Boulders North Course reopens after renovation

The Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale recently completed a multi-focused refinement project to further enhance the playability of its North Course, which reopened for play October 13.

During the five-month project in Carefree, Arizona, crews restored green surfaces to their original shape and size, and resurfaced them with TifEagle turf, mirroring the green surfaces on the Boulders’ South Course, which completed a greens renovation project in 2022. TifEagle turf is an ultra-dwarf hybrid grass that offers improved speed, consistency and playability as well as smooth transitions during seasonal weather changes. TifEagle does not require overseeding, which traditionally takes place in October in Arizona, further supporting the region’s water stewardship efforts.

In addition to the greens renovation, the project included improvements to all tee boxes, laser leveling and resurfacing tee boxes across the North Course, and all tee boxes on the par-4 and par-5 holes of the South Course.

“This further illustrates our commitment to offering the very best golf course experience for our guests and members,” Boulders GM John Maskovich said. “With the completion of this project and our exceptional team of golf course professionals, it is our hope to continue to earn high marks in the golf industry.”

Originally designed by golf course architect Jay Morrish and open for play since 1985, the North Course is known for its rugged beauty and dramatic desert panoramas. This summer’s enhancement projects were overseen by golf course architect and ASGCA member Arthur Schaupeter.

The North Course enhancement project comes three years after Boulders executed bunker renovation projects on both courses, installed new pump stations, renovated the South Course’s greens, and resurfaced the practice putting green.

In addition, David Benham was recently appointed director of golf course operations and now oversees all golf programs, pro shop operations, course maintenance, the tennis and pickleball garden, and the Boulders Club membership.