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4.1
2278 Reviews (2278)
5 Stars
706
4 Stars
1021
3 Stars
371
2 Stars
114
1 Stars
66
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
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82.8%
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1922 out of 2278 reviews
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3.9
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
76.3%
Recommend this course
71 out of 93 reviews
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4.0
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
78.8%
Recommend this course
93 out of 118 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally welcoming staff consistently go out of their way to make every golfer feel at home. A fun, challenging layout with well-maintained fairways and greens delivers outstanding value for the money.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 5375 yards
Slope 116
Rating 66.1
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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 70 5375 yards 66.1 116
Blue (W) 71 5375 yards 71.1 125
Gold 70 5223 yards 65.4 114
Gold (W) 71 5223 yards 70.3 123
White (W) 71 5062 yards 69.4 121
White 70 5062 yards 64.7 112
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Scorecard for Shadow Mountain Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 66.8/117 W: 71.8/127 331 309 288 138 331 342 177 152 436 2504 289 284 363 306 318 360 125 395 431 2871 5375
Gold M: 65.2/113 W: 70.0/123 326 302 276 130 322 336 167 145 423 2427 280 279 353 295 310 354 114 386 425 2796 5223
White M: 66.1/115 W: 71.0/125 308 296 257 123 315 330 161 141 411 2342 273 275 345 288 305 335 107 381 411 2720 5062
Handicap 3 13 7 17 1 5 9 15 11 14 10 6 12 8 4 18 2 16
Par 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 3 5 34 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 5 36 70
Handicap (W) 6 12 14 17 1 8 10 15 3 4 13 7 11 2 5 18 16 9
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Course Details

Year Built 1958
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Sarazen (1958)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lockers

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

4.1
2278 Reviews (2278)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 11
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 67
Bunkers 51
Water Hazards 34
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 73
Locals 54
Walkers 52
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 74
Near Local Attractions 26
In the 'Burbs 12

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AndrewLight909
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic round

Course is in the best shape in years! New amenities and additional features make a huge difference. Mid century golfing at its finest with beautiful mountain views!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/04/2024

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, AndrewLight909. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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Stuartallen
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for walking

Although golf is sometimes called a good walk spoiled, it’s actually very nice at this course. The course is in very good condition and the pace of play is speedy. The staff are exceptionally friendly!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 01/04/2024

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, Stuartallen. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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u000004511350
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Shape

Course in good shape. A lot of upgrades in facility. Price a little high.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/04/2024

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, u000004511350. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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u314163600401
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 12/20/2023

Hello, u314163600401. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Shadow Mountain Golf Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

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GJGolfing
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/20/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, GJGolfing. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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u314161462724
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Blown away

This course is truly a "Hidden Gem"... It gives off a tropical island vibe with all the flamingos placed everywhere but wow!! Its beautiful! from the tee box to the greens its AWESOME!! Course management is crucial playing here as you have to be accurate and smart with all your shots but the rewards are good. Driver is not needed as much at this course as it plays short at almost 5400 yards from the blues but... just because its short does not make it easy as you will be tested in all areas in your game. This course is so pure from the carts to the conditions of the fairways & greens... everything is just so green and picture perfect!! I highly recommend this course to anyone who can appreciate not only a challenge but great mountain views, and attention to small details the separate this course from a typical public course. Play here... you will not be disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/20/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, u314161462724. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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u314163115636
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent shorter challenge

Perhaps the most welcoming front staff and service staff I have encountered in golf in a long while.

Although this is a shorter course, don't be fooled. It is tight most of the way. And it is in excellent shape.

If you want a tight challenge where you don't need a long drive off the tee, this is it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/18/2023

Hi, u314163115636. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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uSN0S3vaLFnmVUMH6YAh
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/14/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314163689128. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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Stuartallen
Played On
Reviews 62
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 12/14/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Stuartallen. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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Stuartallen
Played On
Reviews 62
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 12/13/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Stuartallen. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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dstirsman
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed hearing about new owner and improvements which we appreciated in our round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Stuartallen
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for walking

SM is an excellent choice for walking a regular 18 hole golf course. The course is in very good condition. The smaller greens will challenge one to hit precise approach shots. The workers are very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 12/11/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Stuartallen. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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u314163592071
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/11/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314163592071. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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AvionicsMan14
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Fun course

Fun and challenging. Tight layout and if you don’t have control of your shots then some houses are in play. Fairways and greens are in very good condition, greens are a little slower than I was expecting, but rolled well

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/07/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, AvionicsMan14. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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Captainmustang
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/07/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Captainmustang. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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larry777
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/07/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, larry777. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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Bigben91190
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing time!

Experience was great! Carts don’t have monitors so bring a range finder.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/07/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, Bigben91190. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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Malachai11
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Loved it , second time we’ve gone all in a week, going back next week

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/07/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, Malachai11. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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Heather7186523
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overpriced

Slow greens, and overall course quality extremely poor compared to a course like Tahquitz which is exact same cost.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 12/04/2023

We apologize for the slow greens and poor course quality you experienced during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into account to make improvements for future customers. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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steelerzfan
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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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Commented on 12/04/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, steelerzfan. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Shadow Mountain Golf Club!

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