Old Mill Golf Club

Old Mill Golf Club sits in the Salt Lake Valley, designed by Gene Bates and opened in the mid-1990s. Bates, a Utah-based architect known for his work throughout the Intermountain West, routed the course across relatively flat terrain typical of the valley floor, incorporating water features and mature trees to define holes and create strategic interest. The layout reflects the parkland style common to municipal and daily-fee courses in the region, with generous fairways and accessible green complexes suited to a wide range of player abilities. The course takes its name from historical milling operations that once occupied parts of the Salt Lake Valley, though the property itself is now fully integrated into the suburban landscape of the metro area. Water comes into play on several holes, and the design uses elevation changes where available to add variety to an otherwise level site. Views of the Wasatch Range to the east provide a scenic backdrop, particularly from the more open holes on the back nine. Old Mill serves as a public facility and hosts regular community play, junior programs, and local tournaments. The course maintains a reputation as a straightforward, playable layout that rewards accuracy over distance, with tree-lined corridors and strategic bunkering around greens. It remains a fixture in Salt Lake City's public golf offerings, providing accessible golf in a setting shaped by both the natural valley environment and the practical demands of high-volume daily play.