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2 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
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4.1
44 Reviews (44)
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
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4.6
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3.9
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Layout
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Pace
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4.5
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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
1304 Reviews (1304)

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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Michael5895879
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting and beautiful layout

Really enjoyed my round. Beautiful scenery and challenging course it is pricey at $240 in March. Would play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/13/2021

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

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u594029220
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000005031798
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course

We played most of the top courses in the Phoenix area & this was our favorite. It is very expensive and tough, but the conditions are great & the course is beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 03/13/2021

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

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u314161186634
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314161107862
Played On
Reviews 2
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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u314161107862
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u376082248
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good track, Good condition

Course is in good shape, dormant bermuda eliminates rough so the ball can spin out into the desert if on a poor line.even from a hit fairway. Greens roled well and have about a 10 stimp speed. Could have used a cart girl befor ethe 9tgreen, but saw her twice on the back. Good day and a 4:10 round

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u916900144
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Played the north course, but prefer scenery of south course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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sinkster
Played On
Reviews 206
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Outstanding Course

Staff is outstanding from the moment you arrive . Course is in excellent condition tee to green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/25/2021

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

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RavenWilliams
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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cowger1957
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000005708938
Played On
Reviews 9
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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tomkinney44
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

excellent as usual

A little pricey at over $250 but this is a special course and worth the extravagance/

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/11/2021

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

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Ryan6593299
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome

Awesome, loved it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/11/2021

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

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Wolf1025
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The Boulders

The price to play this course is fairly high so your expectations are higher. Fairways were in great condition, greens were not what you’d expect for the price. They were in disappointing condition. Pace of play was 4 1/2 hours. Waited to tee off on every hole which is common for Phoenix this time of year as all courses are busy. Will not play this course again as I didn’t feel my experience matched the value.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/04/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. We would like to apologize for the greens not living up to your expectations. On a positive note its good to hear you played at our expected pace of play 4.5 hours. Looking forward to you giving The Boulders a second chance. Hope to see you soon.

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u314160053328
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Dave1428701
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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1Putterboy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played the North and it was......

First time playing and I heard we should play the South course but we could only play the North. Course conditions were excellent. Greens were rolling 11.5. Overall a good day of golf but I felt the layout was fairly boring for the price we paid. I would play again but not for $200, better courses to play for that kind of money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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jemdmd
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Surcharge surprise

All and all the course was in descent condition for winter . Greens were pretty quick . Played from tips and didn’t get destroyed .

What I didn’t like was the surprise $25.06 surcharge ! Didn’t see that anywhere on my reservation ?? Definitely cheaper courses you can play of equal quality ! Very scenic and great vistas for pictures

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/08/2021

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. I do apologize that you didn't know about the water surcharge. I'm not sure how you booked your tee time, but we do have that information when book through The Boulders website. Glad you enjoy the round. See you again soon

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u000003040186
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Enjoyed course very much, best of the 3 we played on our visit. Paired with a twosome with only one set of clubs. Impacted pace of play. Surprised they were allowed out with one set.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/31/2020

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. Our policy is that everyone has their own set of clubs. thank you for the information and I will look into it. Looking forward to having you back soon.

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