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4.5
1554 Reviews (1554)
5 Stars
924
4 Stars
467
3 Stars
101
2 Stars
39
1 Stars
23
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
89.0%
Recommend this course
1425 out of 1554 reviews
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4.1
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
77.3%
Recommend this course
34 out of 44 reviews
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4.4
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.5%
Recommend this course
77 out of 89 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Raven Golf Club's tree-lined layout and well-maintained fairways consistently impress golfers seeking a rare desert escape. Included range balls, GPS carts, and a reliable beverage cart make this an outstanding value for the experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional/Desert
Par 72
Length 7078 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.2

Raven Golf Club - Phoenix features a one-of-a-kind round of desert golf. Its fairways are lined with Georgia pine, and its greens have more tiers than one - the kind of golf course that only Gary Panks and David Graham could imagine, and a can't-miss on your next golf trip to Phoenix. Over the ages, the golf club has garnered all sorts of recognition.

The layout features plush, rolling fairways framed by thousands of mature trees, as well as vistas of rugged desert mountains and the Phoenix skyline. The golf course's flexible, strategic design offers a challenge for all players, and the variety it presents will give you the opportunity to use nearly every club in your bag.

That said, the Raven Golf Club - Phoenix might be the perfect place to turn a business trip to Phoenix into a golf trip to Phoenix - it's handy to Sky Harbor Airport and downtown Phoenix.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TiffDwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Graham (1995) Gary Panks (1995) Gary Stephenson (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt and bermuda shorts required. No denim.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.5
1554 Reviews (1554)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 63
Patio Dining 29
Brunch 24
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 105
Undulating Greens 58
Water Hazards 51
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 85
Locals 71
Entertaining Clients 51
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 101
Near the Airport 96
Worth the Drive 48

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Played On
Reviews 204
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout

I was paired up with three great guys. The course was in very good condition, especially considering we're in transition here in the desert. Fairways were in nice shape, tee boxes as well. The greens were recently aerated but rolled fast and true. Staff was great. This course is oasis in the desert with fairways surrounded by tapp pine trees with several elevation changes and undulating greens. It's a fantastic deal this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

I cannot express how much fun it was to play this course. It is challenging,amazinly beautiful, and the people there are awesome... Will definitely play again!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Oasis in the Desert

DO NOT let recent negative reviews fool you. Lots of people have a bad round and blame it on “course conditions.” Raven was in excellent condition considering the weather that we have had so far this year. Even with the transition, the fairways are well maintained and every shot (save for one) was from a very playable lie (and most of the fairway grass on the fairways is greener than it is brown!). The greens were certainly firm and quick, but they rolled smooth and true (which is what I really care about).

I have played several courses in the valley over the past several weeks and Raven was probably in the best shape out of most of them. If want a reprieve from traditional “desert golf” you will not be disappointed here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/05/2026

Thank you for your fantastic review, ajwestle! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the course conditions and had a great experience. Our team is working around the clock to maintain the course during our summer transition, and it's wonderful to know that our efforts are appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unique Track

Raven is such a unique track in the valley. Love the tree lined fairways and the sense of being alone on your own course. Value was the best with the Hot Deal. Otherwise it can be a bit pricey.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/02/2026

We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the unique experience at Raven! The tree-lined fairways do create a special atmosphere, and we're glad the Hot Deal provided great value. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you back on the course soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/02/2026

Thanks for the fantastic rating, jayhooper11! We're delighted to know you had a great experience. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Course conditions

The course is a great layout but not world around 100 per person. Greens are in horrible shape burned out etc. would be a great golf course if they maintained it. Would be worth it if it was 35 per person.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/02/2026

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the layout. Our course is currently in the annual transition from winter rye to summer bermuda, a process that has been accelerated this year by the extreme March heat. Our team is working hard every day to improve conditions and encourage healthy bermuda growth throughout the golf course. We appreciate your comments and hope you'll visit us again later this summer.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Great course in horrible condition

Not worth the money as course is in bad condition. Greens are burned out and harder than a table top. NOT WORTH MONEY.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 06/02/2026

Thank you for your feedback. Like many Phoenix courses, we are currently navigating the seasonal transition from winter rye to summer bermuda, which has been especially challenging this year following the extreme March heat. Our team is working hard every day to improve conditions, and we hope you'll give Raven another opportunity later this summer as the bermuda continues to establish.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Great golf course. Challenging for all skill levels. Staff friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/02/2026

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the challenging course and found our staff helpful. We strive to create a welcoming environment for golfers of all skill levels. Hope to see you back on the greens soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/02/2026

Thank you for the fantastic rating! We appreciate your support and are glad you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Quality Experience

Anyone visiting Phoenix would benefit from a day at the Raven. Beautifully framed hole layouts, perfect playing conditions, soft white sand and playable bunkers. Some fun short Par 4s on each side that offer risk reward. Unlike other local courses, youu won't spend your day in the desert looking for balls because there is little desert and fairways funnel to middle, making driving fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/16/2026

We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience. We hope to welcome you back for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/11/2026

Thank you for your 4-star rating! We appreciate your support and hope to continue providing a great experience.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/11/2026

Thank you for the fantastic rating! We appreciate your support and are glad to know you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Drunken Bachelor party ruined our round

On our last day in town we decided to play a morning round at The Raven before we headed to the airport.

The reviews were spot on, it's an amazing course. Greens rolled true and fast with the fairways plush and undulating. The scenery was next level as the course is in the valley set between to mountain ranges, it's post card worthy.

Unfortunately for us what ruined our round was a bachelor group of 12 teeing off before us. Im all for having a great time but they should have gone to Top Golf because none of them were good golfers. Everyone has a blow up hole now and again but we watched all of them blow up every hole. Us having to wait on every shot.Took over 4hrs to finish the 15th, running 30 minutes behind according to the GPS time on our cart. We had to quit the round to have time to shower and make our flight home.

Im definitely planning on playing The Raven again because the course was that good to get the full experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/06/2026

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the course and its stunning scenery. We apologize for the delay caused by the group ahead of you. Your feedback is invaluable, and we look forward to welcoming you back for a smoother round next time!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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Commented on 04/28/2026

Thank you for your 4-star rating! We appreciate your support and are glad you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to serving you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dreadfully slow

Course is fun. Conditions were solid. But pace of play was miserable with no drive to improve it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
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Commented on 04/28/2026

Thanks for your feedback, ScottC78! We're glad you enjoyed the course and found the conditions solid. We’re actively working on improving the pace of play and appreciate your insights. Hope to see you back for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/24/2026

Thanks for taking the time to rate us! We appreciate your support and are always looking to improve. Your experience matters, and we hope to provide an even better one next time.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Poor practice area and greens

Course is unfortunately beat up on the greens and practice area

Fairways were nice

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/24/2026

We sincerely regret that your experience was less than perfect. We hope you will give us another shot in the future.

Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/24/2026

Thanks for the 4-star rating! We appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to provide a great experience.

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