Homestead Resort's layout is one of the most scenic Park City, Utah golf courses you can play.

On the advice of his doctors, Tiger Woods skipped hosting duties at his PGA Tour event this past weekend following his knee surgery in Park City, Utah.

It was there that one of our editors bumped into, er, crossed paths with the Woods family, as both parties were staying at the swanky Stein Eriksen Lodge. Our correspondent was there to anonymously inspect and evaluate Park City, Utah golf courses and accommodations.

For those who don't know, Park City is a renowned alpine resort mecca that each January serves as the hub of the Sundance Film Festival. Its historic Main Street is lined with trendy galleries, shops, boutiques, and restaurants where $40 entrees are commonplace.

Not surprisingly, Park City and its environs have become a haven for private country clubbers, but public golfers can enjoy their time in the sun on Park City, Utah golf courses, too.

For example, Wasatch Mountain State Park, about 25 minutes from Park City in Midway, Utah, is home to four golf courses that provide very worthy rounds and exceptional value. Two of the tracks, the Soldier Hollow Gold and Silver courses, are virtually treeless, while the holes on the Wasatch Mountain and Lake courses are often defined by tall trees.

All four eighteens are intriguing — especially the Gold and the Mountain courses, which incorporate plenty of elevation changes. The scenery is stunning, and there's no housing beside any of the fairways. Best of all, green fees on weekdays, weekends, or holidays in peak season are just $40 with a cart.

If you're interested in staying overnight while playing these Park City, Utah golf courses, the most charming and friendly lodging option is the Homestead Resort, which has an eclectic array of restored rooms and cottages, plus its own Gene Bates-designed golf course.

The course, designed by Bruce Summerhays is routed through a neighborhood and brings houses dangerously close to play on occasion, but the scenery is more varied and arguably more stunning than what you'll see at the Wasatch Mountain golf courses.

Be aware that the Homestead hosts a lot of corporate events, so it's best to plan your tee times for early or late in the day. If no outings are scheduled, however, the course will usually not be crowded at all.

Did you know?Golf Vacation Insider and Golf Odyssey are the world's only golf publications that travel anonymously and do not accept advertising, discounts, or "freebies" from golf courses, resorts or restaurants in order to provide you with expert, unbiased, and trusted advice.

Not already a subscriber to Golf Vacation Insider? Click here to stay in the loop with our free tips and expert advice on which golf courses, golf resorts, discount golf vacations, and golf vacation packages are truly worth your time and money. As a bonus, we will send you a free copy of Planning the Ultimate Golf Vacation, a 40-page book filled with some of the best golf travel secrets from the editors of Golf Odyssey.