The Golf Course - Southgate is a favorite among retired players because of its laid back feel. This 6,100-yard par-70 layout features two distinctly different nines. The front side is relatively flat and cris-crosses the lazy Santa Clara river. Although not a long course, with eight of the nine holes requiring shots over or around water, golfers must bring their "straight-shooting" clubs. Five holes on the front nine have been redesigned over the past two years. The favorite hole here is the newly remodeled par-four seventh. After a tee shot that must avoid the river on the right and out-of-bounds on the left, players must hit an approach shot over a lake to an undulating green with water right and two deep grass bunkers behind. The new seventh hole epitomizes Southgate's demand for accuracy. When playing the back nine at Southgate, bring your camera. These nine holes traverse along Tonaquint Mountain and provide awe-inspiring views of the St. George area.