Westin Kierland Resort & Spa - Mesquite tee times

What golfers love

Golfers tell us that the golf course in Scottsdale is one of the nicest in the area. They particularly enjoy playing Acacia, which has a signature hole (#9) and is full of fun and interesting holes. The layout of the course is described as really fun to play, with lots of hills on the sides of the fairways that add to the excitement. Despite initial concerns based on reviews from other golfers, many players find that they enjoy this course almost as much as other high-priced resort courses in the area. The conditions of the course are generally good, with fast and smooth greens that roll well. However, the rough can be hit or miss, with some holes having short 1-inch rough around the green and others having dead brown grass. Additionally, some tee boxes are slightly unlevel, which may affect right-handed players. The bunkers have OK sand, and the fairways are lush with grass. The range can get crowded at times, causing a short wait, and some of the tee boxes are in need of repair. Water is provided in plastic cups with filling stations every few holes, although the paper straws provided are not very durable. The course is known to cater to vacationers, which can contribute to a slower pace of play. Some golfers mention that they have encountered challenges such as losing balls or needing additional shots around the green. The pace of play is generally around 4 hours and 30 minutes, with alerts on the cart to indicate if you're ahead or behind pace. However, there are some long walks to and from the cart on several holes, which can slow down the pace. The staff is highly praised for being helpful and friendly, although some golfers mention that the lounge and pro shop close early. Overall, golfers enjoy the challenging yet fair nature of the course, and appreciate the different tee options available. While some mention that the course can be slow due to various factors, the conditions are generally nice looking, and the bunkers are playable. However, a few golfers feel that the course conditions do not justify the price, and consider it more of a resort tourist trap. Despite some minor drawbacks, many golfers still consider this course to be a great choice in Scottsdale, with a well-maintained course and friendly staff.

Good to know

Golfers tell us that some areas of the golf course could use improvement. The rough was inconsistent, with some areas having short rough while others had dead brown grass and thick rough around hole #9. Many of the tees were slightly unlevel, and a couple of the Par 3 tee boxes were in poor condition. The sand in the bunkers was only okay. Some holes had long walks to and from the cart, especially hole #9, which caused slower pace of play. The course layout was challenging, but some holes were too close to each other, leading to overlapping play and a risk of errant balls hitting other players. Golfers also mentioned that the price per round was high considering the current course conditions and value for the money. Finally, the course was noted to be slow due to vacationers and inexperienced players, suggesting the need for additional marshaling to ensure a better pace of play.