The Lakes At Ahwatukee
Aerial view from The Lakes At Ahwatukee.
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3.5
675 Reviews (675)
5 Stars
87
4 Stars
221
3 Stars
187
2 Stars
79
1 Stars
101
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.3
79.4%
Recommend this course
476 out of 675 reviews
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3.8
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.3%
Recommend this course
84 out of 93 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
127 Reviews (127)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.2%
Recommend this course
112 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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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

3.5
675 Reviews (675)
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Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The lakes is a diamond in the rough

Not too pretty surrounding the course but the course is a solid track

Good value for price

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Greens are short and fast, good grass seeded this year

This place honestly impressed me today. I’d heard it was a a bad course before, but my expectations were proven wrong. Amenities wise, not much to speak of. However despite this, the new grass seeded this season culminated in a great experience. Super fast greens (probably 8-9 speed), well groomed fairways, and a fun course layout. Good pricing for this time of year too (paid 27 dollars to walk). Overall on par or better than rolling hills.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good short game practice

Fun little course. You get to pull out the driver a few times but it is afterall a par 60. Still has some barespots to fill in and ponds to fill, but it's fun anyway. It's a good value at $30.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Under Reconstruction

Looks like the back nine is undergoing a big rebuild. Various temp facilities while they work but ice that they are open. No doubt it will get better as time passes. There are many dry or bare earth areas but if you keep it on the fairway they are nice. The greens are growing ok but are in a big need of rolling. Putting is a little like playing Chinese Checkers…Staff was great, welcoming and accommodating

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

Great fun for our group!!

Although this course just reopened the greens were in fantastic condition! They were on the slow side but ran very true and receptive. The fairways were in beautiful condition and I was really surprised how uniform the course conditions were. Great job by the crew to get this course back in playing condition!! The staff, Riley and Tommy, were super friendly and welcoming when our group arrived. We had such a blast on this course. The holes play fairly long for a par three course from the tips but is great for a tune up round for the long hitters. The range was beautiful too with the mountains back drop and perfect grass conditions. Perfect golf course for those that want a relaxed and fun environment with no intimidating pro golfer types making you feel bad for that shanked shot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 56
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

decent course

Executive course with some challenging holes. Greens were in decent shape. Enjoyed the round as I only paid $11 via Golfnow. Not a scenic course...with a Jack in the Box almost on one of the fairways, but I will play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is up and running needs more work

I played Awhatukee Lakes and it has come a long way since opening back up. They have carts now and all 18 holes are open. The greens and fairways were in good condition a little shaggy but standard for this time of year in AZ. With some more work and upgrades like finishing restrooms, rebuilding clubhouse, getting a snack bar or concession stand up. I think the course would be an excellent place for a short round Par 60 executive course and it has a nice layout. I hope they keep putting in money and work because it's a great course with a lot of potential. I would play it again for the low price and I would say if they cut and roll the greens and get the rest of the course work done soon it's going to stay busy all winter.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0

Showed up for 630am tee time and no one was there. Waste of time.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect for a quick and stress free round

This course is par 60 with a mix of par 4 and 3 holes. Although I rode, it can easily be walked and would make for a better workout. The course is absolutely playable and the holes are interesting and deliver modest challenge. Aesthetically it still needs work but for the money and time investment it's fine. They also have a very nice practice putting green and am off the turf (no mats) driving range. I am an 8 handicap and shot 65, having never played there before. Distances are a little off compared to the signs, especially on 17, so check with a range finder before you swing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

It’s getting there.

Course just reopened and while it’s not where near perfect it’s definitely playable. Greens rolled well and really that’s what matters most with an executive course. Look forward to continued progress and this hopefully will be back to its former state soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Fair course conditions, great value

This is the second time I've played course. Greens by and large in decent shape. Be on the lookout for goose and duck poop. It's everywhere. There's a good number of sand traps and lakes that Gee has not taken the time to bring back. And some of the lakes that do have water also have vegetation growing in them. Not a good look. I'll play it again because it's inexpensive and you can get in 9 holes quickly without being rushed.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Do not go here!!!

I purchased a tee time not looking at the reviews. Will never do that again.. the table to check in was outside and did not have an attendee. The person who was there was asleep in a golf cart. After he woke up I asked to check in and he rudely handed me a score card and told me to have fun. This place is obviously undergoing renovations but it is not ready to be open. My fiancé and I looked for a tee time else where because it was that bad. Please steer clear until this is filling renovated.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great laid back short course

Good place for a beginner or to bring kids. No club house or any drinks so be prepared. Good deal for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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