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3.3
704 Reviews (704)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.1
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
50.4%
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575 out of 704 reviews
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3.2
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Conditions
3.0
Value
2.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
3.9
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3.0
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Conditions
2.8
Value
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Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
3.6
36.4%
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8 out of 22 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high marks as one of the valley's most beautiful and challenging designs. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play make each round a welcoming experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 71
Length 7002 yards
Slope 138
Rating 72.2

SunRidge Canyon Golf Club provides adventure amid natural terrain over 7,002 yards of par-71 golf. The golf course was laid out by the golf course architect Keith Foster, who hid the golf course in the ridges and canyons of the foothills of the McDowell Mountains, one of the last untouched bastions of the Southwestern United States.

The SunRidge Canyon Golf Club's signature hole is the 17th, and it is unique, giving golfers the option of shooting a 209-yard, par 3 over a box canyon today and then going for a 152-yard par 3 from an elevated tee tomorrow. Foster discovered the elevated-tee opportunity during a tour of the golf course while it was being constructed and added the Canyon set of tees right then. The vistas he knew golfers would get were enough to convince Foster to set up the second set of tees.

After a round of golf at the SunRidge Canyon Golf Club, head back to the Ridge Room, which attracts visitors and locals for the great view and Southwestern cuisine.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Champion Ultradwarf Bermudagrass
Architect Keith Foster (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.3
704 Reviews (704)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
Patio Dining 39
19th Hole Scenic Views 33
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 74
Forced Carries 59
Bunkers 56
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 65
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 64
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 32
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 60
Convenient to the City 30
In the 'Burbs 27

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Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough course, great views, elevation changes

Course was in great shape greens at about 10, but quick if you are above the hole. Tough course, play up 1 tee box from normal if its your first time here. I would definitely play it again.

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

Top Experience

Thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. A real gem!!

Numerous interesting and enjoyable holes along with some great views, The layout can be challenging on some holes but I loved every bit of it. The GPS on the carts is a nice bonus and a must for first timers. FYI, this would be a difficult course to walk with some distance between holes and large elevation changes. Beware the deep pot bunkers.

The course was in great shape and had just opened after over-seed. Greens are a little bit slow but rolling true. They did suffer some damage due to the recent record flash floods but it only affected areas along the cart paths.

Staff were top shelf, from the checkin at the pro shop to the amazingly friendly "Larry" our starter.

The made to order sandwiches at the halfway house were unbelievable. Huge, stacked and delicious!

I played the golds and scored well so I'm sure it influenced my review a little bit but this was probably the best course I've played in the Phoenix area with about 2 dozen under my belt so far. I will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Sun Baked Ridge!

Troon has a nice diamond in the hills here! Greens around 9-11 stimp! Fairways nice and lush; still some thin/hard pan areas in/around the approaches, but not penal. All the bunkers are ground under repair so that was a plus today! The bunkers are getting the Scottish links make-over so when the course re-opens up in 2-3 months, the bunkers will have those famous revetments to deal with! Very nice layout! Definitely a do-over! And over, and over, and over again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

W6 sure lives up to its reputation

Indeed the back nine was much more challenging than the front, however from the right tees for us and listening to the tips like take more club, even took 4 more instead of 2 since it was not only uphill but into a significant breeze.

very enjoyable layout with enough challenges

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Ausome will be back love the ice machines

Played here on 6-20-18 and what a wonderful experience from the time the cart guys greeted us to the pro shop where the pro got us off before a 4 some. The course was in very good summer shape with an excellent quick round and the nicest thing is they have ice ❄machines on the golf course how ausome comes in handy. Afterwards a quick stop in the bar with excellent and delicious quesadas and great service. Truly enjoyed the wicked 6 holes will be back for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dag Handle

First time playing this course

Great course

Challenging

More than enough information thru the GPS system with the cart for first time visitors

The course seemed in great shape

There were holes that were having minor maintenance done to various traps, tee boxes etc but they were marked out and the staff did mention it at the pro shop in any event they didn’t effect our play at all

(No I don’t work there)

But we hope to be back next time we are in fountain hills

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
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 Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Precision a MUST!

I generally liked Sunridge, however, i am not a fan of blind tee shots and/or layup shots. I have no problem with the course being tough, but i want to see what the challenges are and not guess at distance or club selection. You definitely need to place here several times to have a feel of what lies ahead...

Conditions, the staff and the grill were terrific so that makes for a pleasant afternoon. Scenery was spectacular as well. Ill be back, but will have a yardage book next time

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee box selection

Tee boxes go from 4998 to 6000 yards. Need a set in between this yardage. Would be more fun to play. Otherwise like course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The greens could be a lot better....very gritty and sandy.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow Slow Slow

First the website said the greens and fairways where in great shape, they lied. The pace of play was SLOW after the 13th hole we had a sixsome playing in front of us, we called the club house the head pro came out to address the situation. He did nothing he said the group had played 4 days in a row and just wanted to finish the last couple of holes together. Apparently all you need is money and Sundridge will let you do anything.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/04/2018

Hi Mr. Gwazdauskas,

Let me first apologize for your unpleasant experience at SunRidge Canyon. My name is Wes Neal and I am the Head Pro here at SunRidge and my day off is on Tuesdays so unfortunately I did not talk with your group on the course as I was not at the facility. Please contact me directly at wes.neal@sunridgegolf.com as I would like to get a little more information from you and make it right!

Thank you - Wes Neal, PGA

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Phoenix Golf at its best

Perfect day on a perfect course. The wicked 6 wasn't quite as wicked as we thought it might be, but overall a great test for your entire game.

Highly recommended. Despite the high price point, you still receive full value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 05/04/2018

Thank you for the review we are happy to hear the Wicked 6 didn't beat the group up too much!!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful but challenging course

This is a beautiful but challenging course, you need to use every club in the bag. The last six holes in particular were more than our foursome of middle handicappers could handle. The difference in the distances for the white tees and the green tees was top great.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is awesome. Just remember to look for Four peaks. Everything plays that way!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/04/2018

Great advice!! All putts break towards four peaks, we hope to see you back again soon!

-Wes Neal, PGA

Head Golf Professional

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs maintenance improvement!

There are several positives about Sunridge Canyon.

People were friendly. It's a good track. Carts have GPS with a recording explaining each hole. Wonderfull views. However, it is not well maintained. The grass on tees was unbelievably long. I have been playing for 55 years and have never seen worse. The greens where extremely slow. Fairways and traps were average at best.

The good news is that the issues are fixable. Get the mowers out. Tees are first impression! Even those that were mowed, were way too long.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/04/2018

Thank you for your feedback we will be sure to pass along the information to our Superintendent!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Wisconsin Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A great place in Fountain Hills

This was the 2nd stop on our Golf Zoo Package and the facilities are fantastic. The clubhouse, driving range, and restaurant are all high quality and the food was excellent. I can't recall the last time a group of 12 had lunch and all the items were fantastic.

As with any new course, playing it for the first time provides it's challenges but the views awesome and the course is a fair test. The Wicked 6 live up to their name but still very playable. Long hitters can bomb away on most holes and short hitters can still find a way to have fun without posting a big number on the scorecard. The views on the back are worth it, especially the cart drive you take after hitting your tee shot on the 17th hole.

The only complaint, the greens were slow on that Monday. I do not know the maintenance schedule but based on the conditions of other courses and the rest of this course, I expected more than shaggy, bumpy greens.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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
Amenities Excellent
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