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Way Over Par with Wade: Logan Golf and Country Club scenic but tricky By
Wade Denniston
Editor's note: Wade Denniston's "Way Over Par" is an occasional series on the golf courses of Northern Utah. Located near the mouth of Logan Canyon and just below part of the Wasatch Mountain Range, the Logan Golf and Country Club (par-71 for men and par-72 for women) offers 18 holes of scenic play. For example, once you cross the highway to get to holes four through six, the par-4 No. 5 is a dogleg left that overlooks First Dam. But don't let the beauty of this 330-yard hole (from the back tees) fool you. It's a challenging one, especially if you're playing from the championship tees. Playing the fifth hole smart is your best bet because more often than not, it will result in a birdie or par. If you're into challenges though, trying to cut the dogleg by ripping your drive over the gully is tempting. However, the final outcome may end up being out of bounds, down by the dam. Once off the front, you can find more scenic holes on the back nine as you play near the base of the mountains. The short, par-3 12th, is a majestic hole running alongside the Logan Canal. It's just 150 yards from the back tees to pin, but there's no room for error here. For a right-handed golfer, a hook will put you into the canal or on the side of the mountain, while a slice may have you down on the No. 2 hole, or lost in the trees. Your second consecutive par-3 on the back, the 175-yard 13th, keeps you close to the canal, but much closer to the trees on the mountainside. As with the 12th hole, you'll want to keep your drive straight to keep out of trouble, but if you do happen to hook it, there is some room to the left of the green to keep you in-bounds. Finally, the 15th green and 16th tee box have you at the highest altitude you'll be on the course with a spectacular view of Utah State University and its surrounding areas, including the Wellsville Mountains in the background. Although the Country Club is one of the nicest courses to play, it certainly isn't the easiest, especially the front nine. The first nine holes are the longest of the 18 at 3,352 yards. There are three par fives, and they are long, but relatively straight and simple. The first of the par fives is hole No. 1, but it is the shortest (480 yards). A good drive from the tee box down onto the fairway will have you in perfect condition for your second shot. A birdie is definitely not out of the question. After a nice, par-3 second hole, you'll come to the longest hole of the course, the 565-yard third. But it's not difficult. The hole is straight, with just the highway to the left being the only hazard. The seventh is the second-longest hole on the course at 560 yards, but once again there is not much difficulty to it as it is nearly straight as an arrow. As with the first two par fives, No. 7 is a makeable birdie opportunity. Once off the front, the final nine holes of play prove to be the easiest as there is just one par five (two for women), five par fours, and three par threes. The par for the back nine is a 34 for men and 35 for women, and it is not that difficult to shoot. So, if you're into some scenic, but challenging play, the LGCC may be the place for you. Editor's note: The country club is private, so you must be a member or a guest of a member to play.
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