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4.0
1994 Reviews (1994)
5 Stars
683
4 Stars
853
3 Stars
295
2 Stars
100
1 Stars
63
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
78.0%
Recommend this course
1676 out of 1994 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.6
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
89.5%
Recommend this course
17 out of 19 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
78.3%
Recommend this course
72 out of 92 reviews
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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
1994 Reviews (1994)
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Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Terrible rough

The fairways were acceptable. Greens had been punched but seemed as though never rolled. Almost every longer putt would bounce immediately and slow down considerably. The rough was completely unacceptable. I played with two friends and we figured we had each lost at least 4 balls each due to the length of the rough. To find a ball you had to be virtually standing on it. We also took to using yellow or orange balls to make them easier to spot. It did not help. Maybe they’ll take some actions to address the issue. I won’t be back. Will not recommend this course to anyone. One star is one too many

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome

Great Staff

Great course

Need to play when the greens are not punched

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It was like playing in a US open awesome

Greens were sanded over and bumpy from airification recently, but overall course was tough and demandingly fun

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf

Course was great - condition was understandable for the time of year We had a great day of golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Punched greens

Typically you alert your customers you just punched the greens.

This was not shown anywhere.

Rough hadn’t been mowed in a few days as weeds had sprouted.

Heard many good things about this course was excited to play and

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent conditions

Wanted to try a different course and had heard that this had all been redone a few years ago. Decided to spend a little more money than I was used to and it was worth it. Excellent conditions for a golf course in the summer in Arizona.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Oldie but goodie

I love this old course. Been playing it for more than 40 years and it’s a keeper. Greens were terrific and very true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course condition

First time playing this course, I was impressed with its condition. I live in east mesa and thought it was with the drive because the fairways and greens were in great shape. I also found the course layout challenging because of the sand bunker placements. I will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course and staff were great. Pace of play was a little rough. Took almost an hour and a half to play 3 holes at one point. A marshal could be helpful. I’ll still be back as it’s a great value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

GCU

The course was in very good condition, there were areas that could’ve used some mowing due to untouched areas of grass that normally get cut. The course had some good challenges and a good selection of tee

boxes to challenge you based on distance. The staff was very friendly and accommodating I would recommend this course and I’m sure it’s popular as it is they were a very good amount of trees provide shade on a hot day. It would be nice if they provided more options to drinking water while on the course there were only two locations one on the front and one on the back with a five Gallon igloo which is not sufficient in the summer in Arizona.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good summer value

The greens are in good shape but running a little slow. Probably 8-9 on stimpmeter. Fairways are in decent shape with Bermuda transition. Bunkers all seemed to be wet even though it has not rained in days.

We waited on every hole but managed to finish in 4:15.

Great value from cart girl as cokes are $1 and beers are $4.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 44
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

General cleanup

For the holiday weekend and plenty of play the course could have used a little TLC. This makes an impression on outside players whether than come back or not.

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