Arizona Golf Resort
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3.2
3525 Reviews (3525)
5 Stars
556
4 Stars
1154
3 Stars
888
2 Stars
505
1 Stars
422
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.4
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
61.1%
Recommend this course
2293 out of 3525 reviews
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3.5
112 Reviews (112)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
68.8%
Recommend this course
77 out of 112 reviews
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3.5
178 Reviews (178)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
67
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
69.1%
Recommend this course
123 out of 178 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

3.2
3525 Reviews (3525)

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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Reviews 4
1.0
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Will not go again

Nice people, but there was barely any grass anywhere and I am not exaggerating. It looked like land after a flood where everything is dead.

I usually don't care too much and just want to play,

But this was crazy.

I do feel bad giving this review, because I know how these affect businesses.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/09/2024

We're truly sorry to hear about your experience with the condition of our course; we're actively working on improving the grounds. Thank you for your feedback, as it helps us enhance the quality of our golf course.

Played On
Reviews 4
1.0
First Time Playing

Bad conditions!

No grass, staff is useless. Cannot believe they are still calling this a good golf course…never again

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/09/2024

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u151848765288. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting TOP PICK
Arizona Golf Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
First Time Playing

WORST TOURNAMENT EVER

The tournament for the 4th of July was a joke. The head pro didn’t know what he was doing and course was in horrible shape. I know it is the Summer but, this place is the I have Seen it! DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY, it is a joke !

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/09/2024

We're genuinely sorry to hear about your disappointing experience during the 4th of July tournament; we strive for excellence and clearly fell short. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we'll work on improving both the condition of the course and our coordination for future events.

Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

No grass

The course lacks the main component of grass, especially in the fairways.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 07/09/2024

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, BACgolfer09. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting TOP PICK
Arizona Golf Resort, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

some parts of the golf course itself was not in a good condition. there were a few greens where it was bumpy and aerated, and some of the fairways you were playing off the dirt. Also, the drainage of some fairways were poor, being that it hasn't rained here in a while.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/09/2024

Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention. We apologize for the conditions you experienced and are working hard to make improvements to our course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible Condition

The first 9-holes were soaking wet, under water. It was wet and muddy. Absolutely terrible conditions s. We will never go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Brutal Conditions

I've played a lot of summer golf in Arizona and I've played this course around 10 times. The conditions were brutal this time around. There was barely any grass except on the tee boxes, greens and right around the greens. Normally I love a bargain but I won't be back here anytime soon.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Rough

The course was very frustrating. First hole; you could tell they had tried to water the dirt to try to get grass cause it was flooded. The rest were bone dry and impossible to hit a decent shot. For anyone playing this course I would recommend to aim for the rough because at least 1/4 of the time u may be hitting off of dead grass which is better than concrete-like dirt

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Help!!

Help is exactly what this course needs. I have played this course a large amount of times and have never seen it in this condition. The golf resort has been around for decades. Don't know if it has new management. I do know if the corse is left the way it is now it won't last long. I hope it receives the attention needed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

I can not give this course a low enough rating

It was so bad words can not describe it

Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst course every

Tee box was mostly sand

Fareways were nothing but mud

Greens were acceptable

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 98
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
1.0

Place is a JOKE

No ice and it is 110+ degrees, and no grass to be seen anywhere. Fire everyone and just close the place down

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

A crime to collect money

This course should be closed until they decide to become a golf course again. Fire whomever needs to be fired, hire some competent people. It just seems a crime to collect money for the current conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 98
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Its Summer in Arizona

I thought the greens and the areas around the greens were in great shape. But just remember its summer and it's been hot, so the fairways are well Summertime fairways. I enjoyed my round and will be back soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/26/2024

Hello, u1724844. Thank you for visiting us at TOP PICK
Arizona Golf Resort. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor condition!

Arrived at 530 for a 6am tee time and no staff member available to check in with and get small bucket of range balls. No starter and random non non golfer riding around on cart drinking and heckling at various tee boxes. Fairway is in terrible condition on all 18 holes. Greens are green in color but very poor condition. Will not be coming back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/26/2024

We sincerely apologize for the dissatisfaction you experienced during your visit, especially regarding staff availability and the maintenance of our course. We appreciate your feedback and are working to address these issues.

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