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4.1
1293 Reviews (1293)
5 Stars
792
4 Stars
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3 Stars
113
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
27
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
80.9%
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1134 out of 1293 reviews
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4.1
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.1%
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30 out of 37 reviews
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3.9
94 Reviews (94)
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
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
77.7%
Recommend this course
73 out of 94 reviews
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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.

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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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

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Reviews

4.1
1293 Reviews (1293)

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

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
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Previously Played

Luckily it was a Deal Time for $63

I realize it is July and a heat advisory, however, still was not impressed with the conditions—fairways were below average for July. Do NOT pay full price to play here.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/11/2021

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. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Slow

It played reeeaally slow! And they did not do anything about it. WAITING 10 minutes or more on each T box really is not acceptable...espcially at a course like this and for the price. LOTS of similar choices for less money and better pace of play. The course looked really good but the pace of play made it impossible to appreciate any of the good parts.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/11/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the pace of play yesterday. Every once in awhile the pace gets away from us, but not to often. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still the best

This was my third visit to the Boulders and what a thrill to discover I’d get to play all 18 holes of the South Course for the second time. After playing it several years ago, I’ve since considered the South Course my favorite course anywhere, and after playing it again yesterday, I still do. From the scenery to the course conditions to the staff and service, everything is first-rate. And speaking of rates, I got a fantastic deal too. In my opinion you won’t find a more enjoyable or scenic round of golf. It’s truly awesome. Don’t hesitate to book a round here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/10/2021

Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope to see you back at The Boulders soon!!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 163
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played

Always a great experience

Played early in the morning. Pace of play could have been better, but they were sending people off 1 and 10 so soonest play was hindered by finishing 9 before others had finished teeing off. Still played in 4 hours, just expect foster before 7 am. Greens were excellent, some fairways were spotty, but I always love playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/10/2021

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

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

South course

Greens were smooth and healthy; excellent in comparison to courses in the Valley for July. Fairways were spotty though playable with improved lies, and again above average for local courses in July.

It helps to know where to hit the ball, particularly on par 5 second shots. Much of the course is target golf with significant penalty for missing fairways, though less prescriptive than some desert courses in the area.

Highly recommend, fun and challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/10/2021

Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope to see you back soon to play the other course..

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not a gem anymore

Fairway was very muddy, Bunkers are not maintain, algae growing in some. Very slow play, at one point two groups waiting on the tee.

The Raven was much better shape, very professional staff and all for half the price.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/10/2021

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. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

So much to talk about

Loved this course. Have heard so much and finally got out here. Great grass, fabulous greens, moist soil, wildlife everywhere, and pace of play that was fantastic.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/01/2021

Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope to see you back soon to play the other course..

Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful course, great round

This was my first time playing this course. As soon as I walked up to the front one of the staff greeted me and took my clubs and set me up with my cart and checked me in. The range was in great condition and provided a nice warmup before the round. They had us playing back North and back South due to summer maintenance. Both tracks were absolutely beautiful. The greens were ever so slightly bumpy from the aeration about a month ago but were almost back in perfect shape. Tee boxes and fairways were very nice and the few bunkers I got stuck in were well groomed. Pace of play was great, had no one in front of us and no one waiting behind us. Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Golf

I think that this is the best course in Scottsdale.

Great layout. Fun and challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/01/2021

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

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Extremely worth ! Scenery best I've seen so far. Fairways plush. Overall amazing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/26/2021

Thank you so much for the kind words. Hope to see you back soon to play the other course..

Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

The Boulders

First time playing the Boulders, had a great time, course was in nice condition and greens rolled smooth. Staff was friendly too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/20/2021

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

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