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3.7
2455 Reviews (2455)
5 Stars
566
4 Stars
1252
3 Stars
443
2 Stars
107
1 Stars
87
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
79.2%
Recommend this course
2089 out of 2455 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.3
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
68.6%
Recommend this course
35 out of 51 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
147 Reviews (147)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
68
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
79.6%
Recommend this course
117 out of 147 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6909 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.5

The golf course at the Union Hills Country Club is a championship course with a traditional layout. The course has been named one of the Top Ten Private Courses in Arizona. The design features four lakes and two winding creeks that create water hazards that come into play on a few holes. There are also several sand bunkers present. Some of the golf course's greens are elevated and the fairways are average sized in width. The signature hole is the par-4 14th hole, which requires a carry over water. Union Hills Country Club also has a putting green and full driving range for golfers to use.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Bermuda/Rye Grass
Greens Bermuda/Poa/Bent Mix Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Greg Nash (1974) Jeff Hardin (1974) Ron Kern

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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3.7
2455 Reviews (2455)
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Slow play

We were the 3rd group off and it took us over 4 hours and 15 minutes; the first group was the reason, they were passed by the 2 groups behind them; also we've played here twice in the last 5 days and the rough needed to be mowed it took too long looking for balls also but he times the greens were very "furry" and made putting a bit frustrating

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Conditions & Maintenance Crew

I have played this course hundreds of times over the years and right now is the worst conditions I have ever seen it in. It’s over watered and the patches of mud out on the fairways is horrific. The first cut of rough is so bad and grasses are so tall you can’t find your ball. The greens turf is about the height that the fairways should be. The maintenance crew are out cutting and cleaning the course during the hours of play and they are continually in your way without even a thought about holding up your play. Since the new ownership this course has gone downhill. I will not continue to play this course anymore.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A bit rough but for summer in AZ a good value.

Some tee boxes are rough and the greens were slower than I remember from the last time I played but overall a good experience. The carts are plush and new so that is dedinitely a plus. Will go back this winter when conditions are better.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
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 Fair
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Decent Conditions for Summer

I've played Union Hills several times and this was no different than normal. Summer conditions so it certainly was a little more 'dead' in certain spots than normal but no different than any of the other surrounding courses. This is a nice track for Sun City because the holes aren't all directly next to each other.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Blue tee boxes were in terrible shape and maintenance workers were oblivious to guest

Conditions especially on blue tees left much to be desired with bare dirt in some areas. Golf cart felt half charged extremely slow. Heading across Unuon Hills with traffic and a slow card was bad enough but 2 maintenance workers had their carts parked directly on the path leaving me no room as I approached through traffic. Had to ask if they were trying to get me killed. There was no apparent reason for them to be parked in my way blocking cart access directly at a major road. Cmon pay attention to guests and do better! Inexcusable!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Course condition

The greens and fairway were in good shape the immediate first rough was extememly rough! It needed to be mowed down considerably!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Living the dream

All was great except the provision/availability of drinking water on the course. No cart service. Saw only one drinking fountain on front 9. Saw none on back 9. Over 100 degrees. Luckily I brought two Dodger Hydration bottles, two apples and one orange with me. That was all gone by 13th hole. Was left to sucking on ice in cooler for last 5 holes. Facility has to do better.

However the course was great. Much better than Orange Tree Golf Club which I played the day before. Loved the layout and challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Nice summer course

In good summer shape, greens in good condition pace of play was good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Had to play the front side twice because they were working on the back nine.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Poor condition

No grass in fairways tee boxes trash. Greens punched and sanded understand that. New owners need to invest in course conditions. Overall very poor conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

"Overpriced Course with Unrecovered Greens and Heat Damage

The course is overpriced given its current condition. The aeration of the greens was not disclosed before booking, and they have not yet recovered, making it impossible to putt straight.

Understandably, the extreme heat is taking a toll on the course. Many greens are burnt out, with numerous burnouts in the fairways and around the greens. I am confident the course will rebound once the weather improves.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

No aeration alert

The club representative told that I would have to play the back nine twice due to aeration on the front nine. I told him that I didn't see that online. He said yup it's there cuz I posted it on Thursday last week. He lied. It's not there. I wouldn't hve booked Union hills had it been posted

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/05/2024

Thanks for coming out and playing and enduring the 100+ weather.

Mike

gm@uhgcc.com

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great for Summer

For it being summer, the course was in really good condition. A couple dry spots, but that’s expected. And they allow riders, which is apparently not allowed at most courses around here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/05/2024

Thanks for the great review and appreciate your patronage during the 100+ weather. Hope to see you again soon.

Mike

gm@uhgcc.com

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What happened?

Played this course many times, it was really slow, ranger didn’t seem to make the group ahead of us pick up the pace, 5 hr round at 100+ degrees is ridiculous, course was in a lot better condition a month ago

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/05/2024

Sorry you experienced a long round. We would like everyone to complete in 4:30 max. Unfortunately, this is one of the things we are challenged with on Saturdays. Inexperienced players and a full field. No excuses, but we really do try and keep up on pace through the GPS system and on course Rangers. We know it only takes one group in front to slow down the whole field behind them, which is challenging for everyone else. Thanks again for playing and enduring the 100+ temps. We will continue to try and improve the pace every day.

Mike

gm@uhgcc.com

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Under reconstruction

When the fairways are dirt, it’s not a good thing!!

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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