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3.1
3499 Reviews (3499)
5 Stars
548
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
59.0%
Recommend this course
2274 out of 3499 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.4
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
66.7%
Recommend this course
60 out of 90 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.3
182 Reviews (182)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
51
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
65.4%
Recommend this course
119 out of 182 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
3499 Reviews (3499)

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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Played On
Reviews 114
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not so good

They need to take better care of course- first off cut and trim weeds, they were horrible. It looks like they have no course superintendent- did not see they were even trying to clean up course. Greens were not half bad. First time playing here since 2019 and nothing has improved. Not excited to play here again. $78.50 per person was not cost effective for this golf course and I don’t mind paying for a good golf course. Good luck and hope you fix the course up. Lots of competition in AZ area.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too loud for the price

$81 to have dirt roughs, landscapers at hole 1 tee box with there lawnmowers then mid game there was a dude spraying chemicals was by me when I was putting then he sat between the putting green and the next tee box and instead of shutting his tractor off he sat there on his phone like really dude how about you shut that thing off and turn it back on when we are done hitting then on hole 10 there was someone who had a tree cutting service cutting trees in there back yard and finally on hole 9 we had people hitting into us.....I love the greens here and the bunkers are challenging but $81 no way guys, train ur landscapers to be alittle more respectful

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 02/18/2026:
Thank you for the honest feedback. Your input helps guide our improvements, and we hope your next visit reflects the progress we’re making.
Played On
Reviews 360
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Arizona Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Good value good shape,it long even from the whites I suggest moving up a tee box.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Really long

Overall a great golf course for the money but plays long so move up a tee box.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excruciatingly slow and no marshall

Took 3hrs plus just to get through the first 9 holes. We had to skip 2 holes because 3 groups were slowing down the entire course. When we said something at the turn the employee just said “oh we’re sorry”. No one went out and told the groups to pick up pace or let us play through. Super frustrating round. It’s pretty good value for this time of year but that simply shouldn’t happen.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Layout but needs work

While I always try to have an open mind with all courses, this one unfortunately needs a lot of TLC for me to rate it higher than 2 stars. Tee boxes were not great, greens were fair but minimal grass and fairways were hit or miss at best. Layout was okay but I would choose lots of other course in the AZ area before I'll spend my money here again without significant upgrades done on the course. Thank you.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 02/09/2026:
Thank you for the honest feedback. Your input helps guide our improvements, and we hope your next visit reflects the progress we’re making.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 114
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible shape

Dirt everywhere

Grassless tee boxes

No cart girl

Terrible greens

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Response from on 02/06/2026:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback matters, and we’re actively working to improve.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

NEED RANGER ON COURSE!!!!!!!!!

The course was in good shape greens were nice. The only thing I can say is they need a ranger on course keeping groups moving. The front nine was no problem, when we made turn for back nine pace of play was terrible. There was a group of SIX playing together, was very slow and no ranger on course to help with problem. It was so slow we could not get but 15 holes in before it got too dark.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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