The Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale

Course is in pristine condition and definitely a hidden gem. Worth every penny and a bucket list course. Top 3 course in all of AZ

Out the 7 courses we played during our stay the Boulders (south) was the best one

Great condition and good pace of play (even thought it was still cart path only)

A pleasure to play and very picturesque

Should be on everyone bucket list

Other golf now bookings let you know if the course is cart path only

This course - they don’t mention anything even at check in

Then they tell you it’s cart path only

If I was informed at time of booking that it was cart path only - I would have booked another course

Don’t hide that from people when they are booking

We had an 11:50am tee time. After 3 hours and 20 minutes to 10 holes we gave up. Can’t speculate as to the rest of the round. If you like sightseeing first and golf second come play here. If you want to play less than a day then stay away.

Recently reopened after a period of renovation, the South Course has reemerged as one of Arizona’s premier golf experiences — and perhaps the best I’ve played yet in the state. From the first tee to the final putt, it’s clear that every detail of the restoration was executed with precision and respect for the game.

The course conditions are nothing short of pristine. Fairways roll true, greens are pure and consistent, and the bunkering strikes that perfect balance between beauty and strategic bite. It’s a layout that rewards thoughtful play and punishes carelessness — exactly as a championship-caliber course should. You’ll pay a price for poor shots, but it always feels fair and well-earned.

Service, too, matches the on-course excellence. Staff are attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming — a hallmark of top-tier golf operations. The clubhouse, while comfortable and upscale, feels a touch dark and somewhat awkward in its layout. It’s a minor quibble in an otherwise first-rate experience.

At a premium price point, the South Course delivers exceptional value. What you’re paying for is more than 18 holes — it’s a complete, elevated golf experience that stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Arizona’s elite destinations.

Final verdict: The South Course is back and better than ever. For serious golfers seeking a perfectly conditioned, fair, and memorable round, this is a must-play.

Summary:

Condition: Impeccable — best in Arizona right now

Design: Demanding but fair; smart shot-making rewarded

Service: Outstanding, attentive staff

Clubhouse: Functional but could benefit from lighter design and improved flow

Value: High-end pricing, but worth every dollar

⭐ Rating: 9.5 / 10 — A near-perfect Arizona golf experience

Slow play in the heat is never good

If you’re not a 4sum forget about playing through

Lots of never ready players with self centered mentality here

Great conditions with scenic layout

Watch out for the few short landing areas don’t press these tee shots club down

Good luck

Coarse excellent Shape . Cart path only which makes it harder to play but understandable with the amount of Rain in the past days.

Not the hardest course or best conditioned course but ,bar none, the most scenic I’ve ever played…

Suggestion for management: for the price, a yardage booklet should be included (and not $10) as the GPS is not ‘touch screen’ and there are a number of ‘target golf’ holes…

Everything was great pro shop, cart guys, ,starter cart girl ,

I always try to play here when in town.

one of the berst in Arizona

Enjoyed playing this track. It was in great shape. Greens where larger than what your eye sees. I did not care for the long distance between holes but expected in this type of resort courses. I bought two 12oz beers from the beverage cart, 24.00 dollars plus a tip. 12.00 a beer! I would reccomend BYOB.

Course was in great condition. Definitely on the more challenging side. Tricky fairways and big punishment for missing them. Bring lots of water. There is very little water stations and none provided in cart.

Played in the middle of summer. Fairways were a bit crusty. Greens were in good shape. Played behind a foursome and were waiting on every shot. Ranger came up to us on the tenth tee and put us ahead of this group. Played the back nine very quickly. Staff at the Boulders were very friendly and helpful. Driving range was in good shape.

The course was beautiful, fairways in great shape, greens were very good to putt on. I would play it again.

This course is beautiful. It’s a shame that they feel they need to price gouge on alcohol. I left feeling like I watched a diamondbacks game. Great experience aside from the price gouging around alcohol.

Love the layout, staff and even in summer good conditions. To be a 10 out of 10 they need to add some water coolers. Having only 1 water spot per 9 in summer is pretty poor in my opinion.