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South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort

34636 N Tom Darlington, Carefree, Arizona 85377, Maricopa County
(480) 488-9028, (480) 488-7312
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A view of a green at South Course from Boulders Golf Club & Resort

About

The Boulders Golf Club & Resort complex features two outstanding 18-hole courses. Both courses are very well maintained, and the scenery is incredible. Boulder's South Course is exactly the type of desert course people come to the Phoenix-Scottsdale resort corridor to play. A round of golf on the South kicks off on the par-4 first hole, which measures 421 yards from the blue tees, which is quickly followed by a short par 3, measuring 150 yards from the blue tees. Things get long on the fifth hole, a 545-yard par 5, which is just a warm-up for the 11th hole, a par 5 that measures 601 yards from the blue tees. It doesn't get much easier to finish: The 18th is a par 5 that measures 513 yards from the blue tees.

Holes 18
Par 71
Length 6917 yds
Rating 72.9
Slope 142
Type Resort/Public
Style Desert
Course Layout
Tees
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Course scorecard and layout

Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS
Pull Carts
Caddies
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy Yes - "Boulders Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Spa

Available Activities

Swimming
Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness
Tennis
Year Built 1984
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Jay Morrish (1986) Jay Morrish (1991)

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4.2
4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1319 reviews
83.1%
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1319
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  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.0
  • Value
    3.8
  • Layout
    4.5
  • Friendliness
    4.5
  • Pace
    4.2
  • Amenities
    4.2
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Course Highlights
The Boulders South Course delivers a visually stunning, championship-caliber layout that consistently earns praise as one of Arizona's best. Attentive staff and smooth pace of play round out an elevated golf experience worth adding to any bucket list.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 35
Patio Dining 18
19th Hole Scenic Views 15
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 87
Forced Carries 62
Undulating Greens 52
Best For:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 86
Advanced Golfers 66
A Weekend Splurge 64
Location is:
Worth the Drive 82
At a Resort 74
In the 'Burbs 32

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u000003161734
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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charfu2
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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charfu2
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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wdewar
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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SteelerLand58
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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logherna
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Dead Greens

Nice layout. Nice fairways. Terrible greens. Not a $200 course right now.

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
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wdewar
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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jJzINShk3VykjOxwGXy8
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Golf Among Bolders

Beautiful course with awesome views. Greens were in fair shape. Rolled well but looked bad. The rest of the course was perfect. Staff was friendly. Would definitely go back.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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Commented on 04/27/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Glad you enjoy the round. See you again soon

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Don3518529
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

MaynardGolf

Great staff. Played the South Course. Great shape except for the greens…….a little stressed and dry but the ball rolled well.

We’ll be back to play the North Course.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 04/27/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Glad you enjoy the round. See you again soon

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u940124387
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful but needs work

Great layout and views. The sand traps need a lot of work, a lot of grass in them and growing down from the rough into the traps.

Also, some of the greens don’t look very good for a course with a high price tag like this one.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
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Commented on 04/27/2022

Good news we have a bunker renovation scheduled for this summer. Hope to see you back soon.

Thanks

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Barbara2236436
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 2.0
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uFEBQ2890FE
Reviews 13
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
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timbrunone
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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TicTacMac
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

A true desert experience!

First time golfing in Arizona and found a great deal on GolfNow so jumped on it. Such a cool course! Don’t know if I’d pay full price, but I thought the course was in good shape and the scenery was awesome. I can see why it’s on many lists of places to visit in the Phoenix area. Also liked that the green fee included cart, range balls, towel and tees to use etc.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 04/21/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Glad you enjoy the round. See you again soon

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u314159782571
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u393360242
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A little pricey but I would play it again. Maybe a bit “dated” in places. Staff was outstanding.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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BillMcK
Reviews 5
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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timhopkins
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
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u000004390449
Review 1
Recommended
Played

9.5

The Boulders is in a beautiful setting and the courses are good layouts, however the playing conditions, tee boxes through the greens, left much to be desired.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 04/01/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

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u314159361395
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

NICE SETTING

COST in today Market very expensive .Did play the Coarse because a special on this particular T- time.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 03/29/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Our rates go down April 25th. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

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