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
207 Reviews (207)
5 Stars
92
4 Stars
82
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.8%
Recommend this course
188 out of 207 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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Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best M-Th value in the East Valley

The management of this course is outstanding and they are constantly improving every aspect of the golf experience. The course has a nice layout and is very flat. That is a plus for me but maybe not appreciated as much by low handicappers. The fairways and traps are well maintained. I've been playing this course since 1978. It has never been better. It has been a lot less expensive in the Winter season so I usually play elsewhere until the M-Th greens fees come down. Weekend price are always relatively high so I usually play elsewhere on Friday's. I play 3 times a week and it could be my Mon. and Wednesday course until the Fall if only they would let you book 30 days out.

Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

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

Best Value

Can’t beat their sunset week day deal! I went and was able to play 14 holes with my dad for $15 including cart. Great staff, great course! All around great experience! I will be back many more times with my dad this summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not impressed

I think this course is hyped too much. Good marketing efforts, but not excited to go back. Not sure if it's true but my friend noticed that some area were turf, not real grass. Some holes have these metal decorations that affects your game and the map is not accurate either on my smartwatch or the scorecard they put in the carts. There are creeks or water that are not visible. Some holes are displayed to be straight but then it's a dog leg.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/14/2023

Hello u314163721697,

Thanks for sharing your feedback!

Our entire 18 hole course is real grass, with the exception of one patch of artificial turf which is located behind the 12th green where a bridge connects the cart path to the green side area. This was installed during some maintenance for that bridge to help with accessibility. There are some other areas around our driving range that have also been converted to artificial turf for water conservation purposes, but those areas are not in play.

As for the map on the scorecard, it sounds like we failed to explain that it is not a complete map of the course but just a map of the green on each hole. It is intended to show possible pin locations on a given day. I can understand how this would cause some confusion and I apologize that we didn't clarify that point.

I hope this helps clarify some of the confusion and I hope you do come back to give us another chance. If you have further questions please call me on my cell phone at (925)-980-1006 and I'd be happy to help!

Best,

Andrew Frazier

Dobson Ranch Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 72
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Big changes in the last 7 years!

I was pleasantly surprised at the amazing driving range they have installed since the last time I was here! I only wish they spent some of that money on their greens! Worst greens I’ve played on in a long time. There wasn’t really any grass on them and they were extremely fast because of that. The fairways were also rough in places on a number of holes and the fairway bunkers were rock hard. Played as a solo with 2 pretty cool guys, so we had a fun day regardless

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Chaos

Front nine of the course was great. Moderate pace of play. Back nine was absolute chaos, we had groups jumping in front of us after we teed off. It was pretty much a free for all. Kind of surprising because the starter was on top of things on the front nine. And to add to the madness, our cart died on hole 18.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
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 4
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Avoid golf now app at all costs

2nd time I’ve booked a tee time through golf now and showed up at this golf course only to be told there is no available tee time for me. Would prefer to never use your app ever again in my life. Will do everything I can to not use your app.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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Commented on 06/05/2023

Hey u314162562517,

Thank you for sharing your experience, and giving us the opportunity to address it. I would love to invite you back to play as our guest if you would be willing to let us make it up to you. Please give me a call on my Cell Phone at (925)-980-1006 so I can get more information about when it was booked and where the breakdown happened so we can avoid these instances in the future.

Best,

Andrew Frazier

Director of Sales and Services

Dobson Ranch Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great value

Dobson is a great course for the price. The layout is fun and the greens are always a challenge. The hitting range is fabulous and the staff is incredibly nice and accommodating.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t use golf now app

2nd time I’ve used this app and showed up to this specific golf course and been told there is no available tee time for me. Received confirmations back each time too. Will never use golf now again. Will call the course directly to book a tee time. Waste of time.

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

Great course!

I play here probably 3 times a month. Great course, driving range, bar/grill, putting/chipping area and even food delivery to the cart

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Really nice course, minimal water which helps not lose golf balls, nice mix of distance and challenging greens

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course, Great time

We had a 6:12 morning tee time and the pace of play was good for having two novice players with us, we were done a little after 10 and had lunch afterwards at the club house, everyone enjoyed their food, my Dobson burger was delicious! The course was in great condition! Looking forward to the next time!

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

Dobson Ranch

The staff was fantastic and inviting and the course was fun and challenging. I will definitely be back to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Golf for everyone at every level

I was introduced to Dobson Ranch Golf Course 3 years ago by friends that grew up on the course. I’m glad I did, it was right when paradigm management took over. Wow!! The the changes that have been made in the 3 years. Improved staff relationships with customers and to the course, I’m not sure but the changes I’ve seen could be over 1 million dollars. The practice facilities are better than the ones you pay a daily fee to practice on, they encourage not just the lifelong golfers but the have truly taken a vested interest in building a training program for every level of golfer, beginning to pro’s. The youth program is a welcome sight they at Dobson and all the rest of paradigms properties have invested in the industry to build the golfing community. Others talk about building the community, Here they walk the talk and you’ll love the friendly and informative staff members, the teaching pros are serious about helping you.

The course itself is fantastic with many options of tees to play. Greens are usually smooth and quick.. stay below the hole!!

Give them a try you won’t be disappointed and by the way they offer pro tracer on the range with the closest to grass practice pads as you’ll ever see on a range.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice day at Dobson Ranch GC

Course has nice driving range, practice greens and generous fairways. Tee areas and fairways are in good shape. Greens can be sloped/tricky and were quite fast the day I was there; therefore, placement of approach to the greens was important. All in all it was a nice outing!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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