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4.2
1169 Reviews (1169)
5 Stars
492
4 Stars
532
3 Stars
104
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
92.2%
Recommend this course
1086 out of 1169 reviews
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4.1
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.2%
Recommend this course
55 out of 61 reviews
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4.1
113 Reviews (113)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
64
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.0%
Recommend this course
104 out of 113 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
1169 Reviews (1169)

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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Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No food no booze no nothing on GC

Always drove by this place and finally played. No booze, food allowed on the golf course. No bev cart, no course marshals no bathrooms. This place not for me.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 199
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played

Outstanding Course

The ladies now in charge of running this course are amazing! They are so professional, accommodating, and are making great improvements to an already great facility. I had a tee time for today for two people, reserved through my GolfNow VIP membership. Unfortunately, my playing partner had to cancel due to a family emergency. I revised my reservation through Golfnow yesterday to a single. When I showed up today I was told that Golfnow called the Pro shop this morning mistakenly canceling both tee time. Thankfully, they were great and let me play. I'll contact Golfnow Monday to ensure the course gets paid. Sunbird now has a Starter on the first tee. Jim is a very friendly gentleman who knows what he's doing and is a welcome addition. We also saw Jim driving the course to help with pace of play. Course itself is coming along nicely after overseed. Keep up the great work!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 199
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

I like to play this great mid executive (par 66) every few weeks and it never disappoint. From the moment you enter the clubhouse until you finish, always a great experience! Even though we are getting close to overseed, course was still in very good condition tee to green. Played late morning on a Tuesday and had the course to myself, finishing in a relaxing 2 1/2 hours. I'll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 160
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Short game tune-up

The course is in good condition and provides plenty of challenges with water and sand. You'll need to commit to shots inside 125yds. or you'll end up in trouble.

No peeking!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 189
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 189
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot day

Considering the extreme heat, course is in good shape. Fairways were green and well groomed and greens were in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hot, dry and thirsty!

What kind of golf course in America does not sell and/or allow alcohol on the course??? No drink cart either so you can only get water at the club house and with no way to keep the water cool it's warm 2 holes after you leave the club house. Wake up people, this is a desert, liquids are a necessity! And then they pair up a super slow single with us when there was only 2 other groups playing within an hour. This will be a one time only visit, definitely won't return here!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 199
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course Needs Attention

I've been playing this course for 20 years, and this is by far the worst condition I have seen it in. Not just one part of it, but tee boxes, fairways, bunkers, and greens. Even at just $20 it is over-priced for summer heat. There are so many executives in the SE Valley in much better condition for less cost. I don't know why anyone comes here, unless it is the staff, who is always great. I won't be back to this dog track until the fall.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/06/2024

They charge fifty now and it has not improved - everything very run down - so sad for workers who must be depressed and also sad and ANGRY, too!

Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of my favorites!

Always a good time here. Course in nice shape, good pace, no complaints.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 189
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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