5445 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, Arizona 85253, US
(480) 624-5400
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About Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale

Reopened in 2017, Mountain Shadows Resort is a freshly renovated and reimagined golf resort. For golfers, the centerpiece is the brand new, 18-hole par-3 course. Located in Paradise Valley between Scottsdale and Phoenix, the resort is ideally located for trips into the shopping, hiking trails and attractions of both cities. Onsite are several dining options highlighted by Hearth 61, fitness center and two outdoor pools that provide lap swimming and private cabanas for rent. The property has partnered with the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa to provide spa services. In addition to guest rooms and suites, Mountain Shadows offers residences for rent as well as ownership and membership opportunities. Guests of Mountain Shadows also have preferred access to the nearby Camelback Golf Club, home to two full-length 18-hole courses.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres80
Year Opened2017
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual, Bar
Room TypesSuite, Fractional Ownership
Short CourseYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale

Reviews

4.7
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
TheShortCourse
Commented on 02/01/2018

Thank you for the 5 star rating and playing our fun and fast par three course in the Scottsdale / Paradise Valley area.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice par 3 course.

Had fun sharpening my irons on this very beautiful course. Great staff and loved being in the shadow of Camelback.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
TheShortCourse
Commented on 02/01/2018

Glad you had fun and enjoyed the views in the heart of Paradise Valley.

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

want to improve your iron game

All but 4 holes you are only hitting irons and

you have 4 different T boxes to hit from.

this allows you to come back again and on

holes that you hit a long iron you can now use a

wedge of different lofts.

The most difficult is putting bring your A game and

practice prior to playing,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly and accommodating staff.

Fun par 3 course that was good for tuning up short game. Finished in 3 hours flat despite being held up on the last 3 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Improve your iron game

Yes, it’s just a par-3 course. Make no mistake, this is a challenging track for any player. If you shoot par here, you’re a real player. Some blind landing areas and tricky greens but great fun and good practice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Par-3 Course for convenience and quick play

Awesome course for a quick game and for practicing your short game. Layout simple with a few water challenges. Pace of play was great and finished in less than 3 hours. Playing again on Sunday!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough Greens

While we enjoyed the short course very much we were very frustrated with the difficulty of the greens. We were told that they were set up on Tuesdays for a Skin Game for PGA pros! From now on I will avoid Tuesdays

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

best test of a short game in the east vally

being a par 3 course you are hitting from the

back tees on 3 holes 158 - 189 all of the rest

you will be using 7 irons on up to all types of wedges.

the course was pristine other than the greens as

some still have sand in places. If you miss the

green from the tee box the next shot will not be easy.

If you want to improve your iron play this is the course

to do it on as I have played it 7 times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 163
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced with too many beginners

I had heard good things about this course. I was very disappointed. Extremely short even for an executive course. Greens are very tricked up to make up for the lack of distance. Add in the fact that every group seems to have a beginner and it was very slow. If you can get a hot deal and you want to practice your (very) short irons have at it. I won’t be going again.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Like your own private course!

Uniquely designed 18 holes but shrunk down so you can play without a driver. I did use mine on two of the holes. Nice greens with wicked pin placement and just a little water made this round exceptional! Great place to work on your short game but so much than an executive course. Love this place! Food was a little pricey but really nice restaurant, too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great short game course

First time in 2 years. I had a hard time finding the course because of the new developments. Clubhouse was beautiful and staff was friendly. They took away the par 4s and shortened the course. I actually had a hole in one on the 17th. Definitely will come again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

AWESOME LAYOUT FOR A SHORT COURSE

This short course is in immaculate condition and great fun to play. A great layout with a very friendly staff. Always enjoyable with interesting sloping on the greens. Cannot go wrong with deciding to play here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Remodel Project

I played this course years ago and it was an ok round, but since their remodel and attention to detail, this executive course is an awesome hidden gem.

The course was in great shape, and the greens were a welcomed challenge for an executive course.

Book here, work on your iron, wedge and short game, and most of all......enjoy!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome

Staff friendliness is exceptional

Lot of fun in an incredible environment

First time I pay attention to a par 3 and

Overwhelmed

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Grass

The grass was long when not in fairway. The system they have to drop off clubs and pick them up is weird.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very short tight course

Played this before the “remodel” and was anxious to play it since completion. Interesting course, some very short holes, however, greens were very challenging. We enjoyed playing the course, not sure how many times will play it again but it was a fun day. Feels a little clostrophic to me on some holes, it was a hot day and property’s are in very close proximity to the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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