Beat the heat and head to Park City Utah…and tee it up at Victory Ranch

Victory Ranch boasts a par 72, Rees Jones-design that is situated atop a plateau and offers endless 360 degree views of the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains.
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Golfers in the Grand Canyon State who are looking to ‘beat the heat’, must simply steer their GPS navigation due north to the mountain retreat of Park City, Utah. This vibrant mountain town is not only a world class ski destination, but is also an emerging luxury golf destination. Boasting a vast array of lodging options (from luxury resorts to comfortable vacation condominiums), a myriad of dining options and cool mountain temperatures, this destination has it all for the summer traveling golfer.

The jewel of the golf offerings in this mountainous region is Victory Ranch Club. Located only 17 miles southeast of Park City, Utah, Victory Ranch boasts a par 72, Rees Jones-design that is situated atop a plateau and offers endless 360 degree views of the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains, Deer Valley Ski Resort, and the Jordanelle Reservoir. Jones, who is referred to as “The Open Doctor” thanks to his resume of tuning US Open venues, designed a truly spectacular 7,599, par 72 layout that is draped over ridges and peaks and takes full advantage of this mountainous terrain.

Honored by Golfweek magazine as one of the Top 10 Best New Courses in the Country, the jaw dropping routing boasts bentgrass greens and fairways routed along a plateau above one of Utah’s most dramatic glacier-carved valleys. This diverse layout will impress even the most seasoned golf traveler with its white sand bunkers, strategic water features, natural bulwarks of ancient stone and a plethora of ‘photo-ops’, 20 mile views of the Uinta Mountains and plateaus of Flat Top Peak. Ravine crossings, aesthetic vistas and dramatic elevation changes complete the Victory Ranch golfing experience.

Recently, Scottsdale-based OB Sports was selected to manage the golf course at Victory Ranch and serve up their signature brand of service and offerings afforded at other OB Sports-managed facilities that Arizona golfers are familiar with; i.e. Eagle Mountain Golf Club, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club,Talking Rock Ranch, Longbow Golf Club, Palm Valley and Sanctuary to name a few OB Sports facilities in Arizona.

“The quality of the golf and dramatic mountain setting at the Victory Ranch Club provides a truly special and spectacular golf experience,” stated Dave Goff, senior vice president of operations for OB Sports. “We are very excited and pleased to add such a highly acclaimed facility to our collection of managed properties.” 

While Victory Ranch offers a prestigious membership to its owners, the club has unveiled new “Club Guest” unaccompanied guest play opportunities for traveling golfers to experience the Club first hand during the 2011 season. “Club Guest” fees for the 2011 season are $150 per player, with lower rates offered to OB Sports-affiliated members and cardholders.

The property offers the best of Western living with wide open spaces, spectacular mountain views, lush woodlands, coupled with outdoor adventure and luxurious amenities. Situated on 5,600 acres of pristine land adjacent to the Uinta National Forest and Wasatch-Cache National Forest, 84 percent of Victory Ranch is planned to remain open space, creating a feeling of solitude and connection with the land. An ideal residence for the outdoor enthusiast, Victory Ranch Club offers hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing and horse back riding trails in the backcountry of its property. In addition, the Victory Ranch members have access to world-class fly fishing along four miles of the Upper Provo River.

So, what are you waiting for? Beat the heat, head to Park City and tee it up at Victory Ranch. Once you experience this award winning facility you’ll want to call this mountainous region home...not only during winter ski retreats but for summer golf excursions, too.

For more information on the Victory Ranch community, call 888.744.9479. For Tee Times, call 435.785.5030 or visit www.victoryranchclub.com.

 

VICTORY RANCH “AT A GLANCE”
7865 North Victory Ranch Drive
Kamas, Utah 84036
Community Info: 888.744.9479
Tee Times: 435.785.5030
Website: www.victoryranchclub.com
Golf Course Management: Professionally managed by OB Sports Golf Management
Golf Course Architect: Rees Jones “The U.S. Open Doctor”
“Top 10 Best New Courses In The Country, Golfweek magazine 2009-2010
Par: 72

Yardage    Slope/Rating 
Black:    7,599    74.9/133
Blue:     7,153    73.0/129
White:    6,726    71.2/125
Green:    6,181    68.9/123 (M)               74.3/131 (W)
Red:    5,422    70.2/123