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Black Desert Resort is one of the most visually distinctive new golf destinations in the country, pairing Tom Weiskopf’s final championship design with black lava fields, red rock cliffs, and luxury resort lodging near St. George. The property has already hosted PGA TOUR and LPGA competition, giving Southern Utah a true bucket-list golf anchor.
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Set against the stunning red rock backdrop of Southern Utah, Black Desert Resort Golf Course offers a challenging yet scenic experience with its unique desert landscape and meticulously maintained fairways.
Starting points. Everything is built around your dates, group size, and the courses you want to play.
From $2,495 per golfer
Stay on property at Black Desert Resort and build a Southern Utah golf trip around the Tom Weiskopf and Phil Smith championship course, luxury resort amenities, and nearby Greater Zion outdoor experiences.
All golf and lodging taxes and fees included. Excludes flights, airport transfers, and caddies. Rates subject to change.
From Custom per golfer
Extend the trip with additional Southern Utah rounds at nearby public golf options such as Sand Hollow, Copper Rock, or Entrada-area golf, paired with Black Desert as the headline round.
All golf and lodging taxes and fees included. Excludes flights, airport transfers, and caddies. Rates subject to change.
Black Desert is built for golfers who want something that feels completely different from a traditional desert resort. The course moves through ancient basalt lava rock with wide emerald fairways, Snow Canyon views, and dramatic red cliffs framing much of the round. It is modern, high-end, and still developing as a full resort, but the golf is already the draw: a Tom Weiskopf and Phil Smith design with 18 holes plus a bonus 19th hole, strong tournament credibility, and easy access to Zion, Snow Canyon, and the Greater St. George outdoor scene.
Guests can stay on property at Black Desert Resort in modern hotel rooms, suites, and larger residential-style accommodations, with dining, pools, wellness, and golf access integrated into the resort. The property is still evolving, so lodging and amenity availability should be confirmed when building a package.
Black Desert Resort is a modern Southern Utah resort built around championship golf, luxury lodging, dining, wellness, pools, event space, and outdoor access to the Greater Zion region. The property is still expanding, so specific amenities and venues should be confirmed when planning a trip.
Each property is selected for proximity to the next round, the kind of evening that fits a long golf trip, and the feel we want for the group.
Hotel Room / Suite
Modern luxury resort lodging in Ivins with golf access, dining, pools, wellness amenities, and dramatic lava-rock and red-rock surroundings.
Best on-property option for groups wanting the full Black Desert experience.
Suite / Residence
Residential-style accommodations connected to the broader Black Desert Resort experience, suited for longer stays and groups wanting more space.
Availability and construction status should be confirmed during trip planning.
Hotel Room / Suite
Nearby St. George hotels can work for groups prioritizing value, extra dining access, or additional Southern Utah golf rounds.
Best for custom itineraries that combine Black Desert with other Greater Zion courses.
Black Desert Resort is located in Ivins, Utah, just outside St. George. St. George Regional Airport (SGU) is the closest airport, usually about 25–30 minutes away, while Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas is a common major-airport option about 90 minutes to 2 hours away by car.
Black Desert currently centers on one championship 18-hole golf course, plus a bonus 19th hole. The course is the main golf attraction at the resort.
The course was designed by Tom Weiskopf with design partner Phil Smith. It is widely noted as Weiskopf’s final course design.
The course is routed through black basalt lava fields with red rock cliffs, Snow Canyon scenery, wide fairways, and a modern luxury resort setting.
Yes. Black Desert has hosted PGA TOUR competition, currently branded as the Bank of Utah Championship, and has also hosted the LPGA Black Desert Championship.
Spring and fall are the best times for comfortable weather. Winter can be playable, while summer trips should focus on early tee times because of the Southern Utah heat.
Yes. Black Desert Resort offers on-property lodging with modern hotel rooms, suites, dining, pools, wellness amenities, and direct access to the golf experience.
St. George Regional Airport (SGU) is the closest airport, typically about 25–30 minutes away. Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is the larger airport option, roughly 90 minutes to 2 hours by car.
Popular add-ons include Snow Canyon State Park, Zion National Park, hiking, mountain biking, off-road tours, and additional Greater Zion golf courses such as Sand Hollow and Copper Rock.
1500 East Black Desert Drive, Ivins, Utah 84738, United States
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