Sedona Golf Resort

Most of the reviews I have read about Sedona Golf Resort talk about a feature that is 5 or 7 miles (I’m guessing) away. Other than this paragraph, I’m not going to do that (much). Yes, the red rock cliffs are an amazing backdrop for a golf course; and, yes, there are some stunning views to take in (I spent the most time gawking at #8, but I’m told #10 is the signature hole and I can see what that might be… I was too busy fighting my way out from under a tree for a bogey to properly take it in). However, I think all of this does a disservice to what is a really nice golf course.

If you took the exact same 18 holes and put them in the middle of nowhere, the course would still be a pleasure to play. There are plenty of elevation changes, water and almost every putt has some break on it. I was waiting for the people in front of me to move from the fairway so I could tee off on #13 and a guy working on his roof shouted over to me “are you saying a quick prayer, a lot of people do from there” (I should mention I was hitting from the back tee’s). Looking down the narrow shoot at what appeared to be a rather skinny landing area (turns out it opens up a bit down there) was intimidating.

That’s what I felt like I experienced most of the way around the Sedona course. Tricky (but completely fair) looks and shots with plenty of challenge. The second hole drops off what must be 100 feet from tee to green and it is one of several holes that require you to not only be able to hit all the clubs in your bag, but to really know them as well (i.e. is a choked up 9 the best 150yrd club with a 2 club elevation change, or would a full wedge land better). As an example, I was hitting my 3 wood an average of 215-220 so the 336 yrd downhill 18th looked like a good chance to fire at the front of the green. However when I thought it through my 7 iron was the high reward low risk club. 224 yrds later, from the center of the fairway, I was a simple gap wedge away from the green.

You also don’t need to look away from the course for scenery. It is sculpted around a variety of trees, brush and really nice homes that blend into the surroundings. It is in excellent condition and groomed nearly flawlessly everywhere. The only thing resembling a complaint I had was that the bunkers were very watered down and played quite “thick” as a result… easy enough to avoid by not hitting a bad shot into them though, right?

Staff was great and accommodating. Once again getting out early (second group) I found the pace of play beyond good and actually impressive. I finished my round in 2:49 (playing alone) and only waited on the group in front of me on two holes (on one of which they were held up by sprinklers). The twosome behind me was right there until the last hole as well, so it wasn’t just the front two groups moving along.

As I mentioned above, I’d play this course if it were in the middle of the Nevada desert (or some suburban neighborhood, or whatever). I really enjoyed playing Sedona… and yeah, the red rock cliffs were pretty cool as well.

We got a mid afternoon tee time through GolfNow as it was the only time that we would consider affordable. Facility is top notch. Great service from the bag drop through the pro shop. Range is excellent and balls are included in the round (as they should be) Starter was very friendly Told us there were some groups out in front that were playing only 10 holes and that there was nobody behind us and we should sail through the last 8 holes. Also told us the beverage cart was out and that we should stock up when we see it as it would be the last trip of the day. He was correct about the groups in front. The first hole was empty when we teed off but caught the course on the second tee. Pace of play was resort like. We saw the bev cart on the third tee but it unfortunately turned to the back nine groups and ignored us altogether.. we were caught by a group by the 6th hole and pace remained slow. After 10, the course was our own and we finished in just over an hour which made up for the 2 1/2 hour front.

Course conditions were also resort like. They had just punched the tee boxes but that didn’t affect play. Greens were nice, but a little slow for my liking. Fairway and rough was quite long. Course layout is fun, Quite a few elevation changes.Scenery is stunning with the red rocks of Sedona visible from every hole. There are better and more affordable courses in the area but from a scenery perspective, this is a must play.

Overall this is one of my favorite courses. The staff is friendly, the views are magnificent, and the layout is challenging but fair and the greens are in excellent condition. But all four of us were disappointed in the condition of the bunkers. Most had only shallow sand and some are actually hard pan. For what this course charges for greens fees, we expected better. With that said you will still enjoy your round at Sedona Golf Resort and we all agreed we would recommend this course.

Beautiful course. Well kept, and clean. Fairways, greens and bunkers were pristine. Highly recommend this course

Beautiful scenery, very good layout, greens had many Unrepaired ball marks, course conditions good.

I was accused of shoplifting. My sister was there and they were talking to everyone about it laughing. They said I put a ball marker in my pocket and we're calling me names. They were also bad mouthing other players and courses. I went up to confront them and they admitted they were talking to people about it. They said they never accused me of it, they just told everyone that I did. I would never go back. The course has amazing views but everything else is trash. Pro shop guys were the biggest A- holes I have ever encountered.

The day of our booking had rained all day and was raining prior the our tee time. I went in to talk to the pro shop and canceled our round. The course looked beautiful and was looking forward to playing but not in 39 degrees and rain was not going to be a enjoyable experience

Staff was great , views amazing. They did have a number of areas where the rough was dug up because of wild pigs.

Everything great except they were aerating the areas around the greens do chipping was difficult. Not a huge deal but a heads up woulda been nice.

This course has beautiful views. Staff was friendly. Lay out was fun and challenging. I recommend getting a tee time before the afternoon price drop. I teed off at 1:20. Pace a play was a little slow but we still finished in under 5 hours. We were keeping up with the group in front and not holding up the group behind. Apparently, a few holes back was a 5 group back up. They drop the price to significantly around 2:00 and I think they pack people in. Pay the little extra and go earlier. I was really disappointed the pro shop and restaurant were closed when we finished around 5:45. I was hoping to get some merch and go the bathroom. That seemed strange and very disappointing.