Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel & Casino

From when you drop your bags until lunch after golf, it was a great experience. If I lived in Maricopa, this would be my "home" course. Fairways are cut a little short but that's my only issue. It's summer in Arizona show it it's expected.

Great conditions, greens roll true but unique grass, takes some getting used to. Tees and greens in wonderful shape, seeded rough can add some difficulty, very well placed fw bunkers. What a great challenge and day.

I was paired with a couple of regulars that really helped with tee box guidance. They were friendly as well. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Course was in good shape and was a lot of fun to play. Some sand traps could use more sand and a few were very wet. But that did not distract from my round. Definitely a course on my future play list

I played in 105 weather. The course was not totally, but fairly empty. Tee time was noon. Staff was friendly, attentive, and even with my late, hot, discounted tee time, I never felt unwelcomed. Because of the open field, was given the choice to pair up or play alone (unheard of in my experience at any decent course) and with a single behind and in front, pace of play never was an issue. I didn't hit multiple shots from different lies, but I never once felt rushed or was waiting on the guy ahead.

Considering it was the end of June, course arriation was just a couple of weeks ago, and it's been excessively dry up until a monsoon the night before; conditions were amazing, and the putting surfaces were well taken care of and moved quickly and evenly throughout the course. I had to move a ball from a rough green side patch once. But in Arizona during this time of the year, most of these courses look like something you would see in a post apocalypse wasteland, and the greens are all on vacation up north or something.

The twilight green fee was an amazing deal if you're willing to deal with the heat (with the added bonus of a nice and empty course to play on) but I will definitely be back this winter to try the course on it's "cool" setting.

Restaurant and bar looked very nice, but I didn't stay for the happy hour. The course is way out of town. Coming from the northwest part of Phoenix, it was around a 1.15 hr drive each way, so be prepared to drive through some desert. But it 100% is worth the drive.

PS. The tee you decide to play will really have an effect on your round here. Playing the tips isn't just adding 10 yards to a hole like it is at most of the Arizona courses, but it usually changes the entire strategy of the hole. It is a really fun strategy

Some of the sand traps are really hard you're battling flies all round do to the nearby cattle ranches but one of my favorite golf courses in the Valley of the Sun

Beautiful and challenging track, helpful staff, certainly worth the extra drive time.

The course was in great shape..We actually decided to play 2 rounds. Worth the drive

Great conditions , nice people , great course layout

This was my 2nd time playing Southern Dunes. The course was in great shape. It was busy, but it did not overly impact pace of play. It wasn't too hot but hot enough and the complementary water bottles every few holes was much appreciated and just one more example to show that the staff at Southern Dunes really cares about your experience. On the turn, the staff greeted us with chilled towels to help beat the heat. The course played great - the tees, traps, fairways, and greens were all in great shape. Course difficulty is moderate. Many holes lend themselves for good scores, but there are a few where a single errant shot can really result in some ugly numbers, as was the case with my round. Overall, the course and staff were great and I will definitely be back.

Still great course. But course conditions compared to 5 years ago are no match. Years ago it was in immaculate condition at the same time of year. Greens were great and were running Stimp 12... Around the greens there are a lot of bare spots which makes it tough to go up and down. Sand traps are like compressed dirt. Pin positions were 18 tough pin placements. Played great and had even an eagle on number 13. Be careful there are a lot of snakes on the course at this time of year.

Amazing layout. Makes you think for each shot. My only complaint is more restrooms would be nice. Would definitely play again regardless. Lol

Greg the Starter was outstanding. He really helped all 4 of us have a good overview of the course and a brief history. Throughly enjoyed him.

And the gentleman who helped us upon arrival was great. He was really busy but reminded gracious and patient.

Primo course conditions and a great pace all day! Highly recommend!

It took me the entire front nine to figure out I needed to avoid the bunkers at all cost. Two tier bunkers?OMG Once I did, back side was one over par. Fairways and greens were pretty lush for desert golf. Flies, bees, and other flying things were really annoying. There were quite a few gopher? holes too…see Caddyshack video attached LOL.

the greens honestly made the course for me. so smooth and everything else was perfect. bunkers were great, all 180 of them. very fun course