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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
82.7%
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3.8
121 Reviews (121)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.8%
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3.8
279 Reviews (279)
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
139
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
83.9%
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6909 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.5

The golf course at the Union Hills Country Club is a championship course with a traditional layout. The course has been named one of the Top Ten Private Courses in Arizona. The design features four lakes and two winding creeks that create water hazards that come into play on a few holes. There are also several sand bunkers present. Some of the golf course's greens are elevated and the fairways are average sized in width. The signature hole is the par-4 14th hole, which requires a carry over water. Union Hills Country Club also has a putting green and full driving range for golfers to use.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Greg Nash (1974) Jeff Hardin (1974) Ron Kern

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $17
Clubs Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.8
2156 Reviews (2156)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Patio Dining 14
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 56
Bunkers 54
Undulating Greens 46
This course/club is great for:
Locals 83
Seniors 59
Walkers 46
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 61
In the 'Burbs 46
Worth the Drive 31

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent

The course conditions were decent. Played a little slow at just over 4.5 hrs. The back nine presented a little more challenge with water in play on several holes. Would play again if the rate is $50-$70.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 64
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good value

Course was in good condition and the greens were fairly good. Pace of play was 4hrs 15‎ minutes

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course condition

A lot of muddy spots, bare or dirt spots in fairways, and practice green.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Oldy but Goodie

An older course but in very good condition, well worth the cost,

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't go out of your way for this course.

Union Hills was a very vanilla golf course with marginal conditions. We tried it once but wouldn't return.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Definitely the “best golf course in Phoenix you’ve never heard of.”
Very well maintained and surprisingly few people playing during the week- even in “prime tee times.”

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Indeed the best Phoenix course you’ve never heard about.

Had a fantastic outing on this course. Not crowded. In fact, there were twosomes in front and behind us Beautiful fairways, greens and foliage. We were anxious about playing a course in amongst houses but the layout was so well done we hardly even noticed. Having parallel holes in opposite direction eliminated any feeling of being squeezed by the homes along the course. Beautiful layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Union Hills

Excellent conditions for the time of year. Pace of play on the front was very good however the back nine was very slow

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

a very enjoyable course to play, teed off at 12:30 and thankfully the pace was very good, condition on course were very good

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

Good Pace of Play

Good pace of play. Staff is friendly. Course is in decent shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Average course, and..

Average course, and the parking lot has clearly been abandoned - evidently its direct maintenance funds are not available or not being spent. Specifically the earth around it has not been kept up or tended to. Dried out, and a very third-world feel and look to it. The parking lot surface area was not the best either.

As to the course itself, since non-fairway areas were very dried out, it was penal if one was not in the fairways or close to the greens. The greens, while having great contour, were not in the best of shape either. Pace of play was great, and playing companions were solid. As well, all the staff and the outdoor concession stand at the turn were both excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace was a bit slow but the course was in good shape.

First time playing since new ownership. Amenities have been upgraded but beverage and food prices have risen substantially. Green fees were less expensive than other courses for this time of year. Course was in good condition.

Pace was slower than usual. Groups ahead had no sense of urgency or desire to pick up the pace. Finally let us play through then ran into same issue again. Most slow play groups were out of town visitors here for spring training.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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