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Mountain Shadows Golf Course

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4.7
1028 Reviews (1028)
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4 Stars
298
3 Stars
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2 Stars
25
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
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929 out of 1028 reviews
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4.9
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
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4.9
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Value
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Layout
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Pace
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Amenities
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Back (W) 54 2310 yards 57.0 91
Back 54 2310 yards 53.7 88
Middle 54 2065 yards 52.5 85
Middle (W) 54 2065 yards 55.8 88
Forward 54 1735 yards 51.1 82
Forward (W) 54 1735 yards 54.4 85
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Scorecard for The Short Course at Mountain Shadows
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Back M: 53.7/88 W: 57.0/91 107 162 156 193 90 120 75 175 90 1168 100 166 84 125 115 180 108 173 91 1142 2310
Middle M: 52.5/85 W: 55.8/88 95 142 150 184 82 112 70 155 83 1073 90 138 75 115 85 152 104 146 87 992 2065
Forward M: 51.1/82 W: 54.4/85 75 133 117 139 76 70 50 150 64 874 83 87 67 111 67 146 90 138 72 861 1735
Handicap 15 7 9 1 17 13 5 3 11 18 2 8 12 16 4 14 6 10
Par 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 27 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 27 54
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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
1028 Reviews (1028)

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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u260477937
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun golf course

Was a cute 18 Hole Par 3. Great shape. Greens were fuzzy because of recent over-seed, nice resort. Great service! Staff were amazing. Not a single employee didn’t stop and say hi, acknowledge you or ask how your day was.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/19/2019

Thank you for the 4 start review. We strive to be friendly and helpful, offering a fun, fast round with great views. We hope to see you again soon.

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MKPROSHOP
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Short Course

With all of the courses to choose from in the PHX area, this is my first repeat. I thoroughly enjoy the short, yet challenging layout which tests my iron game. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful despite the fact I’m there on a Hot Deal and not a resort guest.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
TheShortCourse
Commented on 10/24/2019

Thank you for the 5 Star Review. We strive to offer a fun and fast round of golf while providing friendly and helpful service, with the best view in Scottsdale / Paradise Valley.

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Jra602
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000007662981
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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jonaskuh
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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fcdurham
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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dhuhn
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Menories

Played with a friend having stayed/played here 25+ years ago. Staff very friendly. Challenging short course - good for practice. Not a lot of shade so prepare accordingly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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msimonetti57
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun time!

Executive course, great staff, work on your short game, enjoy the views and relax for some good fun!

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

Just....awesome. But don’t bother bringing your drivers

I don’t even know where to begin - the 5 star resort, the presidential-degree level of attentiveness from the support staff on the course (seriously.) or the breathtaking views from the moment you step up to tee off from the 1st hole; everything is 5 stars above expectations. Can’t wait to play here again next month

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000007211969
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Par 3.

Beautiful, challenging par 3. Pay attention to those pin placements. The greens are a bit ... challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Scott6280909
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Picturesque

Very friendly staff and Course was picturesque, yet pace of play and a “goofy” golf feel on some holes make me rate it as average. Good date course, but not for serious golfer, even to work on short game

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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twoydt
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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BradleySKlein
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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jbrock3500
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wow

What a great job they did with the new design! Great customer service! Playing again for sure!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Warren4181748
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This Was Fun!

Par 3 excellence! A fun and challenging round will be had by all. Packed in a small space are lush fairways, tight rolling greens and a true test of your short game and putting abilities.

Course conditions were great and you might stop and take some photos of the spectacular vistas of this course up against a mountain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000007592007
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
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 Good
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u000001611332
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good par 3 in Scottsdale

Nice par 3 course perfect to squeeze in 2.5 hr round. Holes are 80-180 yards with some tricky greens depending on pin placement. Well maintained and courteous staff. Made for a nice well paced afternoon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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querido2
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A desert gem called Mountain Shadows Golf!

Golf course is in excellent condition and staff is uber friendly, courteous and happy your there attitude from everyone we met! Big peace is customer experience and this team gets high grades! Nice pace throughout, plays tougher than most executive eighteen courses so be prepared, lots of fun and the mountain side vistas are inspiring to go low with each shot!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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rabess2012
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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