Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club

4.5 stars out of 5
(based on 2 reviews)
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48456 W Hwy 238
Maricopa, Arizona 85139
Pinal County
Phone(s): (480) 367-8949
Web: www.akchinsoutherndunes.com

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club was designed to offer a unique playing opportunity to test players of all levels of expertise. Built in 2002, this Fred Couples and Schmidt-Curley-designed golf course was created in the tradition of some of the world’s most coveted courses.

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Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club was designed to offer a unique playing opportunity to test players of all levels of expertise. Built in 2002, this Fred Couples and Schmidt-Curley-designed golf course was created in the tradition of some of the world’s most coveted courses. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes’ focus is on providing its guests with the finest playing surfaces and the ultimate challenge for their game. The course is spread over nearly twice the land of a typical golf course, which has been transformed from flat terrain into a magnificent landscape that is a visual departure from the desert golf layouts typical of the area. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes offers an ideal experience for those who are seeking a relaxed and welcoming environment and are serious and passionate about the game.

4.5 stars out of 5
(based on 2 reviews)
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Golf course details

  • Holes: 18
  • Designed by: Brian Curley, Fred Couples, Lee E. Schmidt
  • Public/Private: Public
  • Year opened: 2002
  • Golf Season: Year round. Closed on Mondays from June 1 - August 31st
  • Guest Policy: Open
  • Tee times welcomed: Yes
  • Fairways: Bermuda Grass
  • Greens: Bermuda Grass

Facilities

  • Pro in house: Yes
  • Driving range: Yes
  • Rental clubs: Yes
  • Rental carts: Yes

Green fees price ranges

Course policies

  • Metal spikes allowed: No
  • Dress code: Appropriate golf attire.
  • Credit cards accepted:

Length, slope and rating for each tee

Tee Par Yardage Slope Rating
White 72 5981 118 68.2
Blue 72 6493 124 70.6
Gold 72 6902 129 72.4
Black 72 7330 138 75.1
Tips 72 7546 142 76.4
Red (W) 72 5055 124 71.7
 

Reader Ratings / Reviews

  • 4 stars out of 5
    by Hart Gall
    on September 16th, 2012 20:28
    One of the finest,and challenging courses I have

    Played in Arizone. This course will truly challenge

    Your game
  • 4.5 stars out of 5
    by Patti Sasso
    on June 02nd, 2011 10:34
    From the minute I pulled up to the bag drop until I holed out my last putt, I was totally happy with the whole experience at Southern Dunes. This is a challenging course for even the best players. Conditions were excellent. This is on my list of favorite places to play.
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