College Inn as a group at the end of the afternoon.

Dinner: At a local restaurant. Share favorite experiences with new Road Scholar friends during our farewell dinner.

Evening: Returning to hotel, the remainder of the evening is at leisure. Prepare for check-out and departure in the morning.

DAY
7
Program Concludes
St. George
B

Activity note: Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m.

Breakfast: At the hotel. This concludes our program.

Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that program. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Don’t forget to join our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Best wishes for all your journeys!






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