Dinosaur Mountain at Gold Canyon Golf Resort

I was hesitant to play here because of the price, but knew it was the right decision the second I got there. The course was in immaculate condition and the views are unrivaled. Thoroughly enjoyed the round and will be going back.

I have played Gold Canyon's Sidewinder course, but this was the first time on Dinosaur. It is a very pretty course and was in perfect condition. This is a course for talented golfers, certainly not beginners. It is also a course for the more fit golfer as there are many ups and downs and grass traps. It was not busy and we were able to get our round in on the twilight before dark.

Truly a great value and excellent experience. Would play every day if I lived in the area.

This coure was a great value on Golfnow. The staff couldn't have been friendlier. The views were incredible. The course was challenging but fair. We couldn't find a blade of grass out of place. The best golf experience I've had.

Played this course twice while staying at Gold Canyon Ranch. The surrounding views of the Superstition Mountains was breathtaking. Overall, the course conditions were very nice. Some of the greens had wear but did not affect our play. GPS cart was a bonus. If you get a chance, stop by the restaurant for lunch or dinner. Food is very good.

This course is in excellent condition. Wide fairways,large greens and very managable. Staff are very friendly and courteous.Recommend must play.Will definately come back.

Really enjoyed playing this scenic course. It is well worth the trip from Phoenix to play it.

Gold Canyon has two courses. Dinosaur, which is longer and more challenging, and Sidewinder, which is a relatively short course.

Sidewinder tends to play very fast. There have been rounds where we've finished in under three hours but didn't feel rushed.

The tees are excellent, and placement is from spectacular (on the 1st hole), to average. The fairways are routinely excellent and thick, but your shots roll normal distances, and the greens are very well maintained, maybe a little slow.

Finding the first tee can be daunting for a first timer player, as it is a fair distance from the clubhouse. And because of the way the course is arranged, you make the turn at 8 instead of 9, which is not that much of an issue, just unique.

The opening hole has an elevated tee, and there is a lake along the left side of the fairway. Since you can drive farther than usual from the elevated tee, it is not hard to end up in the water. If you stay dry, this is an easy par.

The 3rd hole is short, and you can get into trouble with a driver, as there is a somewhat hidden valley about 12 feet deep just 240 yards out from the senior tees. It's easy to lose a ball there, or have an impossible lie.

A driver is often not the best choice off the tee at sidewinder. You need to plan your shots to avoid driving into trouble.

The front nine greens are pretty easy to stick on, but the back nine greens are domed, and very easy to roll over, The 18th fairway is a lot of fun. It's tempting to go for the elevated green, but since it's 35 feet higher than the fairway, use a lot of club. If you miss it, you can end up in a nasty ravine about 10-12 feet deep with a really bad lie.

The only downside to Sidewinder is that it is 30 minutes from Phoenix. You can play fast, the course is great, the staff very friendly, and the views are excellent.

We were playing Sidewinder course at Gold Canyon Golf Resort and were behind two groups which were extremely slow and it got too dark to finish holes 16-18. We spent more time waiting for them to hit the ball than we did hitting. Our round was 5 hours and we still didn't get to do 3 holes. It was a great dissappointment to my teenage grandkids because they have been waiting years to play this course and couldn't finish due to the slow play. I think the marshall should have moved the groups along a little quicker. Have played this course many times and not had this problem. It's unfortunate to spend that much money to not be able to finish.

Alright.. First the good. Greens and fairways in very good condition. Pace of play started very slow as they let a 5 in front of us, and no Marshall in sight.. But the players let us play through and pace was then very good.

Layout is very nice, some very pretty surroundings.

The not-so-good? Price is very high for quality of service. No open snack bar , cart girl said there was no food on course except a ham wrap or a turkey wrap. 7-11 makes hot dogs but not Gold Canyon. There is much better value for your golf dollar in SE Phoenix (try Ocotillo) -

If you don't care about having a hotdog or burger at the turn, and if money is no object and you aren't interested in going to Grayhawk (better by far btw), by all means, go to Gold Canyon - the layout and setting will not dissappoint.

Played with three guys and all of which had about the same index as I have which made for some good golf. We had a great time on the course and the pace of play was outstanding for a middle of the day round. The golf course was in very good shape and the greens were very fast. The front nine was not tough at all, but the back nine had you thinking of where to place your shots off the box. I play golf in Arizona a couple of times a year and this is a course i will be going back to again and again.

Treated my Wife to a round of golf the day after Christmas. The Dinosaur Crouse offered gorgeous scenic views and we were pleasantly surprised at the amount of wildlife on the course, which included deer. The weather cooperated and we had a great time as a twosome just enjoying the golf, the surroundings and the day in general. Also had a great meal at the resort grille.

A course I've played in the past and is still one of my favorites in Gold Canyon. Front nine is amazing and an enjoyable track. Good value for the price I got through GolfNow.

Superior views from each vista tee-off. A very challenging yet rewarding course. The wildlife in and around while playing gave an added touch.

always a pleasure to play here. great facility good people and nice greens

staff is way to snobby. very expensive for the experience

The greens were superb, and the rest of the course was in wonderful shape.

A thoroughly enjoyable course, including the design, the scenery, the amenities and the staff. Unusual, and worth noting, is the custom-made breakfast omellettes available at the snack shop, conveniently located near the practice facilities and the (two) first tees - a great idea!

This is one of the most beautiful courses in the valley.

But I missed the charge of$40.00 for booking fee.

I will probably never use Golf now to book a tee time I have never been charged this much to book.

This one of the most beautifully manicured courses anywhere in the world, with abundance of desert wildlife and spectacular scenery.You cannot have a bad day here. This is a must play if you are in the Phoenix area.