Dobson Ranch Gc
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4.1
2836 Reviews (2836)
5 Stars
1168
4 Stars
1158
3 Stars
337
2 Stars
107
1 Stars
66
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
86.9%
Recommend this course
2521 out of 2836 reviews
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4.0
133 Reviews (133)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.2%
Recommend this course
112 out of 133 reviews
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4.0
201 Reviews (201)
5 Stars
81
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
12
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
2836 Reviews (2836)

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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Played On
Reviews 376
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Arizona Advisor
Top 25 Contributor
First Time Playing

Big greens with slope and contours

Playing single, paired up with another single and a twosome that was long and wild so we were looking for balls regularly and got behind. The Marshall asked us nicely to pick up the pace and get back in position. Only three sets of tees and the middle tees were to far for this senior so wound up playing the forward tees and having shorter clubs into greens, that was kind of enjoyable. On the other hand, I wasn’t hitting anything close so those big greens took their toll in three putts. Had a nice day even with that and the course was busy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course conditions and driving range net.

The course was in good shape despite all the rain. I am happy to see that you finally put up nets for the driving range. Great place to practice and socialize.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Dobson Ranch is in fabulous condition

Dobson Ranch is in fabulous condition. My playing partners said they'd never seen it in such great condition. Other than a few puddles on the sides of a few fairways from the storms last week, it was gorgeous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Slow play!!!’

I haven’t played this course in over 49 years. The cost has gone up of course but it’s commensurate with other similar courses around Phoenix. Not a big fan of the non-Mesa resident penalty. The pace of play was horrendous for mid-morning on Monday. Almost 5 hrs. Course conditions were average. I like how they’re adding features like the fancy driving range, putt-putt course and the food truck right near the driving range.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Staff at this course are top notch

I love playing this course, its wide fairways and gentle terrain make it an easy course to walk. The staff are incredible and helpful. The additional amenities are also a plus.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great day at Starfire!

Couse is in excellent condition.

Staff is friendly, helpful and efficient. I was impressed at check-in, pro shop, restaurant and the cart return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Range is Super-Fun!

We love the range here at DR! They have in-range, great tables, good servers- LJ and Mark take good care of us!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Condition

The course was in terrific condition. We did need to keep the cart on the path with the recent overseeding, which provided more exercise! Bonus for sure!

Totally enjoyed the course and the staff at Dobson are all so warm and friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Solid muni

Always a pretty good value for a muni. Zero sand in the bunkers though, that needs to be fixed.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Consistently Great

I always enjoy playing here. The service is consistently outstanding, and the conditions are always good. It can get backed up sometimes but that’s because it’s a great place to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Holiday golf outing

Round started out a bit slow, but after the marshal got a couple of groups moving the round went at the speed one would expect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape as always!

Dobson Ranch has come a long way over the last couple decades I have been playing it. No wonder it’s so hard to grab a tee time during peak season. It is one of the best courses in the Valley for the money = value!

With AZ heat and hot summer greens rolled great and were easy to hold the ball. Thanks Dobson for always keeping your conditions great year round with extreme weather environments.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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