Dunes Course
Gainey Ranch Golf Club
About this course
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.
Quick facts
- Location
- Scottsdale, AZ, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1983
- Designer(s)
- Brad Benz, Mike Poellot
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 5,084 yards
- Difficulty
- 34.9/121
Getting there
Most visitors to Gainey Ranch Golf Club arrive through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), a straightforward twenty-five-minute drive northeast into the heart of Scottsdale's resort corridor. Private aircraft often favor Scottsdale Airport, which sits just minutes from the club and caters discreetly to the valley's luxury clientele. The route from Sky Harbor traces the arc of the McDowell Mountains along the Pima Freeway before slipping into a landscape of manicured palm-lined boulevards and low-slung desert estates, where Gainey Ranch emerges as a serene oasis of emerald fairways framed by the Sonoran horizon.
FAQ
Common questions about Dunes at Gainey Ranch Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
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.
Dunes is a 9-hole course.
