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Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa offers a flavor of Scottish links in the desert

MARICOPA, Ariz. -- Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, which was once known as Royal Dunes, is anything but a desert course. In fact, this former men's club likes to promote itself as the best golf in the desert, choosing not to classify itself as desert golf at all, and that would be an accurate appraisal.

With scores of imposing bunkers, high grass to catch errant shots and a few strategically placed blind shots, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes G.C. has more than a flavor of Scottish links, especially during the winter when temperatures cool and the colors come out.

Now owned by the Ak-Chin Indian Community, the golf course is a little out there, about 30 miles north of Phoenix, but is well worth the drive. Designed by Schmidt-Curley Design Inc., with Fred Couples, the course has hosted PGA Tour qualifying tournaments, U.S. Open qualifiers, the Arizona State Amateur as well as regional professional tour events.

At more than 7,500 yards from the tips, it features plenty of long holes, including a par 3 that plays more than 240 yards and several par 4s approaching 500 yards. The par-5 15th exceeds 600 yards. There are seven sets of tees, appropriate for all levels of play.

The finishing hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club has a green that is well protected by bunkers and water. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club - No. 18 The finishing hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club has a green that is well protected by bunkers and water. Mike Bailey/TravelGolf The third hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club is one of three par 5s that is at least 575 yards long. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club - No. 3 The third hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club is one of three par 5s that is at least 575 yards long. Mike Bailey/TravelGolf The par-3 fourth hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes G.C. has plenty of bunkers to help hide the flag. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes G.C. - No. 4 The par-3 fourth hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes G.C. has plenty of bunkers to help hide the flag. Mike Bailey/TravelGolf When playing into the wind, some may find driver the club of choice on Ak-Chin Southern Dunes' 248-yard, par-3 sixth. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club - No. 6 When playing into the wind, some may find driver the club of choice on Ak-Chin Southern Dunes' 248-yard, par-3 sixth. Mike Bailey/TravelGolf The 484-yard, par-4 eighth is the no. 1 handicap hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes GC. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes GC - No. 8 The 484-yard, par-4 eighth is the no. 1 handicap hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes GC. Mike Bailey/TravelGolf The 483-yard, par-4 ninth hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club has plenty of sand. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club - No. 9 The 483-yard, par-4 ninth hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club has plenty of sand. Mike Bailey/TravelGolf The par-3 11th hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club can be a tricky play from 189 yards. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes G.C. - No. 11 The par-3 11th hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club can be a tricky play from 189 yards. Mike Bailey/TravelGolf The short, par-4 14th at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club is classic risk-reward with large bunkers looming for the errant shot. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club - No. 14 The short, par-4 14th at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club is classic risk-reward with large bunkers looming for the errant shot. Mike Bailey/TravelGolf The 15th hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club is another long par 4, at 496 yards. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club - No. 15 The 15th hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club is another long par 4, at 496 yards. Mike Bailey/TravelGolf The par-3 17th hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes golf course is actually a blind shot off the tee, much like traditional links golf. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes golf course - No. 17 The par-3 17th hole at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes golf course is actually a blind shot off the tee, much like traditional links golf. Mike Bailey/TravelGolf One of the strengths of Ak-Chin Southern Dunes G.C. is its grill, which features some of the most delectable golf course food anywhere. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes G.C. - grill room One of the strengths of Ak-Chin Southern Dunes G.C. is its grill, which features some of the most delectable golf course food anywhere. Mike Bailey/TravelGolf Related Links

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club

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Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club was designed to offer a unique playing opportunity to test players of all levels of expertise. Built in 2002, this Fred Couples and Schmidt-Curley-designed golf course was created in the tradition of some of the world’s most coveted courses.

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