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4.4
938 Reviews (938)
5 Stars
548
4 Stars
284
3 Stars
60
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
25
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
83.1%
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4.5
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.6%
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25 out of 31 reviews
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4.4
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
80.4%
Recommend this course
41 out of 51 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Executive
Par 54
Length 2310 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

The executive golf course at Mountain Shadows Golf Club in addition to being an excellent course has the added benefit of having a picturesque location nestled in the foothills of Camelback Mountain, and it also offers views of the equally majestic Mummy Mountains. The oleanders and palm trees sprinkled throughout the course enhance the pleasant atmosphere. The golf course's 18th hole boasts beautiful views of the sunset during the twilight hours but the signature hole is the par-3 12th hole. It plays uphill toward Camelback Mountain and over a pond and brook to a double-tiered green that is well protected by bunkers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1961
Fairways TiffDwarf Grass
Greens TiffDwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1961) Forrest Richardson (2016)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed Yes - paired up
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Accolades

Reviews

4.4
938 Reviews (938)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 24
Patio Dining 11
19th Hole Specials 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 50
Water Hazards 32
Narrow Fairways 27
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 49
Beginners 40
Locals 39
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 51
Worth the Drive 19
Near Local Attractions 17

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Love this course

Mountain Shadows is a great way to start your winter golf vacation after not playing for several months. It’s a beautiful, well-maintained course with very friendly/helpful staff and an excellent 19th hole!
It’s a par 3 but it’s not easy! The greens are extremely challenging . And who doesn’t need work on their short game. We’ll play this courses again!

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

Most beautiful Par 3 with most expensive beer lol

I’ve never seen or played a better Par 3 course. I’ve also never paid $46 for a 6-pack of 12oz cans of beer. I literally paid more for beer than the green fees, but thoroughly enjoyed the round anyways. Great view, great people, great time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The title of the course at the entrance is “the short course” at shadow Mountain

This course should clearly state it is a PAR 3 course in the title vs the fine print. Based on the price one could easily assume otherwise. Laughable even then carts are an upsell
As a Par 3 it is good course for a resort but way overpriced time to play was 1-1/2 hrs.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 146
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Missouri Advisor
First Time Playing

Fun Par Three Short Course

The goods- course was in good shape. Greens were fast. Fun holes. Nice mix of short, medium, and longer par threes. The 4 person party carts were fun to have everyone riding together. Clubhouse was cool. Bar area and cart girls were great. Cool views of camelback mountain.

The bads - way overpriced for what it is, the pace of play was terrible (actually had to leave after 15 holes to make another engagement that I never would have thought I would've had issues making), I understand there is only a certain amount of land to put this course on but with a lot of holes crammed together and some not so great golfers it is always good to keep a heads up for balls flying everywhere.

Would definitely play it again though.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 261
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful Short Course

This course is an absolute gem. One of my favorites in the Valley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome experience

A very well ran facility. The greens were consistently fast. Do be prepared for frustration when putting. Breaks are in their that are hard to see. Just because you put it on the green doesn’t mean you have a chance for par or birdie. You may have to putt it vertically 5 ft. If I’m looking for complaints-the tee boxes can have you in not ideal leans. I do recommend you make plans to attend the grill as their food was incredible.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 80
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Fun course

Beautifully landscaped par 3 course, very much fun to play. Greens are quick with plenty of slope. Great place to work in your short game. Very much enjoyed our day, staff very kind.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
TheShortCourse
Commented on 12/26/2022

Thank you for the 5 Star review.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Mountain View’s and Good Times

Was out visiting friends and played Mountain Shadows. Great staff and course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
TheShortCourse
Commented on 12/09/2022

Thank you for the 5 star review.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great conditions and fun change of pace

Great time at Mountain Shadows! Played in the afternoon and had the place to ourselves. Beautiful scenery, great conditions, and a unique layout made for a really fun day. Will definitely be coming back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Can't wait to play again

First time playing here, won't be the last. Great place to test and work on your iron game. Had the place almost to ourselves on Labor Day. Condition and layout was top notch. Staff was friendly and helpful from the pro shop to starter. Fun little lag putt challenge after 17th hole. Only gripe (not that it would have changed my score drastically), but some of the pin placements were ridiculous. The greens themselves are challenging with their shapes and undulations, but several pins were barely two places from the fringe in really obscure areas. Would come back anytime on a hot deal for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
TheShortCourse
Commented on 11/04/2022

Thank you for the 5 star review. All the greens are very different and you won't get bored. Yes, some of the pin placements can be creative, but isn't that part of the fun at a Par 3 course. Look forward to your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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