Sterling Grove GCC
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4.6
352 Reviews (352)
5 Stars
220
4 Stars
93
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
93.7%
Recommend this course
319 out of 352 reviews
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4.8
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
94.7%
Recommend this course
18 out of 19 reviews
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4.6
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
91.7%
Recommend this course
33 out of 36 reviews
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Course Highlights
Sterling Grove's staff consistently earns top marks, from the welcoming pro shop team to starter Terry's personable on-course presence. Fairways and greens hold up impressively even during Arizona's peak summer heat.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7258 yards
Slope 133
Rating 74.1
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Course Details

Year Built 2021
Golf Season Year round
Architect Nicklaus Design (2021)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Off-course amenities in the U.S. (2025 #4)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Arizona (2024 #20) (2022 #22)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2024 #16)
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Reviews

4.6
352 Reviews (352)
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Humbled

Beautiful course! Layout was tough with all the bunkers surrounding the greens. Greens had lots of undulations. You definitely need to play target golf. Great challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fivesome Pace of Play Problem

This was our first round at Sterling Grove. We found the course conditions and layout were excellent. The biggest problem we encountered was the pace of play. We played as as the second of three consecutive twosomes with our tee time at 12:42. The starter allowed a fivesome to tee off two groups ahead of us which at our private club’s course is only allowed with the pro’s approval. We waited on every hole and finished the round in four and one half hours. The pro or starter should have broken the fivesome up into two groups. Both a course ranger and the starter came through a couple of times during the round and could easily see what was going on. The fivesome had at least two holes open in front of them. We finally asked the twosome behind us if they would like to play in together. They did and told us the same thing happened to them a week earlier. We reported the issue to the pro shop after the round. Perhaps they will decide not to let it happen again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Expected better

Greens in tough shape

Signage would rate poor on the course and even to get food at6th hole.

Called in hot dog order 3 holes early and food wasn’t started when we arrived…..training needed!

Very nice clubhouse

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Wonderful surprise!

Didn’t expect much but instantly after you getting into the community you felt definitely “inclusive and exclusive.” Very welcoming and joyful.

The course layout was fun and exciting. Course condition is great!. The putting area is a great bonus!! However the pace of play was really slow. But we got Marshall’s driving around giving out water and trying to get people moving faster.

Overall, one of the most memorable and enjoyable rounds I have had this year!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course & fast Greens

Payed this course for the first time. Great facilities and course condition. The greens were fast but true when you read them correctly. For a young course the fairways were in great shape. I played off the gold which was probably too long for me. Next time will be white/gold combo. Only negative is there are too many road crossings.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Thought track but fun.

Course has some teeth to it. Greens are challenging. Quality golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

sterling

no question this is an elite course from the clubhouse to the 18th hole. they even have a ranger who does what he's supposed to do-keep pace of play moving. the place is meticulously well taken care of. a premier public/private facility no doubt

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

One of the best, if not the best golf courses I've ever played. Difficult greens, but great experience.

Conditions Excellent
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
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Track!!!

Great course and the entire place was a lucky find for sure! This course is set up for years of success

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

West Valley Gem

This course is in impeccable shape at a place in PHX most would write down as a go-to. Greens are undulating and hard but course is wide and fair. People are great. Nice views of White Tank Mountains and an occasional awesome fighter jet practicing from Luke Air Force Base. Great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Shape

Tough greens but lots of fun. Shot 85 anywhere else would have been 78 easily

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nicklaus Greens

The greens are really tough but the course itself is perfectly fair and playable. Pin placements can be tough.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Course was in amazing shape and the amenities are outstanding. It's a typical Nicklaus design so unless you are familiar with greens, be prepared to 3 putt of 4 putt. Lots of retirees and course-members playing very slow...not sure if always the case but i didnt see a marshal go around to help people move along. Waited every hole on every shot. Including having to wait on par5s was annoying.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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