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4.7
1025 Reviews (1025)
5 Stars
613
4 Stars
298
3 Stars
63
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
94.2%
Recommend this course
926 out of 1025 reviews
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4.9
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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4.8
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
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1
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
96.6%
Recommend this course
28 out of 29 reviews
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Course Highlights
This par-3 hidden gem consistently impresses with immaculate course conditions, a beautifully challenging layout, and stunning views. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make it an outstanding value for golfers of all skill levels.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Executive
Par 54
Length 2310 yards
Slope 91
Rating 57.0

The executive golf course at Mountain Shadows Golf Club in addition to being an excellent course has the added benefit of having a picturesque location nestled in the foothills of Camelback Mountain, and it also offers views of the equally majestic Mummy Mountains. The oleanders and palm trees sprinkled throughout the course enhance the pleasant atmosphere. The golf course's 18th hole boasts beautiful views of the sunset during the twilight hours but the signature hole is the par-3 12th hole. It plays uphill toward Camelback Mountain and over a pond and brook to a double-tiered green that is well protected by bunkers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1961
Fairways TiffDwarf Grass
Greens TiffDwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1961) Forrest Richardson (2016)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed Yes - paired up
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

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Reviews

4.7
1025 Reviews (1025)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 24
Patio Dining 12
19th Hole Specials 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 50
Water Hazards 33
Narrow Fairways 27
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 50
Beginners 41
Locals 40
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 52
Worth the Drive 19
Near Local Attractions 17

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Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
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

Memories at Mountain Shadows

Haven't played since the remodel but it's a very enjoyable track.

Greens extremely challenging with lots of contouring and some nice backstops. Multiple pin positions and the putts rolled very consistently.

Played as a twosome and we finished in 2 hours.

A couple of bottle waters per player were provided in the coolers, nice touch.

We were both glad we played at this facility.

You will be too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart guy not wearing mask!

When we finished our round at 11:25 we came upon this male employee in mid twenties with his mask down around his neck. He was conversing with a mom and Approx, 12 yr old son( both w/o masks) who had just finished their game. Is it Mountain Shadows policy to allow the employees that are going to be cleaning our clubs to do so w/o masks? I should have taken photos, but was just too disgusted!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
TheShortCourse
Commented on 09/01/2020

Thank you for joining us and for your feedback. We take the health and safety of our guests very seriously. Note the link to our Pristine Clean Program at Mountain Shadows and the Short Course.

https://www.mountainshadows.com/golf/pristine-clean

Masks are not required outside, but are required within 6 feet. With the recent record heat and away from guests, we allow our staff members to move the masks aside to get fresh air while in the outdoor heat. In this case, our staff member didn't replace the mask while helping a guest. We apologize and will use this as a coaching moment to reinforce the importance of following the health guidelines and make our golfers feel safe.

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

Great course!

Me and Azamat played through this course no problem. Great success.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Fantastic Views

The course was a little bit wet from the monsoon the night before so definitely nothing they could do about that. Greens were super challenging for a short course. Totally worth the money for the views!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short Course

I guess my review would be more for golf now as a website. When booking I saw no indication that this was a short course, but while arriving the sign says “the short course at mountain shadows” Probably should in someway make that very noticeable because I instantly was kind of bummed because it wasn’t what I expected. The course was beautiful, you definitely are paying for a Mountain View, pace of play was good, although there seemed to be an audience on every hole of either construction home builders eating sandwiches or maintenance dudes sitting on their equipment. Bar was closed, but they had coolers already stocked on carts with ice water, beer cart was awesome and very prompt. Beer was expensive but came quick, so no complaints. Tee boxes need some love.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great morning at Mt Shadow golf course

Everyone was friendly and accommodating. Had a delicious lunch afterward.

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

The staff was very active and friendly. The course itself was a very fun time to play and a great place to work on your smaller irons.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Camelback Views

Fun exec course with plenty of opportunities for short game practice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging par 3

Great course to challenge your short iron and putting skills.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 297
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent fun short course

Super friendly and helpful staff. Played a "hot deal" in the afternoon on a very hot day. Fortunately, the course was wide open. Played for the first time after the redesign. Loved it. For the middle of a very hot summer, the entire course was in excellent shape. Plenty of bottled water was provided. A very nice touch. The course provides beautiful views of Mummy & Camelback Mountains. It is a "short course." You probably won't need anything longer than a 5 or 6 iron. The greens will provide the challenge. It's a great course for all golfers. The putting contest after the 17th hole provides some unique extra fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great par 3 course!

Lived here a year & can’t believe I haven’t played this yet ....outstanding staff and starter! extremely unique course, in great shape minus the greens ....which were punched a few weeks ago, but they’re almost back. Highly recommend this course!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0

They messed this course up

I used to love playing this course, they changed it recently and now the course sucks. It has ruined it for me and I will never play there again. It’s a shame

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