6100 S Kings Ranch Rd, Gold Canyon, Arizona 85118, US
(480) 982-9090
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About Gold Canyon Golf Resort & Spa

Located in the East Valley of Phoenix-Scottsdale, Gold Canyon Golf Resort & Spa features 85 casita-style accommodations to go along with 36 holes at Gold Canyon Golf Resort. Guest rooms are spacious, casita-style units that feature private patios and fireplaces and range from king- and double-queen rooms to 1- and 2-bedroom suites. There is an outdoor pool, three casual dining and bar concepts, and a full-service spa and salon. Of note is a helicopter pad on property. Gold Canyon Golf Resort features a full driving range and two championship golf courses, the Dinosaur and Sidewinder courses. Golfers can also play at nearby Superstition Mountain.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres400
Year Opened1982
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Bar
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Practice FacilityYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Gold Canyon Golf Resort & Spa

Reviews

3.0
383 Reviews (383)

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Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Really liked this course! A good test of golf skills. Front 9 pace of play was perfect at 2 hrs but when we got to the back 9, it slowed right down for some reason. Took 2 hrs 45 to do back 9. Homes lining some of the fairways can be a little intimidating but fairways still wide enough. GPS systems on carts ok but could have provided more info on distance to hazards and doglegs. I would score much better on my next round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice track

This round was played on a great day, on a good course, but it was at a slow pace. Group in front was always waiting to tee off on the next hole when we pulled up. Nice views of mountains in distance and enough variety in tee lengths to meet the needs of all golfers.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Not too Shabby

Our day was fantastic. My wife, an LPGA teaching pro, shot a 73 from the whites. I had to keep pace, and also shot a 73 from the whites. Our pairing group was a great couple from Canada, and even they couldn't believe what happened on 14. I put a pretty good swing on it, but didn't expect a back spin roll, RIGHT INTO THE CUP. It wasn't my first ace, but definitely my favorite. I love Gold Canyon, and I can't wait til next year when we return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

AWESOME !!!

This is a must play….Dinosaur course!
Unbelievable par 3's with elevations out of this world. Fantastic course! Best be hitting your tee shots well!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

too far

This is a course pretty far off the beaten track for those in central Phoenix. It is an older course, mats on the range, and looks rather dated in the accommodations. The course itself is harder than one might think. It plays far longer, despite 6 par 3s, and the greens were very inconsistent, some very fast, others slow. They need work.

Even at that, it is a pretty course and while I would not play it again because of its location, it's worth a round if you are in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Another great day at a first class course

We have played here 4 times in the last month- it is very good value with rounds at approx. $75. The course is very picturesque, well laid out, easy to play from forward tees, and quite challenging from the longer tees. We played last round on a Wed at 10am, and finished in under 4 hours. You will not be disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained

Scenic course, well maintained. Service excelent. Good working GPS on the cart. Worth the 40 minute drive from central Phoenix and or Scottsdale

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fabulous course

One of the best courses we have played this winter!! Pace of play was excellent. We definitely will play again!!

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

Great course

We were the first group out and set a good pace coming in 25 minutes under the recommendation. It helped to have a member playing with us to point us in the right direction. Excellent condition, challenging but fair. Would play it again and recommend others play it. Walking is not allowed on Dinosaur.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Spectacular course!

The best course I've played world wide (still looking to get to Scotland this summer). Views are spectacular, staff was engaging and helpful, pace of play was just over 3 hours for me as a single. Players waved me through. I was able to get a decent price on line the day before my tee time thanks to golfnow. Really worth playing. I plan to play every weekend I'm here and more if I can.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Super Sidewinder

A very good course layout with a few elevated tees, wide fairways and fast, but true roll greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic Course

The views were incredible. The majority of holes were very strong. Fairly generous for drives but greens were well protected by false fronts. ,bunkers and many mounds I probably have played 20 different courses in Phoenix and this is number 1. Great vistas from elevated tees. Really strong par 3s Got great price on golfnow as single $60

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A MUST PLAY COURSE

This course is a gem. The scenery is wonderful set in the mountains, the course is well laid out and is in good shape, and the price is well worth the trip. This course must be played at least once.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Spectacular Course!

An incredible course. The most beautiful I have ever golfed on. Interesting. Challenging. And beautiful. We spent lots of time just taking in the scenery. A challenging course for me. I lost lots of balls. They protect the hole with lots of bunkers. Good fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great views

Very nice course. Great views from some of the higher elevation holes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course - no Marshals

We have played this course before and thoroughly enjoyed it. The greens are flawless. We were matched up with another couple who play regularity and they were very nice. The front nine was not bad. We waited but played in a little over 2 hours. It was quite another story on the back nine. We waited every hole. One hole we waited 20,minutes! It spoiled an otherwise beautiful day of golf. Where are the marshals?
I hate it when courses over fill courses to squeeze an extra dollar. It is false economy as you will find golfer a moving to courses who value their guests playing experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course but a long drive.

Course condition was excellent. Elevation changes were neat. Check in facilities need improvement. Parking is not good. No drinking water on the course and a bottle of water is $3.50. Bring your own.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Review of Sidewinder

Great golf course. Would recommend you play it!!
Course is not long but has many challenges. The views ARE incredible!!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Outstanding

Played many, many courses in Arizona over the years and Gold Canyon Dinosaur course is rated number one on my books. Lots of elevation changes with no two holes alike, spectacular views from anywhere on the course. Every hole has its challenges, mostly generous fairways but those traps and fast greens keep you honest.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Picturesque

It was my first visit to the course and it was such a treat playing Sunday- made my Monday! I am a fairly new golfer (1 year) and I finally broke 100 (98). Brilliant utilization of elevation! Living the dream...

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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