The Golf Club at Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, Utah - a Johnny Miller Signature Golf Course and the Largest Golf Club in the State

The Golf Club at Thanksgiving Point is an 18-hole championship-caliber course designed by Johnny Miller. The club is set amid the natural mountain desert landscape and covers more than 200 acres, making it the largest golf club in Utah.

The par-72 course plays to a hefty 7,714 yards from the longest tees, with a USGA rating of 76.2 and a slope rating of 137, making it a course capable of hosting the best golfers in the world. From the Blue tees, the course plays to 6,784 and 6,344 yards from the Whites, making it playable for the high-handicappers as well.

The course, which opened in 1997, is positioned at the narrow transition of land between Utah Valley and Salt Lake Valley, and makes use of the Jordan River, which comes into play on seven holes, to create a layout that is said to have golfers eagerly awaiting the diversity of each new hole. The course features a number of dogleg holes, elevated tees and greens, and wind that is virtually constant and adds both difficulty and diversity to every round. The course also boasts 10,000 trees and 55 acres of sand, including what have been described as some "nasty'' bunkers.

Some of the most noteworthy holes on the course include its collection of par-3s, including Hole No. 4. This hole presents a challenge off an elevated tee to an undulating green far below, which can make club selection a difficult decision. Hole No. 7 is another of Thanksgiving Point's great par-3s, and features a long, forced carry over the Jordan River to a huge, tiered green.

Hole No. 17 is another par-3 and the signature hole for the course. This hole plays to 250 yards from the longest tees, often into a prevailing headwind, which further adds to the length and the difficulty. The hole has been described as an "absolute masterpiece,'' and makes use of a 180-degree bend in the Jordan River to position a wide, peninsular green.

Hole No. 12 may be the best par-4 on the course. The hole plays up to 453 yards from the tips and features an elevated tee box to a landing area that wraps in serpentine fashion around a large lake. Approach shots must then take aim at a tucked-away and undulating green.

Since its opening, the Golf Club at Thanksgiving Point has received numerous accolades. Golf Digest rated it the 5th Best New Upscale Public Course in 1998, and also ranked it #10 in 2009 on its list of Best in State courses. The course is also home to the Sorensen's Champions Challenge.

Practice facilities include a driving range and short-game practice area. The course also features a three-story, 22,000-square-foot clubhouse, which houses the Pro Golf Shop and Hall of Fame Grill restaurant.