Gold Canyon Golf Resort - Dinosaur Mountain Course

6100 S Kings Ranch Rd
Gold Canyon, Arizona 85218

Phone(s): (800) 827-5281, (480) 982-9449

Tee times from $245 Tee times in this area

Dinosaur Mountain, designed by Ken Kavanaugh and opened in 1982, is often touted as one of the best public golf courses in Arizona. It has some of the most dramatic elevation changes in Arizona golf, and you would struggle to find a golf course in the state that is in better condition. Controlling your yardage can be tricky, but the scenery more than makes up for any of the golf course’s challenge.

Dinosaur Mountain has some of the most drastic elevation changes in Arizona golf, which means yardage can be tricky factoring the drop and altitude. Imagine that reliable nine-iron of yours flying more than 200 yards on some holes. But the views from all over the course are stunning, and it would be tough to find a better-conditioned golf course in Arizona. To add to the visual excitement, natural habitats for many creatures – including jackrabbits, coyotes, and roadrunners – are all plentiful and easy to spot, especially in the morning and late afternoon. Dinosaur Mountain plays 6,583 yards from the back tees.

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Gold Canyon Golf Resort - Sidewinder Course

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Golf course details

Holes: 18
Designed by: Ken Kavanaugh
Public/Private: Resort
Year opened: 1982
Golf Season: Year round
Guest Policy: Open
Tee times welcomed: Yes
Fairways: Bermuda Grass
Greens: Blue Grass

Facilities

Pro in house: Yes
Driving range: Yes
Rental clubs: Yes
Rental carts: Yes - included in green fees

Green fees price ranges

Week days: $79 - $185
Weekends: $89 - $210
Tee times from $245 - Check prices

Course policies

Metal spikes allowed: No
Dress code: Collared shirt and bermuda shorts required. No denim.
Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed

Length, slope and rating for each tee

Tee	Par	Yardage	Slope	Rating
Blue	70	5833	122	66.7
Black	70	6323	135	69.2
Red (W)	72	4826	118	67.1
Gold	70	6653	143	71.3
Blue (W)	72	5833	138	73.7
White	70	5368	117	64.7
White (W)	72	5368	137	70.7

Reader Ratings / Reviews

by Michel Lagace
on August 09th, 2022 00:16
Over priced and the kitchen and resort is NO where near a 5 star. Keep your money
2½ star at best
by Leigh Boman
on May 29th, 2016 03:23
We stayed at the resort wirh friends and the Golf course is beautiful but the resort is nothing to brag about. Talk about needing an overhaul! The resort would not last if the golfing was not great!
Service is below standards to other resorts we have stayed at in Arizona. Clearly the owners don't care about "Many Happy Returns"
by Faye
on March 27th, 2012 13:37
Have never stayed at the resort, but the course is fantastic - challenging for all skill levels and the scenery is awesome. We play different courses in this area on our annual golf trip each year but this is the only course we play every year.
by matt
on March 23rd, 2012 04:07
One of the best courses in Az. Resort is not like a Ritz but if you are a golfer who loves a beautiful course with dantastic views you can't beat this venue. The tips play much longer than 6500 yards. I have played more than a dozen of the best courses in the Phoenix / Scottsdale area and i can't say that any are better.
by GC Golfer
on August 09th, 2011 18:55
Second rate "resort" with only beautiful scenery to keep it in business. Restaurant and food are below par. Don't waste your money.