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4.1
1272 Reviews (1272)
5 Stars
786
4 Stars
313
3 Stars
110
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
27
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
82.4%
Recommend this course
1119 out of 1272 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.3%
Recommend this course
25 out of 28 reviews
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4.0
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.7%
Recommend this course
67 out of 83 reviews
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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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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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4.1
1272 Reviews (1272)

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Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Good not great

Having played both sides I can say that the Boulders south course is fantastic.. memorable. North, not so much. Conditions were fine, no real complaints but far from outstanding.

I would not pay 300 again to play North course, it lacks any special or memorable holes and was not in sufficient condition to justify the price. You'd be better playing something like Troon North.

Finally, I know that this course is not the only one to do it, however, the 7% "water surcharge" buried in the fine print is outrageous. State what the real price is if you think the course demands it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/08/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 31
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

The boulders north course

Disappointed is an understatement. Golf now has the south course info on the listing but when I got there we were told it was the north course we were playing. Members were playing the south course. $260 later, we left disappointed in the quality of the north course. The greens looked as if we were putting on boulders. Tons of divots and very patchy in spots with tons of bare spots. Some tee blocks look like they had never seen seed. Save your money. There are much better courses in the area. It’s embarrassing they charge that kind of money.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/08/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Condition of greens

My only reason for not giving course a 5 star is the condition of the greens. Sub par for a course of this caliber and cost.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/08/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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 Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Needs a ranger

Played front in 2 hrs, with twosome and threesome in front of us. These groups then morphed into a fivesome on back, kept telling us they were being held up, but we saw no one in front of them. NO RANGER ON COURSE. Back took 2:45. This is a high class place and should be

a high class experience without having to be behind a bunch of Wallies who make their own rules.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need a ranger

Guys in front of us started as a twosome and a threesome. We played front in two hours. Then they morphed into a fivesome and played the back at about a 2:40 pace. They kept saying somebody in front of them was holding them up but we never saw them. When we finally passed them on 18 as we were running out of light, it was completely open. The hole is a long par five. I’ve been visiting the Boulders for over 25 years and this is not what I have come to expect. I’m sure the reason will be “it’s because of the Covid.”

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/12/2022

So your answer for not having a ranger and letting a group play as a fivesome is "they were about on our 4.5 hour pace". Nice!

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Commented on 02/10/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Our expected pace of play is 4 hrs and 30 minutes. Looks like they were pretty close to being right on pace. Hope you enjoyed the round. Hope see you again soon

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Super slow pace of play. Conditions just above average for the $$

We all know golf in Phoenix area is extremely overpriced but we do all pay it. Played the North Course which is unfortunately Inferior to the South Course. Conditions were average with slightly bumpy firm greens. Thoroughly enjoy the beauty of the area but if you are put on the North course would take a pass until you can get on the South. Pace of Play was not good waited every shot and tee'd off 25 minutes late so barely finished before dark and we had booked a tee time where we should have easily finished.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/04/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. The Boulders is competitively price with the golf courses in the North Scottsdale area. The North and South course both have been ranked in the top 100 golf courses and it depends who you ask to what course they prefer. Unfortunately we cant control mother nature and we had a frost delay that pushed tee times back 25 minutes. Our expected pace of play is 4.5 hours and according to our GPS the pace was was a few minutes over 4.5 - Hope to See you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful but a little speedy and a slow round. Always busy. Always a 4:50+ hour round.

Nice course. Some narrow fairways make it tough for those who spray the ball.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/02/2022

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

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice views

Great views , nice staff . Fairways prime…. Greens could be better

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/28/2022

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

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Boulders

Great day , not easy be prepared to lose a ball,saw bunnies,bobcat and quail

A great day

Cart guys not very respectful of lefthanders....joking

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 01/26/2022

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

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf experience

a beautiful and challenging Desert course.excellent accommodating staff. A real class operation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/21/2022

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

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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