Dobson Ranch Gc
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4.1
2836 Reviews (2836)
5 Stars
1168
4 Stars
1158
3 Stars
337
2 Stars
107
1 Stars
66
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
86.9%
Recommend this course
2521 out of 2836 reviews
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4.0
132 Reviews (132)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.8%
Recommend this course
112 out of 132 reviews
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4.0
200 Reviews (200)
5 Stars
81
4 Stars
75
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.0%
Recommend this course
174 out of 200 reviews
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Course Highlights
Dobson Ranch stands out for its exceptionally friendly staff, wide walkable fairways, and year-round course conditions that consistently impress regular players. The layout offers a rewarding mix of birdie opportunities and challenging holes, delivering outstanding value for golfers across the Valley.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6593 yards
Slope 117
Rating 71.0

Dobson Ranch Golf Course is an enjoyable track suitable for all ages and abilities. The course has generous fairways and large greens. There is an abundance of forestry; not only are there trees lining the fairways but they are also situated throughout, making accuracy top priority. There are also water hazards and bunkers to look out for. Dobson Ranch Golf Course has a reputation for being immaculately kept and consistently being in excellent condition. On the premises there is also a convenient lighted driving range as well as other practice facilities. There is also a pro shop that carries a full line of discounted professional golf equipment.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Red Lawrence (1974) Jeff Hardin

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.1
2836 Reviews (2836)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 35
Brunch 11
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 40
Bunkers 38
Water Hazards 35
This course/club is great for:
Locals 51
Walkers 40
Seniors 36
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 56
Near the Airport 13
Worth the Drive 10

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome course

Only thing i don’t like about the course is the 3 holes next to the driving range, hard to find your ball with a bunch of range balls on the course. Other than that its a nice course. Plenty of shaded spots too for summer play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens and tee boxes good shape

As the title states both the greens and the tee boxes were in good condition. However, the condition of the majority of the fairways was absolutely horrible. A lot of it was dirt or mud and what was grass was actually more of a crab grass. Hard to get a good lie.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best value in Valley

Dobson Ranch Golf Course is one of the true gems of the East Valley. From the moment you pull into the parking lot, the atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and geared toward golfers of all skill levels. The staff is consistently friendly, attentive, and makes you feel like a regular—even if it’s your first time.

The course itself is well-maintained, with lush fairways and greens that roll true. It’s challenging enough to keep seasoned players sharp but still approachable for beginners. The layout offers a nice mix of open holes and tree-lined fairways, with enough variety to keep things interesting throughout the round.

One of Dobson Ranch’s standout features is its practice facility. The driving range has Toptracer technology, which adds a fun, interactive layer to practice sessions or casual hangouts with friends. The putting and chipping greens are also in great condition, making it a great place to work on your short game.

The clubhouse and patio areas are perfect for grabbing a bite or a drink after the round. The vibe is laid-back, the food is solid, and the prices are fair. Plus, the location in Mesa makes it easy to get to from anywhere in the Phoenix area.

Whether you’re looking for a casual round, a practice session, or a social golf outing, Dobson Ranch delivers. It’s one of those courses you find yourself coming back to regularly because it checks all the boxes: friendly people, great value, and a course that’s just plain fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Donny On A Cloudy Day

It is always great to play at Dobson! Chill atmosphere and great golf amenities. It was a cloudy day and everyone was out enjoying the course so no fault in that. They keep this course in the best shape they can with the Arizona summer. Love it there!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

It's good place.

It's good place.

Espacially, good green condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course!

First time playing here & loved it! Course is in great shape, very beautiful!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played

The fun game of is it on dirt, grass or weeds

This course was, and has the future potential to be a great muni, but the current conditions really hold it back. Large patches of crabgrass and bare spots make many fairways and rough areas feel purposefully neglected. Several bunkers are basically just hard-packed dirt.. barely any sand to speak of. The overall lack of care in turf maintenance takes away from the experience. With a change in leadership and some investment in the course upkeep instead of the amenities, this could be a much more enjoyable round. It seems like every time they upgrade the driving range, the course gets neglected more.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Course in good condition. Starter and marshalls excellent. Restaurant staff helpfull. Pro shop staff on this day seemed like he wanted to be anywhere but golf course. Never smiled. Other than that fun day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lots of rough areas and done get in a bunker

I normally try to be fair in my reviews, I always try to stay objective. I was not able to hit balls because the driving range was closed. The fairways are lacking turf, so it’s like hitting off a cow pasture. The bunkers were hard compacted dirt. There was no real way to play an actual sand shot. My playing partners skulled multiple ball out of the bunkers. Normally I have a good time playing this course but it was a rough day. I shot 77 from the tips that should have been close to an even par day. The course needs a lot of work.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 326
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

spend money on grass seed for fairways

Instead of spending money on driving range and adding chairs and ping pong tables and other games spend some money on grass seed and sprinkle it on the fairways. Hitting off dirt 99 % of time on fairways unless you find a weed growing out there and move ball into that area . Tee boxes and greens are in good shape and so are the bunkers with soft sand . Disappointed in the condition of the fairways . I know it is summer but other courses in the area such as Bear Creek have grass on their fairways

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The Course Needs Help

As is the case for most golf courses in Arizona right now, last year's overseed did not go well. The fairways were spotty at best with a lot of exposed dirt. The tee boxes were OK, but could be improved. The greens were a little slow, but seemed to roll true. The pace of play wes good (3 hours 15 minutes for a foursome teeing off on two different tees). The club house/restaurant was good. I would play it again.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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