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
1035 Reviews (1035)
Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

The best par 3

We loved the layout of the course. So much fun navigating the fairways and greens. Customer service was awesome.

Verified Purchaser
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
TheShortCourse
Commented on 04/13/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review and sharing your experience. We hope to see you again soon.

Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Recommended
Played

Slow pace of play

Course conditions great! Pace of play very slow - 5 h round.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
TheShortCourse
Commented on 04/13/2023

We pride ourselves to provide great course conditions. Normal time to play the course is 3 hours, with a slow round reaching 3 hours and 20 minutes. The 5 hour round comment must be a typo.

Reviews 5
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nicely maintained course

We've played here before and know what to expect. Course is well groomed. As an excutive course, it is a nice challenge to use a variety of short clubs. We enjoyed playing in a timely fashion and will return.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 3.0
TheShortCourse
Commented on 04/13/2023

Thank you for joining us, the nice comments and the 5 star review!

Review 1
Recommended
Played

Fun course to play with (wife) non-golfers and a good short-game workout. Good course conditions.

Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Tough par 3 course

Very short. Lots of 60 - 80 yard holes. Difficult greens, PGA quality. Only thing missing is a clown mouth and windmills

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 25
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 9
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Always fun but challenging

Course is always in perfect shape. It has great views as you are at the base od Camelback Mountain. For an executive course, it is very challenging. Overall just plain fun. Their patio bar is a great place to grab a beer and sandwich after your round.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun Par 3 with nice views

First time playing this par 3. The course was super fun, greens have a lot of slopes that can reward or challenge you! Staff was very friendly. They offer 4 person golf carts which was super cool and fun for our group. We did the “hot deal” on golf now which made it worth it. I don’t think I could spend the “snowbird” pricing of $165 at the regular rate for when we were there. But overall, a fun course to try especially if you are with any golfers that don’t like long rounds or longer holes. Took 3 of us about 2.5 hours to play!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 54
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Over priced tourist course

Views were spectacular.

Greens very tough.

Almost putt putt style….

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

Tough greens

Greens were lightning quick and undulating, pin placement were wicked

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Good Value

Played during Super Bowl week, and we were looking for a lower priced round. Greens were in good shape. some tee boxes good, others need work. If your looking for a lower priced course this one will work for you.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Slow Play

The course is in great shape and the people are very nice. It's expensive for a short course and it's really expensive when you consider we waited at every hole . It took 4 hours to play this short course. At times I felt like I was playing a glorified miniature golf course the way the greens had steep hills. Don't go there to play golf. Go there to have fun.

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
TheShortCourse
Commented on 02/20/2023

Thanks for the compliments as we strive for nice course conditions and a friendly staff. Mountain Shadows is positioned as a nice golf resort with the best views of Camelback Mountain, we just happen to have all Par 3's. Normal pace of place is between 3 and 3:15 and have no records of any rounds over 3:30 minutes. We are very proud that beginning golfers to PGA Tour golfers enjoy playing golf here and having FUN.

Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Mismatched Pricing

The course itself, was well kept and staff were friendly. The setting is great. The price does not match in terms of value for what you get. There are dozens of courses in the area for much less money that are much more appropriate for the price paid. I was charged 167 dollars for a challenging short par 3 course. It was more like playing an exotic miniature golf course. I admit I didn't do enough research to know it was only a par 3 short course but still, the pricing should have been closer to $55 at most. There was nothing extravagant to warrant the incredibly high pricing. For that rate, there should have been a complimentary caddy, free drinks and free food at a minimum. I was not at all impressed because of the extraordinarily high pricing for the round.

First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
TheShortCourse
Commented on 02/20/2023

Thanks for the nice comments as we strive for good course conditions and a friendly staff. Mountain Shadows is positioned as a nice golf resort with the best views of Camelback Mountain, we just happen to have all Par 3's. Golf pricing is at a fraction of the nice area golf resorts that are well over $250, which we feel the $148+ tax you paid is a fair value for our Par 3 Course. Thank you for joining us.

Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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 4.0
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
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 3.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Mountain Shadows (Beautiful Par 3 Course)

Not your typical short course.

As pretty a course as any in Metro Phoenix.

Don’t expect your typical flat green…par 3’s.

A lot of fun if the right attitude.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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