Scenery
Rozay rank02
Salt Lake City, Utah · Updated July 2026
Bonneville Golf Course
EagleThe classic with teeth
A historic East Bench municipal with hilly terrain, wooded corridors, demanding greens, and a Salt Lake golf résumé that goes back to 1929.
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Sauce Score
Sauce Score
Format18 holes · Par 72
Back tees6,729 yards
Opened1929
DesignTucker + William P. Bell team
SettingSalt Lake East Bench
Rozay callEagle
The Rozay read
The verdict,
without the khakis.
Bonneville earns its place by being more than pretty. It carries real local history, hosts serious competition, and delivers a classic public-course test with modern conveniences and an old-soul rhythm.
- Book it for
- Classic architecture, competitive rounds, and Salt Lake golf history.
- Know before you go
- You want wide-open resort golf. Wooded fairways, slopes, and challenging greens keep this one honest.
The Rozay card
Stars are for hotels. We score in golf.
Shotmaking
Eagle
Wooded corridors, hilly lies, and demanding greens reward control.Playability
Birdie
Multiple tees and full facilities make the classic challenge accessible.Value
Birdie
Municipal pricing with genuine architectural and competitive history.Local energy
Double Eagle
A Salt Lake institution and proving ground for major local events.Double Eagle = exceptional · Eagle = standout · Birdie = strong · Par = does the job · Bogey = know the tradeoff
Why it ranks second
History that still has a pulse.
Bonneville opened in 1929 after beginning life as Sunnyside Golf Links. The original nine was designed by William H. Tucker; the completed 18 later involved William P. Bell and William F. Bell. That legacy is not museum glass—the course still hosts the Salt Lake City Open and the Richard C. Kramer Salt Lake City Amateur.
How it plays
Classic lines. Modern pressure.
The official guide describes hilly terrain, wooded fairways, and challenging greens. At 6,729 yards from the black tees, the card is not trying to intimidate with raw length. The defense is position, slope, and the kind of putting surfaces that expose a casual read.
The Rozay move
Play it when the match needs history.
Book the foursome that talks the most. Bonneville has enough competitive pedigree to make a normal match feel official, and enough scenery to soften the ride home when the back nine gets personal.
Since 1929
A public-course story older than most excuses.
Bonneville began as Sunnyside Golf Links and grew into a full 18-hole East Bench institution. The original nine, later Bell family work, and decades of Salt Lake competition make the history part of the round rather than a footnote.
Course DNA
Four things to know before the first tee.
The indoor / outdoor double
Take the round outside.
Bring the rivalry back.
Warm up, practice, or replay the argument at Rozay Golf. Members get private Full Swing bays, short-game space, fitness, and The Sauce Board—all at Quarry Bend in Sandy.
Bonneville FAQ
Before you book the round.
Editorial guidance from Rozay Golf. Rates, policies, tee availability, and course conditions can change—confirm the live details with the course.
01When did Bonneville Golf Course open?+
Bonneville opened on May 24, 1929. Its original nine was designed by William H. Tucker, and the second nine was completed in 1956 with work by William P. Bell and William F. Bell.
02Is Bonneville Golf Course public?+
Yes. Bonneville is part of the Salt Lake City municipal golf system and offers public tee times.
03How long is Bonneville Golf Course?+
The official scorecard lists 6,729 yards from the black tees and a par of 72.
04Why is Bonneville significant to Utah golf?+
The course has hosted major local competitions including the Utah State Amateur, Salt Lake City Open, and the Richard C. Kramer Salt Lake City Amateur.
Core course facts were reviewed against the Salt Lake City Golf official Bonneville page ↗. The Sauce Score and golf-term grades are Rozay Golf editorial opinions, not official course ratings.
