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3.1
3451 Reviews (3451)
5 Stars
544
4 Stars
1125
3 Stars
868
2 Stars
495
1 Stars
419
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.3
58.0%
Recommend this course
2243 out of 3451 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.5
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.1
71.0%
Recommend this course
44 out of 62 reviews
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3.1
188 Reviews (188)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
30
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.0
62.8%
Recommend this course
118 out of 188 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6601 yards
Slope 120
Rating 70.8

Golden Hills Golf Club (formerly known as Arizona Golf Resort) is home to a golf school and a challenging 18-hole course. The golf course is known for its difficult and scenic par-3 holes. It is has a traditional layout that features large, subtly sloped greens that are guarded by bunkers. Stately cottonwood and eucalyptus trees line the generous fairways. Lakes form water hazards that come into play on five holes and there is also native rough throughout the course. With four sets of tee boxes, the course offers a suitable challenge for players of all skill levels. In addition to the course and the school, the Golden Hills Golf Club has a putting green and chipping area as well.

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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1960)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness
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Skill Intermediate
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3.0
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Excruciatingly slow and no marshall

Took 3hrs plus just to get through the first 9 holes. We had to skip 2 holes because 3 groups were slowing down the entire course. When we said something at the turn the employee just said “oh we’re sorry”. No one went out and told the groups to pick up pace or let us play through. Super frustrating round. It’s pretty good value for this time of year but that simply shouldn’t happen.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Layout but needs work

While I always try to have an open mind with all courses, this one unfortunately needs a lot of TLC for me to rate it higher than 2 stars. Tee boxes were not great, greens were fair but minimal grass and fairways were hit or miss at best. Layout was okay but I would choose lots of other course in the AZ area before I'll spend my money here again without significant upgrades done on the course. Thank you.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 02/09/2026:
Thank you for the honest feedback. Your input helps guide our improvements, and we hope your next visit reflects the progress we’re making.
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 111
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible shape

Dirt everywhere

Grassless tee boxes

No cart girl

Terrible greens

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Response from on 02/06/2026:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback matters, and we’re actively working to improve.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

NEED RANGER ON COURSE!!!!!!!!!

The course was in good shape greens were nice. The only thing I can say is they need a ranger on course keeping groups moving. The front nine was no problem, when we made turn for back nine pace of play was terrible. There was a group of SIX playing together, was very slow and no ranger on course to help with problem. It was so slow we could not get but 15 holes in before it got too dark.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad shape

Course conditions have really deteriorated since we played here 3 weeks ago. Seems like there has been no watering. Lots of dying grass and dirt fairways. The only part in good condition are the greens. The washroom by hole 5 was dirty, and no paper towels.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Response from on 02/02/2026:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback matters, and we’re actively working to improve.
Played On
Reviews 188
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fairways not in great shape

Fairways are cut way too short, not sure why? Feel like you are hitting off dirt even in the middle of the fairway. Greens are pretty good but a little inconsistent.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had a very enjoyable day with my had a very enjoyable day with some friends

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Disappointing

Had heard that the new ownership had made good improvements .

Can’t find any of them.

Cart was out of key items. Range balls are awful and the course condition is not that good.

Don’t think it is worth th price they are asking for green fees

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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