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4 Stars
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3 Stars
115
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
27
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
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81.6%
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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
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4.6
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4.0
77 Reviews (77)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
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Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
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4.5
81.8%
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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/Private
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 6959 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.3

Nestled among 12-million-year-old boulders in the scenic desert foothills near Scottsdale, Arizona, Boulders Golf Club & Resort is one of the country's most prestigious resort destinations. The North golf course at Boulders plays big brother to the South Course, and offers bentgrass and marvelous views of the Black Mountain, as the course winds through the community of Boulders. Both golf courses spring from the desert foothills and feature take-your-breath-away panoramic vistas -- among those of spectacular formations of boulders, stunning Sonora sunsets and indigenous terrain.

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Satellite Layout
Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6959 yards 73.3 138
Blue 72 6811 yards 72.6 139
Blue/White 72 6489 yards 71.1 134
White 72 6311 yards 70.1 131
White (W) 72 6311 yards 75.8 137
White/Copper 72 6003 yards 69.0 126
Cooper 72 5864 yards 68.3 123
Copper (W) 72 5864 yards 73.5 135
Gold (W) 72 5440 yards 70.7 126
Red (W) 72 4900 yards 68.1 116
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for North
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: 73.3/140 513 195 548 404 425 142 347 356 417 3347 451 445 525 457 183 483 424 220 424 3612 6959
Blue M: 72.6/139 513 195 548 404 425 142 347 356 347 3277 451 445 525 404 183 483 424 195 424 3534 6811
Blue/White M: 71.1/134 481 150 517 404 400 142 347 356 347 3144 425 395 479 404 183 483 357 195 424 3345 6489
White M: 70.1/131 W: 75.8/137 481 150 517 375 400 133 338 350 347 3091 425 395 479 375 145 468 357 176 400 3220 6311
White/Copper M: 69.0/126 412 150 473 375 375 133 338 350 347 2953 425 365 438 350 145 468 324 176 379 3070 6023
Copper M: 68.3/123 W: 73.5/135 412 143 473 364 375 118 320 330 340 2875 403 365 438 350 127 458 324 145 379 2989 5864
Gold M: 66.0/116 W: 70.7/126 412 125 465 329 317 118 294 300 340 2700 403 310 430 329 104 343 324 140 357 2740 5440
Gold/Red W: 69.0/117 412 125 415 329 317 118 294 252 258 2520 400 310 378 329 104 340 255 110 352 2578 5098
Red W: 68.1/116 331 120 415 323 317 93 294 252 258 2403 400 310 378 272 80 340 255 110 352 2497 4900
Handicap 6 18 4 10 2 16 12 8 14 1 9 5 3 15 13 7 17 11
Par 5 3 5 4 4 3 4 4 4 36 4 4 5 4 3 5 4 3 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 3 17 1 13 5 15 9 7 11 8 12 6 2 16 14 4 18 10

Course Details

Year Built 1985
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jay Morrish (1985)

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
1300 Reviews (1300)

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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scottlsu
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Incredible Shape

I come out to Phoenix every summer to play golf for a week and have been to The Boulders 5 straight years. Played it today and it is in the best condition that I have ever seen it. Greens are perfect.....fairways lush.....tee boxes great. In absolutely perfect condition. Played as a single in under 3 hours.....wonderful course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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dhume419
Played On
Reviews 244
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Arizona Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Conditions

The course was in winter season shape in August after a record heat wave in the area. Props to the grounds crew that managed that. That aside, the course is a great challenge, with accuracy off the tee a must. Plan to take a few extra balls as the rough is desert scrub and wayward shots are usually not recoverable. The tee boxes were excellent and the greens even better. I do not recall a single bare spot in the fairways either. Great views and great golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Bleve76
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Awesome Views and Fast Greens

My first time playing the Boulders and it was pretty awesome. I played the south course which had great views of the valley and really picturesque holes. The fairways were in really good shape for a desert course in the middle of summer. The bunkers had nice sand didn't penalize you too bad if you find yourself in the beach. The greens were fast, but not stupid fast. I got a hot deal so the price was right. This was a fun track that I will be playing again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u577076733
Played On
Reviews 111
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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u577076733
Played On
Reviews 111
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000004394842
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Reviews 70
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Timm7064259
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition for July

Course was in really good shape for July and not too soggy like most courses .

Staff was super friendly and I had the course to myself playing 2,5 hours for 18 holes .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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IvanSS
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the best

This course is definitely one of the best ones I’ve ever play. Congrats!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314164225295
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u1500715887
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Reviews 49
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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tamcivor1278
Played On
Reviews 113
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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cheeseburger1
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart for Drinks

Never had the Cart girl for 9 hole 99 degrees outside. Told the people on the turn. Got no response

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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u314160635610
Played On
Reviews 70
Skill Intermediate
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
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Jeff7990053
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Boulders South

Great facility and layout. Staff is awesome! Surprisingly, there were some damp areas on the course, but overall in great shape!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314164030280
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Experience!

First time at the Boulders and everything was as advertised. Teed off at 6:30am , no one in front or back so pace was great. Course was in incredible shape. Greens were hard so shots into the green rolled farther than expected but you adjust. Scenery was incredible. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u456444018
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u000005511399
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great :-)

Just a great place outside of Scottsdale in the "Sonoran Desert". In the middle of a resort. A clear MUST play 😊

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u000005344270
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best in the valley

Boulders is my favorite course to play. Course was in excellent shape for end of June. Tremendous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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cnel36
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Course was fun, drink prices were outrageous

Course had a nice layout but grass could be in better shape being a “top” AZ course. Drink prices were insane. $85 for 6 nooners, $115 for 3 cocktails and a turkey wrap I could have got from the gas station. I most likely won’t go back.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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67mustang
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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