The 18-hole, par-72 course in Ivins, Utah, was designed by the late PGA Tour golfer Tom Weiskopf in collaboration with architect Phil Smith. The course has wide fairways ranging from 70 to 100 yards and has two driveable par 4s. “Black Desert is excited to join in furthering the elevation of women’s golf,” says Patrick Manning, Managing Partner of Black Desert Resort. “It’s historic that it’s been almost 60 years, to the day, since an LPGA tournament was held in the great state of Utah.”

Black Desert Resort Golf Course in Ivins, Utah, near St. George, will host a LPGA Tour competition in 2025. With emerald fairways carved amid ancient black lava fields and surrounded by Southern Utah’s stunning red rock mountains, this Tom Weiskopf championship 18-hole golf course presents an incredible opportunity for LPGA Tour athletes to showcase their power and dedication in a new light.

Weiskopf, in collaboration with architect Phil Smith, designed the par-72 course that prioritizes playability, featuring wide fairways ranging from 70 to 100 yards. Weiskopf’s signature touch brings strategic elements and risk-reward choices into play with two drivable par 4s—the 5th and 14th holes.

Club + Resort Business recently posted stories about the opening of this course and about the site being featured in the lead-up to the final round of the Masters Golf Tournament in April.

Black Desert Resort Golf Course is characterized by the presence of ancient basalt rock formations integrated into the landscape, creating a visually stunning contrast against the lush fairways. Tom Weiskopf’s visionary design captures the spirit of the surrounding natural wonders, offering a captivating golfing experience that goes beyond tradition.

“Black Desert is excited to join in furthering the elevation of women’s golf,” said Patrick Manning, Managing Partner of Black Desert Resort “It’s historic that it’s been almost 60 years, to the day, since an LPGA tournament was held in the great state of Utah. I can’t think of a more appropriate day to make this LPGA tournament announcement than on National Women’s Golf Day.”

An LPGA official expressed enthusiasm for bringing the course into the professional tour’s tournament rotation.

“We are thrilled to welcome Black Desert Resort into the LPGA family as a tournament partner and title sponsor,” said Ricki Lasky, LPGA Chief Tour Business and Operations Officer. “This spectacular venue will undoubtedly provide an incredible test to our LPGA Tour athletes. We also greatly appreciate the dedication of the Black Desert Resort team to elevating the stature of the women’s game by making this partnership a key element of their corporate platform as they welcome golf fans to their venue for the first time this week.”

Beyond the golf course, Black Desert Resort is envisioned as a comprehensive luxury resort destination. Upon completion, it will feature 150 hotel rooms, 1,050 residences, on-property trails for exploration and adventure, a wellness spa for relaxation, and 80,000 sq. ft. of retail and restaurant space for shopping and dining.