Dobson Ranch Gc
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4.2
2778 Reviews (2778)
5 Stars
1153
4 Stars
1134
3 Stars
327
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
63
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
88.8%
Recommend this course
2475 out of 2778 reviews
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4.2
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.1%
Recommend this course
82 out of 92 reviews
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4.2
208 Reviews (208)
5 Stars
93
4 Stars
82
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.9%
Recommend this course
189 out of 208 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

4.2
2778 Reviews (2778)

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 307
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Check it out!

Incredible staff and ownership here, fun layout and the best driving range around with toptracer!

Conditions Excellent
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
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS!!

I used to play dobson ranch all the time when I lived closer. It's a well laid out course with challenging holes but also plenty of getable holes. Greens were pretty rough, to be expected in az summer, but there was alot of small rocks and pebbles that really were an issue most of the day.

Over the last few years they have updated their facilities, especially the driving range, which is great for fun and beginners. My biggest issue with the course comes from incident I had when playing my latest round after a 5-6 year hiatus from playing this course. The listed prices were, $24 dollars for a ranch card holder, $34 for a Maricopa resident, and $44 for non residents. I selected the $34 dollar option but when arriving at the course they initially charged me $49!!! I complained about the error and was granted a refund, however I was immediately approached by a random player on the driving range before the round and he told me that the same issues has happened to him multiple times. Overall not bad for a cheaper course but felt pretty uneasy about the issues with the staff.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 137
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Many bald spots in fairways

Really disappointed in how much bare dirt are in the fairways, weeds on the tee boxes, etc. With all that said the greens are still in pretty good shape and doesn't have nearly as many dead patches. Greens are still very challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 137
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Greens were too buppy

Fairways were burned and greens were bumpy, we still had a good time.

Ice machine and water was wonderful. Thanks for having it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great morning of golf

Got up early before sunrise to teeoff before 6 am. It was a fabulous day with three other golfers which I had never met. Done in under 3 hours and 40 minutes. Good time. Greens were a little bumby and some spots were not fully grown in, but that was just what courses go through this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The course is in good condition

The course was in good condition. The staff is friendly and helpful as always. I will definitely play here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dobson is always fun

I’ve been playing here since I was a kid in the 80s. The course played well and the greens rolled true. The pace of play was a little slow, but it picked up in the back 9. The staff are awesome. I will be back again and again this summer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

9-10-23

The course is okay. I have a hard time playing a course where the fairways are shorter than the greens. Too often, you're on dirt in the fairway. Yes, I know it's summer, but don't cut them so short. No cart lady and we had to pay their back nine twice. If I'd have known that when I booked, I probably wouldn't have booked.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice conditions and good pace of play

Haven’t played Dobson Ranch in a while. The last few rounds were well over 4 1/2 hrs. Yesterday, probably helped by 112F heat, I and 3 others made it around in 3hrs 40 minutes. Course conditions were decent, though the greens were starting be impacted by heat (they’re aerating in a couple days). Will definitely need to put back into regular rotation!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Terrific M-Th value

This place rocks. Management Company must be congratulated. They have transformed this previously "tired" course into a vibrant on and off course experience. The staff is also amazing! Everyone is incredibly friendly. Now if they would just bring their beverage cart prices into some semblance of reasonableness it would be near perfect.

$7.00 for a beer which includes a $1. Ranch Card discount! I won't be drinking any beer on that course again.

They are obviously entitled to charge whatever they think that they can get. And I am obviously entitled to not buy anything. Nuff said. The course is outstanding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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