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3.7
2798 Reviews (2798)
5 Stars
506
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542
2 Stars
301
1 Stars
225
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
76.0%
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2056 out of 2798 reviews
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3.9
137 Reviews (137)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.0%
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111 out of 137 reviews
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4.0
143 Reviews (143)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.8%
Recommend this course
117 out of 143 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptional staff friendliness and a well-regarded course layout consistently earn high marks from recent players. Recovered fairways, improved bunkers, and outstanding value make this one of the East Valley's best options.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6901 yards
Slope 130
Rating 72.7

Foothills Golf Club offers 18 holes of golf on a golf course designed by Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf and built in 1988. The par-72 golf course measures 6,901 yards. Foothills Golf Club sits among the South Mountains, and features a contrast of challenge and forgiveness on a links-style course that allows golfers to play a target layout that has more than 65 bunkers that daunt, fairways that roll and desert that has a lot of rocks. The fabulous championship golf course provides the locale for all levels of golfer to shoot a memorable day of golf.

After taking in the views of the South Mountains on the Foothills Golf Club's golf course, head back to the clubhouse, for wonderful vistas of the course and the Estrella Mountain Range.

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda 328 Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Weiskopf (1988) Jay Morrish (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2017 #21)
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Reviews

3.7
2798 Reviews (2798)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 48
19th Hole Scenic Views 25
Patio Dining 24
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 115
Undulating Greens 54
Water Hazards 37
This course/club is great for:
Locals 88
Seniors 41
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 41
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 81
In the 'Burbs 63
Worth the Drive 38

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Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Disappointing

Fairways were in terrible condition. Most of the grass was dead already.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Layout

Interesting course. Scenic setting. Staff very welcoming. Greens in good shape with moderate pace likely due to being protected from heat. Fairways a bit burned out in spots also due to heat. Others I played with said in much better condition just a few weeks ago. Had very enjoyable afternoon- will be back.

Remembered this course from having played it over 30 years ago when visiting from OH. Phoenix- now will come up occasionally now living in Tucson.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Used to be a good course

First review on this app. Loved this course- nice layout, friendly staff, and good conditions for a fair price. That has all changed. Talking with the group I was playing with ownership changed not too long ago. There is no grass in the fairways- you’re better playing out of the rough. Only positive is the greens which are slow. Hit the bunker a few times and was moving full blown rocks out of the bunkers. Really disappointed will not be coming back.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 84
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 129
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 129
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Friendly staff

First time here and the staff was friendly and gave great service. The course was in okay condition. The carts are pretty nice, came stocked with washcloths, cooler with ice, and tees.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways were dry, bare spots thru out and some spots were muddy. They fixed the greens but neglected the fairways

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/16/2026

Thanks for your feedback. Yes, it is transition time. And with the hot weather in March it started earlier than normal. As everyone knows, water quality in the valley is always a challenge. To combat this our owner has committed even more capital to augment our irrigation system. We will be installing a new fertigation system that will drastically reduce salt content, add oxygen and nutrients to the soil. We will be treating the fairways and roughs starting Monday and improvements happen quickly with this system. Now for the greens, since they are brand new and were not overseeded, they are looking great and the new bermuda is healthy. There are a few rough patches on the collars of 3 of the greens but everything else is great. Is everything perfect? We could always be better and with a committed ownership group we will get there. It takes time to bring back a neglected course but rest assured we will get there. Thanks for your time.

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Commented on 05/14/2026

Thanks for your feedback. Yes, it is transition time. And with the hot weather in March it started earlier than normal. As everyone knows, water quality in the valley is always a challenge. To combat this our owner has committed even more capital to augment our irrigation system. We will be installing a new fertigation system that will drastically reduce salt content, add oxygen and nutrients to the soil. We will be treating the fairways and roughs starting Monday and improvements happen quickly with this system. Now for the greens, since they are brand new and were not overseeded, they are looking great and the new bermuda is healthy. There are a few rough patches on the collars of 3 of the greens but everything else is great. Is everything perfect? We could always be better and with a committed ownership group we will get there. It takes time to bring back a neglected course but rest assured we will get there. Thanks for your time.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/16/2026

Thanks for your feedback. Yes, it is transition time. And with the hot weather in March it started earlier than normal. As everyone knows, water quality in the valley is always a challenge. To combat this our owner has committed even more capital to augment our irrigation system. We will be installing a new fertigation system that will drastically reduce salt content, add oxygen and nutrients to the soil. We will be treating the fairways and roughs starting Monday and improvements happen quickly with this system. Now for the greens, since they are brand new and were not overseeded, they are looking great and the new bermuda is healthy. There are a few rough patches on the collars of 3 of the greens but everything else is great. Is everything perfect? We could always be better and with a committed ownership group we will get there. It takes time to bring back a neglected course but rest assured we will get there. Thanks for your time.

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Commented on 05/16/2026

Thanks for your feedback. Yes, it is transition time. And with the hot weather in March it started earlier than normal. As everyone knows, water quality in the valley is always a challenge. To combat this our owner has committed even more capital to augment our irrigation system. We will be installing a new fertigation system that will drastically reduce salt content, add oxygen and nutrients to the soil. We will be treating the fairways and roughs starting Monday and improvements happen quickly with this system. Now for the greens, since they are brand new and were not overseeded, they are looking great and the new bermuda is healthy. There are a few rough patches on the collars of 3 of the greens but everything else is great. Is everything perfect? We could always be better and with a committed ownership group we will get there. It takes time to bring back a neglected course but rest assured we will get there. Thanks for your time.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

disappointed

Been playing for years. First time back since the renovations and I should get my moneyback. Fairways could not have been worse. Never going back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/16/2026

Thanks for your feedback. Yes, it is transition time. And with the hot weather in March it started earlier than normal. As everyone knows, water quality in the valley is always a challenge. To combat this our owner has committed even more capital to augment our irrigation system. We will be installing a new fertigation system that will drastically reduce salt content, add oxygen and nutrients to the soil. We will be treating the fairways and roughs starting Monday and improvements happen quickly with this system. Now for the greens, since they are brand new and were not overseeded, they are looking great and the new bermuda is healthy. There are a few rough patches on the collars of 3 of the greens but everything else is great. Is everything perfect? We could always be better and with a committed ownership group we will get there. It takes time to bring back a neglected course but rest assured we will get there. Thanks for your time.

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Commented on 05/14/2026

Thanks for your feedback. Yes, it is transition time. And with the hot weather in March it started earlier than normal. As everyone knows, water quality in the valley is always a challenge. To combat this our owner has committed even more capital to augment our irrigation system. We will be installing a new fertigation system that will drastically reduce salt content, add oxygen and nutrients to the soil. We will be treating the fairways and roughs starting Monday and improvements happen quickly with this system. Now for the greens, since they are brand new and were not overseeded, they are looking great and the new bermuda is healthy. There are a few rough patches on the collars of 3 of the greens but everything else is great. Is everything perfect? We could always be better and with a committed ownership group we will get there. It takes time to bring back a neglected course but rest assured we will get there. Thanks for your time.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor Conditions

Every fairway was dried out but the greens were in pretty good shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/16/2026

Thanks for your feedback. Yes, it is transition time. And with the hot weather in March it started earlier than normal. As everyone knows, water quality in the valley is always a challenge. To combat this our owner has committed even more capital to augment our irrigation system. We will be installing a new fertigation system that will drastically reduce salt content, add oxygen and nutrients to the soil. We will be treating the fairways and roughs starting Monday and improvements happen quickly with this system. Now for the greens, since they are brand new and were not overseeded, they are looking great and the new bermuda is healthy. There are a few rough patches on the collars of 3 of the greens but everything else is great. Is everything perfect? We could always be better and with a committed ownership group we will get there. It takes time to bring back a neglected course but rest assured we will get there. Thanks for your time.

Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/14/2026

Thanks for your feedback. Yes, it is transition time. And with the hot weather in March it started earlier than normal. As everyone knows, water quality in the valley is always a challenge. To combat this our owner has committed even more capital to augment our irrigation system. We will be installing a new fertigation system that will drastically reduce salt content, add oxygen and nutrients to the soil. We will be treating the fairways and roughs starting Monday and improvements happen quickly with this system. Now for the greens, since they are brand new and were not overseeded, they are looking great and the new bermuda is healthy. There are a few rough patches on the collars of 3 of the greens but everything else is great. Is everything perfect? We could always be better and with a committed ownership group we will get there. It takes time to bring back a neglected course but rest assured we will get there. Thanks for your time.

Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not in good shape

This course has been in really good shape, until now. Lots of dead grass in fairways and sand traps are hard and not well-maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/14/2026

Thanks for your feedback. Yes, it is transition time. And with the hot weather in March it started earlier than normal. As everyone knows, water quality in the valley is always a challenge. To combat this our owner has committed even more capital to augment our irrigation system. We will be installing a new fertigation system that will drastically reduce salt content, add oxygen and nutrients to the soil. We will be treating the fairways and roughs starting Monday and improvements happen quickly with this system. Now for the greens, since they are brand new and were not overseeded, they are looking great and the new bermuda is healthy. There are a few rough patches on the collars of 3 of the greens but everything else is great. Is everything perfect? We could always be better and with a committed ownership group we will get there. It takes time to bring back a neglected course but rest assured we will get there. Thanks for your time.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing

Meh

Played in less than 4hrs. I think it was a little overpriced for the condition it’s in although the greens are on the firm side, healthy and roll good. Sand isn’t maintained well and nobody seems to rake them after playing out of them. A lot of dry spots on the fairway but turf still reacts fine to hit off of for the most part. Not real pretty.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 05/14/2026

Thanks for your feedback. Yes, it is transition time. And with the hot weather in March it started earlier than normal. As everyone knows, water quality in the valley is always a challenge. To combat this our owner has committed even more capital to augment our irrigation system. We will be installing a new fertigation system that will drastically reduce salt content, add oxygen and nutrients to the soil. We will be treating the fairways and roughs starting Monday and improvements happen quickly with this system. Now for the greens, since they are brand new and were not overseeded, they are looking great and the new bermuda is healthy. There are a few rough patches on the collars of 3 of the greens but everything else is great. Is everything perfect? We could always be better and with a committed ownership group we will get there. It takes time to bring back a neglected course but rest assured we will get there. Thanks for your time.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

As a 25 year Foothills resident, I’d like nothing more than to have a stellar course anchoring our community. My review begins with the greens keeping/ agronomy staff. They should all be fired. Hole 1 and 14- a member of the crew was circling the lake with his extended ball retriever, finding balls in the lakes. EVERY trap on the course - and I was looking- had old footprints that looked days or weeks old. Traps hadn’t been maintained at all. The fairways are burned out, and witnessing what I did, it’s not due to the heat, it’s due to incompetence. I hope their GM reads this and rides the course him/herself and witnesses the mess that they’ve created. Very sad and disappointing to see the course in this condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wish they had disclaimers

Showed up for tee time, course was empty and then found out why. Fairways got plugged and cored that morning and the course refused to mention that or offer any discount. Hard to imagine they let players go out with the course in that condition and not provide any disclaimer. Disconnect between clubhouse and starter for range balls. Not sure why they even charge especially when they pass the buck on who is supposed to provide them to you. Scorched conditions in March are unacceptable. Not sure this place makes it through June with the heat.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 350
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing

Not in the Best Condition

Driving into the parking lot, one could see that the nearest fairways were not in prime shape, with large burnt areas visible. The gentleman at the counter seemed oblivious to my questions regarding the course conditions. The tees were needed leveling and some TLC. The fairways were hard, with sparse grass conditions on numerous holes. The sand traps were in generally good condition (for those that I personally experienced). Greens, for the most part, were extremely hard (needing water) and difficult to keep the ball from rolling excessively once landed, along with uneven surfaces which caused long putts to bounce. Pace was great for the front 9, but was noticeable slower for the back 9. Value was about parr for the poor conditions. Unless you get a good deal and understand the current playing conditions, I would recommend you consider a different course, at least until such time as The Foothills management restores this course to its former glory.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Stay away

No reason to play this course, played 9 holes and left, terrible condition and a bad experience

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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