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4.7
1025 Reviews (1025)
5 Stars
613
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3 Stars
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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%
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926 out of 1025 reviews
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4.9
16 Reviews (16)
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
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4.8
29 Reviews (29)
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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 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 52
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
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Short course that is fun to play

New layout is challenging but excellent course conditions make it fun to play. Miss a shot and you pay for it . Greens are undulating and difficult to read but they are true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent Practice Course for Short game

This course is absolutely beautiful. Very stylish and well thought out. Bring your A game because this course will challenge your short game for certain. We had a wonderful time and we will return for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Interesting experience, but sad.

This was the first time to play the course since it was modified. The old course was interesting, challenging even though it was short, enjoyable, and a place where Rookies and Pro’s used to go to sharpen their short game. The new course is “shortened” (how the heck can you make it shorter?). Answer: Well, to make room for a few more $2-4 million dollar “Condos”. But, they tried to make up for the 85 yard (tips) pars 3’s by adding a few more mounds and traps, woopie. My suggestion to anyone reading this is to play the course one last time, for nestagalia purposes, before they “shoot” the course and put it out of its misery, it won’t last long. Obviously, Big Money took over and they are more concerned about profits than leaving the City of Paradise Valley with a legacy. Oh, I almost forgot, and very important. Good luck trying to find the entrance to the course. What a joke.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
TheShortCourse
Commented on 04/04/2018

Thank you for the excellent rating for our staff and course conditions. We are sorry you didn't enjoy the new design. Both new and experienced golfers have enjoyed the fun and fast round with the best views in town.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Little Course

Really wasn’t expecting much from a par 3 course, BUT was pleasantly surprised!! Lots of up and down and undulating greens. Greens, fairways, tee boxes and bunkers were in excellent shape. All at the base of Camelback Mountain. Lot’s of fun! Will definitely be a repeat customer!!

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

Thank you for the nice comments and 5 star review.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Par 3 day

The staff was great. The course needs rain, especially the greens. The location by the mountains was nice.

Pace of play was a little slow for a par 3 course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
TheShortCourse
Commented on 03/23/2018

Thank you for the review and constructive comments. The new greens are maturing, the pace is typically about 3 hours and the location and views are the best in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley.

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never thought I would book a par 3 in Arizona...

Friends told me about Mtn Shadows, last November. Funny experience they told me, now, I say the same thing

to my friends visiting here.

Probably one of the best par 3 in USA.

Gorgeous place !

Less than 3000 yards, but believe me, bring your A game and check your putts..

Have fun and don’t tell others....chut. !!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
TheShortCourse
Commented on 03/23/2018

Thank you for the nice comments. We couldn't agree more.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

5 stars

One of the best short courses... Fun and challenging...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
TheShortCourse
Commented on 03/23/2018

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course. Way too expensive.

Awesome course with fun greens and good condition. Price is about 220 for a 4 some. For a par 3 that is about 40 dollars overpriced making it a somewhat stressful round of golf. 3.5-4/5 stars. Would be 5/5 if the prices were not deadly.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
TheShortCourse
Commented on 03/17/2018

Thanks for joining us and nice comments. Considering golf at nice regulation courses in Scottsdale is from $500 and up, we provide fair value. New fun course, great conditions and the best views in Scottsdale / Paradise Valley.

Played On
Reviews 93
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Unfair Greens on a nice layout

Course needs to be rated so scores can be recorded for handicap.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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