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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3.5
675 Reviews (675)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value & Practice

The course opened back up two weeks ago. The staff was very friendly & it had a fun 9 hole layout. White sand in the bunkers, clean tee boxes and fairways. Greens need a little work but look forward to playing here more!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Good to be Back

I have a fondness for this course, because it is my home course and was closed for 8 years. But, the evil godfather had to reopen it. The front nine are open for play and I was there to support! I always felt the course layout was 5-star at this course and it still is. The rough is nothing but dirt, I hope only temporarily, but the fairways looked good. The putting greens are a bit unkempt. Some had large spots of sand on them (not from sand hazards). The second hole stands out as the worst green. It needs some TLC. The fairways looked great. I did not like that it is only walking and the price of a pull cart was $5. But they are all new and worked great. The paths are dirty and there is a lot of work being done on the front nine. The "back nine" has not been restored yet, but the driving range is great.

This is a hard nine to walk, with the hills and dirt and obstacles on the path.

But, it felt good to golf there. And I am supporting this course to get it back to it's beautiful shape. The views were still breathtaking, the water was beautiful and it's just great to be back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good warm up practice

It's new and still growing. Only 9 holes are done. I walked it with 3 clubs. I will play it many more times

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just like the good ol’ days

I played there about 20 years ago (or so); and the course still has a very similar layout. I honestly think it’s in better shape these days. Staff is friendly. Pace of play was great! They got white sand bunkers, which are amazing (but a little soft, so be careful with you sand trap shots). Overall a fun course and a great day chase some balata!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 131
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Comeback

Been closed since 2015 ,We can only play front 9 , needs lots work , but the work they have done is decent.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 131
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser

this course needs a lot of attention .

Grass........ if there's one thing that a golf course should have its grass and the bunkers were like hitting off the street. This course needs help and I'm not cheap but even $19 is to much . Spend $10 more and play another course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

A fun morning with a chance ot practise everything.

I am told by staff that the course is actually due to be shut on May 5th, 2013, pending some last minute resolution between the owner and residents. Pity, as it was a great hole for beginners or those working to improve their game ane the driving range was very convenient.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good practice course

Fair to middling - fairways need maintenance but greens are fast and decent.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Course is in serious need of repair.

For an executive course it is a pretty nice layout. 3 par fours on each side, a couple are very reachable if you are a moderate driver of the ball. Only 1 par 3 is short (under 100 yards). Most holes are well bunkered but need sand. Our twosome was paired up with a local resident who stated the course will be closing in June. As evident by its state of disrepair. Would not recommend this course to my friends.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

12 bucks for 18 holes, great deal

We are new to golf, and this is a great course to get your practice in. Staff is friendly, and the course is clean. NOT BAD AT ALL FOR around a buck a hole or so.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

The course was in very poor shape.

The course needed major upkeep and repairs throughout including the bridges to cross over at each crossing.a

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Good greens

Not a bad course to practice on and your putting. But for the price not a bad course.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0

This course is under serious damage conditions!

This course is under serious damage conditions! I would not recommend this course to any player!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

This course needs maintenance.

The course appears to be poorly maintained. Ball washers were dry and some broken. None of the course washrooms were working...all toilets were plugged and there was no water available in the washrooms.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

course conditon was terrible

Course condition was terrible.Par 4 fairways had little grass, I was hiittng off of hard dirt.Weeds everywhere. The greens were in good condition. I will not play here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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