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

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
1038 Reviews (1038)
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Short Course

A great course to work on your short game. Staff is very friendly and nice.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

New course

Very nice par 3 course to hone the short irons. Thatch layer isn’t quite built up yet so greens are rock hard and fast as ice sheets. Incredible views in paradise valley.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Very disappointed

Before the remodel it was my favorite executive course in the valley. Now I cannot recommend it. Perhaps, after the greens have matured, it will be good practice. Right now, the crews were already scalping and blowing grass and dust, and conditions were terrible.

The greens were rock hard. Fast is good, but hard, fast, and rough is not. The bunkers have good sand.

Unfortunately, the charm of the previous course has been lost. Now it is barren, and not even a pretty walk.

If you interested in giving the course a try, at least wait long enough for the overseeding to come in.

First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 4.0
TheShortCourse
Commented on 10/01/2017

Thank you for playing the new Short Course at Mt. Shadows. You joined us while we were prepping for overseeding, which is a two week window and apologize for your experience. The course and greens will be much improved as we reopen in mid October. It is a quick, fun round of golf in a great location. We hope you will give us a try after we reopen.

Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great place to spend a morning

Beautiful scenic course. Great place to work on your short game but don"t be fooled, the greens are tricky.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 46
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

New short course layout, great short-game work out.

First time playing since the re-design. No more par 4 holes which was nice. You'll get a great practice session with you mid & short irons.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent conditioned course

This course couldn't have been in better shape. The fairways and greens were top notch.

My concern is that they made the course too easy. Very short 3''s, up to moderately long 3's. There are no par 4's on this course. For a change, I'll come back to this course, but I wish they had left it the way it was

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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 1.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Mountain Shadows

Excellent course to sharpen short game skills. If you can play this course well then you can play almost any other longer course well. This is the first time I have played the re-designed course and while it is similar to the original course it is very well done. I would recommend this course to improve your short game before playing longer courses.

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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

First time since the remodel

I enjoyed the previous layout, but the new design is very challenging and fun. Great place to work on your short game. The greens were a little fast for most pin placement on this day, but nobody said it would be easy. The sand used in the traps is like powdered sugar. The course was very well manicured, and you can't beat the views of Camelback Mountain!

The clubhouse facility was very modern, but not pretentious. Every staff member was extremely courteous and friendly.

Definitely looking forward to my next round here.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Changed course but had fun!

First of all my wife and I were impressed by how friendly everyone was! We hadn't played this course since it was redone, and kind of wish they had left it alone. However, we ended up having a great time on a well maintained course. A great way to work on your short game, and except for two holes with a confusing green layout it is well done. One last thing if you have never been there: look for a big white building while driving down the street and that is it. If you get lost like us ask a security guard at one of the gates.

First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
TheShortCourse
Commented on 09/04/2017

Thank you for the 5 star review and trying the renovated course. We strive to provide a friendly environment and fun golf experience. We hope to see you again soon.

Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Not as easy as expected

Beautiful course. Greens in excellent shape. Tried course as I am rehabbing from knee replacement. As a par 3 course, it is somewhat challenging. Course has water and bunker hazards. Good for me, bunkers are not deep. What makes the course challenging for a par 3 are the greens which were not only fast but the actual hole sat on rolling greens which I found deceiving. Bottle water is provided. Playing again in a few days. Beautiful scenery. The water hazards contain blue water which I discovered keep down the algae but I also think it keeps birds and some insects at bay.

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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
TheShortCourse
Commented on 08/05/2017

Thank you for the 5 star review! We look forward to your next visit.

Review 1
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

SunRidge is not to be missed.

This course is a treat and not to be missed.

Anyone will tell you it's challenging, but the beauty and interesting course design makes it all worth it. I typically shoot about a 105. I once shot a 112 at SunRidge and just about called Sports Illustrated. The last holes, "The Wicked Six," are as the name implies, but beautiful, fun, and good exercise--four of them are uphill.

Another thing I love about this course is the golf carts. They have audio/visual, which really helps you play the hole. Small detail, but for this course, especially, super helpful. Also a great club house and fun happy hour scene. Outdoor patio has fabulous views, cafe lights, torchieres for colder days.

Enjoy your round at SunRidge!

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice par three course

Nice well maintained 18 hole par 3 course. Friendly staff. Will play again

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Really Fun Course

I have a soft spot in my heart for short tracks, but this one was different. It has all the amenities and flash of a high-end resort property in Scottsdale, but with a short, fun, exciting par 3 course. The greens and their surrounds will give you some headaches, but in a good way. Because of the summer, the greens were slow, but they were true and rolled great. Looking forward to playing in season when they're slick - this course will give you everything you've got! Great staff, great outdoor bar, the best tee boxes I've seen in Phoenix, and you can buzz through in about 2 hours if you're taking your time. I loved it, and will absolutely be back!

First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Short Course

This course was built the year I was born and is in amazing condition!! As a self-taught golfer, this course helps me improve!! I did par for times

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
TheShortCourse
Commented on 06/14/2017

Thank you for the review and we look forward to seeing you many times to come.

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