Mick Riley Golf Course in Murray, UT is a municipal course in the Salt Lake area — par 35, about 2,900 yards from the tips. A friendly 9-hole regulation course plus a short executive nine — the cheapest, least-intimidating place in the valley to learn without holding anyone up.
👋 Heads up: we haven't played Mick Riley Golf Course yet — so this isn't a review. It's our beginner's pre-round guide: the facts about the course and how two total beginners plan to play it. Our real scores and the course record will appear on this page once we tee it up.
💸 Budget pick: one of the cheap, close-to-home tracks we're starting on — low pressure, low cost, high reps.
The vibe
A friendly 9-hole regulation course plus a short executive nine — the cheapest, least-intimidating place in the valley to learn without holding anyone up.
Holes we're watching
The holes we expect to make or break our round here:
- The short par-4s that are genuinely reachable for a beginner — confidence holes
- The executive nine, perfect for grooving wedges and putting
How hard is it (on paper)?
About as gentle as Utah golf gets. Ideal for a first-ever round.
We're beginners, so our plan is simple: play it forward a set of tees. Nobody has ever regretted a shorter, more makeable round — and the scorecard thanks you for it.
Our game plan
How we want to play Mick Riley Golf Course when we get there: Total beginners and quick after-work nines. This is square one. We'll keep it in play off the tee, aim for the fat part of every green, and treat bogey as a great score while we learn.
Price & tee-time tips
Expect green fees around $14–$22 depending on season and time of day. Walk the executive nine for a few bucks; play the regulation nine when you want a real card.
Our scores & course record
🏌️ Nothing here yet — we haven't played Mick Riley Golf Course.
When we tee it up and film our round, this is exactly where our scorecards, our best round, and the running Par for the Chaos course record will show up. Check back, or follow along so you catch the first attempt.
Book it / gear up
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