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Pinon Hills has consistently ranked among the top five municipal golf courses in the United States for over 25 years, often appearing in national publications for its quality and value.
About
Pinon Hills Golf Course, designed by Ken Dye, is one of America's best municipal courses, offering a championship-caliber layout amid high-desert scenery. The course boasts a diverse routing, dramatic elevation changes, and outstanding value. Pinon Hills regularly receives national awards and is regarded as a bucket-list play for avid public golfers seeking challenge and scenery.
Caddie Tip
Navigating the rolling fairways and dramatic elevation changes is key here—focus on club selection, and pay attention to swirling winds that can affect tee shots and approach play. Waste areas and desert features guard many holes, so play conservatively off the tee and aim for the center of greens to avoid trouble.
The Main Challenge
Surrounded by high-desert landscape, the biggest challenge at Pinon Hills is managing approach shots to well-guarded, undulating greens while accounting for elevation changes and prevailing desert winds. Strategic bunkering and native rough demand accurate tee shots and precision iron play.
The Good
Golfers rave most about the dramatic desert scenery, memorable elevation changes, and consistently excellent value for a municipal course. The layout offers challenging yet fair play, and the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere makes visitors feel at home no matter their skill level.
The Not So Good
Some players mention inconsistent maintenance, including issues with leaky irrigation causing muddy or poorly conditioned spots, and occasional bunker and tee box quality concerns. Improving irrigation and sand quality could elevate the overall experience.
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Clubhouse
The clubhouse offers a fully stocked golf shop, locker rooms, event space, and the Grill on the Hill restaurant serving breakfast and lunch with local favorites. Amenities are friendly and functional, catering to both locals and traveling golfers.
Practice Facilities
Pinon Hills features a spacious driving range, multiple putting greens, and short game areas designed to help golfers hone a variety of shots. Private and group lessons are available, catering to players of all ages and abilities, and junior clinics help introduce younger golfers to the game.
Dress Code:
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No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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