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1295 Reviews (1295)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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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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81.3%
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1135 out of 1295 reviews
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4.1
37 Reviews (37)
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
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4.6
78.4%
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3.9
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Conditions
3.7
Value
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Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
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4.5
78.7%
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70 out of 89 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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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
Scorecard
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
1295 Reviews (1295)

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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Keith8142070
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Played the South course today. It is a beautiful place. Course was in great shape. Greens were good but fast. Pins were in tough positions. I would play here every day. Highly recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/07/2021

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

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ItsMeDavid
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Scott0803
Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 15-19
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 Good
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u314160941130
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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chealay
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

this course is one of the kind.

this course has great layout. every hole has different t shot. the boulders are amazing. course condition is great. the green is true roll. too bad the marshal pushing us because took some picture but no group were behind us. we still finish the round in 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/29/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the issue that occurred during your round. I will use this as a learning tool and pass on the staff. We pride ourselves on great customer service. On a positive note, I'm glad you enjoyed the golf course. Looking forward to seeing you at The Boulders again soon.

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Sweetlou4211
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000002483670
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Busy

Course was not in great shape for how we had to pay to play. Very busy and had to fend for ourselves to find the first tee. Good place to play once a year.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/29/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course conditions not living up to your expectations. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

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u605996005
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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u314161152993
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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TomNeeme
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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mikeedmonds
Played On
Reviews 19
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 Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Brandon2367860
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314161108595
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
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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Brandon2367860
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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zachstansbury
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000001951615
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Great course - horrible pace of play and one bad apple on the staff

Love this course but so disappointed by pace of play - and I teed off at 840 am. And the starter on Hole 1 South Course should be fired. Horrible attitude, surly. What a way to start. All this for $250. What a waste of money!

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/29/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the issues that occurred during your round. I will use this as a learning tool and pass on the the staff. We pride ourselves on great customer service. . Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

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u314161387476
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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ErikaGibbs10
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disjointed layout

We felt like we spent a lot of time driving between holes. Several holes have blind waste areas that are not obvious from the tee, requiring a layup but there is no notice about this. The GPS does not have a flyover or any warning about these holes. Need to have played the course before to know. Disappointing for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/29/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course GPS not living up to your expectations. We do offer yardage books in the golf shop with more details. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

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ErikaGibbs10
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty course, meandering layout

Several holes require course knowledge to be able to play. Blind shots and waste areas that are not readily apparent from the tee. The GPS has no flyover or any comments as to how to play the hole. For the money, I was a bit disappointed with GPS and on course information.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/29/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the course GPS not living up to your expectations. We do offer yardage books in the golf shop with more details. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

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kltcpa52
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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