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3.4
651 Reviews (651)
5 Stars
81
4 Stars
212
3 Stars
181
2 Stars
78
1 Stars
99
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.3
77.9%
Recommend this course
456 out of 651 reviews
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3.8
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.2%
Recommend this course
83 out of 90 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
121 Reviews (121)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.6%
Recommend this course
106 out of 121 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Lakes consistently delivers some of the best putting surfaces in the Phoenix valley, with lush, well-manicured greens that outshine many premium courses. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and outstanding value make this course a smart choice for Arizona golfers.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 60
Length 3660 yards
Slope 100
Rating 59.2
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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
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Reviews

3.4
651 Reviews (651)
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Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Good for short game practice

Fairways rough condition bunkers good sand groomed greens good shape this course good for work on your short game

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 41
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for novice golfers looking for a challenge.

I get to use all the clubs in my bag on this course. Greens, fairways and tees all benefitting from lots of recent attention by groundskeepers. As a fairly new golfer, this course offers challenges on every hole. Value prices and super friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The course was great

Excited to see what they can get done here. It’s been getting better each week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 41
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Trying a comeback

Course was one of the best short courses in AZ. Trying to bring it back after lying dormant for a couple years…

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good improvements.

You can tell they are really trying with this course. Compared to last year the grass is greener, greens roll great, and water in the water hazards.

Really enjoyed it.

Conditions Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Cheap Golf

Not a fan. Greens are very slow and have a good amount of disease. On a course like this the greens needs to be better but just my opinion.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tight layout

I am pretty surprised by the negative reviews.... sure, it's not Pinehurst, or Goose Island, but it's a decent little track. Lots of water, challenging long iron par 3s. Only knock is lack of clubhouse, and poor marshaling, made for very long play when they allow 5somes, solos and twosomes...

Otherwise, greens rolled true, rough is dirt (like most dessert courses) and price is right $40!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not ready

The course was in poor condition. Greens were long and slow.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

It's Coming Along ..

Good fairways, just opened after overseed so greens were a bit slow but beautiful. Still tough, there IS a lot of water. Garmin only knows about the front nine, there is no 10-18 on my watch. Makes it tough to judge yardage. Course is still not listed in National Course Rating Database so we could not figure our score to post on AGA. Amenities non-existent, no patio, no alcoholic beverages, no potable ice, no beverage cart.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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