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4.4
1753 Reviews (1753)
5 Stars
945
4 Stars
611
3 Stars
137
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
20
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
89.4%
Recommend this course
1617 out of 1753 reviews
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4.3
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
89.7%
Recommend this course
26 out of 29 reviews
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4.3
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
90.3%
Recommend this course
56 out of 62 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
1753 Reviews (1753)

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 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overseed conditions, still amazing

Greens were rolling pure even after a recent overseed

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time

First time playing here. Course was in great condition but it was cart path only due to reseeding. Greens needed to be cut and rolled but I assume that had something to do with reseeding also. Beautiful layout and great views of hills. I would recommend this course to everyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

On the pricey side

Pretty pricey, I say this because there is no GPS on the carts. Also this was cart path only. There should have been a discount for this inconvenience. This slows down the round at least 45 minutes, running back and forth to the cart. The course ranger told us there is empty hole ahead of us, pick it up your pace. However there was no one behind us for at least 2 holes. Then when we got to the eighteenth hole we were waiting on the group in front of us. The ranger needs to look at the entire picture before jumping on the golfers for no reason.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scenic

The course was in great shape, and the scenery and views from holes 9 and 10 especially were beautiful. If you’re looking for a scenic desert course, this is the one for you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice views!

The course was in beautiful condition! It was cart path only for carts that made it tiring and slower. Other than that it was a nice course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Definitely play

First day the course was open after the overseeding and it wasn’t bad at all. Greens were a little furry, but the course is a fair layout and priced appropriately.

Definitely would recommend the course especially after a couple of weeks after this post. Staff was exceptional and friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Definitely Play

I was really pleased with the course, challenging yet fair. It was the first day it was open after overseeing, so the greens were understandably a little long and inconsistent.

Staff was top notch and very helpful. Pace of play was appropriate.

Some of the holes really come with some excellent views.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great!

Excellent course, layout, staff, and facilities. I highly recommend to all!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

The reason Why I Golf

At first I was worried by the way the practice are looked. But I assume the management is starting here first for its transition to winter grass. It also is in need of so refurbishment. Things dramatically changed as I teed up on #1. Lookout is a course for those who want great views, a challenging layout that has great hole diversity and an old valley country club course feel. No two holes are the same. It has amazing variety which forces you to be able to hit every club in your bag. Almost all the par 5's are reachable in two for the average to above average drive but have the risk reward that makes them a challenge. Each par 4 is unique with varying distances, blind landings and quirky doglegs that force you think how you will attack the hole. The par 3's range from 230 to 125 but don't expect the shortness to make it easier. The layout winds through beautiful desert canyons with amazing views of the Phoenix valley as well as some iconic residences sharing those views with you. So many photo opportunities and elevated tee boxes the make you wish for a bucket of range ball to unload.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s a fun day

The overall view of the course is a little rough but the course itself is pretty great. Fun place but be sure to use your course map. You need some good course management.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

This course , fairways and greens are in very good condition. The pace of good and the staff was very friendly; I would highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice hills

Excellent course magnificent views fun to play .I would do it all the time .great joy.

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