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3.9
1988 Reviews (1988)
5 Stars
679
4 Stars
852
3 Stars
295
2 Stars
99
1 Stars
63
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
77.6%
Recommend this course
1671 out of 1988 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.6
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
5.0
95.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 22 reviews
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3.9
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.2%
Recommend this course
80 out of 105 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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3.9
1988 Reviews (1988)
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

The course has a great layout, but was recently aerated. The greens were a little bumpy as expected. Some bare area on the fairways.

The restaurant wasn't open until 9 a.m. Our tee time was 6:58, so we were too early.

They have a driving range and range balls aer reasonable.

Overall, it was a good experience.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ho hum

I realize it’s summer… but the course was in really rough shape… fairways well below average and greens were recently airated so balls bounced not rolled… pace of play was well below expectations, mostly due to no staff on course to manage pace of slower groups… I will play again but wait until course is in better shape

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Decent course

Enjoyed our round at GCU. Fairways were spotty in areas, but that is to be expected in the 100+ temperatures of the Phoenix area. Overall a nice course with a large amount of bunkers to increase the difficulty slightly. Bacon Avacado Chicken wrap ordered at the turn was amazing!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad Timing

As a resident this course is usually immaculate. What I found on Fathers Day was the the course in the worse shape in over 5 years. Greens were bumpy, some edges of the greens lost, aprons to the green were totally lost to mud or try dirt, fairways were with large holes from plugging machine to get Bermuda to grow. Sad for the residents but the barest to play is winter months but green fee is substantially higher

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth it

The green fees are downright exorbitant. For what you’re paying, you’d expect pristine fairways, impeccable greens, and top-notch amenities. Unfortunately, that’s not the case here. It’s like paying for a five-star meal and getting fast-food quality.

You’ll find yourself glancing nervously at your parked car, wondering if it’ll still be there when you finish your round.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice afternoon!

Really enjoyed this course!

Challenging and plays well!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Greens are garbage

Still love the layout but not sure how they are hosting a college team here. The old Maryvale course had better greens than this. So bumpy and patchy and this was early in the morning so I can’t imagine how bad they are late in the day. Greenskeeper placed holes in gross chewed up spots on some holes that didn’t make sense. Aguila by comparison is by far better even when they punch their greens. The fairways are ok but near the greens they seemed overwatered. Bunkers were pretty good once dry. Wet was like hitting out of a Slurpee. If it wasn’t for the facility I don’t think I would come back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Golfnow Misrepresented the Greens fees.

GolfNow quoted $75 per player for the round. I was charged 89 at the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0

Unfortunate

Great layout and the fairways are in pretty decent condition. The greens are in tough shape. It’ll be interesting to see if they can save them. Pace of play was ridiculous and there was no ranger on the back. 5+ hour round. Unfortunately this is close, but not worth the time or money. I’d look elsewhere…

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overt priced for the condition of the course

The course is a little rough. But not having to worry about hitting a house on an errant tee shot is great. And the sand in the bunkers is actually nice. And the course is long. But for the price, it’s a reach.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Easier than it looks

Very forgiving. No real disadvantage for missing a fairway, unless behind a tree trunk. Drives struck low roll out quite a distance. Golfers used to Georgia/Florida golf should remember to use a club or two less on approach. Overall, an enjoyable round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Overall a good day

An excellent layout but greens a bit slow and some of the fairways and tee boxes were a bit rough in spots but not in bad shape. Overall a good day and a good challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good overall

The course was in good shape. The pace of play was complete nonsense. I left after playing the first 9 in 3.5 hours. Seen the ranger once and he didn't say a word to anyone. 7 hours for a round of golf is garbage.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Expected Better Conditions

The greens are patchy and scarring. The fairways are fine. The tee boxes are the best thing about the course. I havent played here since it was Maryvale and with GCU acquiring it i expected much better conditions. The new layout is more challenging but youre penalized on the greens as they do not roll well. Focus on the maintenance of the course and less on bag drop. Stick to the basics.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
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 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Flat and walkable course

Decent facility but gets easily backed up on some holes. 9:30 tee time was 10 minutes behind, then there were 3 groups on the second hole, a par 3. Happened a few more times for no apparent reason. On course beverage girls were stopping by regularly on a hot day. The only real negative was that the two useless greeters handing out power carts were too lazy to put sand in the divot repair bottles. One of mine was completely empty, and the second one was almost empty.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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