Dinosaur Mountain at Gold Canyon Golf Resort
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Gold | 70 | 6653 yards | 71.9 | 145 |
| Black | 70 | 6322 yards | 70.1 | 137 |
| Black/Blue | 70 | 5953 yards | 68.6 | 132 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 5796 yards | 74.5 | 140 |
| Blue | 70 | 5796 yards | 67.5 | 125 |
| Blue/White | 70 | 5494 yards | 66.3 | 122 |
| White | 70 | 5337 yards | 65.6 | 117 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5337 yards | 71.6 | 129 |
| Silver | 70 | 5144 yards | 64.6 | 115 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5144 yards | 70.2 | 125 |
| Copper (W) | 72 | 4793 yards | 67.6 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 71.9/145 | 316 | 197 | 514 | 467 | 236 | 451 | 439 | 203 | 542 | 3365 | 170 | 543 | 448 | 454 | 226 | 378 | 535 | 168 | 366 | 3288 | 6653 |
| Black M: 70.1/137 | 305 | 188 | 495 | 452 | 223 | 435 | 419 | 191 | 535 | 3243 | 152 | 517 | 427 | 420 | 201 | 365 | 510 | 148 | 339 | 3079 | 6322 |
| Black/Blue M: 68.6/132 | 305 | 174 | 495 | 408 | 223 | 435 | 355 | 148 | 535 | 3078 | 152 | 463 | 381 | 384 | 179 | 365 | 464 | 148 | 339 | 2875 | 5953 |
| Blue M: 67.5/125 W: 74.5/140 | 300 | 174 | 465 | 408 | 199 | 409 | 355 | 148 | 514 | 2972 | 142 | 463 | 381 | 384 | 179 | 354 | 464 | 138 | 319 | 2824 | 5796 |
| Blue/White M: 66.3/122 | 300 | 150 | 418 | 372 | 199 | 378 | 355 | 148 | 490 | 2810 | 142 | 463 | 346 | 343 | 143 | 354 | 436 | 138 | 319 | 2684 | 5494 |
| White M: 65.6/117 W: 71.6/129 | 271 | 150 | 418 | 372 | 170 | 378 | 335 | 130 | 490 | 2714 | 136 | 453 | 346 | 343 | 143 | 340 | 436 | 116 | 310 | 2623 | 5337 |
| Silver M: 64.6/115 W: 70.2/125 | 259 | 143 | 418 | 330 | 165 | 372 | 341 | 130 | 459 | 2617 | 129 | 421 | 347 | 331 | 141 | 331 | 410 | 116 | 301 | 2527 | 5144 |
| Copper W: 67.6/120 | 231 | 115 | 402 | 321 | 111 | 345 | 274 | 113 | 441 | 2353 | 121 | 412 | 324 | 321 | 125 | 328 | 410 | 97 | 302 | 2440 | 4793 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 12 |
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by GolfLeo on 04/11/2022
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Photo submitted by cjw269 on 08/29/2020
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1st tee Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 06/24/2020
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Photo submitted by polishpal on 10/13/2017
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Photo submitted by polishpal on 10/13/2017
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#5 Photo submitted by polishpal on 10/13/2017
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Photo submitted by polishpal on 10/13/2017
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Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
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Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
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Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
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Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
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Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
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Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
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Hole #5 downhill par 3 Photo submitted by Jhawkerman on 03/20/2016
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Hole #4 Downhill dogleg left par 4 Photo submitted by Jhawkerman on 03/20/2016
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another birdie! Photo submitted by blusk13 on 07/20/2015
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deer at the #16 tee box Photo submitted by blusk13 on 07/20/2015
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Photo submitted by Andyglad1 on 05/04/2015
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Photo submitted by Andyglad1 on 05/04/2015
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Photo submitted by Andyglad1 on 05/04/2015
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Postcard time. Photo submitted by MuellerTime on 06/24/2014
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Photo submitted by Robert5611627 on 12/31/2013
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Putting green Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
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Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
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Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
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Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
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Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
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Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
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Photo submitted by BustoMundo on 10/23/2013
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Photo submitted by Richierich78 on 10/13/2013
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Photo submitted by internetelectrician on 10/12/2013
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Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
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Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
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Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
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Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
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Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
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Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
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14th hole Photo submitted by rfporvida on 07/10/2013
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View of Superstition Mountain Photo submitted by Edward5755346 on 12/30/2012
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Mule Deer grazing on the course Photo submitted by Edward5755346 on 12/30/2012
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The course has great views
This course is gorgeous with great views of the mountains and it is well maintained.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
super fun great shape
HAD A GREAT TIME COURSE IN GREAT SHAPE. GREEN IN GREAT SHAPE WOULD PLAY THE COURSE AGAIN
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.
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.
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.
My favorite course in the world
I love this course. This course has the best views in the world.
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.
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