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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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course! Very scenic! Love Fountain Hills area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

The course was in great shape from tees to green. Pace of play was exactly 4 hours. Occasionally we would have to wait a few minutes on a shot here or there but we still managed to play in 4 hours. I would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course to play.

The course was in good shape. Greens were fast. Better to be putting up hill than down hill. Range marshal tried to keep slower players caught up with those ahead of them. Overall good round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

1-30-2017 Desert Canyon

Very fun course, yet challenging. Great service and clubhouse.

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

Great condition

The course was in great condition and the views and changes in elevation were wonderful. In my opinion the only drawback were a couple holes that were just to tight with one layout being just a little to cute.Overall a great experience!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

good solid course

pace was good. course was in good shape due to recent rain. Greens were running true and fast.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

User friendly, but challenging!

Nice variety in hole layouts, nice views, course conditions were very good.

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

Pace of play

We played our round in 3:52 min and felt like we were being pushed a little. We went off the first tee late I thought because of the marshal talking to much about the course which created a gap between us and the foursome in front, so the players behind us were always waiting a little. If the course wants to be sticklers about time then they need to make sure the staff doesn't hold players up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Excellent counditions and the pace of play was exceptional.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

D.C.

Well maintained course with varying degree of difficulty. For December the greens were in good shape. The ball rolled well on rolled greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

1st 5 hr round this year

Tied my time for slowest round ever in the valley at 5hrs and 10 min. There were three groups on one tee box more than once. Marshal came by saying happy new year and a lot of people must have gotten new clubs for christmas because it was real slow out there. Nice observation sherlock do something about it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course in December is in Great Shape

Played the course on Dec. 21st and the greens and fairways were in great shape. Pace of play was perfect and the course was not overcrowded. Just need to get my golf game back now!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very friendly and helpful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has an excellent layout

We really enjoyed playing here. The staff were so friendly and helpful giving you a good feeling before you even start your play. The course can be challenging depending on what tee box you play from, but also great for the average player. This was our first time here but would defenatly play it again. We highly recommend playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Some target golf, mixed with length, elevated t shots, just fun course to play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

I was coming to Phoenix for a thanksgiving vacation from Chicago. I was looking for a hot deal for under $50, since we would be playing a friend's home course on another day. After reading the positive & negative comments, I booked Desert Canyon. From the moment we arrived in the development, my father & I were wowed by the scenic views. It is a short course, but due to the elevation changes, it plays bigger. The staff was polite & pleasant. It was like a private country club, with no one in front us or riding on our coat tails rushing us. For it being not that crowded, the beverage cart was out & we always had a beer to drink. The course was in great shape considering it had rain pretty heavily the day before. I can't wait to come back & play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome track Beautiful views.

Play this course if you enjoy hilly terrain. Beautiful layout. Beautiful views. A must do again. I'll be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent golf course

I've been playing here regularly for the last several years as my best friend has a card and lives nearby. It is a beautiful track with bunch of challenges, the course actually looks a lot easier than what it plays. The greens could be very tricky, should almost exclusively be below the hole as putting down hill will likely turn into a 3 putt. Several short par 4s which look drivable, but from my experience, take an iron or a hybrid and be safe. The staff is awesome, Jason is always kind and accommodates us regularly. The food is excellent, and that German beer Krombacher is a must have after every round. For the money, one of the best values for the money. The only area of improvement is the pace of play during the busy months, it tends to really slow down on the back nine. Other than this, it is a wonderful golfing experience in beautiful Fountain Hills.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyable course

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Good warm up facilities. Interesting course layout. The Twosome two groups ahead were quite slow so we had to wait numerous times but no marshal around to deal with it. Course is in quite good condition. Clubhouse washrooms could have been a lot cleaner.

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