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
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.3
78.7%
Recommend this course
476 out of 675 reviews
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3.8
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.6%
Recommend this course
87 out of 96 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
128 Reviews (128)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
Recommend this course
112 out of 128 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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Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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"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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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
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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
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Potential

Layout is great, 20 years ago it was like a mini Augusta. If you are a beginner it’s a great place to learn. Go all in, spend some money fixing the property. Golf is booming, you can double your rates.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Short Course

Perfect place to practice your irons chipping and putting.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Beginners Only (Mostly)

If you just bought a few clubs from Goodwill & maybe have gone to the range once or twice, this course is for you. Easy course in not very good shape. You can walk or ride. Expect slow play, atleast on weekends. Golf shop is about a 30 sq foot trailer. Bev cart has no hard alcohol, ice or coolers. No restaurant or bar here either. There was a guy with a hot dog stand on the 10th tee box; kinda cool. Staff was friendly enough. I think they all understand what kind of a course they work at.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Fun course.

Fun course, great value. It isn't Pebble Beach but the price was low. Nice design but course was not well maintained.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Cheerful

Everyone from check-in to the cart drop where friendly. Like the new tee-boxes on 10 and 18. Greens are very nice 👍

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Trying to support but

Trying to support this course but today was not good . Cart guy needs to go rude as they come . Check was fine the other guy in the office was fine .

Just don’t feel great paying to play but being treated like I’m asking to much to ask which cart can I grab and being yelled at .

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Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great greens

Course greens and tee boxes are in great shape! Tons of improvement from earlier this summer. Staff is nice and the rates are unbeatable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun Course - Getting Better - Low Price!

The greens at The Lakes are the best in the valley. They are lush, green, manicured, well maintained and a joy to putt on. Better than the greens at the Biltmore, Silverado, Papago or Talking Stick. Tee boxes are above average. Fairways are generally green with a few brown areas. Aeration has helped green things up. New trees have been planted on some holes but they are still small. For the $17 we spent it was well worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

For the Money Support The Comeback!

The greens are amazing. T Boxes are coming along. This is a great amenity for the area and the work they are putting in to get this course up again is admirable! Layout is great and for beginners this is a good course.

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