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3.8
2170 Reviews (2170)
5 Stars
506
4 Stars
1123
3 Stars
383
2 Stars
91
1 Stars
67
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
82.3%
Recommend this course
1863 out of 2170 reviews
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3.8
112 Reviews (112)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
77.7%
Recommend this course
87 out of 112 reviews
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3.8
236 Reviews (236)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
117
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.9%
Recommend this course
191 out of 236 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6909 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.5

The golf course at the Union Hills Country Club is a championship course with a traditional layout. The course has been named one of the Top Ten Private Courses in Arizona. The design features four lakes and two winding creeks that create water hazards that come into play on a few holes. There are also several sand bunkers present. Some of the golf course's greens are elevated and the fairways are average sized in width. The signature hole is the par-4 14th hole, which requires a carry over water. Union Hills Country Club also has a putting green and full driving range for golfers to use.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Greg Nash (1974) Jeff Hardin (1974) Ron Kern

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $17
Clubs Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.8
2170 Reviews (2170)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Patio Dining 14
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 56
Bunkers 54
Undulating Greens 46
This course/club is great for:
Locals 83
Seniors 59
Walkers 46
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 61
In the 'Burbs 46
Worth the Drive 31

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

green were in great condition. The rest of the course, pretty bad.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent value for the money.

Play this course quite often when I come to town. Always in good shape and price is right.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice track, but definitely needs an upgrade. Tee boxes very problematic. Several tee boxes were sloped without a flat lie. Sand traps were mostly dirt. Greens held nicely and rolled consistently.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A fun layout

This course has some great character-lots of trees and enough water to keep you honest. Course in nice shape for pre-winter seeding and it’s great to see they’re spending money on the course with dead tree removal etc…Now it just needs a clubhouse. We’ll definitely be back after the winter grass cycle is over.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

I was from out of town and playing this golf course it was so fun and I hotdogs A+

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
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 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic fairways

That’s why I am going back another day. It’s a great course for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

fair and fast

gettin ready for overseed, but in very good shape, this is the best grass of the year, always a shame to have to tear it up.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

fairways were barren, the rough was worse, rocks and dirt. greens had been aerated a month or so ago so they were shaggy bumpy and slow. Tee boxes were in the same shape. Course layout was wide open. perhaps in winter or spring it may be in better shape but not in the summer or end of summer/fall.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Dad's home course 20 years ago when it was a country club

For the $ it was a great value. Greens were a little slow but they read true. Fairways were in need of water; the ball rolled a lot. We had a good time; played with 2 guys that knew the course. Pace of play was around 4 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 149
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hopeful for the future

This is a very old facility that has not been updated in years. Golf carts are falling apart and your options for refreshments are pre packaged snacks. Greens and fairways were average but it is close to overseed so I am hoping those issues will be addressed.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/29/2023

Hi Scott - Since you're review, new ownership has invested heavily to make Union Hills better. We've replaced all the carts with a brand new fleet, removed the dead trees on the course, treated all fairways and tee boxes to reduce weeds and bare spots, renovated both the indoor and outdoor eating areas, and redid the parking lot to bring all cars/players closer to the pro shop. It's the same place yet totally different at the same time. Hope you'll come see us again soon!
All the best,
Swing First Golf
(owners)

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

What can I say

If you want to play a round instead of putting time on the driving range, this is the perfect place. Decent coarse with no time of play pressure at all.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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