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Grand Canyon University Golf Course

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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
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79.8%
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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%
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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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Purple 71 7239 yards 74.3 135
Black 71 6728 yards 71.5 128
Black/White 71 6396 yards 69.8 123
White 71 6127 yards 68.4 120
White (W) 71 6127 yards 74.0 129
Gray 71 5704 yards 66.5 115
Gray (W) 71 5704 yards 71.7 123
Red 71 5104 yards 63.6 107
Red (W) 71 5104 yards 68.2 115
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Scorecard for Grand Canyon University Golf Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Purple M: 74.3/135 498 198 647 349 421 400 485 205 465 3668 545 218 483 180 340 377 395 466 543 3547 7215
Black M: 71.5/128 449 181 567 331 389 391 453 181 413 3355 541 187 413 145 336 370 382 427 502 3303 6658
Black/White M: 69.8/123 413 181 520 331 350 391 410 181 375 3152 541 163 413 138 336 339 370 375 502 3177 6329
White M: 68.4/120 W: 74.0/129 413 169 520 292 350 362 410 173 375 3064 487 163 403 138 307 339 351 375 462 3025 6089
Gray M: 66.5/115 W: 71.7/123 385 158 476 277 335 337 393 165 363 2889 437 152 372 131 270 302 315 365 428 2772 5661
Red M: 63.6/107 W: 68.2/115 358 136 444 252 299 309 359 140 320 2617 394 114 344 111 239 268 273 328 391 2462 5079
Handicap 3 11 9 17 13 15 5 7 1 10 6 2 12 18 16 14 4 8
Par 4 3 5 4 4 4 4 3 4 35 5 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 5 36 71
Handicap (W) 3 17 1 13 9 11 5 15 7 2 16 6 18 14 12 10 8 4
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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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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Conditions Good
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

consistent

greens were sanded but still rolled true, fairly fast, very nice muni.

Conditions Excellent
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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I Recommend This Course
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GCU Golf Course

Well maintained gol course. First time going to course since it was taken over by GCU from City of Phoenix Maryvale city course. Well done!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Handicap 10-14
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

GCU for Fun

The course was in great shape and the pace of play was good for being so busy. It was a great day on the course.

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Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
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Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Busy, got a tee time 4 days out and still couldn’t get an early enough one to finish 18. Pace of play was slow. Time of year I guess

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