Dobson Ranch Gc
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4.1
2835 Reviews (2835)
5 Stars
1168
4 Stars
1158
3 Stars
336
2 Stars
107
1 Stars
66
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
87.2%
Recommend this course
2521 out of 2835 reviews
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4.0
134 Reviews (134)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.1%
Recommend this course
114 out of 134 reviews
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4.0
201 Reviews (201)
5 Stars
81
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.1%
Recommend this course
175 out of 201 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
2835 Reviews (2835)

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 220
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun facility

Course is pretty good but all of the other stuff available is excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A little rough right now

I like the course very much, but it's current condition is a little suspect. They are punching the greens next week so maybe it will improve. Normally a very good experience though.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Once a muni gem, now part of the muni garbage

Been a big fan of Dobbo for some time - played it this weekend for Memorial Day Monday - had a 5.5 hour round; a now standard practice at Dobson Ranch.

The tee times are just not spread apart well & the marshalls simply don't do enough of a good job to promote better pace of play - an issue that has now been going on for at least a few years.

To add insult to injury, the conditions just simply are not great - it even rained yesterday and the conditions were fair at best.

Here is my suggestion to Dobson: spread out tee times at least 12 minutes, MODERATE YOUR PRICES!!!! You are not an elite golf course; you market yourself as a friendly & affordable muni and you continue to charge outrageous prices for a sub-par conditioned course with 5+hour rounds MAKE IT MAKE SENSE.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Don't be fooled by the reviews

I booked this course because of the positive reviews. Unfortunately, from the tee boxes to the greens, the course was in TERRIBLE condition. Why hit your ball in the fairway when you end up playing off dirt? The greens were fried and horrible to putt on. I would not recommend this course unless you can play for $20.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Only one complaint food and beverage/beer ridiculously priced.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better than most

Pleasant round, considering the heat. The course is understandably dry, which led to some long shots and a few putts going long (despite aeration greens putted true.) Would def play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very nice course with new upgrades

They have new carts with GPS, new patio with a food truck, new mini golf course, and upgraded driving range.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointing

Course was really dry, greens bumpy and sand traps thin

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
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
Previously Played

Friendliest course in az

Dobson Ranch has quickly become one of my favorite places to play and practice. The course has a fun layout, good vibes, and it’s a great spot whether you’re trying to get better or just get out for a solid round with friends.

The staff is a big part of what makes the place stand out. Big shoutout to Colin and Andrew specifically. Both of them have always been helpful, easy to talk to, and genuinely seem like they care about people having a good experience out there. That kind of stuff makes a difference.

Overall, Dobson has a really good balance of being laid back but still well-run. The range, the course, and the atmosphere all make it a place I actually want to keep coming back to. Definitely recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great day at Dobson!

I had a great day at Dobson yesterday. The staff was amazing including the gentleman that played in our group, who is also an employee. Rest of the group was awesome as well. The condition of the course was great and the one and only issue that we had was the group ahead of us playing like sloths which in return kept us from finishing our round. Thinking about buying a players card.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
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
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