Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Arizona, USA | GolfPass
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4.5
1320 Reviews 1320 Reviews
5 Stars
908
4 Stars
304
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
91.4%
Recommend this course
1231 out of 1320 reviews
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4.6
69 Reviews 69 Reviews
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.3%
Recommend this course
63 out of 69 reviews
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4.5
130 Reviews 130 Reviews
5 Stars
87
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.0%
Recommend this course
117 out of 130 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional/Links
Par 72
Length 7546 yards
Slope 142
Rating 76.4

Stretching over 320 acres in the southwest area, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club (previously known as Royal Dunes) transforms mostly flat terrain into a challenging course that uses practically twice the amount of land a standard course. The course incorporates superb landscaping featuring towering mounds and hollow valleys for an interesting and scenic game. This desert golf course has wide fairways and generous landing areas. The dunes-style layout requires precision from tee to green. The difficulty of the golf course lies within the deep, strategically placed sand bunkers, multi-tiered greens, and native grass roughs. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club provides adequate challenge for players of any skill level.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round. Closed on Mondays from June 1 - August 31st
Architect Brian Curley (2002) Fred Couples (2002) Lee E. Schmidt (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

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Reviews

4.5
1320 Reviews (1320)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 58
Patio Dining 47
Brunch 24
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 120
Undulating Greens 55
Forced Carries 54
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 89
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 49
A Weekend Splurge 44
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 101
In the 'Burbs 15
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 52
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Bunkers

Layout was good but if you have a lot of bunkers and promote them, take care of them so that they’re playable. If your in them good luck trying to land soft because there is nothing in them. Also, too many gopher holes throughout course and tees

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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

One of my favorite course in Phoenix. No houses around, just nature! Course is in great conditions, plays fair. Pace of play was good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful…needs work

Loved this course last year but a bit disappointed this year. If sand traps are going to be a feature of the course, they need to be maintained better. Greenside bunkers were too often like hitting off concrete. They *looked* good but then you try to blast the ball and the club just bounced off the hard surface one centimeter below the surface. Everything else about the place was good, but that flaw made a big difference today.

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Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Decent course but the conditions need improvement. Green side bunkers lacked sufficient sand, thus were unpredictable. Fairways were very dry and compacted. Overall very disappointing for a course at this price point.

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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another great experience

Absolutely love this course, the staff are friendly and the restaurant has a solid menu and good quality food. Great value for this Fred Couples designed course. I include this course in every golf trip that I plan for the boys.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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

Lots of Sand

Great course layout with more bunkers than any course I have played in a long time. Due to recent rain, the sand was not in great shape which made it difficult to play out of the bunkers.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great staff

This course was plenty challenging and in good shape. The staff was extra nice and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good track. Challenging! Bring your beach slippers.

Long course, in good condition very challenging for a mid handicapper. John the starter was very nice. Staff received us very well. Got a reasonable rate (hot deal) on a 8am Monday morning tee time. All golf in Scottsdale super pricey.

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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
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 Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sweet Greens

Excellent condition and the greens were Great! Try to play there each year we come down.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well…

So many people recommend this course - I don’t see why. You better off staying in the valley and spending your money elsewhere. Too overpriced, not that well maintained. No marshalls insight to keep the pace up

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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendliest staff

The staff was incredible! Everyone was super friendly, personable, and adds to the experience. From the starters, to the bag boys, to the club house crew everyone added to the friendly laid back, and professional atmosphere. The additional benefits of playing the mini dunes post round with the food truck were a nice touch. Will definitely be back to play it again.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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