Dinosaur Mountain at Gold Canyon Golf Resort
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The Dinosaur Mountain course at Gold Canyon Golf Resort is consistently rated among Arizona's top public courses. It offers a one-of-a-kind round in the Sonora. Panoramas feature at tee boxes. There's a test of skills, traveling upwards, downwards and all around Dinosaur Mountain, with tee-green elevations changing dramatically and fairways loping long.
While playing a round on the Dinosaur Mountain course at Gold Canyon Golf Resort, note the back-to-back signature holes, the fourth and fifth.
A round on the Dinosaur Mountain course at Gold Canyon Golf Resort kicks off on the 316-yard, par-4 first, which is tougher than it appears: The fairway heads uphill, narrows and leads to a well-guarded sloping green. The par-5, 514-yard third is one of three long holes; look out for the leftward dogleg, and then, go uphill to a diminutive multilevel green. Finish on the 366-yard, par-4 18th, which features fairway bunkers left and right to keep golfers from trying to wrap up too quickly.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Gold | 70 | 6653 yards | 71.3 | 143 |
Black | 70 | 6323 yards | 69.2 | 135 |
Blue | 70 | 5833 yards | 66.7 | 122 |
Blue (W) | 72 | 5833 yards | 73.7 | 138 |
White | 70 | 5368 yards | 64.7 | 117 |
White (W) | 72 | 5368 yards | 70.7 | 137 |
Red (W) | 72 | 4826 yards | 67.1 | 118 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Gold M: 71.9/145 | 316 | 197 | 514 | 467 | 236 | 451 | 439 | 203 | 542 | 3365 | 170 | 543 | 448 | 454 | 226 | 378 | 535 | 168 | 366 | 3288 | 6653 |
Black M: 70.1/137 | 305 | 188 | 495 | 452 | 223 | 435 | 419 | 191 | 535 | 3243 | 152 | 517 | 427 | 420 | 201 | 365 | 510 | 148 | 339 | 3079 | 6322 |
Black/Blue M: 68.6/132 | 305 | 174 | 495 | 408 | 223 | 435 | 355 | 148 | 535 | 3078 | 152 | 463 | 381 | 384 | 179 | 365 | 464 | 148 | 339 | 2875 | 5953 |
Blue M: 67.5/125 W: 74.5/140 | 300 | 174 | 465 | 408 | 199 | 409 | 355 | 148 | 514 | 2972 | 142 | 463 | 381 | 384 | 179 | 354 | 464 | 138 | 319 | 2824 | 5796 |
Blue/White M: 66.3/122 | 300 | 150 | 418 | 372 | 199 | 378 | 355 | 148 | 490 | 2810 | 142 | 463 | 346 | 343 | 143 | 354 | 436 | 138 | 319 | 2684 | 5494 |
White M: 65.6/117 W: 71.6/129 | 271 | 150 | 418 | 372 | 170 | 378 | 335 | 130 | 490 | 2714 | 136 | 453 | 346 | 343 | 143 | 340 | 436 | 116 | 310 | 2623 | 5337 |
Silver M: 64.6/115 W: 70.2/125 | 259 | 143 | 418 | 330 | 165 | 372 | 341 | 130 | 459 | 2617 | 129 | 421 | 347 | 331 | 141 | 331 | 410 | 116 | 301 | 2527 | 5144 |
Cooper W: 67.6/120 | 231 | 115 | 402 | 321 | 111 | 345 | 274 | 113 | 441 | 2353 | 121 | 412 | 324 | 321 | 125 | 328 | 410 | 97 | 302 | 2440 | 4793 |
Handicap | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 | |||
Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
Handicap (W) | 11 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 12 |
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/26/2023
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Photo submitted by GolfLeo on 04/11/2022
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Photo submitted by cjw269 on 08/29/2020
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1st tee Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 06/24/2020
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Photo submitted by polishpal on 10/13/2017
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Photo submitted by polishpal on 10/13/2017
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#5 Photo submitted by polishpal on 10/13/2017
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Photo submitted by polishpal on 10/13/2017
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Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
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Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
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Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
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Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
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Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
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Photo submitted by BloodyMaryGolfr on 06/21/2016
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Hole #5 downhill par 3 Photo submitted by Jhawkerman on 03/20/2016
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Hole #4 Downhill dogleg left par 4 Photo submitted by Jhawkerman on 03/20/2016
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another birdie! Photo submitted by blusk13 on 07/20/2015
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deer at the #16 tee box Photo submitted by blusk13 on 07/20/2015
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Photo submitted by Andyglad1 on 05/04/2015
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Photo submitted by Andyglad1 on 05/04/2015
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Photo submitted by Andyglad1 on 05/04/2015
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Postcard time. Photo submitted by MuellerTime on 06/24/2014
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Photo submitted by Robert5611627 on 12/31/2013
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Putting green Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
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Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
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Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
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Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
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Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
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Photo submitted by DavesRocklinRockin on 10/26/2013
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Photo submitted by BustoMundo on 10/23/2013
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Photo submitted by Richierich78 on 10/13/2013
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Photo submitted by internetelectrician on 10/12/2013
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Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
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Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
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Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
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Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
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Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
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Photo submitted by Timothy6440299 on 07/29/2013
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14th hole Photo submitted by rfporvida on 07/10/2013
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View of Superstition Mountain Photo submitted by Edward5755346 on 12/30/2012
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Mule Deer grazing on the course Photo submitted by Edward5755346 on 12/30/2012
Spectacular course!
The best course I've played world wide (still looking to get to Scotland this summer). Views are spectacular, staff was engaging and helpful, pace of play was just over 3 hours for me as a single. Players waved me through. I was able to get a decent price on line the day before my tee time thanks to golfnow. Really worth playing. I plan to play every weekend I'm here and more if I can.
Super Sidewinder
A very good course layout with a few elevated tees, wide fairways and fast, but true roll greens.
Fantastic Course
The views were incredible. The majority of holes were very strong. Fairly generous for drives but greens were well protected by false fronts. ,bunkers and many mounds I probably have played 20 different courses in Phoenix and this is number 1. Great vistas from elevated tees. Really strong par 3s Got great price on golfnow as single $60
A MUST PLAY COURSE
This course is a gem. The scenery is wonderful set in the mountains, the course is well laid out and is in good shape, and the price is well worth the trip. This course must be played at least once.
Spectacular Course!
An incredible course. The most beautiful I have ever golfed on. Interesting. Challenging. And beautiful. We spent lots of time just taking in the scenery. A challenging course for me. I lost lots of balls. They protect the hole with lots of bunkers. Good fun.
Great views
Very nice course. Great views from some of the higher elevation holes.
Nice course - no Marshals
We have played this course before and thoroughly enjoyed it. The greens are flawless. We were matched up with another couple who play regularity and they were very nice. The front nine was not bad. We waited but played in a little over 2 hours. It was quite another story on the back nine. We waited every hole. One hole we waited 20,minutes! It spoiled an otherwise beautiful day of golf. Where are the marshals?
I hate it when courses over fill courses to squeeze an extra dollar. It is false economy as you will find golfer a moving to courses who value their guests playing experience.
Nice course but a long drive.
Course condition was excellent. Elevation changes were neat. Check in facilities need improvement. Parking is not good. No drinking water on the course and a bottle of water is $3.50. Bring your own.
Review of Sidewinder
Great golf course. Would recommend you play it!!
Course is not long but has many challenges. The views ARE incredible!!
Outstanding
Played many, many courses in Arizona over the years and Gold Canyon Dinosaur course is rated number one on my books. Lots of elevation changes with no two holes alike, spectacular views from anywhere on the course. Every hole has its challenges, mostly generous fairways but those traps and fast greens keep you honest.
Picturesque
It was my first visit to the course and it was such a treat playing Sunday- made my Monday! I am a fairly new golfer (1 year) and I finally broke 100 (98). Brilliant utilization of elevation! Living the dream...
Wow
This is the best course I have ever played. What scenery
Bucket List
Course was in great condition, the greens were quick and deceiving. Greens held good for Arizona.
Wow, beautiful course
Great course, overall experience was excellent. Will definitely hope to return
Sidewinder Mountain
This course has magnificent views off the tee's and is a good course for beginner and intermediate golfers. Fairways are very generous and not much challenge - the only defence was that the greens were very small and crazy fast - not receptive to scoring. Some very good putters in my group had several 3 putts from inside 15 feet! A couple 4 putts as well.
Disappointing practice facility, with mats instead of grass. For the price, you would expect grass hitting area and generally better facility.
Great golf
If you want to pay a little more and play a great golf course this is the place for you. If your there later in the day enjoy the sunset from the deck. An all around great experience.
Dinosaur course
So far, this is my favorite golf course
Beautiful and challenging and did I mention beautiful?
Worth playing
As always we enjoy the opportunity to play this course. It is challenging yet fair. I would recommend this for all types of golfers in any handicap area.
Great course
I enjoyed playing this course and would play it on a regular basis if the price were less.
Enjoy the elevation changes. Par 3's are challenging
Course was in good condition. Pace of play was good. Putting is a challenge on these greens.