Wingpointe Golf Course

What a hole. I haven’t played here in probably 15 years and boy I thought it was bad then. If this place is touted as what Utah has to offer as far as golf goes then we seriously need to start sending apology notes to all those that shoot a round while waiting for their next flight. What is even sadder is that if you ask the Clubhouse attendant «How’s the course conditions?» the response is an overwhelming «It’s in great shape.» Lies I tell you. Either that or they’re in some sort of self-​denial because they work there or they have never played golf on a real course. Tear it out and start over is what I say. Don’t get rid of it as I’ve heard rumors they are trying to do but give it some tender loving care (a lot of it) and bring it up so that we can be proud to welcome out-​of-​state golfers there (and hopefully keep them off of the awesome courses we have in Utah.)

I had time for a round and decided this would be a try. The hotel shuttle dropped me off and checked in. The pro shop friendly, was able to get me out with pull cart for 18 holes. Conditions on fairway and greens first class. Play was quick, and the back nine area featured 5 holes that you access from a tunnel. Cool features included challenging bunker locations, water on most holes, and couple fun and tough par 5’s. I enjoyed the planes flying by, and the lack of congestion. Great value too at $ 38. Don’t wait, heard they may close this fall due to City wants more airport parking!

this is a great course. amazing layout. traveling to SLC on business? this course is right next to the airport and well worth coming in to town a bit early to play. it’s future is now in doubt since the city, who used to lease the land, has turned it back to the airport authority. play in before it’s closed and turned into warehouses

This is a tough course if you have not played it before. I lost quite a few balls on the front 9. Greens were not perfect but adequate. Tee boxes were a little rough, the fairways were nice, I will play it again on my next trip back to SLC!

I’m a big fan of Wingpointe. It has some of the best risk vs. reward holes you’ll find anywhere, starting from the first tee. On many par 4’s your best play is leaving the driver in your bag. The par 5’s can be reachable depending on wind direction, although trouble lurks if your second shot isn’t precise. As others point out, the greens hold well and roll true (even this afternoon… in late January). Conditions can be spotty, particularly on the back 9, and the sand is firm. Another big plus is Wingpointe is very walkable. There are a couple good hikes crossing under Bangerter, but it’s flat and easy to get around. Save yourself $ 14 and enjoy the exercise… and a pitcher of Cutthroat at the 19^th hole.

Wingpoint Golf Course is a typical link style course. On several holes water hazards come into play off the tee or around the Greens. At $ 47 with cart I would say this course is not worth the price of admission. On a Sunday, early in the afternoon the course was dead! Wingpoint is definately playable but it is in desperate need of maintenance. The Greens however are in good shape. The Greens are fast but relatively flat for a link style golf course. If you are in the area and have time to kill before or after your flight give it a try.

Is there really a point to Wangpointe? Well, sure, if everything else is booked. It’s actually a decent course with some fun and challenging holes and lots of fairway undulation.
However, the opening two par 4s are really poorly planned, since 1 is nearly drivable, 2 is absolutely drivable, and most golfers trying to do so make an ungodly mess of them. As a result, slooow starts.
The condition of the course is middling (greens are pretty good), but considering that it’s basically on the mighty alkali flats of GSL, that is fairly impressive.
And yes, it’s an airport golf course, but I’m not really going to ding it for that. If you’re surprised by airplane noise once you get there, then you’re not the sharpest tee in the bag.

The Good:
Wingpointe is a tough golf course with a lot of water and some very challenging holes (especailly the par 3’s). They keep the greens in great shape and the fairways are usually «ok» or better. The food in their café is excellent! Best golf course fries, ever! They also have tons of condiments for their brats, dogs, burgers and sandwiches.
The Bad:
It STINKS at Wingpointe. The course was built on a swamp and it smells like it. The smell is not the only negative «swamp effect» as there are also tons of bugs, including BITING bugs.
It’s also very noisy at this course, duh, being so close to the airport. The comings and goings of planes are extremely loud and nearly constant.
Overall, this is a good course if you’re on a layover or if you have a coupon. Otherwise, there are much better.

A true playing links style couse. The overall play is average allowing your to shoot great scores. Everytime I have played the couse has always been in great shape and is a wonderful place to play. The only downside would be 747s flying over your head, but you get over it.