Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club

Tough course where distance and accuracy are highly coveted. Course was in stellar shape and the folks here are always so friendly. Only complaint was the twosome in front of me and a couple other groups that didn’t know what “playing through” meant and forced us all to watch them tee off and then search for their ball. Late afternoon, you can’t expect a ranger on a weekday but worth the drive to experience

1st time playing this course. just remember this course has a lot of bunkers so play smart!

Course was a little dry but it's been 110+ the last couple weeks so to be expected. The only issue was the carts. We were still on the fairway and got the dreaded get back on the course notice. When we tried to put in reverse or forward nothing happened. So we had to get out and try and push it to the point where it would reengage on hole 13. Mind you it's 112 degrees out and we were on a little slope and it took us almost 10 minutes. We were al wiped out after this.

Southern Dunes is a really challenging course and fun to play.

Play was a little slow on 8/10/2025 and we felt a push or two was justified.

All service personnel were friendly and we enjoyed a few drinks and food at the Arroyo Grill.

Always liked this course. The bunkers were beyond difficult as no actual sand. At least break up the hard top or put sand in. This was the only reason for the lower rating. Love everything about this place but the bunkers (which are many) are almost unplayable right now.

It had poured the night before. So the conditions were not great. But the drainage problems even created more problems.

Had an awesome time out for a Friday afternoon. Had just rained a lot the day prior, so it was cart-path only, unfortunately. But course was still in great shape, wasn’t very busy and we were able to play at a great pace. Staff was also very friendly and helpful, got us out a little early since it was a slower day. Great experience and will definitely be back!

Despite the greens being very slow I always enjoy playing this course. The only complaint i have is that sand traps are very inconsistent. Some do not have any sand in the bottom of the trap. The entire staff is very friendly. Pace of play was excellent.

Would have easily rated it 5 stars, but greens were bumpy due to recent aeration.. lots of bunkers (160, I think!!), but all in perfect shape from what I saw. Overall a fantastic track - will definitely be back!

Overall the course was in good condition. However, I received notification 5 days prior to playing that the greens had been created. Not the best thing for the short game and putting. We enjoy the course because it provides challenges. Just did not need the additional issue on the putting surfaces.

This course is to difficult for 8 minute intervals for tee times . They need to allow more time since there are so many bunkers. It takes the average golfer 2 minutes to get in the bunkers hit the shot and fix the bunker . As the pace of play slows down golfers stop fixing the traps just to speed up play which sucks for everyone. Pace of play was 5.15 for total round . 3 hours to play front 9 2.15 on back . I think the back played quicker since a few golfers quit after nine due to pace and heat ,

I think the course needs to rethink there tee time schedule . I understand revenue but no one likes standing in a fairway when its 110!