Scottsdale
Boulders South
Desert resort
South belongs if the group is staying there or wants the boulder scenery at sunset. It does not need to displace We-Ko-Pa.
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The take
South belongs if the group is staying there or wants the boulder scenery at sunset. It does not need to displace We-Ko-Pa.
Best for
Groups staying on property
Watch out
Similar caveat as North
How to play it
Strong resort play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Scenic resort round
- Playable
- Convenient
- Relaxed
Watch-outs
- Supporting role only
- Less memorable than North for many groups
- Cost can outrun value
Signature holes
5, 7, 14, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Premium resort/public rate.
Best season
Best window: November-April Peak cost: February-March Summer reality: Brutally hot, cheaper, and only for heat-tolerant groups Shoulder value: Late April-May and October Packing rule:
Replay priority
Medium
Booking move
Book peak-season premium tee times early, especially TPC, We-Ko-Pa, Troon North, Grayhawk, and Quintero.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Best window: November-April Peak cost: February-March Summer reality: Brutally hot, cheaper, and only for heat-tolerant groups Shoulder value: Late April-May and October Packing rule: Desert layers;
Jan
68F / 45F
Sun Best; rain Low
Feb
72F / 48F
Sun Best; rain Low
Mar
79F / 53F
Sun Best; rain Low
Apr
87F / 60F
Sun Good; rain Low
May
96F / 68F
Sun Hot; rain Low
Jun
105F / 77F
Sun Very hot; rain Low
Google review
5/5 - 6 months ago
Playing there first time a couple years ago in January. Despite a bit overcast weather, we enjoyed the layout & the view around the Boulders. For sure will play this course again next visit to arizona.
Playing there first time a couple years ago in January. Despite a bit overcast weather, we enjoyed the layout & the view around the Boulders. For sure will play this course again next visit to arizona.
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Google review
5/5 - 2 months ago
The Boulders is pure desert golf. Big rocks, tight lines, fast greens, and unreal views. Challenging but fair. Bring your “A” game and lots of water. Worth the trip.
The Boulders is pure desert golf. Big rocks, tight lines, fast greens, and unreal views. Challenging but fair. Bring your “A” game and lots of water. Worth the trip.
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Google review
1/5 - 2 months ago
I felt deceived by the person at the pro shop when I checked in. He informed me that my total for the day was $329, and I proceeded to provide my credit card. However, later, I discovered that he had charged $392 to my card. This course certainly didn’t justify the $392 fee, and
I felt deceived by the person at the pro shop when I checked in. He informed me that my total for the day was $329, and I proceeded to provide my credit card. However, later, I discovered that he had charged $392 to my card. This course certainly didn’t justify the $392 fee, and
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