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4.2
1160 Reviews (1160)
5 Stars
492
4 Stars
525
3 Stars
103
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
92.3%
Recommend this course
1078 out of 1160 reviews
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4.2
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.4%
Recommend this course
47 out of 52 reviews
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Avg Rating
4.1
116 Reviews (116)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
62
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.2%
Recommend this course
107 out of 116 reviews
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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
1160 Reviews (1160)

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 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun executive course in great condition

Great pace of play completed 18 in less than 4 hours, greens and fairways in great shape, staff was super friendly and the amenities clean.

Thanks for having us!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play

Fun course if you like to or need to work on your short game. Conditions were OK and for the money, wasn’t too bad. Pace of play needs to be monitored more closely. Even though a retirement community, a 4300 yrd course should not take 5+ hours. I will give it another chance.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Ol Reliable

Love this course. Has a special spot in my heart for being the first course I ever played. Have played here several times over the last year and most recently really feels like they have upgraded the maintenance. They put in a nice new turf warm up area. The fairways and greens were looking really good. They are a dry course so no alcohol or bev cart, that is one down side. For the price it’s a really fun quick course, still several par 4s with some challenging water hazards. Looking forward to playing here again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

OK for Money

Decent price for 9 holes. Greens are biggest issue as they are extremely slow and need to be chit lower. Overall good condition. Off fairway equals a lot of dirt.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunbird golf

Fun coarse if you want to play a shorter course. Everyone there is awesome and are great to work with.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Old folks ball

Accidentally sliced a ball off of a house. The guy and his neighbor both came out and stared at me for 5 minutes. He finally approached me and said “you’re gonna act like you didn’t hit my house?”, I responded with “you’re gonna act like you don’t live on a golf course?” Regardless, very narrow fairways with folks that are shocked when their house gets hit by a ball, no alcohol on the course. It was fine enough for an executive course but very much a “you’re not welcome here” feel. Won’t be going back.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 135
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunbird April 2025

Overall great experience from the welcome in the proshop to a couple of cold ones at the 19th hole. If anything the greens are a little furry or slow

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 120
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 127
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Good day at Sunbird

Course is in very good condition and the price was good! I enjoyed my round and the people there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sunbird is a great course to play when you want to get on and off in a reasonable amount of time. You can still swing every club in your bag although its an executive course. The course was in really good condition and the weather was perfect. The pace was exceptional after we got past the first hole. Most holes offer its own little challenge. This isn't the most challenging course but its not boring either. The layout allows you to hit different clubs from the tee box depending on how far you drive the ball. Driver isn't the best option if you can drive it 250 or more. I will continue playing this course! The only downside is no cart girl and when I went to the bar after 9, there was no one there. The bar was packed with people but someone must have went on break because after waiting almost 5 minutes, I just left so my group didn't leave me. That was only downside to the round. They never have a cart girl so thats not a concern... The key is bringing water or having what you need before you start.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 205
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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