Soldier Hollow

The Wasatch Mountains provide a stunning backdrop for this Pete Dye design that hosted the 2008 U.S. Amateur Public Links, where precise iron play separates survivors from casualties. Railroad ties and strategic bunkering define target golf at 6,400 feet above sea level, demanding one extra club on approaches while rewarding aggressive lines with scoring opportunities. Utah's high-desert terrain creates firm, fast conditions that amplify Dye's signature risk-reward philosophy—conservative plays find safety, but birdies belong to those willing to flirt with the architect's carefully placed hazards.