Dinosaur Mountain at Gold Canyon Golf Resort
About
The Dinosaur Mountain course at Gold Canyon Golf Resort is consistently rated among Arizona's top public courses. It offers a one-of-a-kind round in the Sonora. Panoramas feature at tee boxes. There's a test of skills, traveling upwards, downwards and all around Dinosaur Mountain, with tee-green elevations changing dramatically and fairways loping long.
While playing a round on the Dinosaur Mountain course at Gold Canyon Golf Resort, note the back-to-back signature holes, the fourth and fifth.
A round on the Dinosaur Mountain course at Gold Canyon Golf Resort kicks off on the 316-yard, par-4 first, which is tougher than it appears: The fairway heads uphill, narrows and leads to a well-guarded sloping green. The par-5, 514-yard third is one of three long holes; look out for the leftward dogleg, and then, go uphill to a diminutive multilevel green. Finish on the 366-yard, par-4 18th, which features fairway bunkers left and right to keep golfers from trying to wrap up too quickly.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gold | 70 | 6653 yards | 71.3 | 143 |
Black | 70 | 6323 yards | 69.2 | 135 |
Blue | 70 | 5833 yards | 66.7 | 122 |
Blue (W) | 72 | 5833 yards | 73.7 | 138 |
White | 70 | 5368 yards | 64.7 | 117 |
White (W) | 72 | 5368 yards | 70.7 | 137 |
Red (W) | 72 | 4826 yards | 67.1 | 118 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gold M: 71.9/145 | 316 | 197 | 514 | 467 | 236 | 451 | 439 | 203 | 542 | 3365 | 170 | 543 | 448 | 454 | 226 | 378 | 535 | 168 | 366 | 3288 | 6653 |
Black M: 70.1/137 | 305 | 188 | 495 | 452 | 223 | 435 | 419 | 191 | 535 | 3243 | 152 | 517 | 427 | 420 | 201 | 365 | 510 | 148 | 339 | 3079 | 6322 |
Black/Blue M: 68.6/132 | 305 | 174 | 495 | 408 | 223 | 435 | 355 | 148 | 535 | 3078 | 152 | 463 | 381 | 384 | 179 | 365 | 464 | 148 | 339 | 2875 | 5953 |
Blue M: 67.5/125 W: 74.5/140 | 300 | 174 | 465 | 408 | 199 | 409 | 355 | 148 | 514 | 2972 | 142 | 463 | 381 | 384 | 179 | 354 | 464 | 138 | 319 | 2824 | 5796 |
Blue/White M: 66.3/122 | 300 | 150 | 418 | 372 | 199 | 378 | 355 | 148 | 490 | 2810 | 142 | 463 | 346 | 343 | 143 | 354 | 436 | 138 | 319 | 2684 | 5494 |
White M: 65.6/117 W: 71.6/129 | 271 | 150 | 418 | 372 | 170 | 378 | 335 | 130 | 490 | 2714 | 136 | 453 | 346 | 343 | 143 | 340 | 436 | 116 | 310 | 2623 | 5337 |
Silver M: 64.6/115 W: 70.2/125 | 259 | 143 | 418 | 330 | 165 | 372 | 341 | 130 | 459 | 2617 | 129 | 421 | 347 | 331 | 141 | 331 | 410 | 116 | 301 | 2527 | 5144 |
Cooper W: 67.6/120 | 231 | 115 | 402 | 321 | 111 | 345 | 274 | 113 | 441 | 2353 | 121 | 412 | 324 | 321 | 125 | 328 | 410 | 97 | 302 | 2440 | 4793 |
Handicap | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 | |||
Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
Handicap (W) | 11 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 12 |
Course Details
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
Policies
Food & Beverage
Catering, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, SpaAvailable Sports
FitnessReviews
Reviewer Photos
-
Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
-
Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
-
Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
-
Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
-
Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
-
Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
-
Photo submitted by GolfLeo on 04/11/2022
-
Photo submitted by cjw269 on 08/29/2020
-
1st tee Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 06/24/2020
-
Photo submitted by polishpal on 10/13/2017
-
Photo submitted by polishpal on 10/13/2017
-
#5 Photo submitted by polishpal on 10/13/2017
-
Photo submitted by polishpal on 10/13/2017
-
Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
-
Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
-
Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
-
Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
-
Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
-
Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
-
Hole #5 downhill par 3 Photo submitted by Jhawkerman on 03/20/2016
-
Hole #4 Downhill dogleg left par 4 Photo submitted by Jhawkerman on 03/20/2016
-
another birdie! Photo submitted by blusk13 on 07/20/2015
-
deer at the #16 tee box Photo submitted by blusk13 on 07/20/2015
-
Photo submitted by Andyglad1 on 05/04/2015
-
Photo submitted by Andyglad1 on 05/04/2015
-
Photo submitted by Andyglad1 on 05/04/2015
-
Postcard time. Photo submitted by MuellerTime on 06/24/2014
-
Photo submitted by Robert5611627 on 12/31/2013
-
Putting green Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
-
Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
-
Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
-
Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
-
Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
-
Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
-
Photo submitted by BustoMundo on 10/23/2013
-
Photo submitted by Richierich78 on 10/13/2013
-
Photo submitted by internetelectrician on 10/12/2013
-
Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
-
Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
-
Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
-
Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
-
Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
-
Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
-
14th hole Photo submitted by rfporvida on 07/10/2013
-
View of Superstition Mountain Photo submitted by Edward5755346 on 12/30/2012
-
Mule Deer grazing on the course Photo submitted by Edward5755346 on 12/30/2012
Great course
The course was not extremely busy so able to play a a quick rate. Would play this course a lot more if the price was more reasonable.
Sidewinder Golf Course
My wife and I golfed the course as a pair on Christmas Eve day. The starter was excellent and sent us out early. The course has lots of sand, elevation changes and the greens putted very nicely. We got an excellent price from GolfNow for our round. The views of Superstition Mountain were superb. The absolutely best part of our round was checking the weather back in Saskatchewan, Canada and learning that the wind chill was-55 Celcius.
Great course
Great scenery - good elevation changes - some greens had too many dead ball marks , probably typical for a public course . A must play for the views .
Stunning views
Possibly the most beautiful course I've ever played. Lots of elevation changes and uphill/downhill/sidehill lies. Generous fairways.
VISUALLY MAGNIFICANT !!!!!!!
Each hole is magnificent on its own and could be a signature hole on most other courses.Put them all together on one golf course and it is nothing short of spectacular.You have to pull yourself away from the views to hit the shots.The course is in fabulous shape.Club selection is key from the numerous highly elevated tees.Bunkers are in play for most tee shots and greens are also well bunkered.Playing here is more of an"experience" than it is a round of golf.Fairways and greens are perfect,sand in the bunkers is great and are consistent.Staff are exceptionally friendly and the beverage cart comes by frequently.If you are in Arizona this course has to be on your "must play" list.
great layout
wife and I were paired with two gentlemen.. one was a member which help for first time playing. had frost delay, so T time was delayed. staff friendly and advised of delay.
Well staffed, nice people, great resort
This place is always in great shape, Sidewinder has quite a few greens perched on mounds which makes them tough to hit and there's plenty of contours to the greens so I rarely score well but I love playing here. All the range balls you can hit.
Unprecedented views, superb layout; a must play!
Course architects qualify for a "Gold" medal!
Fairways, tee boxes and greens in great shape. Sand traps could use conditioning- a bit crispy.
Amazing experience
We had a great time. Second time on this course in two visits to AZ. I will return and maybe join the club in the future. Has everything I want in a course. A Plus experience!!!
Should be on 90 degree.
Having to wait so long to get to 90 degree is challenging for club selection and pace of play....especially when the course fairway grass seems condition seems like it should be able to take carts!
greens are fast and true
I enjoyed my time at the course, the starter was helpful, and the gps was accurate. i will return as i had a good golf experience.
tough desert golf
nice layout, people friendly, tough course if you aren't straight but overall great day
Beauty and Challenge
Tough course and the fairways are in great shape. The greens are slower than normal, but nothing unacceptable. I like this course and will be back. I may wait until the prices drop again though. Pretty expensive, but a great place to play if you haven't before.
Fun course, awesome views
Great track, challenging course, lots of wildlife.
Course still recovering from overseeing season. Greens were a bi slow and bumpy.
Beautiful setting.
Our group had a great day on the Sidewinder course.It was manicured to a T and the scenery was terrific. Great choice of tees for all skill levels.Only issue was they had only one beverage cart out to cover both courses.
Short course... bring yur own beverage!
Although the Sidewinder course was in great shape, there were some peculiarities about this course. For one... the scorecard does not give the total yardage for each side or the total... strange. Having not played the course before, I played the whites and was very disappointed: it was too short. I reached 3 of the par 5's in 2 (one with a 3 wood - pitching wedge). The first few holes have great views; the rest of the course was just average views. Also... there is NO WATER on the course. They DO allow you to take your own beverage from home, so plan accordingly. For the price they usually ask (GolfNow is the only way to go), I thought this course was not worth it. If you are a short hitter, then you'll love the white tees!
It is an interesting course with great views and high tee boxes overlooking the fairways
For us it was great experience. The only negative point was our long drive to the golf course. One hour!!
Good course
Played Sidewinder Oct 23 2013, had a great round. Front 9 scenery was great. Very nice course.
be prepared..
Very small and punishing domed greens with tough pin placement s. Greens nasty seven for really good golfers
Thank you for your comments. We removed the total yardage from our scorecards years ago to encourage players to play the set of tees that match their handicap. We also created "combo" tees which are a combination of tees, for example Black/Blue and Blue/White to add variety. The USGA & PGA have recently endorsed this practice with the "Play it Forward" campaign. We do offer seven sets of tees to cover all abilities and from your comments it sounds like you are a fairly long hitter. I would suggest backing up to the Blue tee's or possibly the Black/Blue combo tees on your next visit to Sidewinder. Thank you again for your review and I hope this helped answer your concerns.