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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 71
Length 6410 yards
Slope 125
Rating 69.7

Nestled within Fountain Hills, the course at the Desert Canyon Golf Club offers a championship course with a variety of elevation changes with views canyon and mountain views. It is a desert-style course with some elevated tees and open fairways that play tight with a few doglegs. Water bunkers come into play on a few holes as well as numerous well-positioned sand bunkers. From nearly every hole on the golf course, views of the signature fountain in Fountain Hills, which is the world's tallest fountain at 550 feet, can be seen.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Allen

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $29
GPS Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker 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
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

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Reviews

2.3
1230 Reviews (1230)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 46
Patio Dining 36
19th Hole Scenic Views 28
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 107
Bunkers 43
Undulating Greens 42
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 75
Locals 59
Advanced Golfers 47
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 79
Convenient to the City 47
In the 'Burbs 44

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Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 5-9
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Plays A few times a week
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Keep it below the hole!

The greens were very good and very fast, especially if you were on the wrong side of the cup. We had a great time and the weather was perfect. For a public course this was the best value of our trip! Really friendlyy staff and good GPS on the carts. right at 4 hours on a Friday morning seemed perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the drive and money

This is one of the few courses that is worth the price we paid. Great layout and very picturesque would play this again for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course has good condition and nice views

Mountain views and elevation changes were very eye catching. COURSE condition was excellent

Golf now price was reasonable for winter rates

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 66
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Windy round.

The course was in very good shape. Pace of play was effected by some ridiculous pin placements that became even more difficult with the 30 -40 mph gusts. Still a very enjoyable course.The staff was very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

The staff from the pro shop to the players assistants were all pleasant and helpful. The course was in great shape and pleasant to play. I would recommend this course for a round to anyone looking for a good round without the large price tag..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Loved playing here. Most expensive but best experience of the 5 courses we played this week

Perfect fairways and greens. Course was interesting and scenic.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 98
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Wow Views

This course has beautiful views and was in excellent condition.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

This course had beautiful views and the greens were true but fast.

First course I played in Arizona and was a great experience. Golf staff was very friendly in fact the starter gave me a ball marker chip and explained how to play the first hole and be careful on the downhill lies on the green. Lots of variety in the holes and views, I will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course but too short; most par 4(s) are all n the low 300. ThT got a little boring

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

Viewtastic

The views of the mountains were amazing! The course was in good shape ! Hit it straight because it’s faairly tight. Lots of fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 207
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always fun

Always a pleasure. Enjoy playing here, just wish I could find a good deal from time to time.

Pace of play was 3:45. GREAT!

Greens smooth & fast.

Hope to be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value

As previous reviews have stated..the course was in excellent condition. the greens were very good and rolled very smooth. The layout was fun and had you hit a variety of different shots. I would highly recommend this course to anybody in the valley. For under $100 you cant go wrong

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very good sporty course

What a nice course. Only drawbacks I had was the range was crowded, for some reason they had half of it blocked off, so it was difficult to get a pre round practice in. Prior to my round, I had asked the bartender to change a $20 and she was actually quite rude when stating she does not make change. (okay I will remember that when it's time for your tip on our after round drinks.) Otherwise everyone else was friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

golfer1208

Really enjoy this course and will return to play again. Have played it several times and always have a good experience. Staff is very helpful and accommodating! Thank you for a very nice day!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

pretty and tough

beautiful views and scenery

very nice course but tough

staff was friendly and helpful

course conditions were very good

love to play it again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overly Watchful Ranger

Course was great but felt overly watched by the Ranger. Our group consisted of two adults with a 12 yr old and a 10 yr old. We played our 9 holes right on schedule and let one Single play through on the second hole because he was obviously going to play faster than us. During the 9 holes we had the ranger go by 4 Times. Twice he followed us as if expecting us (or more likely the kids) to do something wrong. The boys were perfectly responsible players and never caused any problems or slowdown of play. We never had anyone pushing us after the Single played through. In fact never saw another group after the Single. Annoying behavior from the Ranger.

Also, our round was a total bargain for us but the deal on GolfNow promised 9 holes, cart, and range balls. We were informed after we got there that we couldn’t warm up because they had already closed the range. The club offered no adjustment but the price tag was such a bargain I didn’t make a stink at the club. Just make sure to confirm the range will be open if you book a round and want range access.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

I really like the course but the pace of play sucked. Either the Marshall needs to get more envolved or the tee time scheduling is to tight.

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