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4.3
184 Reviews (184)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
14
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
97.8%
Recommend this course
171 out of 184 reviews
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4.3
14 Reviews (14)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
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14 out of 14 reviews
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4.4
19 Reviews (19)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
19 out of 19 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and outstanding value make this Sun City West course a top pick for golfers seeking well-maintained fairways and fast-rolling greens. The layout stands out among local courses, offering a distinct challenge with water hazards, bunkers, and greens that reward precise approach shots.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 6581 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.2

Trail Ridge Golf Course offers a good game on a truly desert landscape. Built on mostly flat terrain, the course can be walked but there are some holes that are quite hilly. Ponds situated throughout the golf course create water hazards that come into play on six holes. There are some elevated tees and greens as well as strategically placed sand bunkers to add further challenges. Four sets of tee boxes ensure that golfers of all skill levels and abilities will enjoy the course. The Trail Ridge Golf Course facility also features practice facilities including a putting green and chipping area and there is also a fully stocked pro shop.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

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Reviews

4.3
184 Reviews (184)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 6

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Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice track

this was our first time here. everything was in good shape. greens trimmed down to where approach shots could not hold. fairways a bit thick; didn't allow for much roll. overall a great day-we will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

The course was in great shape

We enjoyed the course very much, it was in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun time

Arrived at course and found staff friendly. Was paired with another player and within 5 minutes we were at our first tee. Course fairways and rough in very nice shape. The traps had soft sand and the greens were fast and undilating. Would advise to get a cooler with ice and beverages(water, Powerade, Gatorade, etc). Had a great time and would recommend this course for it's condition, staff friendlyness, value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good first time

Very pleased with the first time playing here. Staff was very friendly. Tee boxes and fairways were very good. Grass was thick. Greens also good, held shots reasonably well and putted true. A little slow but expected that this time of year. Snack was open after
4pm which is not always true. Good variation of holes and challenging but will not beat you up. Glad I played and will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wanna have fun?

OK, everybody knows Sun City West is hard to get to, takes forever and isn't scenic. I still think Trail Ridge is a most enjoyable golf course, and I'll keep looking for the northwest passage to make getting there tolerable.

Why? Billy Casper. Really nice greens. Interesting holes that don't leave you feeling beaten with a 2 by 4. But you can lose a ball there and be in jail. It's all a matter of taste, but I like to feel like if I play well I can score well, and I do at this course. The clubhouse has "muni" written all over it so if it's chic you want go elsewhere. Decent driving range and near-empty parking lot because most patrons drive their golf carts over. But remember: it's about the golf course, and golf is golf. Leave your comfort zone. Take a chance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very friendly staff and fellow golfers!

I enjoyed my first visit. Looking forward to playing other Sun City courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Real nice and long par five's.

Good all around golf course. Fairways were in great conditions as were the greens. Ball was rolling nice on greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Sun City Gem

A very pleasant afternoon. Staff very friendly. Course in great condition. Pace of play was acceptable. Greens held and putted true. Kudos to Greenskeeper.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average course

Tight fairways, play held up at all par 3's, Quite a bit of hidden trouble with no course legend to help you. Large greens were in better then average condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course, Good value

Course is in nice shape. Greens are hard, but that seems to be the norm for most courses in the area. Fairways are well kept, but sand traps have very little sand. All in all a great value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Lots of hazards

Sand traps were very thin, hardly any sand at all, a lot maintenance roads parrallel the course and end up coming into play because fairways "fall off " toward the boundaries. Water not marked or noted on scorecards.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

The course was in good condition and was a great price fo 18 holes

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens

Pace of play was slow and no marshalls. Greens as hard as concrete.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Played at 1:30pm. Course was in great condition for being late September. Hot deal for $9, could not go wrong. $2 range balls for medium size bucket was a bargain as well.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Trail Ridge-Sun City West

As a beginner to golf, this course provided me with enough of a challenge to appreciate the use of my clubs that the driving range doesn't afford me in a hole by hole basis. The fairways were generous, the greens fast, and provided me with just enough of a challenge to want to go back and play again and again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Green and well maintained.

The course was in excellent condition and the greens were fast. Fairways are a little narrow so you use all the clubs in the bag.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very good course

This course is maintained in above average condition for sumer time play. The layout provides a good mix of average to fairly difficult challenges. Overall, a fair links type course that winds through the Sun City West community. Good value for the money on the Northwest side. On par with Corte Bella. Appears they offer only one tee time on GolfNow per day. I was told they like to keep all the GolfNow customers together.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

FUN TIME

The greens are short and fast. The fairways are in good shape. Fun course you wont be disappointed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

excellent course, in great shape for time of year

Course was in excellent condition considering the heat this time of year. A few dryed out spots, but overall excellent. Challenging, but fair layout, greens rolled true and fairly quick. Would definitely come back and play this course again next time I visit this area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Course is in great shape considering they aerated early this year. WIll be nice in the summer; offered varying holes, great!

Aside from the staff either hating their job or a bad day the course was great, a little pricey but it will come down in the summer and be worth it. Played from the tips, boxes were excellent. Sand/desert played very hard, but normal for AZ, enjoyed the course!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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