South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort in Carefree, Arizona, USA

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All Time
Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.1

1301 Reviews (1301)

5 Stars

797

4 Stars

323

3 Stars

115

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

3.9

Value

3.7

Layout

4.5

Friendliness

4.5

Pace

4.1

Amenities

4.1

81.9%

Recommend this course

1141 out of 1301 reviews

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4.1

41 Reviews (41)

5 Stars

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Conditions

3.9

Value

3.6

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.2

Amenities

4.2

StaffFriendliness

4.6

80.5%

Recommend this course

33 out of 41 reviews

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4.1

75 Reviews (75)

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Conditions

3.9

Value

3.7

Layout

4.6

Pace

4.1

Amenities

4.1

StaffFriendliness

4.5

85.3%

Recommend this course

64 out of 75 reviews

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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews

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.

About

Holes 18

Type Resort/Public

Style Desert

Par 71

Length 6917 yards

Slope 142

Rating 72.9

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.

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Satellite Layout

Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Black	71	6917 yards	72.9	142
Blue	71	6726 yards	71.8	142
Blue/White	71	6421 yards	70.8	137
White	71	6246 yards	69.9	135
White (W)	72	6246 yards	75.3	138
White/Copper	71	5863 yards	68.7	125
Copper	71	5642 yards	67.6	120
Copper (W)	72	5642 yards	73.1	130
Gold (W)	72	5119 yards	70.1	122
Red (W)	72	4684 yards	67.7	116

Track Rounds

Scorecard

Scorecard for South

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Black M: 72.6/144	447	150	413	409	545	355	187	455	404	3365	221	601	348	429	532	151	227	460	583	3552	6917
Blue M: 71.8/142	421	150	413	409	545	355	187	455	404	3339	221	601	321	429	532	151	198	420	514	3387	6726
Blue/White M: 70.8/137	381	150	360	384	545	355	187	435	404	3201	198	557	321	369	532	151	198	380	514	3220	6421
White M: 69.9/135 W: 75.3/138	381	135	360	384	525	345	155	435	384	3104	198	557	294	369	511	143	176	380	514	3142	6246
White/Copper M: 68.7/125	381	135	320	349	478	345	155	389	356	2908	198	499	294	321	476	143	176	380	468	2955	5863
Copper M: 67.6/120 W: 73.1/130	360	115	320	349	478	300	142	389	356	2809	160	499	254	321	476	130	167	358	468	2833	5642
Gold M: 65.4/115 W: 70.1/122	350	100	285	274	471	296	126	377	320	2599	154	448	254	270	418	119	146	292	419	2520	5119
Red W: 67.7/116	309	96	280	270	375	285	98	329	252	2294	129	393	237	263	418	104	141	292	413	2390	4684
Handicap	9	13	7	1	3	15	17	5	11		12	2	16	10	6	18	14	8	4
Par	4	3	4	4	5	4	3	4	4	35	3	5	4	4	5	3	3	4	5	36	71
Handicap (W)	7	17	5	3	1	13	15	11	9		16	2	12	10	8	18	14	4	6

Course Details

Year Built 1984

Fairways Bermuda Grass

Greens Bent Grass

Golf Season Year round

Architect Jay Morrish (1986) Jay Morrish (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

GPS No

Pull-carts No

Caddies No

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Golf School/Academy Yes - "Boulders Golf Academy"

Teaching Pro Yes

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

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Reviews

4.1

1301 Reviews (1301)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:

Drinks 35

Patio Dining 18

19th Hole Scenic Views 15

Course Challenges Include:

Bunkers 87

Forced Carries 62

Undulating Greens 52

This course/club is great for:

Wildlife/ Scenic Views 86

Advanced Golfers 66

A Weekend Splurge 64

This Course's Location is:

Worth the Drive 82

At a Resort 74

In the 'Burbs 32

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Reviewer Photos

uXGUU8824XG

Played On 11/16/2021

Reviews 9

Handicap 0-4

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Boulders South

Cart path only, over seeding done, fairways lush, greens were slow!!

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

TheBouldersGolfClub

Commented on 11/21/2021

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

Napes331

Played On 10/06/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

1.0

Previously Played

Horrible

I have played this course multiple times and it has been great in the past. This time it was absolutely horrible bunkers were like hitting off of concrete every green on every hole was in terrible condition and not to mention the staff was rude from start to finish. Wish I could write a better review because the views are great! I will never be playing here again wish I could get my money back!

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Fair

Friendliness Poor

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

TheBouldersGolfClub

Commented on 10/15/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions and staffing not living up to your expectations. Please contact the Head Golf professional Dean Ballard to further discuss. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

Jeff5695996

Played On 10/14/2021

Reviews 5

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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u000007733522

Played On 10/08/2021

Reviews 5

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

2.0

Previously Played

Obsoletely horrible

I’ve been playing golf at the boulders for over eight years. Conditions very have been going downhill the last few years. Yesterdays golf was the worst ever. In fact I haven’t played a course in that bad of condition out here in Scottsdale ever. There was grass growing in the bunkers there was absolutely burnt out greens on a number of greens. There is all kinds of crab grass growing around the green fringes. Stay away from the boulders.

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

TheBouldersGolfClub

Commented on 10/11/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions not living up to your expectations. We have begun the winter rye seeding process and all the summer time issue will be all gone. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

u399756213

Played On 10/05/2021

Reviews 9

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

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u534805448

Played On 10/07/2021

Reviews 54

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Perfect weather

Used cart

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

Joicoman

Played On 10/04/2021

Reviews 35

Handicap 10-14

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Hot weather

Used cart

Boulders North

Even though they are getting ready to over seed the course it was very good condition. Like most courses the bunkers needed work & golfers still don't think they leave ball marks. Always enjoy the challenge & sights at the Boulders. Staff was very friendly.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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TheBouldersGolfClub

Commented on 10/06/2021

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

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Billy4610439

Played On 09/30/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

1.0

Previously Played

Disappointing conditions all around.

Poor conditions from the tee boxes to the greens. I know it’s a tough world, but this should be an embarrassment to the owners. Large bare spots on every green. Bunkers are hard pan. Grass to high on the tee boxes makes the par 3’s play like you are hitting from the rough.

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Comment

TheBouldersGolfClub

Commented on 10/01/2021

golfnidr

Played On 09/28/2021

Reviews 1

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Poor

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talia10

Played On 09/27/2021

Reviews 2

2.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Poor

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Fair

Pace Poor

Amenities Good

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u000002292513

Played On 09/19/2021

Reviews 1

Handicap 25+

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

WAY OVERPRICED FOR THE CONDITION

MOST OF THE GREENS WERE IN VERY POOR SHAPE. WOMEN'S TEES ARE AN AFTER THOUGHT. TRAPS WERE IN POOR CONDITION, AND EVEN THE FAIRWAYS NEEDED WORK. MY ROUND WAS FAR MORE EXPENSIVE THAN GRAYHAWK, FOR MUCH WORSE CONDITIONS. GETTING THE CART WAS CHAOTIC AND THE CADDIE TAKING THE CART AT THE END WAS SIMPLY RUDE.

Conditions Poor

Value Poor

Layout Good

Friendliness Poor

Pace Good

Amenities Average

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

TheBouldersGolfClub

Commented on 10/01/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions not living up to your expectations. We have begun the winter rye seeding process and all the summer time issue will be all gone. Please reach out to The Golf shop to further discuss other issues. Ask for Dean Ballard Head Professional - Thank you

shanaman

Played On 09/28/2021

Reviews 3

4.0

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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u000001978903

Played On 09/28/2021

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Wild life

Course was fun. Some blind shots especially for a first time playing this course. Little upgrades are being done so couldn’t use putting green and very wet greens in the morning. A few sand traps had only mud in them. The wildlife was great! Coyotes, snakes, hawks, found a deer hoof on fairway and a dead bobcat by a green. If the greens were consistent speed I would give a 5 star..

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

TheBouldersGolfClub

Commented on 10/01/2021

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

Mytracy22

Played On 09/27/2021

Reviews 13

Handicap 5-9

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Used cart

Shabby conditions

The traps were hard and had little sand. They looked like they were about to redo them (I would hope). The greens were encircled with crabgrass. The fairways were spotty.

The driving range was closed while they overseed South course. The problem was we weren’t told by GolfNow and the website for the boulders did not list that either. Unacceptable!

Conditions Fair

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

TheBouldersGolfClub

Commented on 10/01/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions not living up to your expectations. We are having challenges with Goose Grass that is caused by the amount of moister we have had this summer. We should have the courses back in tip top condition in a couple weeks. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

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u532321033

Played On 09/22/2021

Reviews 1

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Over rated

Course was in terrible shape. Dead patches in fairways and near greens, bad traps, grab grass surrounding greens. Clearly a course living off its past reputation.

Conditions Fair

Value Fair

Layout Average

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Comment

TheBouldersGolfClub

Commented on 09/23/2021

james5808072

Played On 09/20/2021

Reviews 5

Handicap 10-14

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great Course

Great layout, fun course, not any severe undulation and elevation changes. Scenic, greens need a liitle help in spots after season-long play, good where not dried out & injured, good fairways & teeboxes.

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

Comment

TheBouldersGolfClub

Commented on 09/23/2021

bhollins

Played On 09/20/2021

Reviews 32

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Great layout

Tee boxes plush, fairways excellent. Greens not so good.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

TheBouldersGolfClub

Commented on 09/23/2021

TheBouldersGolfClub

Commented on 09/21/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions not living up to your expectations. We are having challenges with Goose Grass that is cause by the amount of moister we have had this summer. We should have the courses back in tip top condition in a couple weeks. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

JBrownluvsgolf

Played On 09/20/2021

Reviews 18

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

North Course

When I booked my tee time every review was favorable. The day before my scheduled golf day, the reviews warned about the greens and the surrounding fringes. Lots of small brown areas of dead grass were dotted throughout the greens. The fringes were full of weeds and just plain old dirt.

The staff was great and that’s what bumped their overall rating up. I will return and hopefully the course conditions will have improved.

Conditions Average

Value Average

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Not the fringe of the green. Every hole was like this. Photo submitted by JBrownluvsgolf on 09/20/2021

Comment

TheBouldersGolfClub

Commented on 09/21/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions not living up to your expectations. We are having challenges with Goose Grass that is cause by the amount of moister we have had this summer. We should have the courses back in tip top condition in a couple weeks. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

u000007962291

Played On 09/17/2021

Reviews 1

Skill Advanced

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Course condition

I was really surprised of the poor condition. There was way too many weeds around the greens to be acceptable. The greens were in poor shape.

The Grass was too long in the Tee boxes.

Once you placed your tee. You could hardly see your ball.

The practice putting green was in horrible shape.

I found the condition shocking.

Conditions Fair

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

Comment

TheBouldersGolfClub

Commented on 09/18/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions not living up to your expectations. We are having challenges with Goose Grass that is cause by the amount of moister we have had this summer. We should have the courses back in tip top condition in a couple weeks. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

u2281687

Played On 09/17/2021

Reviews 17

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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FAQ

What is the address of South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort?

South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort is located at 34636 N Tom Darlington, Carefree, Arizona 85377, Maricopa County.

Is South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort open to the public?

Yes, South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort is open to the public.

What year did South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort open?

South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort was built in 1984.

Who designed South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort?

Jay Morrish (1986, 1991) is the architect of South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort.

What type of grass does South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort have?

South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort has Bent Grass greens and Bermuda Grass fairways.

What is the par of South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort

The par of South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort is 71.

What is the length of South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort

The length of South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort is 6917 yards.

What is the rating of South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort

The rating of South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort is 72.9.

What is the slope of South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort

The slope of South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort is 142.

What are the course conditions at South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort are good.

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