Scottsdale
Gold Canyon Dinosaur Mountain
Mountain desert
Dinosaur Mountain is a fun scenic add when the group wants variety and does not mind the drive.
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The take
Dinosaur Mountain is a fun scenic add when the group wants variety and does not mind the drive.
Best for
Scenery and variety
Watch out
Distance from core Scottsdale
How to play it
Scenic supporting play
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Mountain views
- Elevation
- Different look from core Scottsdale
Watch-outs
- Long drive
- Less polished than premium peers
- Better as variety than foundation
Signature holes
4, 5, 14, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Public seasonal 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
Low-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
2/5 - 2 months ago
Paid $300+ to play here. The course itself was nice and in good shape. Views are second to none...but for $300 I expected more. The range was mats only, and not nice ones. Old, crappy mats. The practice green had bumpers, not real holes. We played on a Saturday in February, so I
Paid $300+ to play here. The course itself was nice and in good shape. Views are second to none...but for $300 I expected more. The range was mats only, and not nice ones. Old, crappy mats. The practice green had bumpers, not real holes. We played on a Saturday in February, so I
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Google review
5/5 - 9 months ago
Amazing views, great customer service, and very friendly members that I got paired with! The course played beautifully and was in perfect shape. I’m a 20-25 handicap and shot a +12 (82) with 3 birdies. First time I’ve ever shot under 90!
Amazing views, great customer service, and very friendly members that I got paired with! The course played beautifully and was in perfect shape. I’m a 20-25 handicap and shot a +12 (82) with 3 birdies. First time I’ve ever shot under 90!
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Google review
5/5 - 4 months ago
Beautiful & challenging course! Friendly & helpful staff, driving range, golf shop & snacks.
Beautiful & challenging course! Friendly & helpful staff, driving range, golf shop & snacks.
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