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4.1
1290 Reviews (1290)
5 Stars
792
4 Stars
320
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
38
1 Stars
27
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
81.1%
Recommend this course
1132 out of 1290 reviews
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4.1
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.4%
Recommend this course
29 out of 37 reviews
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3.9
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
77.4%
Recommend this course
72 out of 93 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/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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Reviews

4.1
1290 Reviews (1290)

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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Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful but needs work

Great layout and views. The sand traps need a lot of work, a lot of grass in them and growing down from the rough into the traps.

Also, some of the greens don’t look very good for a course with a high price tag like this one.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/27/2022

Good news we have a bunker renovation scheduled for this summer. Hope to see you back soon.

Thanks

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A true desert experience!

First time golfing in Arizona and found a great deal on GolfNow so jumped on it. Such a cool course! Don’t know if I’d pay full price, but I thought the course was in good shape and the scenery was awesome. I can see why it’s on many lists of places to visit in the Phoenix area. Also liked that the green fee included cart, range balls, towel and tees to use etc.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/21/2022

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

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A little pricey but I would play it again. Maybe a bit “dated” in places. Staff was outstanding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

9.5

The Boulders is in a beautiful setting and the courses are good layouts, however the playing conditions, tee boxes through the greens, left much to be desired.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/01/2022

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 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

NICE SETTING

COST in today Market very expensive .Did play the Coarse because a special on this particular T- time.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/29/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Our rates go down April 25th. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

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

A little far north but nice.

No mention of Food really only on Bev Cart. Grill took too long for sandwiches to order. Eat before or Bev Cart is only option on course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/29/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the lack of food options. I will pass on to our Food and Beverage managers. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

play it once

Beautiful course. Play it once and you can cross it off your list. Not worth the price. I will not play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/29/2022

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback.Our rates go down April 25th.. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Several greens in front nine South very poor condition

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/14/2022

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 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Top notch course

They said it would be about the experience. It was. I totally enjoyed the day even though even hitting from the forward tees it was a bit more than I could handle. Duffers like me should be be forewarned. I thought the fees were very steep, although I was told they were the norm for “in season”. So I paid the freight, took the photos, bought the shirt and will have good memories.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/13/2022

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

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed…

We like challenging courses. Played the North course after a nice lunch at the Grill. Expected the course to be more interesting and exciting for the price. Fairways were in good shape but greens were a bit beat up. Sand traps were like cement. Some sand traps were hard to walk into and walk out of. Play was slow. Staff were very friendly.

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