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4.5
1405 Reviews (1405)
5 Stars
959
4 Stars
329
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
90.8%
Recommend this course
1309 out of 1405 reviews
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4.5
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.9%
Recommend this course
29 out of 33 reviews
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4.4
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
89.2%
Recommend this course
91 out of 102 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
1405 Reviews (1405)

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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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Loved the course and staff on course fantastic. Went in your restaurant for lunch, waitress brought me a beer but forgot to gone back and take my lunch order, after 25 minutes, I just left.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Always a favorite

This course never disappoints us. Great layout, great course conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Club house closed awfully early, so had to go elsewhere after the round for food and drink.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Normally Worth The Drive

5+ hour round of golf today definitely put a damper on a challenging course in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs a refresh

Played this course on vacation for 10 years and it’s finally worn me out. Way too many unkept bunkers and waste areas for an average golfer to have an enjoyable round. The gophers have taken over the entire course and left a million holes everywhere. I’m not usually a harsh critic but felt I should tell the truth.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 134
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course - great staff

Only good things to say about this place

Have been coming here for 10 years

Never disappointed

I work in the golf business and they do things right here

From the moment you arrive until you leave - first class

Must play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 205
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 205
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great course , great staff and great overall experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 205
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 205
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great coarse

Great coarse, fun to play. Very demanding but fair

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course, good price, but a drive

Very nice courses - awesome practice area with deep sand traps (use them!)

Living up to its name - one of the sand-trap heaviest courses I’ve played. Flat, good views of hill, but not a lot of stunningly picturesque holes.

Very playable, wide fairways, not a lot of out of bounds.

I enjoyed my round.

Only issue is distance from downtown Scottsdale, so had to build 45 min each way travel time into day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Tough Yet Fair. Staff Was Amazing.

I thought this was a fantastic golf course. Had some holes you could bomb and chase along with some you needed to play to a number. It does have a lot of sand traps. I was told 105 and I did visit a few.

It was the friendliest staff I have EVER had the pleasure of being around at a golf facility. The young man at the bag drop, the guys in the pro shop, the starter, the ranger, the beverage cart gal and the guy that cleaned my clubs after my round were all smiling and extremely personable.

Of the 10 courses played this trip, this course is the top on my list to return to.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Course

The course was in great condition. The staff and starters were very friendly. Lots of well-placed and positioned bunkers. lots of tee options and ensure you pick the correct tee for your ability. Will play again next time down this way!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 71
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

WOW - FUN

What a course, the fairways were in good condition, and the greens held. I also had a few opportunities to improve my sand wedge skills. The only thing that made the course longer was the 18 mile hour winds. Great staff and helpful. I will play the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Another fun round

Enjoyable round with winter visitors and the green fees didn't break the bank. Course is challenging and was in great condition. The cart could have used a little work on the parking break and the computer was a bit overzealous when warning/stopping you in keep out zones...but minor things overall. If you haven't played here you should!

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