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Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club

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4.4
1428 Reviews (1428)
5 Stars
971
4 Stars
334
3 Stars
77
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
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88.4%
Recommend this course
1326 out of 1428 reviews
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4.2
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
25
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1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
77.8%
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35 out of 45 reviews
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4.3
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
86.0%
Recommend this course
80 out of 93 reviews
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Course Highlights
Southern Dunes delivers a championship-caliber layout with challenging bunkers, stunning scenery, and conditions that consistently impress recent golfers. Exceptionally friendly staff, quality amenities, and outstanding value make this AGA and USGA qualifier venue worth the trip.

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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Satellite Layout
Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Tips 72 7546 yards 76.5 142
Black 72 7330 yards 75.2 138
Gold 72 6902 yards 72.7 132
Blue 72 6493 yards 71.2 129
Blue (W) 72 6493 yards 78.1 149
Championship (W) 72 6138 yards 76.0 141
White 72 5981 yards 68.7 124
White (W) 72 5981 yards 75.0 139
Combo (W) 72 5538 yards 72.1 132
Red (W) 72 5055 yards 69.9 121
Red 72 5055 yards 64.3 105
Track Rounds
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Scorecard for Southern Dunes
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Tips M: 76.5/142 449 370 575 165 451 248 584 484 483 3809 412 189 468 606 323 496 576 204 463 3737 7546
Black M: 75.2/138 433 365 548 160 426 244 576 465 445 3662 408 182 462 587 312 491 570 198 458 3668 7330
Gold M: 72.7/132 411 323 513 152 390 217 548 445 421 3420 388 170 442 546 302 470 549 180 435 3482 6902
Blue M: 71.2/129 W: 78.1/149 382 310 467 145 370 200 530 429 415 3248 366 160 408 507 283 430 515 170 406 3245 6493
Champions W: 76.0/141 382 323 513 128 315 151 515 339 398 3064 366 139 355 496 312 362 499 170 375 3074 6138
White M: 68.7/124 W: 75.0/139 325 300 460 128 315 154 515 372 398 2967 342 139 355 496 260 410 499 138 375 3014 5981
White/Red M: 66.8/115 W: 72.1/132 325 300 460 128 229 154 448 339 398 2781 342 139 298 451 252 362 499 138 276 2757 5538
Red M: 64.3/105 W: 69.6/121 253 238 390 120 229 151 448 339 299 2467 301 112 298 451 252 362 412 124 276 2588 5055
Handicap 9 15 1 17 7 13 3 5 11 14 18 8 2 12 6 4 16 10
Par 4 4 5 3 4 3 5 4 4 36 4 3 4 5 4 4 5 3 4 36 72

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

4.4
1428 Reviews (1428)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 59
Patio Dining 48
Brunch 25
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 121
Undulating Greens 56
Forced Carries 55
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 90
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 49
A Weekend Splurge 44
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 101
In the 'Burbs 16
Convenient to the City 7

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u000007440457
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Must play

They do a terrific job. Course was in excellent condition, the staff does a good job keeping things moving in a friendly way. Must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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johnmcintosh61
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gps/cart path only

GPS was not set for pins. When cart path only exists it adds confusion to yardages and club selection

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000004498749
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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wmautz
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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dgdaum
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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bldyer405
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u000004498749
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One of the golf course in Arizona

Very nice course. Perfect conditions. Would return for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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kdiddy12
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

The full experience of golf…

Hard to pinpoint the reason you should play here. The golf course - spectacular. The facilities are second to none. The service was something from a different era. We feel fortunate to have stumbled upon this gem on our vacation here. I’m just a guy who plays golf, but here I felt like a golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Terwin1230
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best golf coarse to play

This has to be the best coarse I have played in a long time. No wait time. The coarse is in unbelievable great shape. Thanks for a great round

Tim

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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GPBeaney
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Bugs were bad that day but great course to play and everyone enjoyed it. We would definitely recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Sam5773357
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Reviews 137
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course

Third time playing in the past 11 days

Traveling from Peoria , tells you what I think of this course

Course opened after overseed October 28

Course conditions are really good now

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Sam5773357
Played On
Reviews 137
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course

Good range

Good short game area

Great layout

Over seeded cart path only

Greens roll true , a little slower than normal

Bunkers ok

One of my favorite courses - have played about 400 courses

Worth the drive

Fair price

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u314163430470
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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joanne343
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Domvboy39
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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u6630547
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome Course

Fred Couples’ design is awesome ! My wife and I played on a day with bad weather, but we still thoroughly enjoyed it !

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Sam5773357
Played On
Reviews 137
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Course and staff

I come to Arizona 2-3 times a year and always make this course a must

Great layout

Great staff

Great value

Good range

Good short game

I work in the golf business (course that has held us opens and Ryder cup)

This is a first class operation

They just opened after overseed so cart paths only

Grass a little longer than usual due to overseed

I am staying in Peoria and will be here 2 weeks

Playing here 3 times

Tells you about the course

I have played close to 400 courses in my life

One of my favorites

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u402976365
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u580752957
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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JimmyMartin2020
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A must play course when you are in the PHX area

I had seen this course listed many times for 100+ and I generally never pay that much for any golf ever so, when I saw a 80 round I had to try it. Great course, nicely laid out, very cool how both the 9 and 18 end up right in front of the 19hole. A bit more tougher than most and the only thing I could say wrong about this course is that the greens were a bit scarred up but, the Korn Ferry Q1 round just happened the week before so, I expect there were more GIRs than normal happening.

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