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4.2
1185 Reviews (1185)
5 Stars
501
4 Stars
538
3 Stars
105
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
92.8%
Recommend this course
1102 out of 1185 reviews
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4.3
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.8%
Recommend this course
69 out of 72 reviews
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4.2
99 Reviews (99)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.9%
Recommend this course
91 out of 99 reviews
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Course Highlights
Sunbird's well-maintained fairways, forgiving roughs, and a winding layout through homes give golfers an enjoyable short-game challenge. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value consistently draw players back for more rounds.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Style Desert/Executive
Par 66
Length 4353 yards
Slope 112
Rating 64.7

The course at the Sunbird Golf Resort is a desert-style course that offers three sets of tee boxes to accommodate most skill levels. This executive length golf course has a country club-type atmosphere and offers a good round of golf. The greens are medium sized with some that are multi-tiered and narrow fairways. Bunkers and trees are also present on the course, adding some challenge since they can greatly affect shots. Water hazards also come into play on a few holes. In addition to the executive course at Sunbird Golf Resort, the facility also offers a putting area and chipping green as well as a fully stocked pro shop.

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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Panks (1987) Kevin Norby

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker 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
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

4.2
1185 Reviews (1185)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 19
Bunkers 15
Narrow Fairways 7
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 22
Locals 14
Beginners 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 11

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Reviews 87
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Forgiving Greens

Friendly staff and forgiving abd well maibtain course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Ranger has a power-trip

Don’t even think about stopping for anything at the turn. Ranger will rudely tell you to skip the 10th hole and not let you come back after the 18th to play it as it is “policy”. Their restaurant makes you finish your beers inside as their liquor license does not extend to the golf course - never heard of that before. Staff in the proshop was friendly, but the ranger has a poor attitude and should find better things to do with his time than enforce absurdities. Will not be coming back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 153
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 205
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Needs Some TLC

Always like this course, but our unusual hot spring is really having an effect on the course. Many of the fairways are all burnt, in some spots just dirt. Hopefully, it will improve.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day of golf

Course was in great shape. Greens were a bit slow, but as soon as they mow them they will be nice. Pace on the front was a bit slow, but picked up on the back side.

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

Great executive course

A great executive course. The staff was friendly and well organized, and we teed off right on time. The carts were in good condition, and both the fairways and greens were very well maintained. The course is challenging with sand bunkers and water features throughout but still very playable.

The course was busy, and the pace of play was average - not exceptionally fast, but not overly slow.

There was no drink cart on the course, so be sure to bring water bottles or other drinks. The on-course restrooms and water fountains were all working and in good condition.

I would definitely come back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fantastic round!

Tee'd off at 702am. We were the first ones out and flew through it in two hours! We were grouped with a walker but after hole one we politely asked him if he'd be okay with letting us play tbrough. He had no issue with it at all. I love this course and it is in amazing shape right now. Greens were slower (which I like) but they were difficult to judge speed on because of it. I love Sunbird!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

It appears that I was charged more than the reservation amount.

I understand that when booking through GolfNow online, the total price—including taxes—is supposed to be finalized at the time of reservation.

Online Booking Amount: USD 256.00

On-site Payment Amount: USD 275.96

It appears that an additional amount of approximately $20 was charged.

I was under the impression that when booking through GolfNow, the price typically includes taxes—is that not the case?

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 128
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Fun morning at Sun Bird

Great rate. Course is in very good condition. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Played with a fun couple. I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No carts/hairy greens/bare fairways

The title really says it all. Got to courses 40 minutes prior to our 1238 tee time and didn’t get off until 120 due to no available carts. Additionally there was an outing right behind our tee time and it was a good thing I exerted some pressure on the pro shop staff or we would have been stuck in the middle of that group (the starter still let two groups ahead until I complained) and would never had finished our round. Started playing here last year and it was a good value, but this year the conditions have really declined. One more point to knows; bring your own alcohol drinks as none are sold on the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 618
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Thought the course was very fair. It was in good shape, and they are working to make it even better. Greens were a little slower than other course we have played, but the green were in great shape and rolled true. We enjoyed the course. We were not sure we would like it being a par 66, but we enjoyed the day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
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
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