St. George Golf Trip — M19 (3-Day Recap) ⛳️🏜️

Overview

• Trip: M19 golf trip in St. George, Utah
• Duration: 3 days (Sand Hollow → Black Desert → Copper Rock)
• Group: ~28 golfers, early arrivals for meetups, dinner, simulator + podcast recordings
• Goal: Try to break 80 on Sand Hollow; overall fun, networking, and competitive golf

Day 0 / Arrival

• Checked in at Black Desert Resort — luxurious rooms and top-notch amenities (pool, building, resort vibe)
• Evening activities: 20th hole, dinner, golf simulator, meet new members, podcasts
• Anticipation for next day at Sand Hollow

Day 1 — Sand Hollow 🌄

• Course: dramatic red-rock desert landscape; immaculate greens
• Challenges: wind and narrow desert fairways; OB is penalizing — drives must be straight
• Performance:
  • Front nine: +4, putting kept score respectable
  • Key moments: tense shots, blind tee shots, uphill approaches, important putts for breaking 80
  • Outcome: Shot 79 (broke 80) — objective achieved
• Evening: dinner and morning mastermind planned before Black Desert

Day 2 — Black Desert (Resort Course) 🏌️‍♂️✨

• Facilities: outstanding practice area (best practice screen noted), top-tier amenities, brand new course
• Betting: about $1,500 in bets between players (rivalry/revenge matches)
• Course notes:
  • Visually stunning but tricky—blind shots, narrow landing zones, requires familiarity
  • Harder if you’re “squirrely” or unfamiliar with routing
• Performance: struggled overall (admitted “terrible round”), inconsistent drives/approaches; greens praised as pro-level
• Social: great 19th hole, strong resort experience; vow to return annually with M19

Day 3 — Copper Rock 🏜️🌤️

• Course character: more open, lots of land, longer/par-4 challenges (300+ yd holes)
• Highlights:
  • Mixed luck with drives and long approach shots; several birdie/eagle opportunities (some missed)
  • Missed a very makeable eagle putt due to misread
  • Noted favorite resort/course comparisons with past trips (Kiawah, Mexico, etc.)
• Final takeaway: putts didn’t drop, but overall satisfied — enjoyed Copper Rock and preferred it over Sand Hollow for experience

Key Takeaways & Recommendations ✅

• Sand Hollow: Play conservative off the tee; keep drives straight to avoid OB; wind management crucial
• Black Desert: Expect blind shots and narrow corridors; use practice facilities beforehand if possible
• Copper Rock: Longer holes — select clubs for distance control; read greens carefully for scoring chances
• Best for: Players who enjoy scenic desert golf, high-end resort amenities, and group competitive trips
• Join M19: If interested, apply at mastermind19.com

Memorable Moments & Extras 🎥😂

• Podcast recordings with members during trip
• Anecdotes: wild Streamsong gator/bird story (trip mascot origin)
• Group camaraderie, wagers, and friendly rivalries throughout

Overall Verdict

• Incredible resort and facilities (Black Desert highly recommended)
• Competitive, social, and fun trip — mission accomplished (broke 80 on Sand Hollow)
• Will return annually with M19

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