GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
3.3
578 Reviews (578)
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
177
3 Stars
164
2 Stars
76
1 Stars
96
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.1
71.3%
Recommend this course
388 out of 578 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.1%
Recommend this course
25 out of 32 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.4
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
71.2%
Recommend this course
84 out of 118 reviews
Read Reviews

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 60
Length 3660 yards
Slope 100
Rating 59.2
Book a Tee Time at
The Lakes at Ahwatukee Golf Club
Powered by GolfNow.com
Hot Deals at The Lakes at Ahwatukee Golf Club

Course Details

Year Built 1980
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda 328 Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Panks (1980)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Ahwatukee Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No tank tops or cutoffs.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

3.3
578 Reviews (578)
Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Little Course Getting Better

Best Greens In The Valley = a joy to putt on! Fun layout with enough dog-legs and lakes to make it interesting. This executive course has 6 par 4s that are well-bunkered to provide a good skills test. Play the Twilight Special for the best rate. We buy a pizza at Zeeks Pizza at 48th and Warner, bring it with and are set for the day. New owners have done a good restoring this course and have been planting more trees which will help the the layout and increase the shade. Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

GREAT Conditions!

Played this course with an 11am Tee time. The driving range had ample space, green grass that wasn’t chopped up, a big practice putting green with perfect grass as well.

The pace of play was perfect. Not too many people out on the course and a 3some was able to finish in 3.5 hrs!

The fairway were impeccable! SO green, not patchy areas at all. Between fairways and holes, did have some areas of dirt, but I’m sure that will be fixed as time goes on. The grounds keepers did a very good job with each hole and fairway and green. Bunkers were sandy and never rock hard like a lot of higher priced courses.

Greens did have some plugs from players not repairing their own markings which was not the courses fault. So I did my fair share of fixing. Greens were very forgiving and yet challenging as well. The water on the course makes the course a good challenge as well.

I highly recommend this course, especially for how manicured it is! This course will be a go to since I live very close to it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Lakes

Well maintained Fun round of golf for great price. Best Deal out there !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Review

"The Lakes" is a fantastic course, and the lake really makes it special. It is strategically placed, adding both beauty and challenge to the game. The water is crystal clear, and I even spotted some cool wildlife around it. It definitely makes you think twice about your club selection!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Anonymous
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This is a perfect place to work on par 3s with other holes also. Also has been in great condition as usual.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course, Great Value.

The Lakes is an awesome course to play by yourself or with a group of friends. The course layout is enjoyable while still challenging you on multiple holes. The condition of the course is great right now, and it is some of the best value you can get for golf right now in Arizona!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great condition

I have played this course many times and it is by far in the best shape right now. Great value and great golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Bang for your buck!

They have really upped their game this season. Greens are great and can't beat the price

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Pure Course

I played this course a while back with my buddy and it was no where near the conditions it’s in today. Absolutely amazing what they’ve done to this course in the past 6 months. Fairways are growing in and filling which was a huge issue prior, greens are rolling super solid and looking very luscious. Absolutely give this course a shot when in the area and are wanting a chill round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Much improved!!!

If you haven’t been to The Lakes in awhile you should give it a shot… the course has improved A LOT in the past few months. It’s only getting better and the rates are more than fair compared to other courses in the valley. $100 rounds no thanks! The Lakes only charges $59 on the weekends and they have a killer Twilight special 7-days a week for $25!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/25/2025

Agreed - The greens are the best in the valley! Very green, smooth, roll true and a joy to putt on.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Potential

Layout is great, 20 years ago it was like a mini Augusta. If you are a beginner it’s a great place to learn. Go all in, spend some money fixing the property. Golf is booming, you can double your rates.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Short Course

Perfect place to practice your irons chipping and putting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Beginners Only (Mostly)

If you just bought a few clubs from Goodwill & maybe have gone to the range once or twice, this course is for you. Easy course in not very good shape. You can walk or ride. Expect slow play, atleast on weekends. Golf shop is about a 30 sq foot trailer. Bev cart has no hard alcohol, ice or coolers. No restaurant or bar here either. There was a guy with a hot dog stand on the 10th tee box; kinda cool. Staff was friendly enough. I think they all understand what kind of a course they work at.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Fun course.

Fun course, great value. It isn't Pebble Beach but the price was low. Nice design but course was not well maintained.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Cheerful

Everyone from check-in to the cart drop where friendly. Like the new tee-boxes on 10 and 18. Greens are very nice 👍

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Trying to support but

Trying to support this course but today was not good . Cart guy needs to go rude as they come . Check was fine the other guy in the office was fine .

Just don’t feel great paying to play but being treated like I’m asking to much to ask which cart can I grab and being yelled at .

Sad

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Nearby Courses
Phoenix, Arizona
Semi-Private
3.1835625328
2094
Phoenix, Arizona
Resort
3.8426595434
3506
Phoenix, Arizona
Public
3.6639812681
2670
Phoenix, Arizona
Public
4.6300533168
1510
Tempe, Arizona
Public/Municipal
3.7004248588
2171
Phoenix, Arizona
Public/Resort
4.5167602936
4170
Chandler, Arizona
Resort
4.7039356745
690
Phoenix, Arizona
Public
0.0
0
Tempe, Arizona
Public
3.2317274098
939
Mesa, Arizona
Public/Municipal
4.2013403385
2701
Tempe, Arizona
Public/Municipal
3.7457246816
223
Golf Packages

True Spec Fitting Experience Package

FROM $277 (USD)
PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy 4 nights’ accommodations at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, 2 rounds of golf at Westin Kierland Golf Club & Troon North - Monument Course, and a custom fitting session at the True Spec world headquarters.

The Fairways of Fountain Hills Package

CLICK BELOW
PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy accommodations at ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection or The Inn at Eagle Mountain and golf at Eagle Mountain Golf Club & SunRidge Canyon Golf Club
Sunridge Canyon Golf Club

The Fairways of Fountain Hills Package

CLICK BELOW
PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy accommodations at ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection or The Inn at Eagle Mountain and golf at Eagle Mountain Golf Club and SunRidge Canyon Golf Club

Mesa Golf Around Package

CLICK BELOW
MESA | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Home2 Suites by Hilton - Mesa Longbow and golf at Las Sendas Golf Club, Longbow Golf Club & Ocotillo Golf Club.

Whirlwind Golf Getaway Package

CLICK BELOW
CHANDLER | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Gila River Resorts & Casino - Wild Horse Pass and golf at Whirlwind Golf Club - Cattail & Devil's Claw courses.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account