Public · 18 holes
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club
Maricopa, AZ — Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, a masterful collaboration between Fred Couples and Brian Curley, offers a distinctive Australian Sand Belt-style golf experience carved from 320 acres of the Ak-Chin Indian Reservation in Maricopa, Arizona. The design philosophy emphasizes a natural, rugged aesthetic, seamlessly blending the course with its desert surroundings. This award-winning layout is renowned for its challenging yet enjoyable play, appealing to golfers of all skill levels. A notable feature is the 10th hole, a 412-yard par 4 dogleg right that runs alongside a pond before culminating in a bunker-guarded green, demanding strategic shot placement. The course has a rich history, having hosted U.S. Open qualifying sites since 2002 and Arizona State Amateur Championships, underscoring its championship pedigree. Its welcoming, laid-back ambiance, coupled with top-notch conditions and service, makes Ak-Chin Southern Dunes a must-play for those seeking an authentic desert golf adventure.
Type
Desert
Region
Southwest
LooperScore
88.0
Holes
18
Par
72
Yardage
7,243
Established
2001
Design & architects
- Brian Curley — architect
- Fred Couples — architect
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