Sun Lakes Golf
Five courses, 99 holes — every Sun Lakes community, by the numbers
Golf is the backbone of Sun Lakes. Across the five communities there are five golf courses and 99 holes, and no two are alike — from short, walkable executive layouts to a full par-72 championship course. Like every amenity here, you play your own community’s course (the IronOaks pair, Ironwood and Oakwood, share all 45 of their holes). Here’s each course by par and yardage, so you can match the golf to your game before you buy.
| Community | Course | Par | Back tees | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Lakes CC | Sun Lakes Country Club | 60 | 3,874 | 18-hole executive |
| Cottonwood | Cottonwood Country Club | 72 | 6,584 | 18-hole championship |
| Palo Verde | Palo Verde Country Club | 62 | 4,068 | 18-hole executive |
| Ironwood | Ironwood Golf Club (IronOaks) | 67 | 5,155 | 18 holes |
| Oakwood | Oakwood Golf Club (IronOaks) | 72 | ~3,300/nine | 27-hole championship |
Cottonwood Country Club — par 72 championship
The longest, most traditional course in Sun Lakes — a full-length par-72 championship layout. Not gated, and it shares amenities with Palo Verde. Cottonwood guide →
| Tees | Yardage | Rating/Slope |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,584 | 71.8 / 127 |
| Blue | 6,258 | — |
| White | 5,812 | — |
| Green | 5,247 | — |
| Gold | 4,841 | — |
IronOaks — Ironwood (par 67) + Oakwood (27 holes)
Ironwood and Oakwood run together as IronOaks, so members share 45 holes: Ironwood’s par-67 18 (a Keith Foster design) plus Oakwood’s 27-hole championship layout across three par-36 nines — Palms, Sonoran, and Lakes (any 18 plays to par 72). Both guard gated. Ironwood guide · Oakwood guide
| Course | Back tees | Par |
|---|---|---|
| Ironwood (18) | Blue 5,155 / White 4,576 / Black 4,196 | 67 |
| Oakwood – Palms nine | 3,249 (Black) | 36 |
| Oakwood – Sonoran nine | 3,333 (Black) | 36 |
| Oakwood – Lakes nine | 3,259 (Black) | 36 |
Golf, fitness, and the racquet center are separate IronOaks memberships (not in the HOA). Current annual golf: 7-day both courses about $3,254; Oakwood only about $3,104; Ironwood only about $2,903 — plus a cart fee. Confirm current rates before you buy.
Palo Verde Country Club — par 62 executive
A shorter, easy-walking executive course — a quick, low-pressure round. Guard gated, and it shares amenities with Cottonwood, so you can also play or use facilities next door. Palo Verde guide →
| Tees | Yardage | Rating/Slope |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 4,068 | 59.9 / 98 |
| White | 3,857 | 59.2 / 94 |
| Red | 3,342 | — |
Sun Lakes Country Club — par 60 executive
The original community’s course is an 18-hole executive layout — short, walkable, and easy on the schedule, a friendly place to keep your game sharp. Not gated, private to Sun Lakes residents and guests, and the lowest buy-in of the five. Sun Lakes Country Club guide →
| Tees | Yardage | Rating/Slope |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 3,874 | 58.9 / 99 |
Buying in Sun Lakes for the golf?
Tell us how you play — a full championship 18, a quick executive round, or the most variety you can get — and whether you want a home right on a fairway. We’ll match you to the course, the community, and the home.
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Common questions
Do the Sun Lakes retirement communities have golf?
Yes — golf is central to Sun Lakes. All five 55+ and active adult communities have their own course, from a full par-72 championship layout at Cottonwood to walkable executive courses, plus IronOaks’ 45 holes. Golf is a separate membership from the HOA in each community.
Which Sun Lakes course is the longest?
Cottonwood, a par-72 championship course at about 6,584 yards from the tips. Ironwood (par 67) and Oakwood’s 27 holes round out the IronOaks side, while Palo Verde and Sun Lakes Country Club are shorter, walkable executive layouts.
Golf & community information: Course pars, yardages, ratings, and membership options are set by the Sun Lakes associations and their golf operations (HOA #1 Sun Lakes Country Club, HOA #2 Cottonwood/Palo Verde, HOA #3 IronOaks) and change without notice. Yardages are back-tee figures from published scorecards; golf is separate from HOA dues. Figures are summarized for general information — confirm current details with the association or golf shop before you rely on them. Listings are drawn from the Arizona Regional MLS and are believed accurate but not guaranteed. Jarl Kubat is a licensed Arizona real estate agent.