Salem city officials approve development of high-end golf club, private resort

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SALEM, Utah County — Salem city officials in Utah County have given the green light to the construction of an exclusive private golf club resort community known as Three Bridges.

This approval paves the way for High Ground Development, a real estate company, to move forward with the next phase of development on the 530-acre luxury residential community.

“Three Bridges is envisioned as a multigenerational resort club community that rethinks every aspect of the private club lifestyle and tailors it to the families of today,” a press release from Three Bridges states.

Aside from an 18-hole golf course, the community will encompass a surf lake, beach club, a luxury hotel, pickleball courts, pools, hiking and biking trails, a fitness center, a spa, and an event venue. The beach club and surf lake are set to open in the spring of 2026, while the branded hotel is slated to open in 2027.

Located on the western foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the community will feature an extensive trail system for biking and hiking, also catering to activities like cross-country skiing, sledding, and electric snow bikes in the winter.

The residential area will offer custom homes ranging from a quarter to a full acre in size and a collection of turn-key waterfront residences. Prices for properties will range from $300,000 to over $1 million for smart homes with access to resort-style amenities.

“A highly amenitized community such as Three Bridges does not exist between Park City and St. George, and we believe there will be high demand for homesites, golf memberships, and hotel offerings,” stated Ryan Miller, partner at High Ground Development.

Golf architecture firm Robert Trent Jones II has been tapped to design the private 18-hole golf course and practice facility. The first nine holes are expected to be completed by mid-2025, with the entire course finished by the summer of 2026.

“The golf concept will be created with the next generation of the sport in mind. Guests will enjoy over-the-top comfort stations located around the course, a start-of-the-round sports bar with fire pits, a full-day cafe, and a Golf Academy with professional club fitting with swing and ball flight analysis,” Miller added.

High Ground Development also mentioned that Three Bridges will have a significant economic impact on Salem and Utah County. The development and construction are projected to create around 5,000 direct and indirect jobs, with another 150 full-time jobs to cater to guests and residents once the community is operational.

Three Bridges will begin accepting membership applications in January 2024.

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