Sidewinder at Gold Canyon Golf Resort

expected more. the rating was a 4.5 when i played -overrated! a nice track maybe a 3.7...probably play their dinosaur course? however, it seems the views may beat out the actual golf. BRING $$$ TO PURCHASE DRINKING WATER, NONE IS PROVIDED FOR FREE

It was wide open, finished in 3.5 hours. All holes were green from tee to green. However, GPS was off a little, distance appears to be shorter in actual distance compared to GPS. range wasn't open to use before round, pretty tight, some fairways were generous, but several tight holes, greens were in great shape.

Had high expectations after all the glowing reviews. Very disappointing course. The course is extremely short the tips are only 6000 yds and that is questionable. Fairways were sparse, greens were pretty good. The bunkers are terrible and have no sand in them , like hitting off the cart path. I had expected a facility simlar to Troon North but what we got was like playing Sun City executive course except those are much better. Not worth the drive.

With the Dinosaur course getting most of the attention, it's easy to forget that there are eighteen more holes of good golf at the Resort ! No sweeping elevation changes but some great target golf in the desert. Should be on everyones paly list !

Sidewinder is a flat course with wide fairways. The greens were fairly well maintained, but because its a public course, you have knuckleheads that don't repair ball marks. The ball washer/club washer on the cart is a nice touch, but there is no sand/seed container on the cart. I like to repair any damage I do, and sometimes the divot would be just a bunch of little pieces. It was 105 degrees out, and there was no drinking water on the course, so you had to buy water or gatorade. Overall, it's a pretty easy course, with not a lot of challenges. Good for an easy round after a more difficult Saturday round.

Good course. Excellent price. We played early so it was a little crowded but pace was good. Had a great time even though I finished 3rd

excellent course with all the amenities - GPS, ice chests on the carts, frequent visits from the drink cart. Everyone was very friendly, a definite go back.

The course was in great shape. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

First class operation.Freindly staff,pace of play
was great.

The views are amazing and the staff wonderful! The drink cart came around at a good pace and we were never thirsty. The course is always kept in excellent condition. Next time we are going to play the Dinosaur Mountain course.

Great place to play. Really pretty. Challenging, but forgiving course.

We played both Dinosaur Mountain and Sidewinder this week and both are fantastic! Sidewinder is nowhere near as hilly and very few hillside lies, but as breathtakingly beautiful as DM. Greens were very challenging and courses were both in immaculate shape. Gives you a feeling of what the PGA players enjoy on a weekly basis. Absolutely would play both again and again!

First time playing here and I will definitely be back! The course was in great shape, Fairways & Greens, and challenging with the bunkers being true to how they should be with sand that's soft. The woman who was the Starter, the Beverage cart girl, and the Bar staff were all friendly and fun. For $45 it was a fantastic value!!

Arrived early and was given the option of teeing off right away as the course was very quiet in the afternoon. Chose to bypass the excellent practice facility and head to the first tee. Other than some golfers failing to fix ball marks, the course is in great shape, greens are fast and there is nothing better than golfing under the Superstitions with baby quail feeding on the tees. Highly recommend it.

The course started off very beautiful, with an elevated tee. Then it flattened out and seemed to be the same hole each time. Each par 4 looked like the last par 4, I won't play here again, but it was one I had wanted to play for quite some time. It was a let down from expectations.

The view on the front nine is spectacular, the fairways are in good shape the greens do hold the ball! The back nine holes are cut through residential area and not as scenic as the front. The golf course is user-friendly and fairly wide-open, I would go there again.

Always a pleasure to play at gold canyon GC. Course was in great shape. The staff in friendly and the pace of play is perfect.

Played here and had a great time. Everything was well kept. I particularly liked the greens. They are fast and the lines play well. Back 9 were harder than the front. Beautiful views of the mountains from the course. Everything else was great as well. No complaints about the facility, people, or course conditions. It is a bit of a drive from central phoenix (~45 minutes) but worth it. I'll have to try the other course and compare.

Great views especially the first six holes. Fairway and greens plush.

Front nine was easy. Back nine was totally different, would challenge any caliber of player.