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Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club

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4.4
1441 Reviews (1441)
5 Stars
979
4 Stars
337
3 Stars
79
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
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87.9%
Recommend this course
1337 out of 1441 reviews
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4.3
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
79.6%
Recommend this course
43 out of 54 reviews
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4.3
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
52
4 Stars
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3 Stars
10
2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
84.4%
Recommend this course
76 out of 90 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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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
1441 Reviews (1441)

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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jterry
Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Fred7028126
Played On
Reviews 110
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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scooteraz
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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costami
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Pace of play needs to improve...

One of my favorite AZ courses. We had a 445 pace yesterday...That shouldn't happen. It's slow and here in AZ, it's HOT..........

Throw the fact that the course is not that conveniently located may influence my decision next time.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000002441503
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Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Unfriendly Course

I’ve played several Fred Couples designed GC’s and none of them are even remotely fair for the average golfer. There’s no fun in playing golf courses that punish you for hitting good shots.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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griffmeyers
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314164704254
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Greens are in good shape alot of traps full of dirt no sand at all. Challenging course I enjoy but to many dirt traps with no sand.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u000007898584
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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dirktheuerl
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Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Fred7028126
Played On
Reviews 110
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Dunes in June

Course was great and the Marshall providing water and cold towels added to the overall good rating

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Kq2ggmiKHhn2loGd9DB1
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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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brian1217
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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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swardp67
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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drdunny2
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Challenging Course

One of my favorite course in the valley. Plenty of challenging holes and excellent layout. Normally it’s an excellent rating, but this time the greens were not rolling to their normal fast speed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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swishera
Played On
Reviews 210
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Johnboy2JCPR2000JLMG
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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swishera
Played On
Reviews 210
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000001633955
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Only if you love Sand Play

Southern Dune, I guess the name says it all.This course was designed by Fred Couple, this course has so many sand traps 100+ on most holes you're not going to be able to see the green.I love a challenging golf course ones that force you to do what they call "Course Management" I'm a 15+hdcap finding spots to layup on this course it's not easy. With sand traps not only protecting greens it felt like they're were also protecting the fairways. Speaking of the greens they are small more so than most courses they are surrounded by deep Link's style traps.Mind you the greens had recently been aerated so stopping the ball was not working for me. My ball would hit the green from one bunker and roll across into the bunker on the opposite. Size wise most greens looks to be somewhere between 30-45' long × 20-25' W. Having link style layout. Unless you're a scratch golfer someone who can dial in your shot, this course will cause you to have a lot of disappointment. For some novice golfer's this course will be very satisfying, but for older golfers like myself, I for one will not be playing a very expensive course like the dune.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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bullythedog
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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gFpsF9b6JqAOv5MlVWEA
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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