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4.1
1271 Reviews (1271)
5 Stars
378
4 Stars
481
3 Stars
275
2 Stars
87
1 Stars
50
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
82.0%
Recommend this course
946 out of 1271 reviews
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4.3
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
86.2%
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4.4
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.1%
Recommend this course
51 out of 56 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

4.1
1271 Reviews (1271)

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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Conditions Good
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Handicap 15-19
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
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Nice Course

Course was in nice shape and fun to play. Bermuda rough is always gnarly so stay on the fairways. Had a foursome in front of us that was rather slow but to be expected at a course that caters to an older customer.

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Conditions Good
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Friendliness Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
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1.0
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Over priced

Booked a tee time in the afternoon with 4 hours until sunset. The course booked us behind a youth tournament without notice which delayed our group from actually teeing off by about 30 minutes. Due to the pace of play only was able to play 10 holes before it was dark and we were forced to return our carts. The price of the tee time should have been properly discounted as we only got to play a half round but paid in full. As well, the layout if basically on top of each other the whole time with balls coming from all directions. Would not play again for the price and layout.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Not that great

This was our first time playing Biltmore. Had played 8 other courses on our visit to the area. This course is disorganized as compared with others. No one really instructs you where anything is located. On course toilets were closed. The course is very tightly laid out. Tee boxes are sometimes right next to the previous green, putting you in danger of being hit by an errant approach. Greens are VERY slow, so different from all the other courses hereand quite frustrating. Will not return

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Good value

Course in nice shape. Pace was slow but we were twosome.

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

Good first impression

First time playing the course. Staff was friendly and helpful. Course was well maintained and played well. Plan on coming back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The greens have improved

For years, the knock on The Arizona Biltmore had always been that the greens were slow and a little rough. In fact, whenever we encountered another course with slow greens, we referred to them as "Biltmore slow." But I've played here twice in the last week and the greens have vastly improved. Though they're still not the fastest greens in town, they're much improved. And the location can't be beat.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Community Course

Feels and plays like a community course. Was surprised because the Biltmore has a great name. There are no balls at the driving range. You have to pay for buckets of balls at the pro shop, and carry them to the range. Range balls are not included with your round; it is separate, which is not typical of a private course or a country club. There was no attendant at the first hole to check in people or verify tee times. There were 3 groups ahead of us at our tee time and we had to wait 20 minutes before we teed off. The couple they assigned to play with us were not particularly friendly. There was a high school tournament this morning which we were not informed of until we arrived. Overall, I will elect to play at a more formal and organized club that includes free balls at the driving range. I would not say this feels like a proper golf club or course. I’ve played at community courses that feel more formal and organized.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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