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4.0
1874 Reviews (1874)
5 Stars
472
4 Stars
848
3 Stars
329
2 Stars
116
1 Stars
109
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
85.1%
Recommend this course
1559 out of 1874 reviews
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4.1
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
34
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.7%
Recommend this course
72 out of 84 reviews
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4.1
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.7%
Recommend this course
100 out of 118 reviews
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Course Highlights
The staff at San Marcos consistently earns high praise, with a welcoming team that makes every visit memorable. Century-old pines, well-kept fairways, and a challenging layout with small greens and bunkers deliver strong value for the experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6661 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.0

The golf course at the San Marcos Golf Resort boasts an impressive list of past players that includes presidents and celebrities. The golf course is nestled on a property in downtown Chandler that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Although it has a desert landscape, the course is still lush with a canal that runs through it, a lake, and plush Bermuda grass greens, the former two creating water hazards that come into play on several holes. The San Marcos Golf Resort course is challenging with each hole having at least three bunkers. The two most difficult holes on the golf course are two lengthy par 4s, the fourth and the 10th.

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Course Details

Year Built 1928
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
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, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

4.0
1874 Reviews (1874)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 50
Patio Dining 27
Brunch 22
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 79
Water Hazards 55
Forced Carries 28
This course/club is great for:
Locals 61
Walkers 51
Seniors 50
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 75
At a Resort 63
Near Local Attractions 30

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for summer golf

Played San Marcos Golf Course yesterday and had a fantastic experience. The course is in excellent shape, especially considering the Arizona summer conditions. The fairways are firm, fast, and running out nicely, rewarding good shots and adding some extra distance.

The greens were outstanding—soft enough to hold approach shots while still rolling true and consistently throughout the round. The course was well-maintained from tee to green, and the overall conditioning exceeded expectations for this time of year.

If you’re looking for a fun, affordable round with great playing conditions, San Marcos is definitely worth a visit. Kudos to the grounds crew for keeping the course in such great shape during the summer months.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Disappointing surprise

Freshly punched greens with zero grass and back 9 is closed. There was no notice of either of these things when I booked on Golf Now. I get that it's summer and every course is doing maintenance but just train your staff to update this info on the app.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GolfNow did not advise the front 9 was closed. It was a very disappointing surprise!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great value for the money!

Fun course staff has the fairways in great condition for summer golf and with the price you really can’t beat it. Excited to see the new sim bays finished.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 220
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

The course is in very good shape. There are some bare spots here and there but nothing that affects the playing conditions if you stay on the fairways. The greens are in great shape and roll very true.

All of the greens are on the smaller side and are well guarded with sand traps. I love the open lay out which allows for players to get back on track from wayward shots, combined with the small greens. Overall it is a fair challenge with the right amount of mercy for duffers like me.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good morning

Tee off 7:44 AM. Perfect weather. Course in good shape. A good round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course for all skill levels

Great place to get a fun round of golf in. It good for beginners to skilled players. Staff is friendly. This is my go to course when I want to get a round in to work on my game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun course

Has great staff and fun/challenging layout. Course was on great shape and pace of play was surprisingly quick.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
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 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Course tee boxes and greens were in great shape. Bunkers could be a little softer. Definitely look at the distance to water crossings before teeing off. I was fortunate to play with a friend who is a regular at the course. Friendly staff and budget friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 322
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course is in good condition

Typical AZ golf / a few dry spots on the fairways but generally in good shape / the starter needs to take a chill pill / first, he came up to us to push our tee time up 15 minutes - we were still waiting on our 4th to arrive / then, after a 1 hour and 45 minute front nine, he told us "your time is good but you need to catch up to the group in front of you" - we teed off behind a 2some who had a 15 minute gap in front of them...we were a 4some, so naturally they played faster than us. Relax dude!! Finished under 4 hours and did not hold up the 3some behind us.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Skinny Fairways

Very Skinny Fairways which causes you to have to wait for others to come get their balls when hitting from a different hole. Multiple times. Ranger not monitoring pace of play. Play so slow ended up leaving after 13th hole.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

San Marcos

Always liked this course, traditional layout and well kept. Disappointed in shape of bunkers, lack of sand more like dirt with some dirtclods. All in all will return again.

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