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Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
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Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Desert/Traditional
Par 72
Length 7006 yards
Slope 134
Rating 78.0

Desert Springs Golf Club offers a challenging championship course with seven sets of tees so golfers can truly personalize the game to their individual abilities. The golf course is located in the Northwest Valley, bordered by the White Tank Mountains. It is a desert-style course with wide fairways and relatively large greens that have slight undulation. An astounding 17 water hazards come into play on the course as well as strategically placed sand bunkers, both putting a premium on accuracy. Desert Springs Golf Club has practice facilities for golfers to use as well, including a chipping area and putting green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda grass
Greens Bermuda grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt, no denim

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant

Accolades

Reviews

4.2
114 Reviews (114)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Patio Dining 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 14
Water Hazards 12
Plays Long 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 19
Seniors 19
Playing Multiple Courses 13
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 16
Worth the Drive 14
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Time

The course was in very good shape. The greens held well but they were grainy and a little slow (I had played Corte Bella the day before and those greens had perfect speed). Faster greens would have made this a very nice experience. It was a nice layout with beautiful landscaping. This was my first time playing here, but because of the green speed and pace of play I don't know if I would play it again. It took 4 hrs and 40 minutes to play. Saw the ranger go by twice but he never stopped to see how we were doing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/27/2017:
Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Desert Springs Golf Course, and for the 3-stars. We are glad to hear that the course was in good shape when you played and that you enjoyed the scenic layout. It sounds like the poor pace of play may have put a damper on you round, and we are sorry to see that. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing our course, in the Phoenix area, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course, Great Place

Super course at a phenomenal price. I'll take advantage of this opportunity anytime offered.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
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 128
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Arizona Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Another good Sun City Grand course

Course in good shape from tee to green. Showing some signs of heat fatigue on the fairways. Played with another Golf Now advocate who was paired up with me. Pace was okay given the number of players on the course (quite busy for a Tuesday). Would recommend course to anyone venturing over to the Sun City area but get there before all the residents of Grand return when the availability will become limited and the cost will become expensive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good value this time of year

Fairways in some areas were very soft so your club would come through like a bunker.
besides that great value

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were the worst

I played as a single but was trying to hook up with a threesome , but they would not let me join or play through, but the greens were the slowest due to this time of the year. I could not get the ball to the hole. I went to a 8 iron for chipping.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Desert Springs

Pleasantly surprised by course conditions in late May, fairways and greens were fantastic. Front nine layout has much more character than back nine. Our foursome played in 3 hrs 45 min on a Saturday morning, very enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 128
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Arizona Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Sun City Grand course

Played Desert Springs with a member of the community. Very nice individual by the way. Course in average shape from tee to green with a few interesting holes . Greens medium fast and smooth but do not look great in appearance. Pretty typical this time of year in the valley. Would recommend playing but one should find a Golf Now deal as most of year the course is overpriced. Maybe play again this summer when rates become more reasonable

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course!

First time playing here and was very impressed. The course was in amazing shape!! I will definitely be back again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Had a great day. Wasn't aware that it was a shotgun start, but it turned out to be no problem. Played with 2 nice guys and had a very nice morning. Course was in great shape, could have used a bit more sand in the bunkers, but beyond that, no complaints. Would go back again, for sure, shotgun start and all!

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

Wide fairways

Nice view from the tips
Wide fairways help to position the ball for a mid iron shot the the green

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has good features !

This course are good for old people to play , not to hard and not to easy just perfect . I enjoyed very much when I around.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Track, No Tricks

Straight-forward layout with some length and challenge, but no tricks. 7000 yards from the tips, water in play on a few holes, good bunkering, and large greens. Conditions were lush, and the greens were firm and rolled true with decent pace. Friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent value at $19 after 10am. I will certainly be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good value

Enjoyed the day, course was in good shape considering it was one week before overseeding. Will play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

best Sun City Course I've played

Desert Springs golf course is a little hard to find but well worth the time and money. It has been so far the best course we have played in the Sun City area. Because it is so popular it was packed with members and the pace of play was slow. Just a 2 some in our group and it took 4 hours and 15 minutes. Great Course for the cost!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Far west side favorite

Start off with a friendly clubhouse employee (Paula) and continue with a very cordial starter,
The course was in excellent condition from tee to green. Very open on the fairways made an errant shot quite playable. Place of play was excellent. Starting times were far enough apart that there was no major backlog. On only one par 3 was there a slight delay. Highly recommend this course. I have booked and for the upcoming Monday.

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

Last few days before overseeding

Only able to play 4 holes due to windstorm and rain (no rain checks) We knew there were no rain checks so guess we were just unlucky. Course in poor shape but found out they shut for overseeding next Tuesday.
I guess in future it's buyer beware.

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Roll 'em; Roll em; Roll em.

If you his a power drive, this course will give you ample opportunities to GIR! This course will challenge you if you stray either too far right or left. Greens are true and easy to read.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value for the money

Can't beat it for the price. Good course conditions, but not elite. Finished in just under 4 hours. Looks like they are getting ready to overseed

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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