Western Skies GC: Aerial
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4.3
3529 Reviews (3529)
5 Stars
1133
4 Stars
1669
3 Stars
523
2 Stars
136
1 Stars
68
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
94.1%
Recommend this course
3159 out of 3529 reviews
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4.2
140 Reviews (140)
5 Stars
46
4 Stars
83
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.3%
Recommend this course
132 out of 140 reviews
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4.3
233 Reviews (233)
5 Stars
102
4 Stars
112
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.3%
Recommend this course
222 out of 233 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and year-round well-maintained conditions make Western Skies a consistently rewarding experience. Wide fairways, forgiving short par 4s, and strong value pricing attract golfers of all skill levels.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6744 yards
Slope 122
Rating 70.3

The golf course at the Western Skies Golf Club has a traditional layout with many different challenges and beautiful views. Surrounded by picturesque mountains and valleys, the course offers a taste of the countryside, which is further enhanced by the many aged Mesquite and Pinon trees sprinkled throughout. It features tree-lined fairways with generous landing areas and tricky water hazards. Two notable holes are the 4th and 7th holes, both par 3s. Although it is a modest 186 yards, the 4th hole requires a carry over water to a heavily bunkered green. Western Skies Golf Club's 18th hole is a drivable par four with water along the right side, making this an exciting finishing hole.

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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brian Whitcomb

Rentals/Services

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

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No tank tops or cutoffs.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.3
3529 Reviews (3529)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 60
Brunch 33
Watching the Game 30
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 67
Water Hazards 47
Narrow Fairways 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 77
Beginners 51
Seniors 51
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 75
In the 'Burbs 33
Worth the Drive 26

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Western Skies

Course was in good shape...pace of play was good...staff was friendly...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

In Great Shape

Course was in fine shape esp the greens. Receptive, true, best I have ever seen in several years. No marshal on the course to hustle the slow Groupon front of us along and the restaurant didn’t answer their phone so that slowed us down at the turn. Otherwise, quite a fun day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best Value in the Valley

A morning tee time in spring at any full length par 72 18 hole course in the valley is probably ~$130 or more on average - so getting on here at 8:30 AM for 100 dollars is already a huge win. The course is simple straighforward, with out and backs for each 9 between endless suburban track homes, just like 70% of the golf courses here. Not really any grass in the rough and bare dirt up to the home fences, but fairways were perfect, and the greens were every bit as good as any you'd find on a troon managed course. The course is pretty easy, plenty or room to the right side if you tend slice the driver as a right hander. (I do.) You just can't beat this course for the valve in the prime season. If I lived a little closer I'd play it every weekend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Western Skies

I am a bogey golfer. The course is very forgiving with decent fairways and fairly easy approaches. The greens roll fairly true and are mostly straight. In comparison to other courses I have golfed in the area it is a decent value. The club house staff was friendly and helpful. The only drawback was the beverage cart driver that just kept going even after we waved to them and yelled for them to stop.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Value for the Price

Although not as scenic as other Valley courses, Western is in very good shape and a lot of fun to play. The greens were outstanding. The pace of play was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course for the everyday golfer

Really liked the course! Layout is forgiving with nicely kept sand bunkers. Fairway in good condition. Greens very nice and semi-fast. All in all a very good value. We started right on time and finished in four hours with only a. Little waiting on the back nine. Price is higher than it used to be, but so are the prices anywhere in the valley these days. Staff were super nice too. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

western skies

Course WOULD HAVE been awesome if I would have a received confirmation about booking. We were charged for NO SHOW due to GOLF NOW not responding to a text or email. Thanks for charging me for nothing. App is terrible. Anyone else get charged for no shows in past?? Western Skies told me it is the APP that screwed up.. Golf Now tells me it is the golf course that screwed up....... Either way I golfed at Ocotillo which was way more responsive when it comes to booking tee times.

Value Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

I wish I could give my game a 5-star rating but I played terribly that day. In spite of that, it was a very enjoyable course to play- challenging but not too difficult. Fairways and greens were on great shape. There was some standing water due to last week's,s heavy rains but otherwise very nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unweatherly

Fun, fair course even with poor weather. Bar and grill looks comfy. Wasn’t able to eat.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

nice course and friendly staff

Nice course but a little rough around the edges.

Good pace of play compared to other az courses.

I could have done without the loud music around the clubhouse.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 316
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

nice course, friendly staff

nice course; a little rough around the edges.

Pace of play was great compared to other az courses.

I could have done without the loud music around the clubhouse.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pretty much a goat track

Greens in general were ok, but grainy and slow. Fairways are mix of grass and mud/dirt. If your going to take a divot it’s like tearing grass, with chunks of dirt/mud

If you miss a fairway I hope you like weeds and hard pan!

Good note the tunes they crank outside the pro shop was good, but not good enough to return to this poorly maintained course. The grass driving range is a joke, your better off hitting off Matts, it’s was mostly hard pan.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great staff , fun course

I play approximately 75 different courses each calendar year. I can usually tell within the first 5 minutes at a property how the day will go. Walking into pro shop at WS I was greeted warmly and treated great by staff. Any questions were quickly and professionally answered. The course has nice layout, great greens and good pace of play. I will definitely play there again.

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