Golf Courses: Boulders Golf Resort

The Boulders in Carefree, Arizona is famous as one of the finest golf resorts in the 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 views, including unique boulder formations, striking Sonoran Desert sunsets and natural desert terrain. In short, your experience golfing in Arizona will 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.

The South course provides its 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 golf 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.

Golf Course Stats

North Course

Printable scorecard

South Course

Printable scorecard

Facility & Course Information for The Boulders Golf Resort

• Number of Holes: 36
• Green Type: Bent
• Fairway Type: Summer: Bermuda, Winter: Rye
• Twilight Rates: Yes, rates & times vary with season.
• Replay Rates: Yes, rates vary with season. Please contact the pro shop.
• Junior Rates: Yes, 16 years old and under, rate is $20.00 plus Tax, 17 and 18 years old, discounted rate and the rate varies with season.
• 9 Hole Rates: Yes, rates vary with season. Please contact the pro shop.
• Practice Facility: Yes, full range facilities including chipping greens, practice bunkers and putting greens are available.
• Cart Access: The South course will be cart path only status until May 2005 due to the recent renovation. The North course will also be at a cart path only status until December 1st then 90 degrees rule.
• Club Rental: Yes, Callaway Steelhead Woods, Callaway X-16 Irons, Odyssey Putters $65.00 plus Tax/18 holes, $45.00 plus Tax/9 holes, both include 2 sleeves of Callaway golf balls.
• Lessons: The Boulders Golf Academy, private instruction "Quick Fix" Lesson $65.00/30 Minutes, Digital Video Analysis $130.00/Hour, Playing Lesson $280.00/2 Hours, 18-Hole Playing Lesson $600.00, $65.00/30 Minutes Lesson from Teaching Professional, $45.00/30 Minutes from Assistant Golf Professionals. Please contact the pro shop for more details
• Locker Room/Shower Facilities: Yes, locker room facilities as well as showers are available for both Men and Women.
• Dress Code: Yes, Men must wear collared shirt with sleeves, shorts mid thigh length and no denim. Women must wear collared shirt with or without sleeves as long as shoulder is covered, without collar must have sleeves, shorts and skirts mid thigh length and no denim.
• Spike Policy: Yes, soft spikes only.
• Shoe Rental: Yes, $10.00 plus Tax.
• Restaurant: Yes, Golden Door Spa Cafe serving breakfast and lunch, The Latilla serving dinner, Cantina del Pedregal serving lunch and dinner, Palo Verde serving breakfast and lunch, The Boulders Club serving lunch and dinner and Bakery Cafe serving breakfast and lunch.
• Bar: Yes, full service bar located at Bogey's, the Cantina and Discovery Lounge.
• Rider Fee: Yes, $20.00 plus Tax.
• Conference & Banquet Facilities: Yes, The Boulders has 12,000 sq ft total space available for events.
• Director of Golf: Rob Turner

The Boulders Golf Resort - Awards / Recognition

Address & Directions

The Boulders Club
34831 North Tom Darlington
Carefree, AZ 85377

Directions from Phoenix Sky Harbor international aiport to the Boulders via 51 highway:
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 from Phoenix Sky Harbor international airport to the Boulders via 101 freeway:
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.