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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
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43 Reviews (43)
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3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
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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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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

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Reviews

4.1
1303 Reviews (1303)

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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u314161108595
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Brandon2367860
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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zachstansbury
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000001951615
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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Great course - horrible pace of play and one bad apple on the staff

Love this course but so disappointed by pace of play - and I teed off at 840 am. And the starter on Hole 1 South Course should be fired. Horrible attitude, surly. What a way to start. All this for $250. What a waste of money!

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/29/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the issues that occurred during your round. I will use this as a learning tool and pass on the the staff. We pride ourselves on great customer service. . Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

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u314161387476
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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ErikaGibbs10
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Disjointed layout

We felt like we spent a lot of time driving between holes. Several holes have blind waste areas that are not obvious from the tee, requiring a layup but there is no notice about this. The GPS does not have a flyover or any warning about these holes. Need to have played the course before to know. Disappointing for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/29/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course GPS not living up to your expectations. We do offer yardage books in the golf shop with more details. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

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ErikaGibbs10
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Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Pretty course, meandering layout

Several holes require course knowledge to be able to play. Blind shots and waste areas that are not readily apparent from the tee. The GPS has no flyover or any comments as to how to play the hole. For the money, I was a bit disappointed with GPS and on course information.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/29/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course GPS not living up to your expectations. We do offer yardage books in the golf shop with more details. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

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kltcpa52
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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CAY0ydMI1ekLFcJ68I5l
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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Remote

Excellent course conditions. Pricey but, worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/29/2021

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

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Richard8358358
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

North course

IThis was my first time playing at the Boulders and I was impressed. Staff pretty friendly and helpful. The course was in very good condition and hope I can come back soon and play the south course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/04/2021

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

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Richard8358358
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u399552663
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time golfing in Scottsdale and truly was a great first time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/29/2021

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

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Commented on 04/04/2021

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

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Kemo462015
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u041447978
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Kemo462015
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Davidstamos
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Not so sunny in Arizona

What started as a decent day for golf turned into a wet and cold day. The course at the Boulders South course was what you would expect from a high end facility. Just beautiful. I felt my handicap go down by 5 strokes. Then the rain. Still finished 18 and had a great time with friends. Pace of play was perfect. Recommend the course to everyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/20/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Glad you enjoy the round. Come back and see us on a Sunny day! It only rain's twice a year in Arizona

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Ryan3614564
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Sweetlou4211
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u000001341689
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Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Michael5895879
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting and beautiful layout

Really enjoyed my round. Beautiful scenery and challenging course it is pricey at $240 in March. Would play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/13/2021

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

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