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3.8
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Amenities
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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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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Very well kept

Very nice course and well kept bunkers. Fairways are wide enough for seniors.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Good track.

This course is usually in very good condition. The day we played, the greens were smooth and fast, fairways were in great shape and we played (twosome) in less than 3 hours. Course can be tough from the back tees, especially when the wind is blowing. Wide fairways help keep your ball in play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Conditions

Course was absolutely beautiful and in awesome condition! A little far out there, but well worth the drive for anyone1

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Can't go wrong...

Can't go wrong with any of the Sun City Grand courses and Desert Springs did not disappoint. Plenty of challenge for all skill levels, do yourself a favor and make a visit.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Round of Golf

First time we had played this course in many years. We loved it. Greens were fast with challenging slopes and wonderful surface condition. Plenty of water features to add an extra challenge. Played in a shotgun start yet still finished in 3 3/4 hours with very little waiting. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

A friendly round of golf

Not many surprises, what you see is what you get. Nice course for golfers of varied abilities.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Great Day but very windy

Had a good time, Paired up with a pretty good
golfer. Played in 3 hours, course was open till
last 2 holes. Pro shop was very friendly. The
wind really blew hard all the way and I still had
a great time. Good company great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Desert Springs

Immaculate! Pace of play fast! Greens smooth and undulating

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

Greens were a little rough and bumpy but guess that is to be expected this close to over seed time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Avoid until mid November

Tees and fairways were OK, but for some reason they decided to scalp their greens 2 weeks before overseeding. If you have a putt over 3 feet, good luck! I like this course, but the greens are so bad now it is just a waste of time.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is an excellent course with great features.

It is being readied for overseeding so the greens are mowed close. The layout is outstanding and challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Real Nice Shape

This course was in the best shape I have ever seen! Thick lush fairways and tees, greens look faster than the actual but putt nicely! I will be back to play this course!!!!!!

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

Great value

The course is a fun course. It has a variety of holes and can be played from a number of tees.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

best price and best condition you'll play this summer!

I've always loved this trio of courses. We played Desert Springs today and it's the best conditioned course at the best price in the valley! Trying to play the full trio, Desert Springs, Granite Falls and Cimmarron.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

enjoyed the round

My brother-in-law and I played this course the other day in 3 1/2 hours. The course was in nice shape and we really enjoyed the round. All other amenities were very reasonably priced. We will definitely book another tea time out here again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

best course of the four there

wow bob and i were amazed first time playing there , for the cheap price we stole this course, great ondition beautiful blue water great bunkers, shook our heads all day, cant wait to go back, theres three other courses here and have played them many times but this one was the best, thank you.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course, good Value

I had a great time here at Desert Springs Golf Course. The tee boxes and fairways were in great shape. The grass on the greens were nice but grass was a little long which made for very slow greens. I liked the layout, good mix of water, and bunkers. I would say for the golfer shooting from 85-par will have a great time playing here and feel good and confident at the end of the day. The one and only complaint was my tee time was 6:22, I walked in to pay at 6:10 and the starter walked in when I was just paying and said that a twosome had teed off already and was finishing on the green and wanted me to rush out tee off and join them and hole 2. I told him I was not teeing off for another 10 min and wanted to stretch and get a drink before I started, and I felt he was rushing me. He tells me hes trying to keep the pace of play moving. This got me a little mad but not going to let it ruin my day cause once I tee off Im happy and not thinking about staff. I did join a twosome a few minutes later and glade I did. This husband and wife couple I joined turned out to be super friendly and had a great time playing with them. We exchanged number and now have new person to play golf with on the weekend. So all is good. I will play here again for sure and looking forward to it. I shot a 82 cause greens were tuff cause so slow. Fun course and great layout with a good price. Go play Desert Springs Golf Course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice Water Hazards

This became my new favorite golf course. Lots of shade. Green fairways, rolling greens for a challenge, and tall rough like in Cali.

Ice available at club house and on the course. Never going back to those Scottsdale courses that are expensive, don't allow coolers so no ice, and have club cleaner guys that stalk you when you're done. I guess if I had the money, I'd like the service and readily give a tip.

But these Sun City golf courses are a great alternative.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

A Grand Day at a Grand Course

In spite of the 115 degree heat we had a grand time at this Grand course. Greens were in good shape, Staff friendly, pace of play was fast.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course had rough greens and fairways were not in good shape. Greens should be good in two weeks.

Greens were rough and fairway was not in good shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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