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4.0
2026 Reviews (2026)
5 Stars
693
4 Stars
868
3 Stars
301
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
63
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
79.6%
Recommend this course
1701 out of 2026 reviews
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4.1
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
78.6%
Recommend this course
33 out of 42 reviews
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4.1
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
80.0%
Recommend this course
64 out of 80 reviews
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Course Highlights
Fast, true greens and a bunker-rich parkland layout consistently challenge and reward golfers who value precision shot-making. GCU student staff stand out for their genuine pride and attentive, friendly service throughout the round.

About

Holes 18
Type Municipal/Public
Style Parkland
Par 71
Length 7239 yards
Slope 135
Rating 74.3

Grand Canyon University Golf Course (formerly known as Maryvale Municipal Golf Course) offers an 18-hole track designed by Ted Robinson, Sr. and built in 1961. The par-71 golf course measures 7,269 yards from the championship tees and is open year-round.

The Bermuda grass Grand Canyon University Golf Course gets plenty of shade during the summer, thanks to several onsite trees, and features flat and wide fairways.

The fourth hole, for one example, is a 160-yard par-3 where you'll have to shoot over the water - and past the brick wall that separates the green from the water.

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Course Details

Year Built 1961
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1961) John Fought (2015) Mike Gogel

Rentals/Services

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

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 20 College Courses in the U.S. (2024 #20)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 College Courses in the U.S. (2023 #23) (2020 #21)
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Reviews

4.0
2026 Reviews (2026)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 39
Brunch 20
Patio Dining 20
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 69
Undulating Greens 26
Water Hazards 26
This course/club is great for:
Locals 65
Walkers 47
Advanced Golfers 45
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 75
Worth the Drive 21
Near the Airport 12

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Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Bunkers

Fairways and greens in good shape. This course has too many bunkers that are particularly penal. Will not play again

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 193
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Track

Played twice in the past week and a very good golf course. Tough bunkers. One of the best values in the desert

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Front 9 very slow. Some sort of tournament ehich locked up food service.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced

The course is overpriced and the pace of play was poor at best. 5 hr round

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 193
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hard hat course

Super crowded. Golf balls flying everywhere. Conditions are not great, and it’s an awful layout. Plenty of other courses to play in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun

Course was in great shape staff is always wonderful and alway a pleasure to golf there. Cart girl Ree was fabulous! Keep up the good work!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

University championship course

Nice course with deadly bunkers which were challenging. Enjoyed playing this courses. Very nice pro shop and amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow, slow, slow

Started on time at 12:25 with the group in front of us on the par 4 green. Got up to the first green after our second shots and saw 3 groups on, or waiting, at #2. That pretty well sums things up. I left after finishing #14 at the 4 hour mark. I saw one marshall as I approached the tenth tee. He asked "how's it going." But kept driving and obviously did not care to hear anything I might have to say. Condition of the course was decent. Greens were in good shape but slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Review

Send traps not enough sand club bounces off. The dirt and greens were too slow

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course deep traps

Went off at 210pm the slowest 9 I have ever played 2hrs 45mins.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow pace but enjoyable

Many large bunkers. Nice pace greens. Lots delays due to slow play especially on par 3s. Good challenge. Reasonable price. Good range, chipping and putting areas. The staff were extremely friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great value

Course was in decent shape. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would play again

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