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4.4
1766 Reviews (1766)
5 Stars
951
4 Stars
616
3 Stars
139
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
90.5%
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1629 out of 1766 reviews
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4.3
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.2%
Recommend this course
30 out of 34 reviews
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4.4
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.0%
Recommend this course
53 out of 57 reviews
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Course Highlights
Lookout's layout delivers dramatic elevation changes, elevated desert tees, and a thrilling mix of scoreable and challenging holes that reward every skill level. Exceptionally friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and well-stocked carts make each round a complete experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 6515 yards
Slope 133
Rating 70.6

Lookout Mountain Golf Club at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort receives distinctions: Golf Digest placed it among the top 450 U.S. public courses, and it regularly features among Arizona's best 25 golf course. It doesn't hurt that the golf club regularly hosts eye-catching affairs like the Harmon Killebrew Invitational, the Royce Clayton Charity Classic and the Phoenix Suns Scramble. The golf course itself offers lush greens that entwine with the Sonora Desert's terrain, which the golf club says it carefully preserves, and features 18 holes of championship golf in tandem with magnificent scenery and plenty of challenges.

There's a fairly good chance that golfers will catch sight of a quail or coyote out on the Lookout Mountain Golf Club at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, and management asks that layers give the critters the right of way. In order to ensure golfers' shots go straight and don't snag in a cactus or chuckwalla, the club offers both individual and group glf lessons. This is also a place to enroll in the Hilton Golf Academy.

That's before the round at the Lookout Mountain Golf Club, though: Afterward, mosey on back to the 19th hole, called the Pointe In Tyme, for the drinkables and eatables.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bill Johnston (1989) Forrest Richardson (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Holton Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
1766 Reviews (1766)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 54
Dinner 29
Patio Dining 26
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 124
Bunkers 95
Forced Carries 87
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 92
Advanced Golfers 73
Locals 65
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 100
At a Resort 92
Worth the Drive 48

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Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Some holes are Gimmicky

Greens were in good shape, fairways could use some work.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

First time playing in AZ

I played around 1pm so not too many people playing. Course played very nice and also a scenic view the whole way. I would definitely play again if in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lookout

Course was in good condition the greens were very nice, holes number one and two were cartpath only for what reason I couldn’t say it wasn’t like they were kept up above and beyond. The course has a very nice layout and very scenic views on certain holes. The cart staff was very friendly however the starter was very standoffish and didn’t seem very sociable, that would’ve made a big difference as we waited for players tee off which were later by at least five minutes then their start time with gaps in there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

Friendly staff, course in great condition - they even had a marshal out keeping things moving - was a little slow in middle of round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rain flooded course

Unfortunately, a major rain storm hit the area 3 days prior to me playing the course. Most bunkers were still ponds and many areas were washed out. Hole #1 was closed and the snack grill and cart person were closed. There was a VERY slow twosome playing in front of me and the round took almost 4 hours. I love this course but this was not a good day!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Muddy Fairways

Way overpriced for course condition this time of year. Muddy fairways every hole.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course conditions in the summer not great to water conservation thus, too pricey for conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
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
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The Middle holes

There is some quirkiness to the middle 6 holes if this course. But it is a super fun and challenging course. I try to play it 1 time each year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 360
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played

Course Not At It’s Best

AZ summer conditions prevailed, leaving the course in a somewhat lesser state. Tees were needing TLC; fairways were sparse and needing attention; greens were fair; sand traps full. It being 111* with a strong breeze added to the challenges. Pace was very good. Still a good value.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great shape, beautiful tee shots. I lost some balls, but it was worth it. I’ll be coming back with my out of state friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love Lookout

I only gave it a two star because yu charged me $25 to hve my own cart when the other third person in our group did not. It's 110 degrees out there. I did not want the body heat of someone else next to me to add to my discomfort. Besides thee was no shortage of carts available. This was a deal breaker. I won't be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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