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4.4
1765 Reviews (1765)
5 Stars
951
4 Stars
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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
90.4%
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1628 out of 1765 reviews
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4.3
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.6%
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31 out of 35 reviews
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4.4
59 Reviews (59)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.2%
Recommend this course
55 out of 59 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
1765 Reviews (1765)

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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Lookout Mountain is a very nice course!

Lookout Mountain is a very nice course! LMGC provides you with the perfect blend of a traditional golf course and a desert (target) golf course. It provides a significant challenge to players of all skills

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Conditions Good
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Interest Course

Not a huge fan of the course, glad I played it. The layout is okay, some straightforward holes others blind shots. I enjoy more traditional courses, this one is not. Conditions were good, staff was excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Conditions Good
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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Previously Played

A very good course

The course was in great shape especially considering summer in Phoenix. The fairways were nicely trimmed and the greens are in good shape. There are some really nice views from elevated tee boxes. The only problem was the cart brakes didn’t work too good when parking on a hill. For a course this nice the carts should be in prime shape. Nonetheless I recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Exceptional Golf Course

Lookout Mountain Golf Course, located at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix, Arizona, is a true gem for golf enthusiasts. This par-71 course offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience for players of all skill levels.

Course Layout and Scenery The course layout is both interesting and diverse, featuring a mix of resort-like and dramatic terrains. The lush fairways and large Bermuda greens are well-maintained, providing a smooth playing surface. The elevation changes throughout the course add an extra layer of challenge and excitement, with some tees elevated as much as 175 feet from the valley floor1. The stunning mountain views and tropical landscaping around the tee areas and water hazards make for a picturesque golfing experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun course all around

Course was in good shape considering all the hot weather we’ve had this summer. The rain over the weekend helped. Course has always been fun to play and the staff really takes good care of you which for me is a very important amenity..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 11
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
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Previously Played

Lookout!!

Not worth the money. This course was in awful shape. I know it’s summer in Arizona, but other courses I play have figured it out. I used to enjoy playing here in the early 2000’s; I won’t come back. Better value elsewhere in the Phoenix area.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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