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4.5
1399 Reviews (1399)
5 Stars
954
4 Stars
328
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
31
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
91.0%
Recommend this course
1304 out of 1399 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.9%
Recommend this course
30 out of 33 reviews
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4.4
99 Reviews (99)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
89.9%
Recommend this course
89 out of 99 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional/Links
Par 72
Length 7546 yards
Slope 142
Rating 76.5

Stretching over 320 acres in the southwest area, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club (previously known as Royal Dunes) transforms mostly flat terrain into a challenging course that uses practically twice the amount of land a standard course. The course incorporates superb landscaping featuring towering mounds and hollow valleys for an interesting and scenic game. This desert golf course has wide fairways and generous landing areas. The dunes-style layout requires precision from tee to green. The difficulty of the golf course lies within the deep, strategically placed sand bunkers, multi-tiered greens, and native grass roughs. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club provides adequate challenge for players of any skill level.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round. Closed on Mondays from June 1 - August 31st
Architect Brian Curley (2002) Fred Couples (2002) Lee E. Schmidt (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

Fitness

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Reviews

4.5
1399 Reviews (1399)

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Worth the Drive!

Played this morning and everything was great, the bag drop staff, pro shop staff and on starter were all friendly and welcoming.. the only issue was the pace of play for an 8am round took 4.5 hours, new golfers infront of us couldn’t keep the pace but it didn’t ruin our day. Will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great golf

My foursome had an early morning T Time and had a nice breakfast before our round. All employees we encountered throughout the day were very friendly and professional. The course was in nice condition and we were able to keep a nice pace throughout the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in good shape. No water in most ball washers

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Played the Blue Tees.

Bunkers could use some work. very hard.

Greens ran true.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

Prime money for average course. Fairways and greens are nice enough hut overall it’s an ugly course. Tumbleweed and garbage on nearly every hole. Play legend trails for better view and less coin

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Can't miss on this one!

Beautiful views, challenging layout. Easy to see why the course is used for AGA and USGA qualifiers and events. Course is in GREAT shape. Very fair if you keep it in play, but you'll need every shot in your bag if you get out of position. For $100ish with tax, it's a bargain compared to other "high-end" courses, amd it puts other $100 courses to shame.

Hour drive each way for me. I will definitely play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Phenomenal Track

Southern Dunes was a phenomenal experience. From checking in, practice range, and course were all superb. Fairways and greens were in great shape. Plenty of beautiful scenery and wildlife on the course. Traps had soft sand. Some holes involved carry, but were no issue. Pace was exceptional and staff was fantastic. We had breakfast prior to our tee time and the food was outstanding. I recommend this course to those that want a challenge and exceptional customer service.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 2
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Traps

Course was great with a big exception of the traps. They were rock hard with no sand. If your going to charge 130.00 you can’t have traps with no sand !

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens are slow and bunkers are dirt, no sand and mostly rocks and unplayable (as in not difficult but poor)

Conditions Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Best Course in Area

Consistently the best golf course in Phoenix area. I absolutely love this layout, love the conditions, and the food and beverage service and quality is very good. I wish every course in Phoenix was this good. And the price is always very good if you hunt for troon deals. Great layout. Great conditions. Players course. Lots of tees. The only criticism is sometimes the pace of play becomes too slow, especially if players are not able to handle a players layout or they play from the wrong tea boxes. But overall, my favourite course. I would play here every day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Perfect weather
Used cart

Arizona Golf

Impressive layout with a lot of bunkers

Conditions were very good to excellent even though the greens were quite slow one week after overseeding (cart path only)

Definitely worth the drive

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Best bang for your buck in the Valley

After reseeding the greens were a tish slow, compared to my other times playing but to be expected this time of year. Course was in really good shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Always fun to play!

This layout is always fun. This course gives you multiple options off the tee and makes it fun and different each time you lay it. Course condition is always good when we go. No reason to knit pick any issue. your in the hot barren desert, deal with it!

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