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1017 Reviews (1017)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
93.4%
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4.8
11 Reviews (11)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.7
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4.8
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4.7
32 Reviews (32)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
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Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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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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4.6
1017 Reviews (1017)

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Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

The staff was very friendly and took the time to talk to us. Encouraged us to take a walk around the hotel to see what is available. The resort is very nice as well as the course. The course is all par 3. Situated north of Camelback mountain with beautiful views. The cart girl was around 3 times and provided cups of ice for the water bottles that were provided for us in the cooler. Will play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

all greens were in excellent condition

perfect place to practice your iron game.

miss the green and your next shot will cause

you to think! rough is shorter than in March

when it was long and thick.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Classy Short Course

Very nice experience against a beautiful backdrop!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Short course

A great little par 3 course, challenging enough for a mid handicapper, and short enough to please a beginner

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Short Stop

Got a golf itch that needs to be scratched without a major time commitment ? The Short course at Mountain Shadows will more than scratch that itch. Sure , 18 par threes can be a walk in the park, but your iron play, short game and putting better be in synch because the Short course is long on challenge and any tap in birdies will be prized during your post round quaff at Rusty's . And with the extra time saved you will make that ever present "honey do " list a lot lighter by the end of the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
TheShortCourse
Commented on 07/05/2018

Thank you for the great review! We couldn't have said it better.

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Like the old better

Very well maintained, but not marked anywhere for yardage off the tee boxes. Sprinkler heads have no markings. The new layout is confusing at times especially on holes 13-15. The greens are quite tricky, think it’s just not a good $value for the price, even if a resort course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
TheShortCourse
Commented on 07/05/2018

Thank you for joining us. With all par 3's, all the tee boxes are marked with yardages and yes, holes 13-15 are different. Something you've never seen before. Play it once and you've got it. So have a fun, fast round with the great view.

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
TheShortCourse
Commented on 07/05/2018

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good warmup

Played with a buddy who hadn't played in a while. Great for short game and putting refresher. Fun course with some challenging greens. Great staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
TheShortCourse
Commented on 05/07/2018

Great review and thanks! The course is fun and interesting for experienced golfers and newer golfers. Not to say the best view in town!

Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Awesome Round

5 stars, great course, layout was tough, nice greens, could have been faster. 5 stars... real nice

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
TheShortCourse
Commented on 05/07/2018

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great short course.

Fun layout of par 3's. Greens are is great shape but tricky. Great views .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
TheShortCourse
Commented on 05/07/2018

Thanks for joining us. It's NOT a boring round of golf. Great views and every hole is different.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice for par 3 course, nice views

First time playing, got a hot rate on GolfNow. Lots of gravel/dirt between tee box and green which was not great for a beginner golfer who didn’t make the greens. Nice layout for a par 3 and good conditions. Nice houses around the course and views of the mountains. I would come back for the right price. We played early in the am and the tee was wide open which was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
TheShortCourse
Commented on 04/14/2018

Thank you for joining us. The course is pretty open between tee and green to allow the ball to roll forward and not get caught up in bushes, etc. Once you get to the green, you'll experience some of the most unique greens you've ever played.

Played On
Reviews 244
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Arizona Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

A 4 Star Executive Course

For an executive course, this is probably as good as it gets. The course conditions are superior, the views of Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley are spectacular and it all feels like you're on an exclusive course. The only draw back is the confusing arrangement of tee boxes around the back corner of the course (holes 13 -16). Maybe it was set up that way just for the day I played, but tee boxes more logical for 15 were being borrowed for the 14th tee tips. Nevertheless, the course is very appealing to the eye and couldn't be a better platform for those working on their iron game. You have a good mix of short holes and intermediate holes to test the full range of irons. Because it is an executive course, the greens are tricked up to make it a real test to get your tee shot into the right area to hold the pin. Misfire a bit and you are tested to keep it a two putt.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
TheShortCourse
Commented on 04/14/2018

Thank you for the nice review. We strive to be a fun, fast round of golf with the best views in town.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Surprise

First disappointed when we understand it is part 3. The course was looking so in shape than we decide to play. It is probably one of the most well maintained course we played up today. Every green are specials, challenging the best putters . We did enjoy the view all around the course. My wife took hundreds photos.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
TheShortCourse
Commented on 04/14/2018

Thanks for taking the plunge and changing your perception of Par 3 golf. Fun, fast and scenic. And time for a great lunch on Rusty's Patio overlooking it all.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Definitely want to return

Very fast perfect greens. All par 3s but they are challenging. Grass was the greenest I’ve played on. Fun little putting hole was unique and difficult.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
TheShortCourse
Commented on 04/14/2018

Thank you for the 5 star review and excellent rating. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Short Game Help Needed

Had played this course before but they re-did the entire place and opened about a year ago.

It was in fantastic shape. Plush and green.

Only issue was even from the tips you only use a couple of clubs in your bag. Holes are either 160+ or around 100 yds. Wish they had a better variety so you use more clubs.

But it is well worth it if your short game needs work. Its very challenging and for sure...... not easy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
TheShortCourse
Commented on 04/14/2018

Thank you for the 5 star review.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Practice your short game

Beautiful course in great shape, all par three but great views and shots!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Walked

Sharpen your skills!

A great executive course that has very challenging greens. So much fun! We walked it easily even though it was in the 90s. Very well cared for and scenic as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
TheShortCourse
Commented on 04/14/2018

Thank you for the review as we strive to be fun, fast and different.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

This was our first time on the revamped "Short Course". Par 3's sounds pretty easy, but the greens are very tricky and fast. Fairways and tee boxes were in excellent condition. Grass in the rough is quite long and very lush...chips were difficult to anticipate. Many of the holes on the new course are quite hilly...not easy for old knees, but the middle holes still circle a water area that is very pleasant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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