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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
90.1%
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4.6
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
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4.8
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4.4
48 Reviews (48)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
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4.3
93.8%
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45 out of 48 reviews
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Course Highlights
The challenging back nine and varied layout consistently earn high praise from golfers seeking a rewarding round in North Scottsdale. Friendly staff, reliable pace of play, and well-maintained fairways and greens make each visit worthwhile.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 6845 yards
Slope 138
Rating 71.8

When the architect Rees Jones created the golf course at the Legend Trail Golf Club, he created a golf course that brings out the Old West-style air of Scottsdale and a fun and testing golf course with greens made of bent grass. It's a premium golf course smack dab in the Sonora Desert.

The golf course at the Legend Trail Golf Club features broad fairways, diminutive bunkering and tees placed on islands, and has been called one of the Top 100 golf courses by Golf Magazine. The magazine also gives Legend Trail 4.5 stars out of five among its

Best Places to Play, and has one of the Top 100 Woman-Friendly Fairways, according to Golf For Women magazine. Panoramas include local sites like Pinnacle Peak, and a round at Legend Trail Golf Club gives all levels of golfer several different shot-making options.

Golf a late-afternoon round on Friday or Saturday, and head back to the Trail's End Grill from 4 to 6 p.m. for specials on drinks and appetizers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (1995) Forrest Richardson (1995) Greg Muirhead (1995) Jack Snyder (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "John Jacobs Golf School at Legend Trail Golf Club"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities
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Reviews

4.3
1359 Reviews (1359)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 48
Patio Dining 26
Brunch 20
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 87
Bunkers 78
Undulating Greens 51
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 81
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 63
Locals 53
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 88
In the 'Burbs 47
Convenient to the City 20

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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play a bummer

Course was in very good shape. Really looking forward to playing the course as we played it once before and had a decent time. Unfortunately the pace of play was painfully slow that we quit after 12 holes. We had to wait between 5 and 20 minutes between almost every shot. We even went back and played the 10th hole a second time to try to create some space with the group in front of us. Unfortunately we got to the 12 th tee box and were waiting again. group was n front of us was extremely slow and there was another group in from by of them that was also very slow. There were no marshals on the course to my monitor speed of play. Played the day before at a different course and was able to finish round in less than 4 hours. Would pay more to play that course again vs the miserably slow round at The Legend Trail. So sad because it is a nice course in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

This was a very nice course. Played it on a cold blustery day. Staff was nice. Course is in very good shape. Much like a mini Boulders course for a lot less money. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful N Scottsdale course

Beautiful course built around the homes in the desert in north Scottsdale. Challenging but very playable

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Covid

I would say overall everything was good, except I was told I must ride with another player. I was alone and preferred not riding in the cart with someone I didn't know while Covid is still a concern. Fortunately, when they went to put the other player's bag on my cart they found the cart strap to be broken so we rode separately. It was an afternoon tee time and I don't think they were low on carts. Just an FYI. I won't book again there as a single for that reason until its safer to do so.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Lack of covid considerations.

Course great as always. I friendly and I accommodating in pro shop. Wanted my own cart. When Calle 1 day before as single never told I could have my own cart. This is covid tine. Don’t be nasty and cavalier about it. I offered to pay a riser fee still no. No regard for the virus or my co side ration. Despite great course will look elsewhere

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Photos just don’t do it justice

Beautiful course with amazing views. Well manicured. Would definitely play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice having been recently overseeded.

Staff especially friendly and helpful while observing COVID protocol. The pace of play was best ever. It was a very enjoyable experience. Thanks to Pro Shop, Outside services and beverage cart attendant.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not for beginners

Gorgeous course up in the high desert, but extremely high difficulty level. If you hit the ball solid, but a little off line, it's very likely that your ball will run off into the desert and be lost. I'm a 15 handicap and I usually lose 6 to 8 balls a round.

The practice facility, including an excellent range, is free on the day you play.

I purchased the summer pass and played a lot of rounds from May to September for $29 + fees. I will definitely buy the pass again next year.

If you enjoy a challenge and like to play on a beautifully manicured course, this course may be for you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Previously Played

Sub-par conditions and hidden fee. Have seen better

Course is in poor condition - they just cut the grass on every fairway and left a layer of yellow / dead grass. They also charge a hidden water fee which I’ve never seen anywhere else. Considering how dry the course was, I’m not sure where that cost goes to...

If you have a ride along, they charge $30. Customer service is decent but I’ve seen this course better overall. Better bang for the buck elsewhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

hidden gem

great experience, good for all levels. Course conditions were excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Legend Trail

No staff to meet at bag drop. had to grab a cart and load my own bags.

Was supposed to play with a twosome and they decided they didn't want anyone to play with them, so went by myself. No real problem with pace on the front nine, back nine ran into a foursome, a threesome, two singles and another twosome waiting behind me. You would think the pro shop would try and match some of these golfers up together for a better pace of play overall.

Never saw a Marshall, never saw any staff at the end of round. Cleaned my own clubs and unloaded myself.

I have played Scottsdale Golf managed courses before and usually have very good service. A little disappointed at this course...

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Impression

Excellent condition and a challenging layout. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Wow!

This course is in unbelievable summer conditions! I have played many courses this summer in the Phoenix area and this is in the best shape. Greens are amazing and rolling perfect and the fairways somehow still are green and lush. I would highly recommend going out and seeing for yourself!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 363
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Arizona Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A new find for this golfer

I was impressed by the layout and conditioning of this gem. Nice practice area. Had a 2pm tee time all to myself on a hot afternoon and poked around in four hours just because I was enjoying myself so much. .I will admit to driving up and down #11 twice and hitting six different tee shots just trying to figure out where to go on this split fairway dogleg left with options. Get ready for some uneven lies on rolling fairways. Never saw so many baby quail anywhere else. I'll be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Experience Overall

Thoroughly enjoyed the course. However, it would've been much better, especially being our 1st time, if they had GPS on the carts or at the very least a course map on the scorecard - having to use an app on my phone constantly is cumbersome. Several holes are blind and it forces you to make a best guess at your shot. Also, the Marshall was ever present but it seemed as though his responsiblity was more to be seen than do anything about pace of play. 4.5 hrs is excruciatingly long - especially when you're always having wait after each hole for the group ahead to tee off. Not sure the Marshall ever said a word to them. Still, all in all, I would recommend this course and do plan to play here agsin.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 201
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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