Junior National Golf Club

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Good municipal course. Greens in good shape. I'm adding more words because the web site did not like a short review!

I love to get the chance to play some of the older mature golf courses when I get the chance. This courses I think was built in the 60's and has had it's up's and down's, but I would have to say it is one of the best old courses I have played in the valley in the last four years. Great value for the money, very good condition and for not having a starter and not seeing a ranger the pace of play was ok. With it's tree lined fairways you can't hit big bending draws or fades and if you shape your shot to match the fairway you will be rewarded with a open look at the green. The fairways and rough were well maintained and the bunkers were above average for most courses I play. Putting was fast, but rolled true every hole. Great fun and I look forward to playing it again.

The tee boxes need extensive work. The course seem to have too much water applied to it. The greens were hard to read, you didn't know whether to stick the greens or allow for roll out with the amount of water that was applied to them. The greens were very fast, where you would think they might be slow with the water that was applied to them. The temperature was not that hot or had it been earlier in the week. I've seen the course in better shape, and I've seen it in worse. The fairways were muddy in spots, with casual water located in various locations.

course worse codition past couple of years possible past frost or irragation but very dry and bumpy ride. no rangers no golf cart lady glad i brought my own water, i guess you get what ya paid for for sure, cheapest around town.

Consider this to be a fifty/fifty course. Some Tee Off areas and Greens are very good, other not so good and need attention. Water comes into play on a few holes and can present a challenge, otherwise the course is fairly easy to play. The pace can be slow at time, but we played in the afternoon was priced appropriately for the condition of the course and time toplay

I always love playing here. Staff is great and the course is one of the best in tha area. Scenery is fantastic. The greens are fast and fairways pristine.

Course still needs to address tee boxes,worst ive seen. Fairways are good and wide but miss it and your guess is as good as mine what type of lie you'll end up with if it doesmt end up in a groundhog hole. The greatest feature of Tres is allways the greens,superfast and well taken care of,being above the hole is a serious nono. On in two off in three if not carefull so use their gps system on carts which are very accurate to your advantage. Bunkers are much better then in the past,consistant sand in all. Overall the round was good and the pace of play was also good ,just alittle over 4 hrs .

Greens were too hard and slow. Animal mounds and uneven lies in the fairways need attention. Tees too long for women. Need an intermediate set of tees for seniors. Give involved with move it forward on your course. Play is always slow on this course. Traps are good. Poor job of overseeding.

Greens run true. Several looks to test use of most clubs in your bag as well as doglegs left and right. Pace can be slow due to prices this time of year. This is great value for this time of year.

did not see the beer cart until the 10th hole. Could have made some money on beer. Also my cart the gas pedal stuck and had no brakes. I called them and they said they did not have a replacement one at that time. told me I could walk. Not an option for me. I am a disabled Iraq vet with a service dog.
Will I go back. Since they are 3 miles from my house sure. Staff is not very friendly. Course was slow play. They have never had a ranger on the course to move people along.