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4.2
1287 Reviews (1287)
5 Stars
384
4 Stars
490
3 Stars
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2 Stars
88
1 Stars
50
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
86.7%
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962 out of 1287 reviews
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4.2
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
89.2%
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4.4
62 Reviews (62)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.5%
Recommend this course
58 out of 62 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
1287 Reviews (1287)

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 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Flat, parkland style course

A very straightforward track with tree lines and flat conditions. Pace of play was great, we played as a 4some in the weekday in 3hrs 15 min. Forgiving course that is only about 6400 from the tips. Enjoyable round but not worth the $60 we paid.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Biltmore Adobe Old School Beauty

Water in right places, traps well maintained to go food good. Will play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Average at best

An older, traditional, grass-and-tree-lined course. It felt tired and blah. I never got excited playing any of the holes from the whites. There was little challenge. Unfortunately, during the current Coronavirus epidemic, the rims of the cups were pulled out by an inch so you could not sink a putt but rather were considered to have holed your putts when you hit them. Although I consider this overkill,, I didn't downgrade the course for that.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Adobe Twilight

I feel the course is a little over priced so I prefer to look for specials or book twilight times. Many holes run parallel to holes coming in the opposite direction so you have to be careful off the tee and watch for oncoming players. Overall the course staff are efficient and pleasant. The course is always in respectable condition although the greens run a little slow. At the right price I would recommend this course. It is forgiving, does not play particularly long , but is defended by firm smallish greens

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good times

We made the tee time on Saturday night for a Sunday morning round. The reception was perfect, we enjoyed the course and had fun. A great experience at the Arizona Biltmore.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

The Course

For what they charge you it is to high what is wrong with it they have there Range right next to where your playing ball’s coming towards you and know one is yelling Four you can get hit we almost got hit two times. Then you have to look for your ball and hope you don’t get hit. Very bad layout with the range come up with a better plan.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Still soggy

Lots of standing water still on the course. Greens were drying out and smooth, but still slow. Played in 4 and a half hours with no waiting and no one waiting for us.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Spring Break at the Biltmore

This course was fantastic overall. The high points would include the wonderfully maintained course, friendly staff, and the best carts I have ever used (comfortable seats, interactive map, and Bluetooth speakers). The only drawback to this course was the tight layout, but that is understandable for a course in a big city. Would highly recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Soggy rainy day

Course was pretty wet. Some standing water on greens and cart paths. Fairways were still firm. Nobody else on the course. Played 18 holes in 1 hour and 45 minutes. Great day, wish it rained more often.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great day

Enjoyed this course very much. Rentals were expensive though but they were Pings

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Start times need to be sensibly spaced apart

Jammed -with waiting for 2 groups on 15 of 18 holes. Tee boxes were so dry and tight I could barely get tees into the ground. Cart service was too far apart. Nice clubhouse restaurant

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

I had a great time playing the Adobe course. Pace of play was quick and we finished in four hours. Greens were firm but slow. Course is lush and in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good course but a little pricey

Great staff, no starters at first tee but got going without any issue. Greens and faraways were were well groomed. Great overall day. Hard to find the bag drop off. Had to ask two people as a little far from the main gate. Overall a 4/5 course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Course in good condition. Especially the bunkers (I went into many!).

Pace of play very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful and approachable

Love this course. Difficulty is fair to the average golfer. Greens are in excellent shape.

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

Decent golf nice houses!

Gold was decent. Greens wouldn’t hold pw. Greens are long but after 20 minutes your good. Looks like members don’t fix ball marks or rake bunkers. Open fairways.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pro Shop Staff

The gentleman who was running the pro shop this morning needs to get a personality. He is as cold as a dead fish. He could care less about the golfer's checking in. Hard to come back to play the course nevermind buying something in the pro shop.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course to go play! Everything is green and all the beautiful homes that are around the course makes it hard to focus on your game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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