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3.8
1494 Reviews (1494)
5 Stars
235
4 Stars
682
3 Stars
354
2 Stars
138
1 Stars
85
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
82.4%
Recommend this course
1159 out of 1494 reviews
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3.8
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.1%
Recommend this course
43 out of 53 reviews
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3.9
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.2%
Recommend this course
81 out of 94 reviews
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Course Highlights
This city course consistently delivers well-maintained tee boxes, fairways, and bunkers that exceed expectations for the price. Friendly staff and an engaging layout with challenging ravines make it a strong value play.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6732 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.8

Cave Creek Golf Course is Phoenix's most popular municipal course, seeing about 100,000 rounds yearly. In 1983, Cave Creek began as a landfill reclamation project. It's a sort of pioneer in environmental design, proving similar spots can find environmentally friendly uses. It's open dawn to dusk, year-round.

Eighteen holes of par-72 golf take golfers over 6,732 yards on the Cave Creek Golf Course, kicking off on the par-4 first hole, which measures 363 yards from the blue tees, before things get long on the second hole, which measures 510 yards from the blue tees. That's just one of four long holes, with the sixth hole measuring 532 yards from the blue tees, the 11th coming in at 521 yards from the blue tees, and the sixth having a distance of 518 yards from the blue tees. The round concludes after a suggested playing time of four hours and 10 minutes on the 18th hole, a par 4 that measures 388 yards from the blue tees.

The city of Phoenix has contracted with several hotel chains to offer stay-and-play packages for golfers at the Cave Creek Golf Course and other municipal tracks.

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Course Details

Year Built 1983
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.8
1494 Reviews (1494)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 57
Bunkers 56
Water Hazards 48
This course/club is great for:
Locals 91
Beginners 39
Walkers 36
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 101
In the 'Burbs 16
Worth the Drive 16

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Reviews 18
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5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Reviews 163
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3.0
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First Time Playing

Very poor condition

The greens are in pretty good condition but the rest of the course leaves a lot to be desired. Fairways and collar areas have very little grass so your 2nd shot is coming off dirt and pitch/chip shots are coming off hardpan. Sad, because it’s a good course but the condition makes me not want to play it again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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3.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 7
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
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1.0
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First Time Playing

Bad experience

Was waiting like 3min to tee off. After my scheduled tee time. They wanted to pair me up with a 3 ball and just kept letting other people through.

Ended up waiting on most of the tee boxes to tee off and gave up on it in the end.

Course layout had me almost hit while I was waiting on the tee box a few times.

All round pretty sub par course.

Greens and tee boxes were in good shape though.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 04/21/2026:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback matters, and we’re actively working to improve.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow and Patchy

This was my first time playing this course and the staff was friendly and nice. Then we got to the first tee box, I can’t understate this enough but you need a drill to get your tee into the ground. This was followed up by a slow pace of play and patchy greens which didn’t help. The layout of the course is interesting and the greens slope if you like a challenge especially when it comes to putting your tee into the ground. Spend the extra 15-30 for a course with better conditions, especially just coming out of prime season.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 350
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the $$$ for sure!

Blue collar municipal course which was pretty challenging. Overall the course was in great shape. Some areas off to the sides needed a little TLC but overall I was very satisfied and would play here again for sure!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

People don't understand golf etiquette

Waited every shot for 16 holes. People in front did not understand ready golf. Absolutely spoke to them and your worker. Ranger on first tee, but not on the course. Won't try course again. Came 2000 miles for that.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Better than expected

After reading reviews I was skeptical about the course. Yes the cart paths are not very good. The pace of play was good. As a foursome, we played in 4 hours 10 minutes, on the weekend. Fairways and greens were in good condition, but the rough was just desert. Lots of undulations on the greens. Overall, a good value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The fairways and greens were good. The pace of play was ok the first nine and slowed way down the second nine. Don't know if they added nine hole players that causing the slowdown. They also didn't mention the carts need to be in by 6:30 because they turn on the sprinklers. No problem if they let you know as you start your round at 2pm. Should have been done by 6:30, but with the pace of play we weren't.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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