Boulders Golf Resort

ARCHITECT YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Jay Morrish Opened: 1985 6811 6293 5879 5440 4900 137/72.6 - Blue 131/70.1 - White 124/68.3 - Copper(M) 132/74.0 - Copper(W) 126/71.1 - Gold 115/68.5 - Red

The Boulders is world renowned as one of the finest golf resorts in the western United States. It features 2 championship quality courses. The North course is the older of the two and features bent grass with spectacular views as the course meanders through the Boulders community. Both courses are built right into the desert foothills and are known for their rugged beauty and
breathtaking panoramas - including stunning boulder formations, striking Sonoran Desert sunsets and natural desert terrain. In short your experience should be a scenic wonder.

From the middle tees, the course is fairly friendly, however the tips can present quite a challenge. An added tip - keep your eyes open because desert wildlife is often visible during play. Every day golfers are surprised to see a bobcat while hunting for a wayward shot. A "coyote rule" allows you to replay a shot without penalty in case a coyote sprints out and steals your Titleist.

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ARCHITECT YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Jay Morrish Opened: 1983 6726 6246 5642 5151 4716 140/71.9 - Blue 134/70.0 - White 119/67.8 - Copper(M) 141/73.5 - Copper(W) 125/71.1 - Gold 120/68.7 - Red

The South course provides it's players with much of the same experience they would find on the North course. The scenic views and desert beauty will continue - with even more locations for the perfect KODAK moment. While the North course is the original offering from the resort, many people believe that the South course is the most scenic. In fact it has holes that go right up into the boulder formations. The first hole sets the tone for your day with 447-yard par-4. It requires a target drive that stops short of two stacks of boulders that narrow the fairway at 110 yards out. The green rests just short of a massive boulder pile. A little later in your round you will encounter the signature "Boulder Pile" and also "Rosie's Rock", two of the resort's most recognizable rock formations.

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Facility and Course Information

Course Style: Desert
Green Type: Bent grass
Fairway Type: Bermuda(summer), Rye (winter)
Driving Range: Yes
Cart Access: cart path only
GPS System: Yes
Rider Fee: Yes, $20
Twilite Rates: Yes
Shoe Rental: Yes, $10
Club Rental: Callaway GBB II Woods, Callaway X-16 Irons, Odyssey Putters $65.00/18 holes, $45.00/9 holes. Both include 2 sleeve of Callaway golf balls.
Lessons: Private and group lessons from PGA and LPGA instructors is available through the The Boulders Golf Academy as well as Tournament Services for groups of 8 or more. Rates are $65 per half hour for Teaching Professionals, $45 per half hour for Assistant Golf Professionals.

The Club House

As one would expect from one the world's finest golf resorts, The Boulders has a full-range of amenities for it's guests including tennis, a full service spa, a festive marketplace and five distinctive dining rooms, all surrounded by majestic natural beauty.

Awards & Accolades

• The Boulders Resort is a Golf Magazine Gold Medal Resort
• Golf Digest lists it as a Top 25 U.S. Resort
• Links Magazine named it Top Five Best of the West
• Conde Nast Traveler named it No. 5 Resort in the World in 1998
• Golf Digest rated the North Course as the 3rd "Best Public Course" in Arizona for 1996
• The 12th "Best in State" Course for 1995-96, and 19th under the same category for 1997-98 by "Golf Digest"
• "GOLF Magazine" rated the North Course 91st under the category of "Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S." in 1998

Address and Directions

34831 North Tom Darlington, Carefree, AZ 85377

Directions to The Boulders via 51 Squaw Peak Parkway
From Sky Harbor Airport, travel west to enter State Route #51 Squaw Peak Parkway. Travel north on SR 51 Squaw Peak Parkway approximately 15 miles to Bell Rd. Exit onto Bell Rd. turning right and travel east approximately 5 miles to Scottsdale Road. Turn left onto Scottsdale Road traveling north approximately 11 miles. Continue just past the intersection of the Carefree Highway and Scottsdale Road. The entrance to The Boulders is 500 feet north of the Carefree Highway on the right side of the road.

Directions to The Boulders via 101 Pima Freeway
From Sky Harbor Airport, follow the airport signs to the 202 East Exit. Take the 202 East to the 101 North. Continue on the 101 North for approximately 19 miles to the Scottsdale Road exit. At Scottsdale Rd. turn right and continue north for approximately 10.5 miles to Carefree Highway. Continue just past the intersection of the Carefree Highway and Scottsdale Road. The entrance to The Boulders is 500 feet north of the Carefree Highway on the right hand side.

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