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3.4
658 Reviews (658)
5 Stars
81
4 Stars
216
3 Stars
184
2 Stars
78
1 Stars
99
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.3
77.8%
Recommend this course
462 out of 658 reviews
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3.9
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.6%
Recommend this course
88 out of 94 reviews
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3.7
127 Reviews (127)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
55
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.4%
Recommend this course
111 out of 127 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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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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3.4
658 Reviews (658)
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Reviews 152
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Sad

Still sad about the destruction to the course. Hope they are able to fully recover.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 189
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

The lakes

For just reopening pretty decent, you can tell they are trying to get it cleaned up decent little course it's got some fun holes definitely needs to have markers for distances but that will come in time nice little course I'm playing again tomorrow so two times in a week

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Being refurbished

They have just begun to re-establish this corse that has been fallow for a few years. It’s pretty rough but playable. No building for pro shop, washrooms or snacks. Bring your own snacks & beverages. Checkin is a table beside the parking lot. Washrooms are go huts.

Greens have been fertilized but are not smooth yet. Fairways were actually pretty good, Lots of bunkers with fresh sand. Price was inexpensive.

If they keep at it, this could be a very good course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Can’t beat the price

This course is pretty rough, but for in season golf in AZ, the price was unbeatable. This was my first time playing here but I know it closed and fell into a state of disrepair for several years. The “club house” is a small trailer, the only restrooms are port-o-potties and there is no food or beverage service. It’s playable but the greens and fairways are far from ideal. Beautiful views of South Mountain. All in all a good value and I am already booked to play again in a couple of days.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways

Too much dessert around fairways. Some yardage signs were dramatically off (hole 17 off by 50 yards).

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Save your money

The fact that they charge $40 for green fees is ludacris. This course if you want to call it that is so run down and not maintained. You check in at a trailer that is sitting in a lot. I have played better 9 hole courses. Do not waste your time or money and go with another golf course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Once is enough

The fairways and greens were in decent shape, but the lack of staff, customer service, facilities, beverage cart, golf carts, or even a restroom was enough for me to look elsewhere next time. I prefer an overall experience that you would be proud to invite your out of town friends and family to. I’m glad I tried it out myself first. Probably won’t come back until they at least have a clubhouse and decent facilities.

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

Bang for Buck

I honestly don’t want to leave a review because I don’t want this course to become more popular or expensive. But this course is the most bang for your buck and a great course!!! Take Continental in Scottsdale for $75 and that…is not worth it!! This has no country club, no cart girl, but has a range, putting green, a guy outside a lil bunker, and that’s it. But the course is in great shape, actually challenging (Continental is straight ahead with little hazards), has a bunch of sand (actual sand too!), water on like 16 holes. I’d bet you $$ you will score your worst score on a par 60 because this is challenging. Plays like a real tricky 72 course but is a 60. Pay $40 for really any time you want and be amazed. If you don’t give a…about a club, fancy bathrooms, cart girl,… this is it!! $40 vs Pv @$55 and continental @ $75. Id day 10x better than PV and 5x Continental. Okay this course and I dare you to say there is a better deal. Best 60 you will play and is $40 for 18!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course is a work in progress

Played this course over 10 years ago and then was closed for many years.

First time golfing since pandemic. It is very obvious that much effort is being made to improve this course and that it is in need of much tender loving care. It is also very apparent that efforts are being made to do just that and it can definitely not happen over night. We will definitely return this year and look forward to returning in 2024 to see the upgrades that should be completed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun layout.

Good to see course operational again. Bunkers are in need of regular maintenance. Greens cup cutter is in dire need of sharpening. Nice mixture of Par 4's & Par 3's for Par 60 total.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth it

18 holes par 60. Not worth it! Horrible condition. Green really rough and fairways like hitting off concrete.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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