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4.0
1998 Reviews (1998)
5 Stars
683
4 Stars
856
3 Stars
296
2 Stars
100
1 Stars
63
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
77.9%
Recommend this course
1679 out of 1998 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
84.2%
Recommend this course
16 out of 19 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.0
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
78.7%
Recommend this course
70 out of 89 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
1998 Reviews (1998)
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good Course, great service

The course was in good shape, but the best part was the cart girl Shakoda! She was friendly and helpful all day! If I could give her more than 5 stars I would!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth playing

The course layout is flat but interesting, Great walking course. Fairways, bunkers and greens were in excellent condition. The only complaint I have about the course conditions is the rough. It’s all dormant hard pan. The pace of play was very slow, five hours.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First time, sandtraps galore

20 handicap. First time playing GCU course. I read many reviews prior and I was aware of the plethora of sandtraps both fairway and around the greens, and this did hold true. However the traps had lots of sand and deep enough to play out of. Overall the staff were friendly. The driving range was well maintained. I played from the white tees. Overall I would say it was challenging but not impossible. I used all my clubs in the bag. Club selection off the tee is important due to all the fairway bunkers. Pace of play was good, only had to wait at a couple tee boxes for one group. Finished in 4 hours on Tuesday morning. For the price in February in Phoenix, it’s difficult to find a better value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

My last day in the Phoenix area before heading home. Wanted to play something new. The Grand Canyon State golf course was nice. No long wait. Pace of play was nice. Long course from the black tees. Challenging. Greens were pure and FAST. I would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible

This is s terrible golf course with okay tees and good greens

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best first course in Phoenix for Golfers who haven’t played in n 3 or 4 months

This is not a Phoenix desert course. And that is just fine for your golf trip 4some when you and your buddies haven’t played for months. This was our first round of the trip running to the course from the airport. Open layout alllows you to find your swing for the trip without being very penal on the scorecard. Layout was nice, greens rolled true, pace was great and price was right. Highly recommend when you need a confidence boost after getting crushed on a tougher desert course or as I said a first round on a golf trip to get you going.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beverage cart

The person on the beverage cart was over the top very friendly and accommodating

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

slow play

A good day ruined by the pace o play. 5 plus hours is not my idea of a fun day on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Solid golf course

Excellent shape. Well bunkered with nice greens. The scenery may not be stunning but if you want to play a nice track without tapping the bank GCU deserves a trip

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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