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4.0
2033 Reviews (2033)
5 Stars
694
4 Stars
871
3 Stars
303
2 Stars
102
1 Stars
63
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
79.8%
Recommend this course
1705 out of 2033 reviews
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4.0
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
75.0%
Recommend this course
36 out of 48 reviews
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4.1
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
79.8%
Recommend this course
67 out of 84 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
2033 Reviews (2033)

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 31
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Played it 6/22

Course undergoing summer maintenance so not great conditions greens recently punched and fairways being scraped while I was there. Still not too bad

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

Always worth the drive

This course continues to be one of the best values in the valley. Middle of summer and course is in great shape. Green smooth and true, bunkers well maintained and fairways green.. if you need some extra misery in your game, play back tees where the school team plays...ouch!

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

Course conditions were great and price was right. Pace of play could be a lot better. Overall good experience!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great outing

Everything was prefect, except no cart person on the course, should warn players bring your drinks & snacks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sand on green

Fairways were terrible. Greens sandy. The condition of course should hve been identified on the golf.now site

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow play and bunker city

If you like bunkers this is your course. We also got stuck behind a group shanking it left and right and using 3-4 balls each. Not to mention they picked up our ball on a par 3, how do you manage to do that? Where are the rangers these days?

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Extremely disappointed

We had heard nothing but great things about this course - and honestly thought a University course (even if in name only) would have been in better shape. The fairways were mud with no grass. The greens looked nice but every putt wobbled and bumped. The nicest compliment is the tee boxes were in good shape. Our first time playing and probably will not be back (even if someone else paid).

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Walkers EVERYWHERE

We played this course for $45, standard rates are $80+

Even for the discount it wasn’t worth it. I couldn’t imagine those who pay full price. Fairways were mushy. Greens were by far the best part of the course so I will give them that.

Every group in front seemed to have at least 1-2 people walking the course. I understand the those trying to get a workout but on a holiday they need to limit that. Slows down the pace of play tremendously.

I would not go back unless it was free.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap 25+
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 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Reasonable

Nice course but all bunkers need work!

Cart was difficult to steer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

If you can fight throw the middle of the City traffic and hit the only gate that is open on 59th Ave, then you have arrived a wonderful golf challenge. There is plenty of distance for those who wish they were on tour and love that $500 Driver they buy each season, but never shaved any stroke, because we all know you score with the short game!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best course conditions

The greens and tee boxes were in marvelous condition. The course was open and fairly forgiving (except for the numerous bunkers). Enjoyed it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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