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Apache Stronghold Golf Course
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Facility Type
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Muncipal Facility
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Fax
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Tom Doak/Jim Urbina
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Latitude
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0
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Longitude
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0
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Resort
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(520) 425-5800
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Address
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6 Miles East of Glove on Highway 70
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City/County
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San Carlos
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State/Territory/Province
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AZ
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Zip/Postal Code
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85550
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Phone
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(520) 425-7800
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Review Date
December 30, 2006 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
 3 of 5
Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes |
| | Reviewed by: JGriffinGCA, Shoots in the 80s Summary:
A great design, but compromised by poor maintenance and conditioning practices. Most holes are isolated in unspoiled desert wilderness, with great views from several ridges (be sure to hike up to the tips on #18 for a spectacular 360-degree panorama). This is exceptionally natural golf, with exciting strategy instilled through lay-of-the-land architecture that takes full advantage of the raw desert features. There are many forced carries over dry washes and scrub, but they are generally less difficult than they first appear. The greens contain wild contours that, if kept firm, would add so much more interest to approaches and the short game, but sadly, their bite is subdued by extreme overwatering. The dormant Bermuda fairways were in good shape and running fast, but the bentgrass tees were chewed up, bunker liners were starting to work free around the edges, and a couple of greens were struggling after poor sod repairs. It can be a difficult walk despite the many shortcut walker paths; some are not well-marked and they wind through rough desert scrub (high snake risk in the summer), but staying on the cart paths would add hundreds of yards to total walking distance. Even with the conditioning issues, the architectural merit is worth the $55 and the scenic drive from the Valley.
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Review Date
October 12, 2005 Overall Rating
4 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
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| | Reviewed by: bsvc-video, Shoots in the 80s Summary:
I played Apache Stronghold the first week of Oct 2005 after a long hot summer I've been told. The reviews dating back to 2001 do not do this course justice.This course was in excellent shape and what a fabulous overall golf experience.We travelled from Canada and stayed at the resort for three days. The golf package , rooms, meals, green fees cannot be matched for overall value. We are looking forward to our next trip and we will be playing and staying longer. If you have any doubts about this resort..? don't..we had a great time here in every way.
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Review Date
May 18, 2003 Overall Rating
4 of 5
Value Rating
4 of 5
Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes |
| | Reviewed by: shirgolf, Shoots in the 90s, from tucson, arizona, Pima Summary:
The condition of the course must have improved dramatically since the Feb. 27, 2003 review by Ed Cates. I played it a year ago and it was 1,000 percent better when I played it this week. There are still some thin spots in a few fairways, but overall it's vastly improved. It will be even better when the turf is replaced with Bermuda in a couple of months. It is a treat to play this outstanding course. Customer Service:
Excellent. Similar Courses Played:
The golf package the resort offers is an excellent value. And service in the casino was very efficient.
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Review Date
February 27, 2003 Overall Rating
 2 of 5
Value Rating
2 of 5
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| | Reviewed by: Ed Cates, Shoots in the 80s, from Omaha, NE Summary:
This was one of the worst courses I have ever played. I never got a good lie in the fairway. The majority of the course was hardpan. It was not a diamond in the desert it was a 3 hour waste of time driving back and forth from Mesa. Who ever rated this course in the top 100 in the nation has no business golfing. Don't visit the casino either. Anytime you have to cash out over $50 you WILL WAIT for over and hour.
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Review Date
July 25, 2002 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
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| | Reviewed by: Jon Ahlgrim, Shoots in the 80s, from Cottage Grove, WI Summary:
Tom Doak did a sensational job with this golf course. Though it lacks the conditioning of a high-end public course, it's conditioning and exceptional design fit the landscape perfectly. Playing Apache Stronghold is an unforgettable experience. Customer Service:
Staff was very accommodating. Similar Courses Played:
While small, the pro shop offered a nice selection of merchandise (right down to the personalized bag tag).
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