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4.1
2054 Reviews (2054)
5 Stars
701
4 Stars
881
3 Stars
305
2 Stars
104
1 Stars
63
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
80.8%
Recommend this course
1723 out of 2054 reviews
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4.0
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
78.3%
Recommend this course
47 out of 60 reviews
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4.1
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
81.0%
Recommend this course
64 out of 79 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

4.1
2054 Reviews (2054)

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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great!

This course was great, not just for the money (which, it is far less than Scottsdale area courses), but the layout was really good and a solid course. The front sort of goes around the perimeter (so OB left for the first half), but the holes vary from short/strategic to long. Greens were great, fairway was in great shape. Very fun. I’d definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Phoenix is too expensive.

Came from Tucson to play.

Greens are dormant painted and very grainy.

Rest of course is nice and course is a good layout.

To golf in Phoenix is double that of Tucson.

Would pay $75 for same course in Tucson.

Enjoyed the day overall.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunday round

GCU provides good value with a challenging course. The amount of sand on the round is more than most so be prepared.

Fun day with buddies.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

GOOD VALUE

Good value for the money compared to some Scottsdale courses that charged more money for lesser conditions. Fairways and greens were in great shape, challenging steep sand traps, pace of play a little slow. Restaurant and food was excellent ! Staff friendly

Will play again in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather

4 1/2 hour Root Canal

Horrible layout

Most greens raised and bunkers severely overdone ( size of semi trailers.)

Very convoluted hole layouts.

Holes passing each other on both sides.

Balls coming from all directions.

Should have quit early.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

slow play

I don't mind walkers, regardless of age, but a marshal should step in when they get a couple holes behind and don't give a crap about people behind them

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Course for the Money

We are on vacation from Minnesota, and ended up here because the price was right and we were intrigued by the fact that it was GCU's home course. We were a twosome, and played in 3.5 hours on a Tuesday. Excellent, true greens and the whole course was in great shape. Yes, there are a lot of traps, but the sand was consistent. Highly recommend it for value and experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course. Deep bunkers

Classic design. Fast greens. You can score if you stay out of the deep traps. Good pace of play. Friendly staff. Great course for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 195
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

5 hr rd is way to slow for me but other than that the course was fun with well bunkered greens. Staff was great

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great course

Good course in good condition. Always play it a couple of times a year. One of the very best in Phoenix for the price. Suitable for the plus handicapper to your average 90s player

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 232
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

A Very Difficult Course!

This course has hazards galore. It has trees, water, roadways just bend the trees and more sand traps than Ak-Chin Southern Dunes. Our 2-some suffered 17 sand shots, 8 penalties with 5 lost balls and thanks to the fast sloping greens more than 80 putts.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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