A view over the water from Dobson Ranch Golf Course.
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4.2
2237 Reviews (2237)
5 Stars
912
4 Stars
943
3 Stars
266
2 Stars
74
1 Stars
42
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
88.0%
Recommend this course
2004 out of 2237 reviews
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4.2
228 Reviews (228)
5 Stars
105
4 Stars
82
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.3%
Recommend this course
199 out of 228 reviews
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4.2
409 Reviews (409)
5 Stars
178
4 Stars
154
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.6%
Recommend this course
350 out of 409 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6593 yards
Slope 117
Rating 71.0

Dobson Ranch Golf Course is an enjoyable track suitable for all ages and abilities. The course has generous fairways and large greens. There is an abundance of forestry; not only are there trees lining the fairways but they are also situated throughout, making accuracy top priority. There are also water hazards and bunkers to look out for. Dobson Ranch Golf Course has a reputation for being immaculately kept and consistently being in excellent condition. On the premises there is also a convenient lighted driving range as well as other practice facilities. There is also a pro shop that carries a full line of discounted professional golf equipment.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Red Lawrence (1974) Jeff Hardin

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.2
2237 Reviews (2237)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 34
Brunch 11
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 38
Bunkers 36
Water Hazards 33
This course/club is great for:
Locals 50
Walkers 39
Seniors 35
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 56
Near the Airport 13
Worth the Drive 9

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Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played

It was a real mess. Somehow Dobson Ranch hooked us up with two young amateurs, Mom and two coaches the two amateurs according to their coaches approval hit many balls on every whole beyond their only ball. I have no idea why Dobson Ranch would allow this to go forward. The next issue was we were told it would be $128 which is what I was told on the website end up being $160 not sure why

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Course Marshall

The staff at the entrance was great. The cart gal was great. The course Marshal was a p kept on constantly pushing us with no one behind us understand pace of play but when no one was behind us in being pushed resulted in a bad experience. With that being said, we will not be visiting Dobson ranch again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Open Track

Great Track for the Driver , lots of room and lots of fun , greens where good and fast .

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mesa Course

It's a shame they didn't use some money to upgrade the golf course. The course looks tired! Spent lots of cash to redo the driving range and now have to hit off of mats.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Dobson Ranch

Challenging, but fair golf course that is well maintained. Pace of play is excellent! I play here every week, and find the course to allow me to use all of my clubs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Another Great experience at Dobson Ranch

Another great round of golf at Dobson Ranch Golf Course. Good conditions, Great weather and great staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Yardage markers?

Why aren’t there any yardage markers at 200, 150 and 100?

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

F U N

Probably the most fun you can have on a golf course,no matter your score

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Outstanding golf and restaurant facility

Our small golf group of 12-16 players played weekly at Dobson Ranch through the winter/early spring. The course is always well maintained with an outstanding driving range and practice facility. Matthew, Jeremy and the Dobson Ranch staff went out of their way to make our weekly outing an enjoyable golfing experience. Carl, the starter, whose assistance and friendliness always started our rounds on a timely and positive note. By ensuring our rounds started at the designated times, and with 9-minute tee time intervals, Dobson Ranch avoids the slow pace of play many valley courses face, especially in winter months. Finally, a salute to Dobson Ranch bar and grille. Friendly staff and reasonably priced food/beverages make this a really nice place to settle up at the end of the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Course was moderately challenging

Course is moderately challenging and at $64 it was value for the money.
The course should put up fencing around the golf range. Hole number 9 and 10 are very challenging to identify your ball on the fairway and it is very frustrating to slow down play when you know your ball should be in an OK position.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Paradigm Golf Group

Paradigm Golf Group has done a fantastic job maintaining Dobson Ranch GC. Lived in DR for 23 years and rarely used the course. Since PGG started the course loks and plays GREAT... now I play 2 a week. Love the facility and the very friendly staff. Great job City of Mesa for hiring PGG!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very odd experience here, and likely will not be returning. Marketing of this place is very young, hip, and inviting (which sold us). While the range may mirror this vibe— the rest of the experience does not. Upon arriving staff was cold, unfriendly, and almost nonexistent. We were on pace of play to the minute, and staff yelled at us for being behind pace and that there was a tournament behind us— and later circled back and acknowledged but did not apologize for the fact that we were in fact on pace— however the people in front of us were playing faster. They seem disjointed, unorganized, and truly not worth the cost associated.

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