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It was in 1957
that a visionary group—“The Twenty-Five Associates”—took a chance and purchased
166 acres of rocky, undeveloped stream bed with the idea of developing a
first-rate golf course and country club in the then-remote southeast corner of
the Salt Lake Valley.
The hard work paid off. Willow Creek Country Club celebrated its fiftieth
birthday in 2007. The founders’ vision proved correct: the lush golf course and
country club amenities are now prizes much enjoyed by 500 members, and have been
since the club’s inception. Families have now been raised at Willow Creek, and
second- and third-generation members continue the tradition. The clubhouse and
golf course have evolved and kept pace throughout the years, but one concept
remains central: Willow Creek is a lifestyle that continues to enhance the lives
of its members, their families, and their guests.
The golf course at Willow Creek was renovated in 2005, providing both functional
and aesthetic improvements. Major water features were added, and a straight
irrigation “ditch” evolved into an undulating canyon stream that mimics the
creeks that flow through Big and Little Cottonwood canyons, both located just
minutes from Willow Creek. Cement cart paths have been redirected throughout the
course to take better advantage of the tree-filled, mature landscaping that
graces the property. Sixteen new bunkers add more challenge to the course, and
all existing bunkers and tees were refreshed.
source: willowcreekcc.com |
