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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

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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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Interesting layout

Plays much longer then yardage. Elevated greens uphill landing zones

Greens slow. May be caused by weather

Greens cannot putt to have ball die

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

Tough

Mostly carry and elevated greens. Perhaps not for the beginner golfer. Very nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

A great, challending track.

Had a 1.5 hour frost delay, but the course did a great job of keeping everyone moving in order to complete the round within 4 hours. A "must play" course in AZ!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

First time playing the course. Starter and pro shop staff were very friendly and helpful. The course was in good condition and was fun to play while still challenging. Would definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Course

This course was really fun to play. It isn't real long and is very forgiving making for a very enjoyable experience. The staff was very friendly and accommodating

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Ranger

One of our carts got off track and needed Ranger assist. This was done most professionally. He then reminded us that we had fallen behind timewise and asked us to play "ready golf". We made up the time and for the first time EVER, the ranger came around, THANKED US, and advised us to then relax and enjoy the rest of the round. I have NEVER been treated so kindly by a Ranger. My next letter is to the course on this same issue. Great great hospitality.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First Time

Course was in great shape.

Beautiful layout. Difficult to play shots for a first timer due to elevation changes and not knowing the appropriate club selection.

Many of the holes were shorter than expected.

Greens were fast.

I'm a young guy (mid 30's) and played as a single. Played with a friendly retired couple. Most of the people playing the course were retired. It kinda slows the pace of play and also is not a fun when you play with everyone who is hitting from front tees and hitting driver on par 3's. Didn't have anyone to challenge me or get me in a good rhythm.

Course was still fun and offers true Desert style play. Beautiful homes off the course for a great visual appeal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful views

Very well maintained. The best of six courses played in Scottsdale area. We will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

JFILL

The course was fun, the weather was perfect, the starter was very helpful, and we truly enjoyed playing for the first time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great outing for a couple of prairie boys

Everything in great shape. Most fairways are wide but the slope and elevated greens are always challenging. We always enjoy the outing particularly because of the layout which cannot be repeated on the prairies. Staff are friendly. Carts work well , both on steep inclines and declines, but the driver has to be careful as some cart paths are narrow with sharp/deep drop offs. Just go slow, keep your eye on the roadway not the beautiful scenery all around you and enjoy your day.Booked a late t off as we planned to play 9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So so

Short goofy golf course. Would not recommend for anyone under 18 handicap. Conditions were very good which is the only reason it got an average rating. I would not go back to Desert Canyon. Maybe for $50.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Customary Good Experience

The course was in terrific shape, and with a perfect mild day, the views were wonderful, as usual.

Desert Canyon is worth a drive from Phoenix, with some of the best views to the east from anywhere and a challenging course with a lot of up and down and quick greens. The rates are as high as they will be all year, probably, but still a fair value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout. Great condition. Great views.

Enjoyed everything about the course. Great shape. Friendly staff. Very scenic. Playable for all levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging

Course was in nice condition. Will challenge all players with its layout. Greens well maintained. Recommend to all players.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Highly Playable

Our first time playing golf in the area and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The course was in good condition and it was a fair test of golf for mid-handicap golfers. Perhaps too easy for a better golfer than me. Good food in the restaurant too. I would definitely recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Views to die for

What a beautiful area and one every golfer needs to see. So I recommend going.

I did not enjoy the course because of all its elevations.I had quite a few "perfect shots" that were hijacked by the deep slopes.

The course was well maintained and the greens were very good. It just wasn't my type of championship course I enjoy

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
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