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Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
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3.6
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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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u594029220
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000005031798
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course

We played most of the top courses in the Phoenix area & this was our favorite. It is very expensive and tough, but the conditions are great & the course is beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 03/13/2021

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

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u314161186634
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314161107862
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314161107862
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u376082248
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good track, Good condition

Course is in good shape, dormant bermuda eliminates rough so the ball can spin out into the desert if on a poor line.even from a hit fairway. Greens roled well and have about a 10 stimp speed. Could have used a cart girl befor ethe 9tgreen, but saw her twice on the back. Good day and a 4:10 round

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u916900144
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Played the north course, but prefer scenery of south course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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sinkster
Played On
Reviews 206
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Outstanding Course

Staff is outstanding from the moment you arrive . Course is in excellent condition tee to green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/25/2021

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

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RavenWilliams
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
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cowger1957
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000005708938
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
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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tomkinney44
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

excellent as usual

A little pricey at over $250 but this is a special course and worth the extravagance/

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/11/2021

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

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Ryan6593299
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome

Awesome, loved it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/11/2021

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

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Wolf1025
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Boulders

The price to play this course is fairly high so your expectations are higher. Fairways were in great condition, greens were not what you’d expect for the price. They were in disappointing condition. Pace of play was 4 1/2 hours. Waited to tee off on every hole which is common for Phoenix this time of year as all courses are busy. Will not play this course again as I didn’t feel my experience matched the value.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/04/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the greens not living up to your expectations. On a positive note its good to hear you played at our expected pace of play 4.5 hours. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

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u314160053328
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Dave1428701
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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1Putterboy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played the North and it was......

First time playing and I heard we should play the South course but we could only play the North. Course conditions were excellent. Greens were rolling 11.5. Overall a good day of golf but I felt the layout was fairly boring for the price we paid. I would play again but not for $200, better courses to play for that kind of money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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jemdmd
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Surcharge surprise

All and all the course was in descent condition for winter . Greens were pretty quick . Played from tips and didn’t get destroyed .

What I didn’t like was the surprise $25.06 surcharge ! Didn’t see that anywhere on my reservation ?? Definitely cheaper courses you can play of equal quality ! Very scenic and great vistas for pictures

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/08/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. I do apologize that you didn't know about the water surcharge. I'm not sure how you booked your tee time, but we do have that information when book through The Boulders website. Glad you enjoy the round. See you again soon

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u000003040186
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Enjoyed course very much, best of the 3 we played on our visit. Paired with a twosome with only one set of clubs. Impacted pace of play. Surprised they were allowed out with one set.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/31/2020

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Our policy is that everyone has their own set of clubs. thank you for the information and I will look into it. Looking forward to having you back soon.

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u000008223316
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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