Lives
Phx, AZ
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.8
3.8
Total 74 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

74 Reviews
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
67
Not Recommended Courses
7
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
1
First Review
12/19/2017
Last Review
12/22/2022

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Union Hills Golf & Country Club

Played On 12/21/2022
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Course needs some TLC

Fairways were in decent shape except for all the divots that were not sanded after they were created. That is on the clientele playing there. The greens on the back nine were dodgy at best and the majority of sand traps thruout lacked enough sand in them.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Power cart situation is terrible..

The course and people are great but the number of carts they have available for rental is abysmal. We had a12:30 tee time and cold not get out until 1:20 because there were no carts available. Now keep in mind this is a 36 hole complex (championship and executive courses) and was the only facility in the Sun City Rec system that is open now because all the other corses that they own are being overseeded so all the carts they have at those facilities are sitting parked in cart barns making no $$$ for them whatsoever. Mismanagement or poor planning for sure at the administrative level….

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor

Dobson Ranch Golf Course

Played On 05/19/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Dobson Ranch revisited

Had not played here in approximately five years and was surprised at some of the changes, mostly with the amenities. The range was now covered and one had to hit off a mat a lot like Cracker Jacks entertainment center. So there is that. They also updated their carts, they were electric and were equipped with speakers but nobody in our group could figure out what they were there for.
The course itself was in OK shape with most of the tees being under reconstruction, fairways were a bit spotty, greens and sand traps were fine. The worst I can say about it is the pace of play. 4.5 hour round in mid week does not cut it for me, used to playing in 3.25 hours on the West Side courses in Phoenix and Sun City at least this time of year…

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/23/2022

Thank you for your review of Dobson Ranch Golf Club.

I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

The course layout has….

Character in its design but the overall condition is a bit on the tawdry side. Fairways and greens were generally in good condition but the tees, sand traps and rough were, to put it mildly, not good.. Tees were choppy, sand traps did not have much sand in them and were rock hard and the rough was a real kidney killer if you were in a cart. The par 5 holes are all awesome along with holes 11 and 12

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair

Sun City South Golf Course

Played On 01/13/2022
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

A testament to not overseed

Ok, I realize my view on this is of the minority but I gotta say I had no problem enjoying playing this course even though they did not overseed it in the Fall. Going forward I hope they consider this in the future for their whole circuit of courses….

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average

Palmbrook Golf Club

Played On 12/09/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

I give it high marks…

The course in general was in great shape and the Deal Time price I got it for was an added bonus. I was surprised though by all the fairway divots, for every time I sanded or replaced my divot I usually filled a couple of others walking back to my cart….

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/13/2021

Hi, thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Palmbrook Country Club.

Sun City South Golf Course

Played On 07/19/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Better to miss the fairway…

The fall overseeding rye grass is dying out leaving lots of bare spots in the fairways. Green and tees are in great shape. Can’t say bad or good about the sand traps because I was lucky enough to avoid them this round…..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average

Willowcreek Golf Course

Played On 07/15/2021
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

A tale of two nines…

Front nine was in great all around shape, not so much with the back nine. The greens were dicey to say the least. Very bumpy and not at all giving a true roll…

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average

Encanto Golf Course

Played On 04/19/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Greens need some TLC...

Overall course was in decent shape, however the greens definitely need some TLC with bare areas showing on most of them...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/22/2021

Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Encanto Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!

Riverview Golf Course

Played On 04/06/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

5 star rating...

The course is in great shape. The greens are challenging but in perfect condition. They even have the speed right considering all their undulation. The pace of play was OK but have played quicker on some of the other Sun City courses. Overall though a pleasant golfing experience...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Best shape I’ve seen it in a while...

But still needs plenty of work on the periphery. Tees, fairways, greens and even some of their traps were in pretty good shape. That being said the greens were slicker than dog snot!! If you chipped to above the hole your next putt was definitely a challenge.....

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average

Union Hills Golf & Country Club

Played On 01/11/2021
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Right now...

If you get above the hole, the greens are brutal!! Most greens on this course have a back to front pitch and the conditions are glasslike. It was difficult for all members in our foursome to finish near the hole when we putted from a position above it. I don’t pretend to be a knowledgeable greens keeper but it would seem to me raising the cutting blade just a bit for a few days could slow them down to a reasonable level. Some, not all sand traps could use a tad more sand in them also. If you like a challenge, play this course....

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average

Willowcreek Golf Course

Played On 01/07/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

I rate this course highly...

Course is in great playing shape, down to the sand traps. A good mix of trees, water and sand to make it challenging but fair. And on GolfNow, if buying a Hot Deal very affordable for this time of year....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average

North Golf Course at Sun City

Played On 01/04/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

The course is 3 star rated....

But the pace of play registered in the negative column, and this was on a Monday....YIKES!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average

Sun City Country Club

Played On 12/31/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course should be on all golfers list...

The staff is always friendly and accommodating. The course in decent shape and pace of play is steady. On a busy day, a four hour round is not out of the question. Overall a very good experience....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average

Sun City South Golf Course

Played On 12/24/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

The weather was iffy....

but the course was in great shape. Pace of play was great until we caught up with a slow foursome in front of us. If they were aware of golf etiquette they would have let us, a twosome, play through. Instead we just bypassed the 10 th hole and were free and clear the remainder of the round...

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course is in great shape....

but it could use a few more power carts. Having only 10 carts available for rental just seems pathetic. Most courses throughout the country look at cart rental sales as an essential revenue stream. I understand a lot of Sun City residents own there own carts but adding 3 to 5 carts would eliminate delayed reserved tee times due to lack of carts.....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Need to rethink cart path only...

The course is in great shape post overseed, but the strict cart path only rules are draconian and slow up play horribly. The rough was not over seeded so let carts drive on it.....

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average

Riverview Golf Course

Played On 10/26/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course in great condition

Cart path only rule is stupid beyond belief. One should be able to drive in the rough since it was never over seeded. It slowed down pace of play tremendously, so much so that by the 15th hole we got disgusted and drove off the course.. my suggestion is to stay away from this and every other Sun Ciyt course until they lift the cart path only demand....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average

Coldwater Golf Club

Played On 10/19/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course in nice shape...

except the sand traps. The two traps I landed in had very little sand in them and one of the guys I played with agreed. They had the 90 degree cart rule and that worked in their favor as a plus and it has a few interesting holes. I would play here more often but it’s a long ride to get there for me....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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