Dobson Ranch Gc
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4.1
2805 Reviews (2805)
5 Stars
1165
4 Stars
1143
3 Stars
331
2 Stars
103
1 Stars
63
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
88.7%
Recommend this course
2499 out of 2805 reviews
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4.2
112 Reviews (112)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.4%
Recommend this course
99 out of 112 reviews
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4.2
205 Reviews (205)
5 Stars
95
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.8%
Recommend this course
184 out of 205 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
2805 Reviews (2805)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 35
Brunch 11
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 39
Bunkers 37
Water Hazards 34
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 9

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

March golf is amazing

We were in town for a wedding and we wanted to play a great course. REally enjoyed this course. Pace of play was quick. We finished our round in 4 hours. Course was in great shape. One negative was the sand in the bunkers. It is a dark brown sand and tough to hit a consistent shot from the bunkers. Staff was very friendly and a reasonable price for club rentals.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, great prices and great staff

Dobson Ranch was a joy to play and the staff is stellar.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Balls flying everywhere

The course was ok. I would not play it again. Fairways very close together. Number ten is awful being right by the driving range - you better use a colored ball. Even if you hit it in the fairway you may not find it if you use white. Many, many of balls from the driving range in the fairway. Almost got hit twice. Greens are very pitted so you do not get a smooth, accurate roll.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Forgiving Course

Not a desert course so errant shots can usually be recovered. Conditions were good with greens being on the slowish side.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 225
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course But,

conditions were not so good. The course is very dry and tends to be less green than hoped for. The greens were also pretty well beat up. If you like Arizona golf ball roll, this course is at the top of the list. Play was slow due to the 2 guys we were paired up with. They played from the tips, but were senior-tees golfers. And, they took multiple practice swings on every shot and before we knew it we were ad,omished by a ranger to speed things up.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens need work

The course is a good value with upgraded off course amenities……. But at the end of the day, the greens at this course are really bumpy and REALLY slow. The overseeded fairways are great, the rough is dead Bermuda. Maybe they should spend more time and resources on the course and not food and beverage and driving range

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

course was in great shape and i paid a great price

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great public course

Had heard this was one of the best values in this area of town and was not disappointed. The course is in good shape with fast greens. Best part of the experience was the pace of play. The staff here is serious about regulating the movement on the course and even though they were 100% full for the day, we moved along nicely.

Fully recommend.

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

Great

For the value of money and playing in the middle of winter where most courses in Scottsdale are more than $200, Dobson remains a great value. The course is in decent shape, greens definitely have divot holes from people not repairing pitch marks. I enjoy it for a cheaper round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good value here

Course is good staff is great but they really need to fix the driving range /hole 9and 10 issue

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

Awesome vibes

Fun course and the coolest vibes. Everyone working there was so friendly, I can’t wait to come back and hang out for longer, seems like a really fun place to hang out and swing!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Everyone loves Dobson

Dobson is my local course. I’ve played more than 10 rounds and it never disappoints. Fairways are kept clean and the greens always roll pure, which speaks loudly with how much traffic the place gets. Off-course, it’s gotta be the best in the valley for the open public. Putt putt, watering hole, practice facilities, equipment utilities, fun range area (that’s open late), and so much more. Even a basketball hoop for a post round splash. Prices stay in the median of comparable courses but their SmashPass offers some pretty solid deals. Gotta love Dobson.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course with great pace of play we

We enjoyed playing with 2 elderly gentlemen . Whom both played quickly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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