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Value
3.8
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6751 yards
Slope 119
Rating 71.2

Southern Ridge Golf Club, formerly known as Bougainvillea Golf Club, offers some of the most stunning views anywhere in the valley. The South and Estrella Mountains provide a dramatic backdrop to the golf course. Southern Ridge is known for more than its views though, it has a unique layout that combines six par 3s, par 4s, and par 5s. The championship course plays to 6,751 yards. It offers a good amount of length for long hitters but it is still player-friendly enough for beginners thanks to generous fairways and large, undulating greens. Although the fairways are wide, don't be lulled into a sense of security. They are flanked with more than 50 strategically placed bunkers. There are enough challenges for an interesting round but it's not an overly difficult golf course.

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Bermuda/Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.2
535 Reviews (535)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 33
Patio Dining 24
19th Hole Specials 14
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 52
Undulating Greens 30
Water Hazards 16
This course/club is great for:
Locals 61
Beginners 52
Seniors 42
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 42
Worth the Drive 37
In the 'Burbs 32

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Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Open fairways,

Play is through nice homes, but since the fairways are wide, chances of dinking someone's roof is low.

Nice course - good value for the intermediate player

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/24/2017:
We are excited to see that, overall, you had an excellent experience at our course. We look forward to seeing you again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ok

Wide open fairways easy to play but a little on the boring side. No elevation changes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/24/2017:
Hey Greg, thank you for the feedback and three star rating. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the pace of play and staff friendliness! We regret to hear that the course layout was not challenging enough for your liking. We hope to see you back again soon here at Southern Ridge Golf Club, have a great day!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

bad conditions

Front nine in neighborhood. Kids were walking on the course! Drainage bad! Dry in most places, muddy in other places by standing water. No landscaping on this course.
Backnine outside neighborhood. Bad conditions of fairways here because of drilled holes in grass and pieces of clay everywhere. Would not recommend this course!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 04/06/2017:
"u000008054780" we regret to hear of your poor experience with us! We apologize for any inconveniences with the neighborhood and draining problems. We will address these issues at the course and fix things accordingly. We hope to see you again soon to make up for this experience!
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/06/2017:
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your round with us and think our course is good. We will address the ball washer issue at the course and fix things accordingly. Thank you for your feedback and we hope to see you again soon for another round.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/29/2017:
"u000005321140" thank you for your feedback! We are excited to hear that you think our course is in the best condition its ever been in. We hope to see you again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Narrow fairwsy

Fairway are very narrow, greens in good shape and fairways were in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/29/2017:
"Larry9460694" thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that our greens and fairways were in good shape for your round. We look forward to seeing you again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Superb course for money!

I've played this course several times and enjoy it every time. One of the best values in the Phoenix area. Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/27/2017:
Hey James, thank you for the four star rating and feedback! We are excited to hear you would recommend our course and appreciate your continued support. Thank you for stopping by Southern Ridge Golf Club and we look forward to having you back for an even better round of golf!
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Poor Maintenance

Course has too much standing water, hence lots of flying creatures. Tee boxes need some care. I found this course not worth the $39 and will not play it again. Parking was difficult as well.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/23/2017:
"Rickgc" we regret to hear of your dissatisfaction with your round at Southern Ridge. We apologize for any inconvenience parking and course conditions may have caused you. We hope to see you again soon to make up for this experience!
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Marshall,

We played this course, we also called the course to ask them if one of the foresome could bring his son. He paid the extra fee to ride along with him. The Marshall was riding around with his kid. In front of us and behind us for 9 straight holes and then told us his son wasn't allowed out of the cart at all. He's 16. And was not playing. At NO time did we hold up the pace of play matter a fact it was a five and almost half hour round teeing off at 7:15 in the morning which should never happen. That being said I've played this course probably 100 times and have never had this kind of service at this course. Usually the staff is awesome and that is why I come back. This could of been handled differently. At worst I know the 16 year old won't be back or his father from out of town.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/22/2017:
"rick1791301" we regret to hear of your poor experience with us. We apologize for the poor staff friendliness you received and assure you this is not the level we strive to achieve. We always love our golfers to have the best experience possible and hope to see you again soon for another round to make up for this experience.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Don't let the good rates tempt you!!

We had a 9:07 starting time and was right on schedule, but went downhill from there. Round was over 5 hours on a very easy track. Group in front of us was very slow. Finally at the turn we hopped past them when they stopped for food. Only to find out that they let a twosome jump in at 10 (because of the 2 open holes). We caught up to another very very slow group. Waited every shot and had 4 groups on all of the par 5s. IF this course had a couple of rangers that would enforce the pace of play I would come back, but that will never happen, so don't get tempted by the good rates. It will only lead to a frustrating 5+ hours.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 03/15/2017:
"yaowo1", we regret to hear that the pace of play was not ideal for your round. We apologize for any inconvenience or frustrations this may have caused during your round. We hope to see you again soon to make up for this experience!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Standard course

Found the front greens a little rougher than the back nine but still very playable. Fairways good and "desert" rough. Golfed with a regular and he commented that the course is getting in better condition all the time. Good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/13/2017:
Thank you for your feedback "davehyndman55", we appreciate your thoughts! We are happy to hear that overall you enjoyed your round with us and felt that you got a good value for your money. Please come again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 96
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not a bad day...

Like many courses at this time of year, Southern Ridge needs a little water. But the fairways and greens (except one) were good.

One green had tire tracks across it and made it difficult to putt.

This course tries to make up for variety of layout with length and it works for the most part.

All in all, a good day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/13/2017:
We apologize for any inconvenience on the greens that effected your putting. We will be sure to address this issue at the course and fix things accordingly. However, we are excited to hear that this did not reflect on your entire round and overall you had a great day with us! Thank you for your feedback "LtsmithAZ", please come again soon!
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great Warm Up

Our foursome enjoyed our round here as there is no major trouble and it is a pretty forgiving course. Reasonable price for the course. Don't expect much from the driving range as it could use some work.It was OK to warm-up before our round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/13/2017:
We regret to hear our conditions on the driving range were not ideal for your round. We are excited to hear that your foursome enjoyed the round overall with great pace of play, course layout, and value. Thank you for your feedback!
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Time at Southern Ridge

Course was better than anticipated for the amount paid. Fairways in good shape but green a little bumpy. Sand traps in great shape. Course interesting given the 6 (par 5), 6 (par4), and 6 (par3) layout. Even though the course takes a while to get there, if you are looking for a course to "get your swing back" before you tackle the longer courses, Southern Ridge offers you that opportunity at a very reasonable price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/13/2017:
"rezabfw", thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear that you feel our course offers a reasonable price and was in good shape for your round. Please come again soon to get that swing back!
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens need some work, especially on the front nine

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/09/2017:
Thank you for your feedback "rickterry", we regret to see that the course conditions were not ideal for your round. We will be sure to notify our staff about the greens conditions and fix things accordingly. Otherwise, we are excited to hear you enjoyed the pace of play, staff friendliness, and course layout. We hope to see you again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course appeared to be under some degree of construction or landscaping. What I thought was it sure made the course look bare and unappealing. Hope it improves quickly. As I played the round, there were no ball washers that had any water or solution in them. My partner attempted to use a lady's washroom, on the course, and couldn't because of the filth and uncleanliness. It had not been cleaned for many days. The cart, rented to use, had old cigarette butts in one of the compartments. The course is not managed well at all. It appears it is just collecting money and not attempting to maintain a quality standard.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 03/07/2017:
Hello "WAFAG", we regret to hear of your poor experience with us about the course conditions, course layout, and amenities. We will be sure to address it at the course and fix things accordingly. We hope to see you again soon to make up for this experience.
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Conditions

Each week we see continued improvements. The sand traps are manacured to a tee, fairways are greener each week also. The front 9 greens need work but overall good value for the fees paid.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 03/07/2017:
We regret to hear that the front 9 greens were not ideal for your round. However, we are ecstatic to hear that you feel our course is continuing to improve each time you join us! We look forward to having you again soon for another round!
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Review

Fairways were nice greens were nice bunkers around greens were nice Fairway bunkers or grass growing into bunker so there must be getting rid of them but greenspeed was nice overall 4 out of 5 stars

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/07/2017:
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your overall round with us! Thank you for the 4 star review.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

acceptable

cannot be mistaken for a high end course but very playable with some course management aspects. greens were reliably readable which means a good putting day is possible.You should enjoy playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/13/2017:
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our greens and readily playable course. We thank you for your feedback!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good price

The course is a good value for the cost the greens could use a little work with her little slow but that's because of the Poana but I would play it again and recommend

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/01/2017:
Hello "jme445", we apologize for the slower greens during your round. We will be sure to address course conditions and fix things accordingly. Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to seeing you again soon for another round!
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