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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Desert
Par 70
Length 6653 yards
Slope 145
Rating 71.9

The Dinosaur Mountain course at Gold Canyon Golf Resort is consistently rated among Arizona's top public courses. It offers a one-of-a-kind round in the Sonora. Panoramas feature at tee boxes. There's a test of skills, traveling upwards, downwards and all around Dinosaur Mountain, with tee-green elevations changing dramatically and fairways loping long.

While playing a round on the Dinosaur Mountain course at Gold Canyon Golf Resort, note the back-to-back signature holes, the fourth and fifth.

A round on the Dinosaur Mountain course at Gold Canyon Golf Resort kicks off on the 316-yard, par-4 first, which is tougher than it appears: The fairway heads uphill, narrows and leads to a well-guarded sloping green. The par-5, 514-yard third is one of three long holes; look out for the leftward dogleg, and then, go uphill to a diminutive multilevel green. Finish on the 366-yard, par-4 18th, which features fairway bunkers left and right to keep golfers from trying to wrap up too quickly.

Course Details

Year Built 1982
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Blue Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ken Kavanaugh

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 - "The Golf Academy at Gold Canyon"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt and bermuda shorts required. No denim.

Food & Beverage

Catering, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Fitness

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2.7
315 Reviews (315)

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Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

this course was lots of fun

The course was great and the fee to play on a hot summer day is unbelievable. I’ve played other courses for the same price and they are no were near the quality of this course. The scenery is awesome for those that like to be outdoors and enjoy a beautiful hot day in AZ. It will definitely test your skills and your straight shot if you’re up to challenge the sidewinder is the awesome course to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained course

The grounds crew do a great job of keeping the course in great shape. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The views are breath taking. I wish I owned the house near the 5th tee box.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tell only your best friends!

I hate to give Dinosaur a great review, but come on...this place is incredible. Country Club experience and incredible vistas of the Superstition Mountains. So fun to play this course and with rates dropping, now its the time to get out there. Before its 115 degrees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course. Best track in the area, bar none!!!

This course was a dream to play. Excellent conditions coupled with a great lay out, made for a great day. Couldn't ask for anything better. You HAVE to play here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Very well maintained with beautiful scenery and surroundings.

Very solid course for the avid golfer, a little pricy but we had a great time overall.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Far drive, long round

The course is well maintained, but the holes are so close to each other that you will find yourself waiting on almost every shot. The front nine got really backed up on #2, #4 and #6. If you play the tips you will find yourself hitting from tee boxes in corky places, like 20 yards from the previous holes green. Not a very scenic course because you are always by houses and condos. Small greens, so the approach shot is really important.

If you want to take the time to drive to Gold Canyon, pay the extra money and play dinosaur mountain. Sidewinder is not worth a half hour drive.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Course has great views

We played the Dinosaur Mountain on Mothers Day and the staff was'nt very cordial.... I dismissed it due to a shotgun tournament that was about to start on the Sidewinder so I understand how things can be stressful. This is a great course and the AZ resident price is hard to beat. Excellent scenery, challenging shots, and well maintained.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

The course has great views

This course is gorgeous with great views of the mountains and it is well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

First Class

Amazingly beautiful course. Best condition I've seen. Tough but fair. We were paired with members and they added to the great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 606
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor

awesome views

very nice course very well maintain, played first time got good golfnow deal, will play again, greens were kind a fast with some difficulties

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Course was well maintained with friendly staff. Highly recommended.

We played Sidewinder. The course was well maintained, with some breathtaking scenery. The staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend to others.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful, challenging course

This is a beautiful golf course. Each hole seems like it could be featured on a post card. The greens were fast and fairways were well-maintained. Lots of elevation changes and difficult shots featured on this course. The course is more reasonably priced than some of the other premier courses - Troon, Boulders, TPC-Scottsdale, etc. - but I still feel it is a little pricey. For $25 dollars less (before tax), I think the Phoenician is a better value. That being said, this is still a fabulous course that everyone should try at least once.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Gold Canyon - Dinosaur Mountain

The staff were very cordial and helpful. It was well organized. Our tee off time was on schedule. The views were spectacular with interesting elevation changes. Our playing time was 4 hours without feeling rushed. The only minor draw back was the practice area. Hitting off mats seemed out of place for this course. I would definitely go back and play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful topography and scenic views from every hole

Loved this course. By far my favorite of any in the valley. I give it a 10 plus

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

super fun great shape

HAD A GREAT TIME COURSE IN GREAT SHAPE. GREEN IN GREAT SHAPE WOULD PLAY THE COURSE AGAIN

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful views with many different elevations. Great layout!

Play was EXREMELY slow! Waited 5, sometimes 10 minutes on most holes before teeing off. Course Marshall's were MIA, on a few occasions there were four separate groups playing the same hole! A shame, the course is beautiful. I'm hoping this was an exception as I would like to play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Wow ... Just wow!

We arrived at this course much too early for our start time and the starter not only accommodated us but sent us off so that we would have the course almost to ourselves.

We played the Dinosaur course and would highly recommend this course to everyone. It was in pristine conditions - we have played courses where the greens are less manicured than the fairways here. Absolutely beautiful.

The surroundings are gorgeous, the views incredible and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Don't miss this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Your eyes will be full, looking at course all day.

One of the most appealing courses I have played ...I always look forward to playing Dinosaur! Lovely and fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

My favorite course in the world

I love this course. This course has the best views in the world.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Incredible elevation changes

Really enjoyed the course. It's challenging but if you hit the ball in the fairway, it is fair. The views are incredible. A little slow because of 6 par threes. We played e dinosaur course and really enjoyed. I highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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