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

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Fun

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Great fun!

If you’re looking for great fun, you have to play this par 3 course. Usually play a long grueling course at home but had a great time playing this with my wife. Also great way to improve on your short game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Fun, but challenging short course

Seems like an easy course, but there are a lot of hills that lead to some huge kicks. Definitely target golf with some challenging putts and pin locations.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Most beautiful Par 3 with most expensive beer lol

I’ve never seen or played a better Par 3 course. I’ve also never paid $46 for a 6-pack of 12oz cans of beer. I literally paid more for beer than the green fees, but thoroughly enjoyed the round anyways. Great view, great people, great time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Love this course

Mountain Shadows is a great way to start your winter golf vacation after not playing for several months. It’s a beautiful, well-maintained course with very friendly/helpful staff and an excellent 19th hole!

It’s a par 3 but it’s not easy! The greens are extremely challenging . And who doesn’t need work on their short game. We’ll play this courses again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

The title of the course at the entrance is “the short course” at shadow Mountain

This course should clearly state it is a PAR 3 course in the title vs the fine print. Based on the price one could easily assume otherwise. Laughable even then carts are an upsell

As a Par 3 it is good course for a resort but way overpriced time to play was 1-1/2 hrs.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 164
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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First Time Playing

Fun Par Three Short Course

The goods- course was in good shape. Greens were fast. Fun holes. Nice mix of short, medium, and longer par threes. The 4 person party carts were fun to have everyone riding together. Clubhouse was cool. Bar area and cart girls were great. Cool views of camelback mountain.

The bads - way overpriced for what it is, the pace of play was terrible (actually had to leave after 15 holes to make another engagement that I never would have thought I would've had issues making), I understand there is only a certain amount of land to put this course on but with a lot of holes crammed together and some not so great golfers it is always good to keep a heads up for balls flying everywhere.

Would definitely play it again though.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 343
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful Short Course

This course is an absolute gem. One of my favorites in the Valley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome experience

A very well ran facility. The greens were consistently fast. Do be prepared for frustration when putting. Breaks are in their that are hard to see. Just because you put it on the green doesn’t mean you have a chance for par or birdie. You may have to putt it vertically 5 ft. If I’m looking for complaints-the tee boxes can have you in not ideal leans. I do recommend you make plans to attend the grill as their food was incredible.

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