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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
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.0%
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28 out of 35 reviews
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3.9
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.0%
Recommend this course
71 out of 91 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 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wanted to play here for a long time.

It’s hot, dry, and we’ve had not rain, so no doubt the course is not pristine, however it is still is great condition. Beautiful course, open but challenging, and a ton of fun. The massive boulders out there make for some of the challenge and much of the beauty. I’ll be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful Day

From the Bag Drop until the Club Cleaning the service is always first class. Greens are as good as anywhere in The Valley. Fairways could use a little water, but couldn’t we all. Thanks.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time playing this course.... Great shape for middle of June. Looking online it looked fairly easy, but in person it was very challenging for all playing abilities. The views were amazing. First rate resort.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoy the view

A great place to spend a week, played the South course twice, staff is genuinely great, warm and friendly, course is in great shape considering the sanding of the greens for this time of year, everything is green that should be, tees are well set up for players of all skill levels, big boy’s get to fly the spoil areas while players who know their skill levels can move up as much as 100 yds, if you can’t shoot straight, they sell balls from the drink cart.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing Views

Course was a little dry, but it was getting aerated, which is why it was affordable, but it was a very fun course layout. If you want the full experience, go when everything is hydrated, but it's quite pricey for that. If the greens don't really matter to you, absolutely take advantage whenever they lower the rates. Also saw a Gila Monster on the course. Extremely cool.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

review

the course was great but GolfNow did tell us before we booked the greens were overseeded with sand!!!

could not putt on any green.

you should tell people before the they book.

I would not have paid $80 a round

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course is tough but absolutely amazing!

The nicest course ever. Play is tough but it is so beautiful. If you are coming to Phoenix and miss this course you have failed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exceeded expectations

Had an absolute blast playing this course! Being from Orlando this track was an absolute treat with its tight layout and elevation changes. On top of that conditions were top notch. Big shoutout to the green keepers and maintenance staff. Easily my new favorite course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 13
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

Great day of Golf

My course is closed (Wildfire at JW Desert Ridge. Got a very good rate through Golf Now. Course was in very good shape. Greens were excellent. They handled Covid. 19 requirements very well. Cart service available as was water and ice. Played the white tees at about 6,300 yards. I’m a six handicap at 69 years old. I played over 150 rounds last year. This is one of my favorite courses . We played the North course today, but either course is great to play. Occasionally in mid summer there are some course conditions but similar to most Valley courses. A little cooler at the Boulders than Phoenix.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Boulders South Course

I took a friend to play the South course at The Boulders today and we were so impressed with the beauty, the condition and the overall experience. One of the best courses I have played all winter/spring and I have played a lot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

SLOW PLAY

Slow play ruined the round. Beautiful to look at, but when you’re sitting and waiting on every shot the view gets old! They need to do something to speed up the pace of play here or it’s going to ruin the reputation.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

If you are a low handicap player and want to experience true "Target golf", this course is for you. The course was in great condition and teeing off next to The Boulders on some holes makes for an unforgettable experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Covid 19 shut down the restaurants, but the service and facilities were top shelf

Fabulous layout and pace of play- great condition- will play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Good course. Rude staff

With all of the great courses in the Scottsdale area and the steep price they charge $179 afternoon rate even to resort guests you would think the staff would be nicer. Compare that

to Quintero (Less than $100) a course we played the next day and besides being a great course the staff was fantastic and couldn’t be nicer.

Save your money...play somewhere else.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

FANTASTIC

This course was in amazing shape, and the pace of play was unbelievable. As a single, walking, I was about to play in 3 1/2 hours on the north course. This is a must play, and an enjoyable walk if you’re feeling up to it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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