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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
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
80.5%
Recommend this course
62 out of 77 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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value

Great value- course is in good shape. Lots of sand traps so very challenging . Staff was super helpful and friendly and the breakfast was great. A real bargain considering what other courses cost this time of year.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

If you like the sand

Sand traps are in play on most holes. Surprised they are not better maintained for a college course. 1/2 in of sand on hard packed dirt.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Course is in terrible shape. If u like playing off concrete grass this is the place for you. I will never play that course again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A strange experience with marshall

We booked 6 to play, a foursome following a twosome. On arrival we were told it was a slow day, a Tuesday morning at 10am. The marshall began shadowing our play a few holes into the 18, and eventually pulled up and asked us to hurry it up, but this was strange because were playing a scramble so we could play a fast foursome We were following our twosome who was advanced by about a full hole, but we were keeping up. Come to find out the semi-pro canadians behind us were giving Mark, the marshall, a hard time. At 9 holes we put the twosome behind our foursome, to see if that would help in some way, but Mark decided to ask the the twosome on the second nine to literally skip two holes to help the canadians have a better day. We all paid to play so when does this ever happen? Why did the angry canadians hold so much sway over Mark? I do not know. To his credit, he allowed the twosome to backtrack and play the missed holes, but seriously, I have never experienced anything like this. The pro shop was flatly not willing to help when I called after the game, and after a long wait they sent me to a manager phone's voicemail. My overall rating: this is well cleaned up muni-course with well placed bunkers, run by a poorly led team of folks who could all do more to make the paying golfer's experience a much better one. I will look for other courses on my next visit.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/10/2025

What difference does it make what nationality the group behind you was??

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/11/2025

Listen snowflake, it was not me that made that a point of the conversation.

Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful Track, Well Maintained

Haven’t played this course since before GCU took it over. The course was great. Aside from some bunkers lacking much sand, the course was in really good shape. The pace was great. Played as a threesome with a walking foursome ahead of us and we barely waited throughout the day. The cart girl was seen several times during the round. Would love to play again in the near future. Paid $90 for the tee time and thought it was good value compared to some courses this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good test of golf, great layout and a fair challenge

Every hole is different but good on the eye. Sooo many bunkers so you have to be Strategic, and there are some water hazards.

I played close to noon and for a full course took 4.5 hours which felt relatively fast. Greens were quick and hold good shots.

Overall I really enjoyed the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fab

Great track, greens were quick.

Bunkers a bit firm so be aware.

Challenging course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course!

One of my favorites. Challenging but fair. Greens are awesome. Well worth the money!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Time

Service staff was top-notch, very inviting place to be. Course was in early season shape, tight lies and thin in many places. My wife and I really enjoyed our time there!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too Expensive

We were so disappointed when we saw the course. The pictures were the opposite of what we found. We played Arizona Grand and Legacy Golf resort that were less expensive, courses were beautiful and green and more of a challenge.

We were very disappointed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Value

The course provided a challenging but fair round. The course was in good condition. I will play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 99
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Very nice course and facility

This is a difficult layout which can play long and has many dig leg holes, a lot if bunkers and well placed trees. The course is flat and in great condition after over seed. The greens were hard and fast but putted true. Pace of play was 4.5 hours so a bit sllow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Grand canyon

Delay in starting. Very slow pace of play. Cart path only. Course in reasonable condition. Green speed moderate

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

This course is an easy walk

The course is in excellent condition after reseeding. The only issues were the bunkers. They needed lots of work.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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