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4.4
935 Reviews (935)
5 Stars
545
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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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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4.4
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
5
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Conditions
4.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.6%
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4.3
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
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3 Stars
9
2 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
79.2%
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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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A fun par 3 to try

If you are looking to swing the sticks but want a quicker outing Mountain Shadows is perfect. Pleasant surroundings, great staff and surprisingly challenging. Rusty’s offers good food and cold beer with a lovely Mountain Shadows view. A great low intensity outing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was great fun

Staff was great, on course facilities and cart girls were great. For a par three hard to par as the course and greens are all tricky with sand and multi slope greens. Wife loved it, was a lot of fun would play it again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Mountain Shadows Review

Great course to work on your short game. Course layout and elevational changes made for a challenge but made it a lot of fun to play. Beautiful scenery on all 18 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Attention

This course has 18 par 3 holes. This is not clear on the homepage. Tee-Boxes in miserable condition, the greens as well. On some holes a lob wedge is too long. Far too expensive for "mini golf".

TheShortCourse
Commented on 07/08/2023

It's understood that not everyone enjoys Par 3 golf. Greens were aerified in mid June and have recovered nicely. No, greens are not at winter putting speeds, but plenty of grass on the course. Thank you for your feedback.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Glad I gave the course a try.

Beautiful course that is not easy. Sloping and fast greens make every swing necessary to be be struck well. A bit over priced unless one gets a good hot deal. I would play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
TheShortCourse
Commented on 12/26/2022

Thank you for the 5 Star review!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It’s not worth $104 for a par 3. Course is subpar at best.

Was sucked into playing the course by the proshop, as I wanted to cancel and was told it would the best par 3 course in the US. The greens design was good, but not in food shape. Very expensive, as I could have played very decent full 18 hole course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
TheShortCourse
Commented on 12/09/2022

Thank you for the feedback and we are sorry you didn't find the same enjoyment in our experience that many guests and residents do. We pride ourselves on being a premier resort and golf course. We just happen to have 18 par 3’s at a fraction of the price of other nice golf resorts. Every green is very unique and most people find it interesting and enjoyable. And we’re at the base of Camelback Mountain with one of the best views in town.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens

Greens were slow but the scenic views were amazing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

fun course great staff

It was fun par 3 course great pace and lots of fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
TheShortCourse
Commented on 12/09/2022

Thank you for the 5 star review.

Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun course in great location

The course is in great condition as buggies do not drive on the grass. The concept of a par 3 course like this is great in attracting people to golf. It is also in a fantastic location next to the mountains

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Greens are super fast and challenging. We had a group behind us that hit into us twice. No course marshals around. So after the second time I went back and told them to stop. For the price of this course I would expect people to have a little better golf etiquette.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
TheShortCourse
Commented on 12/13/2022

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice youth or beginners course

Okay experience if you’re working on short game. Tee boxes were in poor condition. Overpriced for course conditions and length.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
TheShortCourse
Commented on 11/04/2022

Thank you for the feedback.
We're sorry you didn't find the same enjoyment as many of our golfers. A recent 3-day event just concluded, and the tees are recovering. The greens and fairways are in great condition. And we host a skins game on Tuesdays, where mini tour and regular PGA Tour players enjoy the competition at The Short Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
TheShortCourse
Commented on 11/04/2022

Thank you for the 5 Star Review

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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