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4.2
1288 Reviews (1288)
5 Stars
384
4 Stars
491
3 Stars
275
2 Stars
88
1 Stars
50
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
87.0%
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963 out of 1288 reviews
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4.2
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
89.2%
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33 out of 37 reviews
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4.3
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.7%
Recommend this course
59 out of 63 reviews
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Course Highlights
Course conditions consistently impress, with lush fairways, smooth greens, and well-maintained tee boxes earning high marks from recent players. Exceptionally friendly staff and quality amenities, including a well-regarded halfway house, round out a polished experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Traditional/Parkland
Par 71
Length 6669 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.0

Some consider the Estates course (formerly known as Adobe golf course) at the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club to be grand and stately, a prime example of golf course design in the pre-modern era, combining rare beauty with solid trickery. It makes for a round both relaxing and challenging played on lush 50-year-old fairways, with a spacious layout, reminding on of golf as it ought to be played: the glory days when graphite went into pencils and balls were only white.

The Adobe golf course at the Arizona Golf Club measures 6,430 yards from the white tees and comes in at par-71.

Due to the mild Arizona winters, the Adobe Golf Course at the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club is open year-round.

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Course Details

Year Built 1928
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William P. Bell (1928) Forrest Richardson (1989) Jack Snyder (1996) Tom Lehman (2023)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes, members only
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Beverage Carts

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Reviews

4.2
1288 Reviews (1288)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 54
Drinks 44
Brunch 22
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 72
Water Hazards 39
Undulating Greens 24
This course/club is great for:
Locals 60
Entertaining Clients 44
Seniors 42
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 104
At a Resort 64
Near the Airport 32

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Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

This is a lovely course, although not much variation in terrain. The sand was challenging, and I was in them plenty! Fairways and greens were in excellent condition. Would definitely pay here again.,

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Disappointed

I was expecting a lot more from this course. Very basic layout. Greens were very slow.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great fun

Paired with a very nice couple and had a wonderful time.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Blue

A step up from a muni. We played from the tips, which makes for two long par 3S.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course was in beautiful shape. Greens were perfect.

Had a great time with my friends! The course was in perfect condition. Nothing bad to say.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

True resort

The Adobe course was in good shape and is a true resort course, with not a lot of trouble. Fun round of golf and a great time chillin at the Adobe grill. I plan on playing the link course, I heard it is more interesting.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Just okay

This course is basically just fine. Not worth the money. The views are mostly of homes which were nice. I felt like I was golfing in a circle, not a lot to see. I also felt like we never really left the same area. Fairways are a little worn down. Overall just an OK course.

If you go out this course do not use a green or yellow ball because range balls are all over the fairways you can’t find your ball, it’s very difficult.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed

The best thing about our round were the views of mansions bordering the course and Camelback mountain. The Pro Shop staff member who checked us in was kind of flippant. He did not tell us that we needed to buy range balls and overall the staff outside were not welcoming or helpful. Starter was helpful. Slow play and no course Marshall's. I would not play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very scenic with mountains in the background. Course was in very good shape and pace of play was excellent.

Very enjoyable and would definitely play again,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Shape!

The Adobe course was in GREAT shape! Well manicured and cared for. The fairways were forgiving, but the greens were challenging. The staff at the pro shop were friendly and accommodating. The beverage ladies were friendly and made the rounds frequently. We did a replay and played the Links course for $30. Overall, I highly recommend the Biltmore courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not worth the $$

This course, while easy to play and nice to look at was not worth the $. It is a glorified muni course tucked away in a very nice neighborhood attached to a really nice hotel but don't kid yourself, Muni golf. A few holes were littered with range balls and some came danger close to hitting our group. One cart girl was standoffish and the other very friendly. food is nothing to right home about, You will score well here and it will make you feel good doing so but this is a short course and a muni. Don't waste the $.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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