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4.1
1289 Reviews (1289)
5 Stars
791
4 Stars
320
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
38
1 Stars
27
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
81.0%
Recommend this course
1131 out of 1289 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
95 Reviews (95)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
31
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
77.9%
Recommend this course
74 out of 95 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
1289 Reviews (1289)

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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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

South Course

Called the day previous to confirm no issues with the course…gentleman on the phone said course was in great shape and they would start aerificaton on the greens Monday. Showed up to the course and on the drive in notice the fairways of the south course were completely yellow and sprayed to hurry the Bermuda to go dormant (in preparation to lay rye). No notice in description on golfnow or troon website. Fortunately the guys in the proshop discounted our round, and made things right! On a brighter note, they recently reseeded the practice putting green to Bermuda and it was in the best shape I’ve ever seen it. The greens rolled pure on the south course and were reseeded to Bermuda as well almost 2 years ago and are softening up a bit but it is still quite difficult to hold. They’ve also eliminated the evasive species of grass that was popping up in the greens that had to be driving the regulars crazy.

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

Great course. Course Marshall is a little to much to deal with

Great place. Nearly died- only saw the beer girl 1 time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Must play course in great condition with scenic views and challenging landscape. Played on a nice cloudy day and had a great time. Extras cost extra, haha but range is free and really I got a smoking deal so can't complain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
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
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Hot weather
Used cart

Amazing course, lots of fun. It’s summer in AZ so it wasn’t in perfect shape but the greens were immaculate. Summer weather evident on fairways. Looking forward to playing again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I’ve been living in Phoenix since 1989 and have always wanted to play The Boulders but never had, until Thursday… Well it was well worth the wait!! That was one of the nicest courses that I’ve ever played, a day I won’t soon forget! I found a “hot deal” and snatched it up right away! Thank you for offering us those kinds of deals!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scottsdale staycation…..

I had an awesome first time experience yesterday playing @ the Boulders! I had planned to play at Kierland Resort (staying there), until I came across an awesome “hot deal” that I just couldn’t pass up! One of the best courses that I’ve ever played! Just fantastic, I’ll definitely be back!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course, t-blocks, fairways, sand traps and greens in great shape.

I have been looking forward to playing this course. The course has many challenging holes. Unlike many courses the bunkers actually had sand and were well maintained. The only reason I did not rate this course better was the practice area for greens and chipping were closed for maintenance. There was no notice of this when making t-times. The pace of play was about four hours and 30 min. I would love to play the course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Incredible Course

Absolutely love the South Course at The Boulders. Course was in perfect shape and I had entire course to myself. Hot bud doable. Just a fantastic layout.....true desert golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful view, friendly staff; tight!

What a course ! Where other courses are crying “it’s shutdown and plugging time” there is no sign of that at the boulders. Just gorgeous. Amenities are great nice having balls at range and no worry about bringing balls with you. Ball markers, divot tools etc. are plenty. Washroom facilities are great. Only drawback is that some of the direction to tee boxes are confusing ended up making a lot of u turns :)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

First Class

I haven't played Boulders in many years. Instead I play other courses further south next to friends. This facility was in great shape, especially August. The staff professional and attentive. We started on time. The tee boxes were full, and the group in front of us seemed slow, yet the pace was on target to 14 min a hole. It was cart path only due to overnight heavy rain, and that impacted somewhat. The course can be difficult, especially from the back. There is vegetation on both sides, and a narrow passage to the fairway on most holes, with more vegetation between box and fairway that can sometimes block your view of the landing area. Its also a long course from Blue and I remember a couple of holes after my 2nd fairway still 50-100 out, so it can be frustrating if you can't hit as far as you used to. They offered combo-tees (i.e. white-copper), so we should have moved up. Once on the fairway it played much easier. Greens rolled fast. They were firm, rolled and had minimal damage. Great course. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Totally good. Nice view and friendly staff.

Nice view and friendly staff.

Very challenging course layouts

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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