A view over the water from Dobson Ranch Golf Course.
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4.2
2231 Reviews (2231)
5 Stars
911
4 Stars
941
3 Stars
264
2 Stars
73
1 Stars
42
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
88.6%
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2000 out of 2231 reviews
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4.2
230 Reviews (230)
5 Stars
106
4 Stars
86
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.3%
Recommend this course
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4.2
407 Reviews (407)
5 Stars
181
4 Stars
152
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.0%
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350 out of 407 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6593 yards
Slope 117
Rating 71.0

Dobson Ranch Golf Course is an enjoyable track suitable for all ages and abilities. The course has generous fairways and large greens. There is an abundance of forestry; not only are there trees lining the fairways but they are also situated throughout, making accuracy top priority. There are also water hazards and bunkers to look out for. Dobson Ranch Golf Course has a reputation for being immaculately kept and consistently being in excellent condition. On the premises there is also a convenient lighted driving range as well as other practice facilities. There is also a pro shop that carries a full line of discounted professional golf equipment.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Red Lawrence (1974) Jeff Hardin

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.2
2231 Reviews (2231)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 34
Brunch 11
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 38
Bunkers 36
Water Hazards 33
This course/club is great for:
Locals 50
Walkers 39
Seniors 35
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 56
Near the Airport 13
Worth the Drive 9

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

What a community course should look like

Dobson Ranch is all about fun, and if the game of golf wants to grow, this course should be the model. I saw more young people at this course than anywhere else I have ever been. But the relaxed environment does not translate into sloppy conditions. The layout is ordinary, but well-kept. The pace was good and staff were friendly, efficient and disciplined. The course is a very good deal for the price. The only down-side was difficulty in getting a tee-time. The place is popular, which makes tee times a competitive endeavor.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this course

One of my favorite lower budget courses, always in great shape. The practice facility is 2nd to none.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dobson Ranch

Very nice course with friendly employees and a great little clubhouse/restaurant. We enjoyed this course. Marshall’s came around to ensure everyone got the dust storm advisory and advised of actions to take. Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!

The course was in great shape and the practice facility the best in the valley!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course

Course in good shape overall. Pace was a bit slow but tolerable. Staff was very friendly. Will play again

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The staff and course is great!

Our 12 guys golf trip was great! We love this course so much we played it twice in 6 days! Thank you Dobson Ranch staff for treating us so good!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dobson golf

Overall the course was in good condition. Pace of play was bad, too many tee times and waited for on every hole. Group in front had 2 holes open. Ranger did talk with them but said they were playing as fast as they could. Said we could skip ahead of them but then of course we only play 16-17 holes of golf. Course is nice, tight but in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Condition & Fast Greens

The course is in excellent condition, greens are perfect and very fast. If at all possible, don't get above the hole or a side hill lie on the green. Your putt may race past the hole 10-15 feet. I hadn't played this course in many years, it was always a good course, but now I believe it's as good or better than most of the privately owned upscale courses and some country clubs in the greater Phoenix area. You have to love the driving range with tracers too. The overall experience is great, there are many things to do at this facility; grab lunch, practice putting and chipping on the practice greens, play corn hole, and ping pong. I could stay here all day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed

Pace was a little slow….course in good shape…fun course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointed

The tee boxes were so hard you could barely get a tee in the ground. The 10th hole was completely covered in range balls all 4 of us had to search for our drives which were in the fairway. The greens need to be watered…..

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Good Winter Round at a Fair Price

For those who don't want to get crushed by the sheer greed that has manifested itself in many of the Phoenix-Metro golf courses, this is the course for you. It's still one of the very few local tracks that won't set you back $200 or $300. Are you listening Scottsdale? The course is not overly challenging, but the layout is classic and the conditions are fair. Bunkers were good, but the greens were a tad slow for my liking...probably rolling about 8.5...but a smooth 8.5. The ranger and the pro shop staff are as good as it gets. The cart-girl was very pleasant and available throughout the round. If you want the best value for your money, then I would recommend this round over a round at any of the $300-$500 rounds in Scottsdale. You may not get the views or scenery, but you'll have enough left over to get lunch and a new wedge or putter after you round at Dobson. Also, an added bonus to Dobson over many other courses, is the new upgrades they've made to their driving range. I'm not much of a "range guy", but if you want the benefit of metrics on your shots while you practice, this is a great place to go for that reason alone. Well done, Dobson.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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