Southern Dunes Golf Club

48456 W Hwy 238,

Maricopa, Arizona 85139

  • Office

    +1 (480) 367 8949
  • Pro shop

    +1 (480) 367 8949
  • Golf pro

    J.C Wright (PGA Head Golf Professional)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Desert-style. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Sonoran desert.

  • Designer:

    Brian Curley (Schmidt-Curley Design), with input from Fred Couples.

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7517
6074
5102
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
76.2
68.5
71.7

Location

Latitude:

33.078777

Longitude:

-112.084816

How to get there:

3 mi W of Maricopa / 34 mi S of central Phoenix.

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 2002

Originally a private facility, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club is home to a well-rated golf course, now open for public play. This desert-style layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.

List of courses: Phoenix / Scottsdale

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Contact Club for golf rates, which are based on "dynamic pricing".

Credit cards accepted.

Did you know?

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes is managed and operated by Troon Golf, a world leader in upscale golf course management.

Published ranking

Arizona: 36th best course in Arizona (Golf Digest, 2023/24).

Where2Stay

  • Harrah's Ak-Chin Resort

    15406 N Maricopa Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85139

    +1 (480) 802 5000

    Visit website

    Harrah's Ak-Chin Resort offers 300-luxury guestrooms, casino, shows, plenty of dining options and a championship golf course (just 6 miles away).

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Southern Dunes (6 mi).

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Ocotillo; Whirlwind.

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