Location: Five miles up Hobble Creek Canyon, east of Springville
Directions: From I-15, take the south Springville exit and turn east on 400 South. Drive until reaching Canyon Avenue at 1300 East, turn right and follow the road up the canyon.
Head professional: Sonny Braun
Superintendent: Chris Jensen
Course designer: William Bell
Year opened: Back nine, 1967; front nine, 1973
Cost: Weekdays — $11 for nine holes, $22 for 18 holes; weekends — $12 for nine holes, $24 for 18 holes; carts — $12 for 18 holes; range — $3 for small bucket, $5 for large bucket
Reservations: Taken on Mondays for the next seven days by calling 489-6297
Easiest time to get on: Monday and Sunday afternoons
Course record: 61, by Chris Moody
Course description: Although the actual creek by which the course was named only comes into play on seven holes, the trees that line the winding creek come into play on 15 of the 18 holes. Every hole is bordered by water, oak or cottonwoods — which makes accuracy a must on this fairly short but scenic layout. Hobble Creek's sloping greens are considered among the state's fastest, smoothest and most-difficult to putt. Each side has three holes considered Hobble Creek's "Amen Corners." On the front side, holes No. 4, 5 and 6 present the biggest challenge. On the back, holes No. 15, 16 and 17 can make or break a round. There is not one poorly designed hole on this varied layout. In October, with the fall colors in full bloom, Hobble Creek might be the state's most scenic golf course.
Holes to remember: When the blue tees on the par-4 No. 2 hole were placed on the back tier for the Art City Amateur, most golfers were commenting on how tight the hole had become. It requires a tee shot through the trees to a fairway lined by trees, with the creek passing in front of the tee and green — taking the driver out of most golfers' hands. A second shot over the creek to a green surrounded by trees leaves no easy putt. The par-3 sixth, with a tee shot over the creek between two large trees, might be Hobble Creek's most picturesque, but a poor shot will lead to at least a bogey or worse. The par-4 11th is a short hole, but requires the most accurate tee shot and the green is surrounded by three well-placed bunkers. The toughest hole on the course is the tight par-4 17th. There is no forgiveness off the tee to the right or left. A tall tree by the creek left makes the second shot difficult, and the green slopes severely from front to back.
From the middle tees
Hole Par Yards
1 4 365
2 4 360
3 5 475
4 3 155
5 4 390
6 3 160
7 4 330
8 4 365
9 5 485
Out 36 3,085
10 3 150
11 4 365
12 4 370
13 5 450
14 3 120
15 4 390
16 3 140
17 4 400
18 5 480
In 35 2,865
Total 71 5,950
Difficulty: ***
Enjoyability: *****
Layout: ****
Scenery: ****