I have a unique opportunity in terms of work/ travel for next 6-7 weeks

Wil be going from Tx to Nevada and Utah for some national parks and to see the area while getting some work done

I am bringing my golf clubs and am looking for some decent affordable somewhat budget friendly courses to play

Will be going different routes to and from leaving BCS and going to Vegas Reno and SLC and Vegas again before heading back stopping in Arkansas for a few days

Have tee times or plans at

Pinon Hills NM
Washoe in Reno so far

I have set plans on certain days and have some work responsibilites while on road but if anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them

Rawls Course worth it ?

Never played Rawls, but its ranked in the Top 20-25 courses in the state, so I imagine its worth a stop.

Be sure to use a hard case...

Well if i used an airline I would but driving

Stopping at some
iconic places to eat
national parks
seeing some good shows hopefully
and wanted to add golf in for a few rounds

I havent played but one full round in last few years but have chip and gone to driving range and it is just me on a solo trip so i dont have to be good just enjoy the scenery and while i will be working some this is more of a working vacation for almost two months if i extended to do Colorado on the way back

Here's my suggestions.

NM

Value Courses
Black Mesa Golf Club $75 (top 100 public)
University of NM $70
Cochita Golf Club $50

Splurge
Paako Ridge $225 (opens May 1)
Twin Warriors $100

Utah

Value Course
Gladstone GC $70
Wasatch Mountain $85
Hideout GC $65
Cedar Hills GC $60
Sky Mountain $80

Splurge
Sand Hollow $290
Black Desert $425
The Ledges $265

Rawls is a great course. Piñon is a tough track. Played the state championship there my senior year. Would also recommend Paako Ridge and UNM South in ABQ!

Paiute in Vegas for sure.

2nd Black Mesa, Cochita, and Paako Ridge. A few courses in St. George are super nice

Need a companion?! Sounds like a great trip idea.