Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club

I love this course! No BS, just a great track and a great test of golf. The staff is always super friendly and professional. I've played over 80 golf courses in this state, and Southern Dunes is number one on my list, but, there is one thing...You guys should consider not using Armour All on your carts, particularly on the seats and steering wheels. That stuff really screws up the feel of golf grips. After the first two holes, I took my towel and a bottle of water to wash everything down just so I wouldn't get any on my hands, so that I could swing my clubs normally. A small thing I know, but it really makes a difference. I wonder if other players have mentioned it to the staff there. Other than that, the course is tremendous.

First time playing at this course. Course was challenging and fun. Definitely makes you choose wisely at to what club to use off the tee. Greens were in great shape, as well as the fairways and tee boxes. Except for the tips on #18. Needs work! Maintenance promptly moved out of the way and shut off machines when golfers approached. Course was in great shape for the middle of July! Can’t wait to get back and play again.

tee boxes very rough and unlevel. Fairway below par, greens impossible to hit for a par.

I would choose a different coursr right now..

Course was great, conditions were wonderful, rate of play as a single was perfect. If there was anything that could make the day better would be that the greens were a little faster. But it's Arizona and it has been 116, though today was much cooler 109. Worth the hour + drive.

Worth the drive down to play this course. Pace of play for a Saturday was awesome. Course in great shape.

Pros:

The greens had been recently punched, but still rolled well.

Plenty of bottled water on the course.

Average practice facility.

The grille food is adequate.

Cons:

The location is difficult to get to.

The course is mostly sand, with grass added.

Many mosquitoes and biting flies.

Summary:

A different cup of tea. Not for everyone.

Layout was good but definitely a faders course. Only three holes were drawers holes. Course in Good condition, pace of play was good, but got taken at the arroyos grille. $8.79 for a mediocre hot dog at the turn and $28. For 4 draft beers on the 19th hole. Unacceptable!!

This course is very challenging with many bunkers, ample fairways and we'll guarded greens. This course puts a premium on your shots into the greens. Was disappointed that the range closes at 1:00 during the summer and we were not made aware of that. Beverage cart servers were nice, however were told on hole #8 we would see her on the back-9 but never saw her again.

Great course and in good shape and providing a great day of golf with friends. Staff real nice and rangers working the course

This was my first time playing this course along with the 3 other players in my foursome. The course was playable, the greens were perfect and the staff was amazing. I’ll be back again very soon! One of the best courses in Arizona in my opinion.

We played the tips. A few brown spots in the fairway, but overall, the course was in great condition! Greens were in great shape and were rolling nice. This was my first time playing and I will certainly be back! Highly recommend this place.

Staff is friendly and knowledgeable

Cart was clean

Layout is great , plenty of tee boxes to fit everyone’s game

Course was airified about two weeks ago but greens were great , rolled true and at a good pace

Only in 2 green side bunkers and they were fine

Fairways above average for this time of year

Water stations every 3 -4 holes

Played front 9 in 1:55 but back nine took almost 3 hours to play

6 sets of tees , course plays between 7500 and 5000 yards

I play every time I come to the Phoenix area

If you are playing golf in the Phoenix valley you need to check out Southern Dunes. This course features an amazing layout and the conditions are always top notch. Every staff member we interacted with truly wanted us to have a great time. I would recommend this to anyone in the area!

I was pleasantly surprised with my golf experience here. This is just a pure, solid golf course. Nothing gimmicky or over the top. Just a good play. Some grip it and rip it holes and others were club and shot selection are at a premium. Conditions were about as good as you can get. I also like the abundant trees surrounding the course which isolates you from the desert and gives it a little more of a different feel from the many desert courses in the area. All in all a good value and would put it on my must play list if in the Phoenix area.

Challenging layout that will play tricks on the eyes from the tee box. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. from the people in the pro shop checking you in, to the starter, beverage cart ladies, and a gentleman that we saw no less than three times to bring around cold bottled water. Absolutely fantastic experience from layout, to service, to pace of play. Worth the drive to desert gem, for sure. Thank you Southern Dunes for a first class golf experience. I highly recommend this course and the experience that it offers.

This course will challenge your game. Between the long par 4s and fairly tight fairways then add the wind it will humble you. Depending on what tees you play it’s easy or challenging. I play from the golds. If you’re a low single digit handicap don’t even try from the tips.

was a good day. Course was not in as good of condition as in the past. Greens ran a little slow but were true . Really enjoyed my round

The layout is a great challenge. Some bunkers were like concrete and need some work. Other than that the course is in great shape! Can’t wait to play it again.