Dobson Ranch Gc
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4.2
2780 Reviews (2780)
5 Stars
1155
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
88.9%
Recommend this course
2477 out of 2780 reviews
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4.2
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
44
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
89.4%
Recommend this course
84 out of 94 reviews
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4.2
208 Reviews (208)
5 Stars
94
4 Stars
82
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.3%
Recommend this course
190 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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4.2
2780 Reviews (2780)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great fun!

This place is happening! Teed off at twilight and got in 9 holes. My wife and I got paired with two local young gentlemen. The course was in grat shape and challenging. Every town needs a Dobson Ranch!

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

Course good but greens a little sparse. Staff very friendly and professional. Nice practice facility.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Dobson always delivers

I had not played Dobson Ranch in several years and I’ve recently played it a couple times. The course is in good shape, the price is fantastic and the staff is always friendly and accommodating. The greens are fabulous and very tough.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging enough course but the quality will bring you back

This course is always maintained well. Greens were a little fast today but that could have been me. Outside of the great course condition, the amenities are second to none. Will definitely pay again and as often as possible

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Course Management is Unprepared for Groups

Booked a recurring group of 24 here for twilight. Very disappointed in the preparation (or lack thereof) by management. Carts weren't available until you're just about ready to tee off. Beverage cart quits at 4:30, and not water on the course. You need to bring your won beverages, or stock up before you go out which we could have done if we knew before hand.

I don't think it's unreasonable to expect carts and beverage service on a golf course for 6 groups. Beverage service in Arizona in the summer is a deal breaker.

This course does not accommodate groups well in comparison to other courses.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/22/2023

They also don't take constructive criticism well. :-)

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Commented on 05/22/2023

Hey Tina,

We appreciate you sharing your review, and I would like to clarify a few points.

We had a misunderstanding of expectations as you hoped to have 12+ carts staged at once before your round, and since we don't stop play before your group we informed you we couldn't guarantee that. Together we reached an agreement that my staff would bring the carts to the first tee, well before each group was set to tee off so you could all putt and socialize and you agreed this would be acceptable.

In regards to the drink service, we have ice and water near the first tee to fill any reusable containers, as well as on the 5th green. We also have a food delivery service that is running all day, as indicated by our staff and signage in the carts. We will deliver your choice of food or drinks to you on course seamlessly.

We are always open to working with groups who have questions about what we can and can''t accommodate. We understand we may not be the right fit for your group, and we wish you the best.

Andrew Frazier

Director of Sales and Services

Dobson Ranch Golf Course

(925)-980-1006

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Embarrassing Establishment

Do not golf here! It's a trap.

The management of this course need to be fired! Just an utter trainwreck of a Golf Course.

Its LIV Golf meets Top Golf meets Cow Pasture.

I don't generally review places but this course deserves this one.

If management would focus as much time on maintaining the course as they do on trying to push there below-average swag they may have a chance at being something.

And for gods sake, put up a fence on the range. There are 4 holes that are completely littered with range balls. Just embarassing.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 05/20/2023

Hello u440698236,

Thanks for sharing your experience at Dobson Ranch. Like all courses in the Phoenix area, the summer months bring a transition from the winter grass to the summer grass. We take a very proactive approach to minimizing this transition by increasing the watering schedule, applying fertalizer, and slicing thin spots to allow moisture to soak in more easily. Unfortunately this transition is unavoidable in golf in Arizona but I can assure you we do as much as we can to make it as smooth as possible. I hope that you will give us another chance next time you're in the area, and if you have any further comments or concerns please give me a call on my Cell at (925)-980-1006.

Best,

Andrew Frazier

Director of Sales and Services

Dobson Ranch Golf Course

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Staff was great, beverage cart, starter, and bar staff was all very nice!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

I have played Dobson Ranch for many years, and I have to say that this facility has risen to a very high level. Conditions are challenging in the desert and I am very impressed with how the course looks and plays. Staff is very friendly and the atmosphere on and off the course is at a new high in my book.

Keep up the great work!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

9th & 10th holes

Overall, the course was in good condition, the pace of play was normal for this time of the year, but beware of the 9th & 10th holes. These holes are right up against the range, and there is no net or divider. Even if you hit the middle of the fareway, you will have a hard (or impossible) time finding your ball. On the 9th, I had to finally give up and drop a new ball because of pace of play - there were hundreds of range balls on the 9th hole. The 10th hole was a little better, but again, my tee shot went down the middle of the fareway and it still took me several minutes to find it because it landed in a sea of range balls.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

10th hole

Range balls were littered on 10th hole. Difficult to find my balls which literally took about 5 minutes. A range barrier fence would be a best solution to keep the pace of play up to speed

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

Fun course—very fair.

The course is very dry for this time of year—and concerned for the summer months. Bunkers need attention.

The staff is the best group of people of all the courses I’ve played here in the valley in the past 10 years.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dobson Ranch golf course Great Value

Really enjoyed round of golf at Dobson Ranch in West Mesa Arizona. A good golf track (couple holes where others hit back into your fairways) and good golf value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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