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Conditions
2.6
Value
3.6
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 33
Length 2406 yards
Slope 109
Rating 31.2

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2025.

Shalimar Golf Club is a nine-hole golf course in Tempe. The course is best for beginners but it has enough challenges in store to make it a great option for more advanced players who want a quick round. The layout is comprised of three par 3s and six par 4s. It weaves through a smattering of mature trees and across gently rolling hills. The small greens can be quite tricky, especially since there are strategically placed bunkers lurking along some. Water hazards come into play on a few holes, including the 155-yard fifth, which is one of the golf course's toughest. You'll have to pull off a carry over the area's biggest lake to a heavily bunkered, narrow green. Shalimar Golf Club's ninth hole is the most well known though, mainly for the island green. In addition to the water, there are also four bunkers surrounding the green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Golf Season Year round
Architect Forrest Richardson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $7
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies Yes
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, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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3.2
939 Reviews (939)
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Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

First Time

Course was in average condition. Tees were mixed, some good, so not so good, none terrible or excellent. Fairways were also mixed same as tees. Greens were a little dry, but quite playable. Putted a little slow, but true. With a little more maintenance the course could be a hidden gem.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst Golf Course Ever?

I have played all over the valley, but since my wife and I like to play short courses we tried Shalimar.

Awful. Random tee boxes all over the place, random flags in the middle of the fairway, terrible conditions, just awful. Doesnt really resemble golf honestly.

I cannot believe anyone who would play here once would play here again.

This is the review I have ever left for any course. You were warned. Go to encanto, palo verde, coronado etc.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly ataff

Friendly staff ,par 33 is quick !,but owners need to spend some money and fix inferstuctuers and make some improvements .

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok course

There was a 4 person group that weren't so good that didn't even offer me to play through. Also the greens were in bad shape. But other than those disappointments the course was good.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Old school

Rough fairway conditions, greens were OK. Old and short layout good for beginners or seniors who want to walk

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice 9 hole course for great value!

Being from Alberta, Canada, we don't get to commence golfing until later in the Spring so it's nice to start out the season on a course like the Shalimar....the staff were very friendly, we were able to go out as a twosome & not worry about being put with 2 other golfers that we may slow down their game...the pace was great...nobody pushing us from behind, making us feel rushed...very relaxing & enjoyable! Great price as well!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Play a round or two

Booked for nine holes, but liked the replay rate - and course - so much we played twice. Fairways are generally wide with a few trees and water thrown in for a challenge. Very friendly and helpful staff. Looked like a great menu, but we had dinner plans and had to boogie. A nice place to spend a few hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The kids are here!!!

Son and daughter in law in town and needed a good course not to hard to play and this is the place I bring family and friends to.

Close to the house and great people running the show.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun Course

A fun, short, straight forward course. Greens were very small but in good shape. Played on a Monday in the middle of the day and the course was packed with old, slow push carters. But I didn't mind it because the weather was great.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great time

would recommend, great small track

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

great course

great time would go again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Foot Golf no bueno

I knew they played foot golf there, but foot golf groups were integrated into golf play, and it was a disaster. Aside from being over booked, the foot golf layout does not compliment the golf layout. Left after two rounds mostly waiting. A refund was issued and staff was very nice in handling the situation, but nevertheless no golf was played, and that was disappointing.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Upkeep

Greens were in terrible condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun, but full!

Had a great afternoon of golfing, but the course was packed. Not only were there golfers, but they also offer foot golf as well. It was quite confusing with people kicking soccer balls while you are trying to tee off.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great little 9 hole course

Great staff and some fun holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good for the Price

It isn't a beautiful course, but play is challenging, especially the greens that are built up and you can easily roll off them. Easy walking and for the money, you get what you pay.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice

Very nice old course tucked away and fun to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Shalimar

The course has seen heavy use. A lot of dirt pack hard from carts.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

FUN

I'll play again but walk.Had fun

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Good, cheap executive course

Shalimar does what it does well: good, cheap golf. The course is average, a short executive 9 hole, but rates are normally low and serves as a good practice course. Hole layout is fine, nice water hazard at the 5th to break up the round. Overall, good value course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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