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3.9
784 Reviews (784)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
235
3 Stars
215
2 Stars
131
1 Stars
124
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
77.7%
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504 out of 784 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.4
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
65.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 20 reviews
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3.5
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.5
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
69.2%
Recommend this course
27 out of 39 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Parkland
Par 71
Length 6846 yards
Slope 121
Rating 71.4

Junior National Golf Club (formerly known as Tres Rios Golf Course at Estrella Mountain Park and Estrella Mountain Golf Course) is rich with dense forestry including eucalyptus, mesquite, and pine trees as well as cottonwoods. The course has a parkland-style layout with rolling fairways lined with trees and undulating greens that are medium-sized and fast. To add more challenge to the golf course, water hazards and bunkers come into play on several holes. The par-4 seventh hole is considered the most difficult driving hole on the course. There are stately trees off the tee and the second shot is to a narrow sloping green. Junior National Golf Club features multiple tee boxes for a variety of different golfing options.

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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Golf Season Year round
Architect Red Lawrence (1962)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
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, American Express, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

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3.9
784 Reviews (784)
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Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great value, good for beginning to intermediate players.

This was my first attempt at a full-size 18-hole course, and I was particularly drawn by the GolfNow "Hot Deal" rate. There are only a few water hazards and elevation changes, but almost all holes are lined with trees. Fairways, bunkers, and greens were in good shape. Greens were pretty fast, especially the practice green. However, the rough was full of gopher holes. Cart paths are not well defined, which leads to a bumpy ride.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 607
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor

priced accordingly

ok course very close fairways ball being pick by other players if you happened to play close to next fairway??? some dry out grass here and there very challenging greens very fast

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This is a great course for beginner to intermediate players.

Great course! We went really early in the morning so it was not crowded at all. The value for the course was great

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

This course has some good holes and some short par 5's which are easy to reach in 2. greens are hard this time of year but roll fair.

This course has some good holes and some short par 5's which are easy to reach in 2. greens are hard this time of year but roll fair.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

shade for the summer

Great shape, best in ten years. Many dead trees removed, greens and fairways in wonderful condition. Excellent value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

golf now had a great value.I play this course oftenand its great to get a price break. Thanks golf now. R.O.

golf now had a great value.I play this course often and it's great to get a price break.Thanks golf now. R.O.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course, mean greens, friendly staff

It's a nice course. One of the longer courses we've played. Good pace of play, didn't have to wait to play much. Course was well maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens need some work but overy all was a good value for the money

The course was ok but pace of play was bit slow and the greens need work. in addition signage is poor and sometimes not clear on which hole is next on this park layout.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

greens were good

slowest i have ever played and we were a twosome! they put too many twosomes out and didn't make foursomes. 15 minutes between holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 90
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

Mediocre course; pace of play makes it very poor.

Typical muni type course, fairway edges pretty rough. Main complaint is that despite multiple calls to pro shop, pace of play was pathetic. One foursome ahead of us was allowed to play entire round with 2 full holes open in front of them. Course staff was totally non-responsive to the situation and we will never play here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Not fancy but nice features

Good course hard to find a better value for a par 71

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Excellent Value!

I was able to get an 18 hole round at a full length golf course for less than most 9 hole executive courses in the Valley of the Sun. The value in this course is phenomenal!

Pros:

-Wide fairways
-Beautiful blue-green water in play
-Beautiful mountain vistas
-Course was in good condition
-Golf carts had GPS units in them
-Strategically placed water fountains
-Great pace of play!

Cons:

-Inconsistent speed on greens, the practice green could give Augusta National a run on the stimpmeter!
-Cart paths only partially paved
-Some desert/dirt areas
-Wayward tee shots often end up on other fairways

I really enjoyed my round at Tres Rios and look forward to playing there more often!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

The course keeps getting better. You truly pay a penalty when you are in the rough. Fairways cut very short.

I think this is the best deal in town. The current management is really working hard on the course condition. Things to improve. Drinking water availability. Get the carts in better condition. Some have no parking brakes, and some are hard to start once out on the course. Greens are pretty good. Firm and fast. Traps have gone from no sand to possibly too much. Much better than a year ago. The view and the course location are great. Lots of mountains, wildlife, and NO HOUSES to hit.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent golf value

I have played here a few times during "snowbird season" and this was in the best condition I've seen it. Greens fast, smooth and receptive. Fairways pretty lush. Some tee boxes needed a little care and the bunkers were WAY too full of fresh powdery sand. Overall a challenging but fair course. And at a golfnow hot deal of $15.00............................................need I say more.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

The Course was not in Bad Shape.Enjoyed playing it.

The only problem I had was getting charged all the fees-and taxes using this service and when getting to the course we had to pay taxes again for the green fees.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

greens were in good shape.

Greens were in good shape, the rest of the course is like being in a mine field.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Not My First Choice

Greens were in good shape. Fairways okay. Tee boxes need work and the course was very buggy. Number 3 had a sprinkler working. Overall not a bad course. I used to play it a lot when it was Estrella and I thought it was better then but not sure. I believe the course has been shortened as well. Not sure thought, don't remember exactly.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great value, greens were good but a little rough in some areas

Played after lunch and it was quiet. We played at a good pace with no hold ups. The greens were a little slow but in excellent condition. Once you got used to speed they were great. Good value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

mature trees can cause difficulties

rough areas along the fairways,gopher holes and uneven ground.some tee boxes need work.can play tough because of the mature trees and blind approach shots.several holes play long.with a little tlc it could be an excellent course.look out for stray shots since holes play parallel to each other.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

This course was a pleasant surprise, very mature trees, some tricky greens.

This was the first time I played Tres Rios. The maturity and quantity of trees was surprising as was the isolation from residential development. Even though the couse is short, the layout and green contours keep you honest. Some pin locations can make your knees weak when putting. the tee boxes coul dbe in better shape but they are better than many municipal course. The fairways and greens wer in good shape.The isolated feel made for a relaxing round. I'd recommend Tres Rios to the average to above average player.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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