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4.4
935 Reviews (935)
5 Stars
545
4 Stars
284
3 Stars
60
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
25
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
83.8%
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843 out of 935 reviews
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4.4
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 30 reviews
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4.3
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
78.4%
Recommend this course
40 out of 51 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Executive
Par 54
Length 2310 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

The executive golf course at Mountain Shadows Golf Club in addition to being an excellent course has the added benefit of having a picturesque location nestled in the foothills of Camelback Mountain, and it also offers views of the equally majestic Mummy Mountains. The oleanders and palm trees sprinkled throughout the course enhance the pleasant atmosphere. The golf course's 18th hole boasts beautiful views of the sunset during the twilight hours but the signature hole is the par-3 12th hole. It plays uphill toward Camelback Mountain and over a pond and brook to a double-tiered green that is well protected by bunkers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1961
Fairways TiffDwarf Grass
Greens TiffDwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1961) Forrest Richardson (2016)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed Yes - paired up
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Accolades

Reviews

4.4
935 Reviews (935)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 24
Patio Dining 11
19th Hole Specials 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 50
Water Hazards 32
Narrow Fairways 27
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 49
Beginners 40
Locals 39
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 51
Worth the Drive 19
Near Local Attractions 17

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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun course to play with (wife) non-golfers and a good short-game workout. Good course conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough par 3 course

Very short. Lots of 60 - 80 yard holes. Difficult greens, PGA quality. Only thing missing is a clown mouth and windmills

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Par 3 with nice views

First time playing this par 3. The course was super fun, greens have a lot of slopes that can reward or challenge you! Staff was very friendly. They offer 4 person golf carts which was super cool and fun for our group. We did the “hot deal” on golf now which made it worth it. I don’t think I could spend the “snowbird” pricing of $165 at the regular rate for when we were there. But overall, a fun course to try especially if you are with any golfers that don’t like long rounds or longer holes. Took 3 of us about 2.5 hours to play!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always fun but challenging

Course is always in perfect shape. It has great views as you are at the base od Camelback Mountain. For an executive course, it is very challenging. Overall just plain fun. Their patio bar is a great place to grab a beer and sandwich after your round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Value

Played during Super Bowl week, and we were looking for a lower priced round. Greens were in good shape. some tee boxes good, others need work. If your looking for a lower priced course this one will work for you.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Over priced tourist course

Views were spectacular.
Greens very tough.
Almost putt putt style….

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Slow Play

The course is in great shape and the people are very nice. It's expensive for a short course and it's really expensive when you consider we waited at every hole . It took 4 hours to play this short course. At times I felt like I was playing a glorified miniature golf course the way the greens had steep hills. Don't go there to play golf. Go there to have fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
TheShortCourse
Commented on 02/20/2023

Thanks for the compliments as we strive for nice course conditions and a friendly staff. Mountain Shadows is positioned as a nice golf resort with the best views of Camelback Mountain, we just happen to have all Par 3's. Normal pace of place is between 3 and 3:15 and have no records of any rounds over 3:30 minutes. We are very proud that beginning golfers to PGA Tour golfers enjoy playing golf here and having FUN.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Mismatched Pricing

The course itself, was well kept and staff were friendly. The setting is great. The price does not match in terms of value for what you get. There are dozens of courses in the area for much less money that are much more appropriate for the price paid. I was charged 167 dollars for a challenging short par 3 course. It was more like playing an exotic miniature golf course. I admit I didn't do enough research to know it was only a par 3 short course but still, the pricing should have been closer to $55 at most. There was nothing extravagant to warrant the incredibly high pricing. For that rate, there should have been a complimentary caddy, free drinks and free food at a minimum. I was not at all impressed because of the extraordinarily high pricing for the round.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
TheShortCourse
Commented on 02/20/2023

Thanks for the nice comments as we strive for good course conditions and a friendly staff. Mountain Shadows is positioned as a nice golf resort with the best views of Camelback Mountain, we just happen to have all Par 3's. Golf pricing is at a fraction of the nice area golf resorts that are well over $250, which we feel the $148+ tax you paid is a fair value for our Par 3 Course. Thank you for joining us.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Nicely maintained course

We've played here before and know what to expect. Course is well groomed. As an excutive course, it is a nice challenge to use a variety of short clubs. We enjoyed playing in a timely fashion and will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
TheShortCourse
Commented on 04/13/2023

Thank you for joining us, the nice comments and the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough greens

Greens were lightning quick and undulating, pin placement were wicked

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mountain Shadows (Beautiful Par 3 Course)

Not your typical short course.
As pretty a course as any in Metro Phoenix.
Don’t expect your typical flat green…par 3’s.
A lot of fun if the right attitude.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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