
Hobble Creek Course
Hobble Creek Golf Course

About this course
Hobble Creek isn't just a golf course; it's a beloved community touchstone nestled high in the Wasatch Mountains. The course, set in the stunning Hobble Creek Canyon, has been a respite and challenge for generations of Utah golfers. Carved into the mountainside in the late 1960s, this Gene Bates design, while not a household name, provides an honest test amid dramatic elevation changes. Its layout is a traditional mountain parkland style, favoring shot-makers who can negotiate doglegs and read subtle breaks on the greens. It’s a course where local knowledge is power. The canyon setting presents numerous challenging blind shots and rewards those who boldly go for it. While Hobble Creek may not host major championships, its annual amateur events are fiercely contested. The course’s undeniable charm lies in its accessibility and unpretentious atmosphere. Many a tale is told of friendly matches extending late into the summer evenings, under the canyon's long shadows, followed by hearty meals and friendly banter at the clubhouse. A local favorite after a round is a plate of fried mushrooms, a surprisingly popular menu item and a unique tradition at Hobble Creek. Hobble Creek remains a symbol of accessible golf amidst Utah's stunning natural beauty. It is where locals gather, play, and appreciate the beauty of the canyon and the game.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in UT
Quick facts
- Location
- Springville, UT, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1967
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- William Francis Bell
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,406 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.6/141
- Course Vaults score
- 8.1
Getting there
The journey to Hobble Creek Golf Course begins at Salt Lake City International Airport, roughly an hour's drive south along the I-15 corridor that traces the western edge of the Wasatch Range. As the highway skirts Provo and continues into Utah County, the exit toward Springville marks the transition from interstate efficiency to the quieter rhythm of Hobble Creek Canyon Road, which climbs gently eastward into the foothills. The final miles wind through a landscape of scrub oak and high-desert grassland, the Wasatch peaks rising dramatically to the east, before delivering you to a course that sits tucked against the mountain's base - a verdant surprise in Utah's arid heartland.

FAQ
Common questions about Hobble Creek
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Hobble Creek has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 25 logged golfers.
Hobble Creek was designed by William Francis Bell.
Yes. Hobble Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Hobble Creek is 71.
Hobble Creek plays 6,406 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Hobble Creek is 141.




