Local Rules
Cart Path Rule
Golf carts must remain on paths at all times on The Short Course at Mountain Shadows.
Desert Rule
Under the Desert Rule, a ball resting on a non-turf area outside a hazard may be played as it lies or dropped to the nearest turfed area with a one-stroke penalty.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
Expect a relaxed resort setting with a clear short-game identity: eighteen one-shot decisions, framed by the surrounding desert landscape and Camelback Mountain backdrop. The Short Course at Mountain Shadows is an 18-hole par-3 layout in Paradise Valley, designed by Forrest Richardson. It plays to par 54 and combines a compact, walkable format with desert light, mountain views and distinctive green complexes such as Biarritz and Punchbowl. Scenic desert par-3 golf beneath Camelback Mountain
Major Risks
Desert exposure Plan hydration and check heat and weather before play. Short-game precision Every hole is a par 3, so distance control and putting matter most.
Blue Tee Strategy
Confirm the active setup and daily notices. Choose conservative targets and safe sides of greens. Calibrate putting and carry before play. Play for position and touch
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Based on official course information. LOW
Course Conditions
PARTIALLY_VERIFIED Course information researched Check same-day notices before play. Follow posted signs and marked areas. 2026-10-02 2026-09-02 Conditions and operations may change with weather, maintenance, and events. Public course information was reviewed; confirm same-day conditions and local notices with the facility.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Mountain Shadows in 30 seconds 18-hole par-3 course, par 54. Know the format Calibrate touch on the practice putting and chipping areas. Plan for precision A scenic, walkable par-3 round beneath Camelback Mountain, built around short-game precision.
Regulations
Read the public Local Rules guide and verified course information for The Short Course at Mountain Shadows.