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North at Boulders Golf Club & Resort

4.4
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4.4
1078 Reviews (1078)
5 Stars
686
4 Stars
259
3 Stars
91
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
14
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
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85.1%
Recommend this course
959 out of 1078 reviews
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4.2
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
74.0%
Recommend this course
37 out of 50 reviews
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4.4
127 Reviews (127)
5 Stars
80
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.5%
Recommend this course
106 out of 127 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Semi-Private
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 6959 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.3

Nestled among 12-million-year-old boulders in the scenic desert foothills near Scottsdale, Arizona, Boulders Golf Club & Resort is one of the country's most prestigious resort destinations. The North golf course at Boulders plays big brother to the South Course, and offers bentgrass and marvelous views of the Black Mountain, as the course winds through the community of Boulders. Both golf courses spring from the desert foothills and feature take-your-breath-away panoramic vistas -- among those of spectacular formations of boulders, stunning Sonora sunsets and indigenous terrain.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6959 yards 73.3 138
Blue 72 6811 yards 72.6 139
Blue/White 72 6489 yards 71.1 134
White 72 6311 yards 70.1 131
White (W) 72 6311 yards 75.8 137
White/Copper 72 6003 yards 69.0 126
Cooper 72 5864 yards 68.3 123
Copper (W) 72 5864 yards 73.5 135
Gold (W) 72 5440 yards 70.7 126
Red (W) 72 4900 yards 68.1 116
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for North
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 73.3/140 513 195 548 404 425 142 347 356 417 3347 451 445 525 457 183 483 424 220 424 3612 6959
Blue M: 72.6/139 513 195 548 404 425 142 347 356 347 3277 451 445 525 404 183 483 424 195 424 3534 6811
Blue/White M: 71.1/134 481 150 517 404 400 142 347 356 347 3144 425 395 479 404 183 483 357 195 424 3345 6489
White M: 70.1/131 W: 75.8/137 481 150 517 375 400 133 338 350 347 3091 425 395 479 375 145 468 357 176 400 3220 6311
White/Copper M: 69.0/126 412 150 473 375 375 133 338 350 347 2953 425 365 438 350 145 468 324 176 379 3070 6023
Copper M: 68.3/123 W: 73.5/135 412 143 473 364 375 118 320 330 340 2875 403 365 438 350 127 458 324 145 379 2989 5864
Gold W: 70.7/126 412 125 465 329 317 118 294 300 340 2700 403 310 430 329 104 343 324 140 357 2740 5440
Gold/Red W: 69.0/117 412 125 415 329 317 118 294 252 258 2520 400 310 378 329 104 340 255 110 352 2578 5098
Red W: 68.1/116 331 120 415 323 317 93 294 252 258 2403 400 310 378 272 80 340 255 110 352 2497 4900
Handicap 6 18 4 10 2 16 12 8 14 1 9 5 3 15 13 7 17 11
Par 5 3 5 4 4 3 4 4 4 36 4 4 5 4 3 5 4 3 4 36 72
Handicap (W) 3 17 1 13 5 15 9 7 11 8 12 6 2 16 14 4 18 10

Course Details

Year Built 1985
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jay Morrish (1985)

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
1078 Reviews (1078)

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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asaroyan
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Boulders Golf

The beauty surrounding the course is magnificent. The course is in good shape but greens could be better. It’s a bit pricey for the golf but the views are worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Justin3783753
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

SLOW play

Course was over packed. Several groups on all tees. Course was in good shape. Layout had several gimmick holes (par 4s with 200 yard landing areas, par 5 where you can't use driver, etc). Everyone was very polite and they did their best to keep things moving.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u909845837
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty but, not worth $320+

In good shape, nice layout. Rock hard greens. 15$ for a Mick Ultra, seems excessive. More of a resort than I thought. Crowded, kind of a slow round. Nice people working there. But I can check it off my list.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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u314161407174
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Farmer17
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Excellent
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billallen1
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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danoseely
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

a must play when in Scottsdale! Incredible views and scenery! Staff very friendly and accommodating. Course was in a great condition and the layout is very fun and challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000005545796
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Used golf now for lower rate. 233 versus course 280. This is a Trron managed course. Pro shop with attitude declined to provide Trro rewards points. Claimed he did not know what we paid for round because it was prepaid by golf now. If Troon rewards points are not going to be allowed, this should be fully disclosed by golf now. Pro shop said “read it the fine print” attitude.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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u314160371324
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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u000005608643
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

South course

Great course. New greens need time . Very hard. . Fairways and tee boxes excellent. Staff was awesome. We will return. Need help on pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Jim4201653
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Jim4201653
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u314159905053
Played On
Reviews 108
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Excellent course

Fun and challenging play at the Boulders North course. I noticed the golf rates at most Phoenix area have gone up by 100-150% since Covid began couple of years now. The rates at The Boulders is no different from others - expensive but fun and course is in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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57chev
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314159905053
Played On
Reviews 108
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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wfmalot
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great track and scenery

Wonderful layout and beautiful all around. Pace of play and staff were both excellent.
My only complaints were the condition of the greens. They apologized for the condition of the practice green (and should have), but the greens on the south course also weren’t up to the conditions I’d expect given the green fee rate.
Definitely worth the rate I paid, but full price would’ve left me disappointed in the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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RGAEBEFC3F333BD0E34F
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u283011779
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Top Notch

Beautiful setting, beautiful golf course. Close to city but it seems like you’re in the desert.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314163630508
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Nice

Great place...love how they charge $300++ for a round of golf...you have the whole place to yourself!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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uGHWB3152GH
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent course

Friendly, helpful staff. The course is well maintained with excellent greens. Pace of play could have been better. Would definitely play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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