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3.3
844 Reviews (844)
5 Stars
176
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
113
1 Stars
88
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.6
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
66.3%
Recommend this course
603 out of 844 reviews
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3.4
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
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2 Stars
10
1 Stars
12
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.8%
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59 out of 81 reviews
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3.3
141 Reviews (141)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
25
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.7
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 33
Length 2406 yards
Slope 109
Rating 31.2

Shalimar Golf Club is a nine-hole golf course in Tempe. The course is best for beginners but it has enough challenges in store to make it a great option for more advanced players who want a quick round. The layout is comprised of three par 3s and six par 4s. It weaves through a smattering of mature trees and across gently rolling hills. The small greens can be quite tricky, especially since there are strategically placed bunkers lurking along some. Water hazards come into play on a few holes, including the 155-yard fifth, which is one of the golf course's toughest. You'll have to pull off a carry over the area's biggest lake to a heavily bunkered, narrow green. Shalimar Golf Club's ninth hole is the most well known though, mainly for the island green. In addition to the water, there are also four bunkers surrounding the green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Golf Season Year round
Architect Forrest Richardson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $7
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.3
844 Reviews (844)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 11
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 26
Bunkers 17
Narrow Fairways 10
This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 46
Walkers 36
Beginners 34
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 42
In the 'Burbs 7

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/18/2023

Hi, dwolff. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Shalimar Golf Club.

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Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough shape

We came before overseeing but the course has seen better days. We only played 9 but I have a feeling the front and back are similar in condition.
It’s a good course to have people learning to play but not something I would suggest if you shoot in the 80’s.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/18/2023

Hello, u314163540188. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Shalimar Golf Club. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/18/2023

Hello, u000003806654. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Shalimar Golf Club. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time

Shalimar is the perfect 9-hole course to me. It’s never too busy, the staff is great, the holes are challenging enough without being too easy. If you’re looking to work in a quick round I would always suggest Shalimar

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions were awesome

I have played the course everyday this week and today the course condition was awesome. Greens were good. Everything was freshly mowed. It was a pleasure to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/22/2023

Hi, rytelrev. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Shalimar Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great 9 Holes to play Anytime

Shalimar is a go to for a quick round of 9. Some good scenic holes and grounds were nice and green. For the price I would not go anywhere else. Staff and guests are alwaus friendly and having fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hello, adolfo1645. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Shalimar Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hi, u314164529228. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Shalimar Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Shalimar definitely is accommodating but trying to play on Friday afternoons is not a good idea. Groups of 6 and more were playing holes together, pace was slow, I was allowed to jump ahead however single players were asking to play through with my group. It was ridiculous, but you can’t beat the price and availability for that part of town on the mesa Tempe border.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/14/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u314161184790. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Shalimar Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improved Condition and Quick Play

Course conditions are much improved over the past month. Greens now roll true and at acceptable speed. I played once again early morning and finished 9 holes as s single in 1hr 15min. The course has a few challenges and is suitable for walking. I enjoy it for working on my game at a decent price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/14/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, DAVID3239885. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Shalimar Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for beginners

It's been awhile since I played here but I thought it looked good since the last time I played this course. I was done in an hour and a half and I decided to play another 9 since it was still early ,I had the opportunity to work on my short game and i got to work with my new putter and 5 wood. I had lunch here afterwards and the bacon cheddar cheeseburger was delicious! I would recommend bringing someone who has never played golf before to Shalimar!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hello, u503610715. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Shalimar Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hi, cjenkins1996. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Shalimar Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exceeded Expectations

Friendly, helpful staff. Had the place basically to ourselves. Loved the protected par 3 over water. Round moved quickly and we had a lot of fun for a very affordable price. Will play again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hello, u314162524222. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Shalimar Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course.

We love this course but power was out. Other than that we always enjoy Shalimar golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hello, teehenney52. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Shalimar Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rough course

Fairways were rough, desperate need of water. Tee boxes were not differentiated from fairways. Greens were so patchy that balls bounced along the way. Not crowded at all do play was quick. Not a hard course layout to play. If grass was better I see this as a nice executive course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hi, michaelwt23. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Shalimar Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Walked

Course Condition Subpar, Should Improve Soon

I was just looking to tune up my game with an early morning 9 holes. It was fine for that. But a recent water source problem really hit the course hard in this very hot weather (over 110 each day). Water is back on, but the greens in particular need the water, and cooler weather, I think. But for tuning up your game, it is OK, since the idea is to be challenged by variable lies, right? Anyway, I saw plenty of evidence of the grounds crew hard at work...so expect improvement.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 09/14/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, DAVID3239885. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Shalimar Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for a quick short game nine anytime.

I went to treat myself for my birthday with a nine with my son. The staff were friendly and the course itself was decent, even though they just punched the greens and was slow from the sand. I always like coming here, even if it's not my regular.

Also, left my 60°on nine and went to go again a few days later and luckily they still had it. Called the pro shop, gave them a description, went back to the pro shop, and got it back, which is good because I just put on Garmin tags the week before.

Great staff, decent layout, and when not punched it's pretty darn good play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, semiprodesign! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Shalimar Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Definitely not worth 70 dollars for 2

Can’t even call the greens “greens”, they’re literally sand. Conditions are horrible, don’t get me wrong its a great beginner course. But you will quickly outgrow it.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hello, u314164038573. Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback on your recent round with us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and we apologize if we missed the mark. Please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop with any additional concerns. Thanks for choosing Shalimar Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Truly Bad

9 holes was $30. The greens were made of sand. I knew when I got to the first green that this was a complete joke. Not in any shape for an honest round of golf. Should have been $10, or not even open for business in the condition it's in. Stripe Show, the converted disc golf course, is a better course. Can play a full 18 at a respectable course for similar or less cost this time of year.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hi, josh2090420. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Shalimar Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just bad overall and over prices

Got charged $40 to go to a course where there’s no grass on the greens. Tees are terrible and then the Marshall was on us about timing. I’m all for following course rules but the Marshall continued to repeat it over and over and told us a party of three to hurry up when most of the time we were waiting for the group infront of us which was 4 or more people. When we asked if we could let people pass the Marshall said no. Really felt like the pressure was out on us instead of evenly distributed. And the course is terrible. Save your money and go somewhere else.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hi, u314163905350. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Shalimar Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hi, u314164099734. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Shalimar Golf Club.

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