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4.3
184 Reviews (184)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
97.8%
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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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Reviews 20
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Aerated greens but no alert!

Course was great, but to not be alerted of aerated greens before booking gives them 2 stars on this one. We were a little surprised of the aeration in the middle of April when spring play is still going. Great course that is challenging at 6600 yards. Definitely one of the better layouts and courses on the West side of town. We will be back...after the aeration is completed. Next time at least let your golfers know prior to payment. You will earn much more respect.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This is one of my favorite courses

This course in Sun City West is challenging regardless what tee box you play from and the greens are beautiful. The staff is friendly and the price is right so how can you go wrong with Trail Ridge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Awesome Golf Course

This golf course is among the best in the NW Valley. It's condition is as good as any of those snooty Scottsdale courses for a fraction of the cost. The greens were one of the two best that I have seen this year and I have played at least 40 golf courses. get out and play this one before too many others find out about it. You will not be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 90
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

Bunkers need attention

Course plays at a good length, nice for the most part. Need some actual sand in bunkers.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good conditions. Not worth the drive from Gilbert.

Lets start with check in, with the exception of the players assistant. The clubhouse was dismissive and icy. No cart service on a saturday seemed odd to me. We checked in 30 mins early and stated we were ready if they wanted to send us. No joy. Held for 30 mins for no reason I could see. No groups in front. The course: conditions were good. Green fairways and greens were really slow though well maintained. Course plays a little tight but only about 6500yds from the tips with a few forced carries. If you have a gps bring it as there is no hole layout on the card or at the tee so unless you are playing with someone that has "local knowledge" you can get yourself into trouble with a few hidden features and bunkers and that would have changed our club selection off the tee. A few forced carries but nothing that will threaten the longer hitters from the tips. All in all if you live on that side of town its worth the price of admission but nothing worth trekking across town for. Plenty of good golf to play in the east/northeast valley and I'm sure that is fine with the citizens of Sun City.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice layout in great condition with with friendly staff.

The greens were amazing, the best I've putted on in many years.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course.

Enjoyed this course; most importantly, the greens were in good condition and rolled true. Not super difficult from the white tees and the twilight green fee was quite reasonable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

this course fun to play

every thing that a golfer wants the course is in great shape the greens are well taking care of it was a great round

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course was in great shape

The course was in great shape. Play back up on most of the par threes. The player's assistant was very friendly and thank us for playing their course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fairways aand greens were in great condition.

I played on a Sunday afternoon and pace of play was really bad. It took over 5 hours to complete the round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

An oasis in the desert

Lots of desert off the lush bright green fairways.
Very well groomed course with strategically placed bunkers.
Some good water hazards and challenging Par 3's.
Greens run true. They seemed a little slower on the back 9. Nice layout with enough hole shape variety to keep it interesting. A couple of very challenging holes with very little fairway among the waste bunkers. Play was slow but it was a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

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

Great golf day for my son and I.

The staff was nice and greeted us. We got on the course a little early. It was cared for and well groomed.

It was a little pricey from my normal round but we wanted a special day and we got it.

One of my best father son gold experiences. Thanks.
I did need a bathroom about hole 15 and there were none on the back nine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Great variety and good conditions.

Interesting layout in good condition that presents a variety of challenges. A very good value at the golfnow special.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

All around enjoyable course to play

Nice layout, rewards fairways hit, greens are superb

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Greens are in great shape.

Paid $17 on Golfnow Hot Deal and it was worth it. Course is in great shape, fairways are nice and greens are true. Pace of play was fine for a foursome and course finishes with west to east holes so the sun is at your back late in the day. Course is between moderate to challenging. Some holes have interesting design features, especially 17th.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Would recommend this course to all skill levels due to multiple tee boxes.

Fairways and greens in great shape. Greens putted very true. Good course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

nice course

good course with nice greens,
great staff,friendly.
great price on golfnow.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

This course was excellent.

The course was beautiful, challeging and nicely paced. It is well maintained and marked.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 88
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor

Well run facility-I will play again

Tees set up to challenge all levels of golf skill.. Greens good size and in excellent condition. Back 9 very scenic layout and more challenging with water hazards well placed. Pace of play = 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

My favorite of the Sun City West courses

Like all of the Sun City West courses, Trail Ridge is in immaculate shape. It is lush and green, and I love the layout. The desert landscaping, which a lot of residents don't like, makes this course absolutely beautiful to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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