Promontory Club -- Dye or Nicklaus course?

[Mandatory Golf Friday]

Second week of August I will be taking my dad and brother-in-law out for two rounds during our stay in Park City, Utah for my old man's birthday celebration.  We are lucky to have a family friend host us at Victory Ranch for one of our rounds..  I have made calls to a few places looking for a good second spot to play and the Head Pro at Promontory got back to me.  We have the option of playing either of the two courses on property- Pete Dye's Canyon Course OR the Jack Nicklaus-designed Painted Valley.

 

Anyone have experience playing either of these two courses?  Thanks in advance and I appreciate any time and effort given to this discussion.

 

 

[puttnforthe8]

A touch bias because I hate PD...but even if I didn't I would choose the Nicklaus course 8 - 10 times.

[Mnalette]

It’s been a while since I have played either.  Only played the front nine at Canyon course.  Was a fun course to play.  Played all 18 on Painted Valley. A very nice course with  many good holes layed out in nice rolling terrain.  Might be more homes around the course now but a few years ago (10 or so) It was pretty secluded.  Some of the holes looking over browns canyon on the backside of the property were very picturesque. Solid amenities, snacks and waters on some of the tee boxes.  Painted Valley gets my vote.  Have fun and post pics!!