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3.1
3498 Reviews (3498)
5 Stars
547
4 Stars
1145
3 Stars
883
2 Stars
502
1 Stars
421
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.3
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
58.8%
Recommend this course
2273 out of 3498 reviews
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3.4
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
66.3%
Recommend this course
59 out of 89 reviews
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3.3
183 Reviews (183)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
20
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
65.0%
Recommend this course
119 out of 183 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and a well-designed layout consistently earn high marks from golfers visiting this course. Well-maintained greens and fairways deliver strong value for the price of a round.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6601 yards
Slope 120
Rating 70.8

Golden Hills Golf Club (formerly known as Arizona Golf Resort) is home to a golf school and a challenging 18-hole course. The golf course is known for its difficult and scenic par-3 holes. It is has a traditional layout that features large, subtly sloped greens that are guarded by bunkers. Stately cottonwood and eucalyptus trees line the generous fairways. Lakes form water hazards that come into play on five holes and there is also native rough throughout the course. With four sets of tee boxes, the course offers a suitable challenge for players of all skill levels. In addition to the course and the school, the Golden Hills Golf Club has a putting green and chipping area as well.

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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1960)

Rentals/Services

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

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, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness
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Reviews

3.1
3498 Reviews (3498)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 75
Brunch 30
Dinner 25
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 108
Water Hazards 60
Plays Long 53
This course/club is great for:
Locals 99
Seniors 78
Walkers 44
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 108
At a Resort 89
In the 'Burbs 32

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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 195
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Horrible

We used to play here in 2018 - 2020 because it was close and not too bad. But then it went downhill. We decided to give it a shot because some of the reviews said it was better. WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? This course is horrible. Tee boxes, greens, and especially fairways. Every golf cart I saw (especially ours) had ripped seats with duct tape that kept sticking to our rears. Sad, because we used to enjoy playing here.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Inconsistent Conditions

The course was a disaster for the last few years, but they have made some investments into the irrigation system, and the course is coming along. However, the fairways still had several areas that were not in good shape (hard pan, with dormant grass). The greens were very inconsistent with very little grass and not very receptive to approach shots, some greens were very quick while others were much slower. There were several areas just off the fairways that were just dirt and not really playable. No idea why all golf courses don't adopt the colored flagstick approach (Red for Front, White for Middle, and Blue for Back of green) there was no rhyme or reason to the pin placements and did not coincide with the info and diagrams on the scorecard, which made it very difficult to judge distance in on approach shots. Overall, it was a very average experience and certainly disappointed to pay $85 for a course in that condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

hot weather

it was a really hot day but he course was in good shape..greens rolled good...loats of ice for cooler...was happy with everything

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst course in Arizona

This is easily the worst course in Arizona for the price point and conditions. Showed up an hour early so that I could warm up and then the starter person that checked me in and won the locals playing in the same team time as me forced me to move up early, so I did not get to use the bucket that I paid for so basically I wasted money and then was completely cold coming out of the car and started playing probably the worst condition golf course I’ve ever seen in my . This course would only be worth it if it was about $25 with a cart and you just treated it as if you were going to the range but instead went play an 18 hole golf followers.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 03/23/2026:
We’re disappointed to hear your visit didn’t go as planned. Your comments are being reviewed and will help us improve moving forward. Thank you for sharing your perspective.
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Return to Golden Hills

Overall the course is not in great shape, except for the greens which I would say are consistent and challenging. The fairways are decent but there are a lot of dead areas. Overall value for this time of year is still great, the outside service and beverage cart teams were outstanding.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow play!

A lot of dirt and rough grass other than fairway. Play was slow. Almost 5 hours.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In need of some TLC

The fairways were in poor shape and hard like rock the greens were ok and the tee boxes need some work they are in rough shape. When we arrived back at the cart drop off it seems as if we were in the wrong spot. We did not know that there was an automobile road that runs onto the golf course NO SIGNS indicating this, a car went through fairly fast and splashed myself and our carts. Th employee that was cleaning the cart yelled at us saying we were in the wrong spot that we were on thee road. I got a little upset and raised my voice to him saying that there was no indication that this was a road, the only sign I could see is that the carts were not allowed in the parking lot. The course needs some work.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/18/2026:
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand this visit didn’t fully meet expectations and will use your comments to continue improving. We hope to provide a better experience next time.
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Golden Hills

I just flew in from Chicago and made my 2:30 tee time. I golfed alone for most of the day and played with a couple on ghe last few holes. I found the greens in great shape, especially in this 92 degree heat that apparently was early and in place for over a month. Fairways were fine as were tee areas. I had a very relaxing andpleasant afternoon. I think you will enjoy the course. Cartmen and staff were all friendly and helpful as was bar staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Price is right

Maybe not the best course I have play but for the price it's best bang for your money.Will play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Favorable Experience

Very friendly and helpful staff. Pace of play was good. Greens, bunkers, and tee boxes were in decent shape. Fairways were thin in some areas. Rough areas could be cleaned up by removing tree debris. Beverage cart service was excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 113
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Grass in good shape around greens.

Fairways and rough in bad shape

Nice variety of holes

Personable staff

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