GAINEY RANCH GOLF CLUB
🇺🇸 Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Designed by Brad Benz, Mike Poellot

The Dunes Course at Gainey Ranch offers a distinct desert golfing experience just north of Old Town Scottsdale, diverging from the typical Sonoran landscape. Designed by Michael Poellot in the late 1980s, the course presents a links-style feel with rolling fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and water hazards influencing play on several holes. It is a course that subtly favors shotmakers who can work the ball, with doglegs and strategically bunkered landing areas requiring thoughtful club selection.
While not known for hosting major championships, The Dunes Course holds a respected place within the Scottsdale golfing community. The club itself maintains a vibrant membership known for its unpretentious atmosphere and commitment to the traditions of the game.
Adding to its unique character, The Dunes is known for its popular Sunday brunch, a tradition that draws members together, creating a relaxed social atmosphere that extends beyond the fairways.
Reviews
Meh. Its well kept but doesnt have a ton of personality
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Dunes at Gainey Ranch Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.3 out of 10 based on 2 explicit golfer ratings.
Dunes was designed by Brad Benz and Mike Poellot.
Dunes at Gainey Ranch Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Dunes is 36.
Dunes plays 5,084 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Dunes is 121.