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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
72.7%
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567 out of 686 reviews
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2.0
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Value
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42 Reviews (42)
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
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Amenities
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3.9
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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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3.9
686 Reviews (686)

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Skill Intermediate
3.0
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Previously Played

Not in good shape yet.

I think that they opened this course too soon. The tee boxes are not in good shape. The winter grass needs some time... Overall the course is in poor shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent and challenging

Fun course with lots of elevation change especially on the last 6 holes which go significantly uphill, making them very challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice place to play, couple of glitches.

One of the nicer places to play in the Phoenix area but out in Fountain Hills so take that into account. Today there was a shortage of carts so we had to be driven to the range and wait for a cart to become available 15 minutes before tee time. Also, I had called about overseeding and was told that had been done back on the third but did not tell me that it was cart path only and I hate the surprises.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 606
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

exellent condition after re-seeding

Cart path golf but for good price on golf now nobody complaint, great course conditions and nice rolling greens will play again soon....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Golf Course

Very challenging golf course with a variety of holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Course Rating

I played from the white tees and the course rating is very low from those tees. I play at lot (110 rounds so far this year) This rating should be at least 70 from those tees with the slope at 126.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

First Time at SunRidge Canyon.

We were greeted at the bag drop with a pleasant staffer who got our information and had our bags waiting for us on a cart. The pro shop was well stocked and the professional staff was pleasant and efficient with checking us in. It was the first day after over seeding so some of the rough was a bit long. Overall the golf course condition was great and design was interesting. The golf course really does run through the canyon and makes for some interesting golf holes. The cart had an updated GPS system that gave you a recommendation on how to play each hole when you arrived at the tee area. I would definitely go back again and would recommend it to anyone to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Outstanding

What a fantastic facility this is. very enjoyable. Highly recommend it. Staff is fantastic too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good summer condition

Excellent summer condition for Phoenix. Took two golfers that never player there before and they were impressed with the course and the good conditions. We will all be gong back to play again next month.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Breath taking views

The course has beautiful views and lots of wildlife to enjoy while playing. I personally found the course difficult, but I would suggest playing the course and experiencing it for yourself.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of the Top Courses in Arizona!! Great Value!!

This was my first time playing SunRidge Canyon what a course!!! The course was just beautiful, extremely well maintained. The practice facility was excellent the staff was very friendly. Front nine is much easier then the back nine. When you see the sign “Wicked Six” be ready for a challenging six holes. The 17th is a par 3 it was playing 207 yards what a unique hole, my favorite hole on the course. Each hole was difficult in its own way most greens were elevated it seem that I use my flop shot more on the course than any other that I have played in a long time. Great GPS system!! Had a great time playing this course!! To bad they are closing the middle of July and will not reopen until mid October.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

great track!

The course is in great shape and highly recommend playing at least once. The GPS feature on the cart is very helpful for 1st time players. Get out there now because they shut down for the next few months to make some renovations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Loved playing the course and would recommend it to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course overall

Tee boxes had been aerated but otherwise course was in great shape. Green rolled nicely. GPS is fantastic. Pace of play was slow especially on back nine as there was a five some. Did not see a ranger after the fifth hole. Final six holes are difficult

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Scenic course

Received a great deal here.... Arizona summertime rate. Course was in excellent condition. At 104 degrees and high humidity, it was definitely hot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Favorite Course

I make it a point to play as many courses as I possibly can in the Phoenix area, and this was my favorite experience, so far! Very pretty course, that has alot of bite to it. I played from the tips. Hitting good, solid, ACCURATE drives is a must. If you don't, your day will be a long one. Bunkers-a-plenty, but fairly placed. Greens are generous, with plenty of undulations. Not crazy-fast, but not slow, either.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Walked

Tough Course the First Time You Play It

Lots of hidden problem areas that aren't readily apparent to first time players. GPS instructions help, but aren't totally accurate. Course has a lot of character, but not a good course for high handicappers.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

The Wicked Six are Truly Wicked

This course was beautiful. My boyfriend and I love playing true mountain courses that are very natural and true to the surroundings. This was one of the most beautiful courses I have played. Each hole was difficult in its own sense, from elevated greens that have a steep slope down, to slanting fairways, this course has it all. There are a few short par-4's that I almost drove the green (from the reds) and a few LONG par-5's that have some desert in the middle and require you to lay up. Each cart is equipped with a gps system which was incredibly handy and very useful! The last 6 holes are referred to as the wicked-six and they are definitely wicked. Long holes, sloping fairways, and blind dog-legs. I must have gone through about 2 sleeves of balls during this one round, but it was very worth it. I will definitely be playing here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Fun golf course

Fun course on a hot summer day. First time for me and found the course to be fair and challenging. I played the white tees and the course is very playable from these tees. Yes, the wicked six are tough holes that are up the hill and into the wind but are very manageable for mid level players and above.
Course is in great shape. Staff and cart girl were smiling and provide good service.
Highlight of day was one of our group had an ace on number 17. Good fun!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

tough but fair

Had fun, very challenging. I know why they call 13-18 The wicked six.All uphill elevated greens. FUN!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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