Dobson Ranch Golf Course

Dobson Ranch Golf Course sits in Mesa, Arizona, part of the Phoenix metropolitan area's eastern valley. Red Lawrence designed the course, which opened in the mid-1970s as part of the planned Dobson Ranch community development. The layout reflects the era's approach to desert golf, incorporating the flat terrain typical of this section of the Salt River Valley while providing a municipal-style facility accessible to area residents and visitors. The course features a straightforward routing across relatively level ground, with mature landscaping that has developed over the decades since opening. Water hazards and bunkers define playing corridors on several holes, and the design emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels. The setting lacks the dramatic elevation changes found in courses built into the nearby mountain foothills, but the established tree lines and strategic hazards create distinct hole character throughout the round. Dobson Ranch serves as a neighborhood course within Mesa's public golf network, offering year-round play in the desert climate. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that supports daily-fee traffic. The course represents an example of Arizona golf development from the 1970s expansion period, when communities throughout the Valley integrated golf amenities into residential planning. Its location provides convenient access for East Valley golfers seeking an affordable option within the broader Phoenix golf market.