Course Character and Difficulty
The difficulty at Eaglewood sits almost entirely on the greens, not the tee shot. Fairways are narrow but forgiving off the tee; the two-tiered, undulating greens are where rounds come apart, and local advice holds that putts generally break away from the mountains and toward the Great Salt Lake.
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Par | 71 |
| Length (longest tees) | 6,772 yards |
| Course rating / slope | 71.8 / 123 |
| Architect | Keith R. Foster, ASGCA |
| Grass, greens and fairways | Bluegrass |
| Typical season | March to November |
Figures per GolfLink’s course database and corroborated by GolfNow’s course listing.
Architect Keith R. Foster laid the course out in 1994 on the ridge above Bountiful, and that grading choice, elevated tees dropping into sloped fairways, is still the main character of the front nine today. A cart is the practical way to move between holes here: the elevation changes between tees are steep enough that several player accounts single out the carts themselves as a comfort feature rather than an afterthought.
Do I need a cart to play Eaglewood?A cart isn’t required by written policy, but the hillside routing makes walking demanding. Reviewer notes on GolfPass describe the terrain as steep enough that carts are the norm rather than a preference.
Who This Course Fits
| Skill level | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner / high handicap | Good, with one caveat | Off-the-tee play is forgiving; the double-tiered greens can turn an easy approach into a three-putt |
| Intermediate | Strongest fit | Narrow, home-lined holes reward accuracy over raw length, which suits this group’s typical game |
| Advanced / low handicap | Mixed | The card plays shorter than 6,772 yards on several downhill holes, so the real test is putting, not distance |
Player accounts split on this exact question, some calling the layout welcoming for casual play, others describing it as more of a test than a first-timer expects. The table above resolves that split by skill band rather than treating “beginner-friendly” as one yes-or-no answer.
Is Eaglewood beginner-friendly?For most new golfers, yes: the fairways are wide enough off the tee to be forgiving. The greens are where beginners lose strokes, since they’re consistently reported as fast, sloped, and hard to read on a first visit.
Rates, Hours, and Booking
Expect $42 to $56 for eighteen holes and $21 to $28 for nine, before cart, range, or rental fees; the course’s rates page states its playing season as March through November.
| Item | Public | Other |
|---|---|---|
| 9-hole green fee | $21 to $28 | Junior $15 (Mon–Wed after noon) |
| 18-hole green fee | $42 to $56 | Junior $30 |
| Cart, per rider, 9 holes | $10 | – |
| Cart, per rider, 18 holes | $20 | – |
| Range bucket, small / medium / large | $7 / $13 / $17 | 35 / 70 / 105 balls |
| Premium rental clubs, 9 / 18 holes | $30 / $60 | – |
How far ahead can I book a tee time?Seven days out is the standard window at no extra cost. Booking 8 to 14 days ahead is possible but carries an additional fee; call the pro shop directly at (801) 299-0088 to confirm the current amount before locking in a date further out than a week.
What to Plan Around
Pace of play gets mixed marks in player write-ups: some describe a smooth round, others recorded a slower front nine tied directly to the group ahead of them rather than to any course policy, per GolfPass reviews. There’s no published cap on group size posted anywhere online. Call ahead before a weekend or holiday round if pace matters to your plans.
Reviewer notes on GolfDigest and GolfPass describe narrow fairways running close to large homes on multiple holes, with long irons favored over a driver on tighter tee shots. A separate, secondhand claim that specific holes carry formal no-driver signage couldn’t be independently confirmed for this page. Treat it as unverified until you’ve checked current signage with the pro shop.
Beyond Golf: Event Center and Winter Tubing
The onsite Event Center runs independently of tee times but shares the grounds: it’s a 5,500-square-foot indoor space seating up to 160 for a formal dinner or holding up to 500 people for a standing reception. At least one WeddingWire review describes restaurant and golf patrons crossing into a reserved outdoor reception area during a private event, alongside other reviews on the same page praising the venue’s food and staff. The takeaway for a golfer or an event host alike: confirm patio and deck boundaries directly with staff if your visit coincides with a large booked event.
In winter, the property takes on a second identity entirely: the city has an agreement putting a snow-tubing, ski, and snowboard operation on the same grounds once the golf season ends, so “closed for winter” here doesn’t mean the site sits empty from December through February.
Will an event at Eaglewood affect my tee time?Not directly, since the golf operation and the Event Center are booked separately. Shared outdoor space is the exception: if a wedding or reception is scheduled during your round, expect some overlap on the patio and deck areas.
Getting There
Eaglewood sits at 1110 E Eaglewood Dr, North Salt Lake, UT 84054, a few minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. The pro shop can be reached at (801) 299-0088 for tee times, current rates, or same-day availability questions the online booking tool doesn’t cover.
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