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Bonneville Course

Bonneville Golf Course

Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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18 holesPar 726,872 yds74.7/130

About this course

Bonneville Golf Course sits on the east bench of Salt Lake City, where the Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically above the valley floor. Opened in 1929 and designed by California architect William P. Bell, the course occupies rolling terrain that takes advantage of natural elevation changes and mountain views. Bell, who built numerous municipal courses throughout the western United States during the early twentieth century, created a layout here that serves the city's public golf community while working within the constraints of hillside topography. The routing moves across slopes and gullies characteristic of the mountain bench, with several holes playing uphill or downhill and others traversing the contours. Mature trees line many fairways, and the property offers views westward over the Salt Lake Valley and eastward toward the Wasatch peaks. The design reflects the straightforward, playable style typical of Bell's municipal work from this era, emphasizing accessibility for everyday golfers rather than championship length or severe hazards. Bonneville has served as a neighborhood course for Salt Lake City residents for nearly a century, maintaining its role as an affordable public facility. The course operates within the city's municipal golf system and sees steady play from local golfers who appreciate its mountain setting and established character. Its location near residential areas and its historical continuity give it a familiar place in the city's recreational landscape.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

1641

Best in World

1451

Best in USA

9

Best in UT

Quick facts

Location
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1929
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,872 yards
Difficulty
74.7/130
Course Vaults score
7.7

Getting there

Most visitors arrive through Salt Lake City International Airport, a thoroughly modern gateway that sits just fifteen minutes northwest of Bonneville Golf Course. The drive traces the valley floor beneath the Wasatch Front, those towering granite peaks that define the eastern skyline, before slipping into the tree-lined residential neighborhoods of Salt Lake's east bench. The course itself rests in a quiet pocket of the city, accessible yet removed, where the air feels noticeably thinner and the mountain presence more immediate than anywhere near the terminal.

FAQ

Common questions about Bonneville

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Bonneville has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 25 logged golfers.

Bonneville was designed by William Francis Bell.

Yes. Bonneville is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Bonneville is 72.

Bonneville plays 6,872 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Bonneville is 130.

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