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4.4
1069 Reviews (1069)
5 Stars
681
4 Stars
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3 Stars
89
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
85.2%
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954 out of 1069 reviews
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4.3
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.7%
Recommend this course
46 out of 57 reviews
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4.4
138 Reviews (138)
5 Stars
86
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
84.1%
Recommend this course
116 out of 138 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Semi-Private
Style Desert
Par 71
Length 6917 yards
Slope 142
Rating 72.9

The Boulders Golf Club & Resort complex features two outstanding 18-hole courses. Both courses are very well maintained, and the scenery is incredible. Boulder's South Course is exactly the type of desert course people come to the Phoenix-Scottsdale resort corridor to play. A round of golf on the South kicks off on the par-4 first hole, which measures 421 yards from the blue tees, which is quickly followed by a short par 3, measuring 150 yards from the blue tees. Things get long on the fifth hole, a 545-yard par 5, which is just a warm-up for the 11th hole, a par 5 that measures 601 yards from the blue tees. It doesn't get much easier to finish: The 18th is a par 5 that measures 513 yards from the blue tees.

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Course Details

Year Built 1984
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jay Morrish (1986) Jay Morrish (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes - "Boulders Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

Reviews

4.4
1069 Reviews (1069)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 34
Patio Dining 16
19th Hole Scenic Views 14
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 85
Forced Carries 61
Undulating Greens 52
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 84
Advanced Golfers 64
A Weekend Splurge 62
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 81
At a Resort 72
In the 'Burbs 31

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Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Living a dream

Always wanted to play. Staff fantastic!!! Cart guys Ryan made a special effort for me! The started to, Would love to be a member! All facilities driving range, course, clubhouse, staff 10+, Thanks much!
Gary Hoch

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

good to great condition.

Really enjoyed the course and staff. I feel the course was in healthy condition. South course greens were fast. Beautiful course laid in the boulders with nice amount of traps

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Enjoyable

Played the South course, well planned layout, splendid views!
I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor greens and fairways

Greens were badly in need of care! Course was in fair condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging & Scenic But…

Played the south course, was on our bucket list. The layout will make you play target golf to particular spot for your approach into the green, some blind shots. The courses is in good shape, but has fast and firm fairways with rock hard greens that will reject good shots which is frustrating. Adding to the frustration is poana in the greens. These were the worst greens we’ve played on all month, Might be back if they address the green issues. For the money there are much better options in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

AMAZING 🔥🔥🔥

One of the hardest and most beautiful 18 holes if players, but definitely opportunity to challenge myself and my game. Service team was awesome and we felt welcomed throughout the round. We have stayed at The Boulders before( many times), and had never played this course. I am so thankful for the opportunity to do so. Looking forward to coming back here soon and beating my previous score.👍😎⛳

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

AMAZING 🔥

I have stayed at this resort many time, but never have got to play the course. This course is pristine and challenging. There are many great par 3's and par 4's. Fairways look narrow, but open up. We loved it and look forward to beating my score next time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Boulders South is a great challenge

I enjoyed the design of the course. The tee boxes and fairways were in great shape. The greens rolled well and were fast but too firm. The south course has several long walks to the next tee box. Everyone at the club was gratious and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very nice course

Course has a very nice layout., but it is difficult with the rough down. Balls can. Easily runoff into the desert.

The fairways and tee boxes were very nice. The greens rolled well but were very very firm. Tough to hit a ball close .

This is a scenic course.it is walkable but there are 4 or 5 long walks to the next tee box.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Terrible course conditions

Terrible course conditions for the price. Greens are terrible. Charging those prices based on name and location. Would recommend playing elsewhere.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Recent course changes

Visitors are no longer allowed to play the North course. This was not clear at all until you get there. The Morth course is longer and allows more driver use. Not ideal but the South course was still beautiful and challenging

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Boulders South - Beautiful and Challenging

The Boulders South course offers a fair challenging experience with significant ambience. The views and boulder formations are outstanding. The conditioning is great. On the expensive side, but a worthy golfing experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Good course layout but didn't enjoy due to poor pace of play

Played the South course. The layout and conditions were good. Navigating the tee boxes for a first-timer is challenging. Pace of play was horrendous. We had a 5hr 25min round. Just painful. Didn't enjoy the round as I should have after paying $195.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Absolutely NOT worth the price!!

WAY overpriced!!! Driving range, chipping green, and putting green were all in sub par condition. On course the layout is challenging and fun but the condition made it almost unacceptable! The greens were rock hard and had lots of diseased grass on them. The greens also had a slick feeling to them when the putter was placednon the turf, very strange.
Lot of chewed up spots on the fairways and the tee boxes were horrendous. The staff from bag drop till cart drop was amazing though. And one last note...smuggle your OWN drinks in!!! Paid $100 for 3 beers and 3 seltzers from the Beer Truck on course!

We played Troon North the day before for 2/3 the price and it was immaculate!!

I would definitely NOT recommend The Boulders to anyone! They wont be seeing us again!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

Greens were rock hard and worse shape I"ve ever seen. Played Estrella today and greens perfect.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Golf Packages

Best of The Boulders Package

FROM $277 (USD)
PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy 3 nights' accommodations at The Boulders Resort & Spa and 3 rounds of golf at Troon North Golf Club Pinnacle Course and The Boulders Golf Club

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