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4.1
2051 Reviews (2051)
5 Stars
700
4 Stars
879
3 Stars
305
2 Stars
104
1 Stars
63
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
81.5%
Recommend this course
1720 out of 2051 reviews
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4.0
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
77.0%
Recommend this course
47 out of 61 reviews
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4.1
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
80.8%
Recommend this course
63 out of 78 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
2051 Reviews (2051)

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 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Grand Canyon

This course is very good. It's challenging and green were very fast. It's beautiful place and the students are very helpful. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Walkable and treat to play

Was greeted by Ken who graciously checked me in and walked me through the amenities after learning I had never played Cave Creek. Free ice and water and warm up areas for putting, chipping and the driving range was open and the carts have GPS.

I enjoyed the challenge and played better than average. Was 1st group off at 11:28am and played behind an amateur qualifying event that day. Marshal's and starter were all working and super personal and confirmed the white tees were back playing at the true ~6,200 yards as stated on the scorecard. The course was in good condition fairways over seeded and this rest of the turf was dormant/straw….and it played well. I paid $65.46 total to walk on Jan 13 and felt this was fair value. If it was close I would play it frequently. So go play it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Collegiate Pride

GCU course was a challenging course. Between the traps and fast greens, it was tough to score well. Shot creativity is a must and plan on recovery shots if you are not precise. I appreciate the staff of GCU students that work at the course. They take a lot of pride in their course and helped my wife and I enjoy our experience today. Thank you guys!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lots of sand

On the last cart path day, we ventured out on tees that were in great condition, fairways pretty good and greens that were very fast but true. Lots of unrepaired divots probably due to no carts on the fairways. Mistook the ONLY bathroom on the course for pumphouse and made it safely to the club house after 9 holes. To make this course challenging, they added sand traps. Unfortunately they don't know how to or care to maintain them. So plan accordingly.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Love it

Challenging course especially for beginners but all in all I will most definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Good layout overall in pretty good shape for this time of year. Greens are excellent and very fast. Great course for the price. Will definitely come back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cooked But Enjoyed

First time play on an extremely warm day. Still enjoyed course and layout. Fairways great shape and greens fast but fair. Staff friendly and engaging. Towards end of round when things really cook(mg, one of the course maintenance staff stopped and asked if we were OK and needed water. I remember stuff like that. Will be back on a cooler day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 99
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Another fun course!

Had an 8:30 tee time and pretty much had the course to myself. Course was in good shape. Greens in the final stages of recovery from aeration. The greens putted great…ball traveled smoothly and speed was great. Will play again because you get to use all the clubs in your bag!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 150
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great time

Fast greens friendly staff great ranger fairways good condition sand traps were packed down from watering and Arizona sun. Great time I will play here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 150
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great course

Fast greens, friendly staff ,great ranger great course to play challenging and fun. I will play hear again

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s that time of year!

Greens are sanded, BUT the course is still one of my favorites.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Summer Value

This is a pretty good value for what you get and the course is in pretty good condition for 110 deg weather. Tee boxes look good, fairways have grass and look like they were recently channel aerated by the stripes you see, all good - zero negative impact on play. A few hard crusty bare bunkers, that's a bummer. However I noticed greenside bunkers filled in and sodded on #2 right side, #9 right side, and #13 behind the green. I don't know why? Those areas are kind of fluffed up weird turf for now until that stuff takes hold.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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