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3.3
606 Reviews (606)
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
194
3 Stars
170
2 Stars
77
1 Stars
97
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.1
73.9%
Recommend this course
414 out of 606 reviews
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3.8
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.0%
Recommend this course
44 out of 50 reviews
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3.5
111 Reviews (111)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
77.5%
Recommend this course
86 out of 111 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 60
Length 3660 yards
Slope 100
Rating 59.2
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The Lakes at Ahwatukee Golf Club
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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

3.3
606 Reviews (606)
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Not as good as last time

Course was back 9 only with no notice. Pace was rough

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great Value

The course has improved and the greens are in great condition. Approaches are really nice. Tee boxes are also in really good shape. The lakes are dirty and the fairways are a bit bare with the Bermuda being dormant in the winter. But it’s still fantastic winter golf.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

Greens and approaches are great. Course plays really well. A good challenge and well worth the price for winter golf in Maricopa County.

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

Great Value, Fun Place to Play

The Lakes Golf Course is a great little course! Several of my friends and I play there often. We started playing there because we were just learning the game. It offered a low key place to learn, some challenging holes and convenience. They were very accommodating for those of us still working and only able to play 9 holes. We have seen an impressive transformation from patches of brown caliche to its current state of beautiful greens. Keep up the good work, I intend to continue to play at The Lakes!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Waiting for a clubhouse

The putting greens are in great shape with pefect weather to match. The lakes on the course can be challenging. A great course to practice your irons and chip shots.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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
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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
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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
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