Desert Canyon Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Canyon | 71 | 6410 yards | 69.7 | 125 |
| Sky | 71 | 6216 yards | 69.0 | 123 |
| Sky/Cactus | 71 | 6081 yards | 68.6 | 122 |
| Cactus | 71 | 5885 yards | 67.3 | 121 |
| Cactus (W) | 71 | 5885 yards | 73.0 | 123 |
| Cactus/Sun | 71 | 5466 yards | 65.4 | 112 |
| Cactus/Sun (W) | 71 | 5466 yards | 71.0 | 120 |
| Sun (W) | 71 | 5026 yards | 68.5 | 115 |
| Sun | 71 | 5026 yards | 63.2 | 105 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon M: 69.7/125 | 373 | 198 | 388 | 505 | 383 | 365 | 361 | 161 | 398 | 3132 | 324 | 407 | 500 | 182 | 516 | 420 | 155 | 381 | 393 | 3278 | 6410 |
| Sky M: 69.0/123 | 365 | 184 | 376 | 485 | 371 | 356 | 349 | 155 | 381 | 3022 | 319 | 398 | 490 | 174 | 501 | 411 | 149 | 374 | 378 | 3194 | 6216 |
| Sky/Cactus M: 68.6/122 | 346 | 168 | 360 | 485 | 371 | 336 | 349 | 145 | 381 | 2941 | 319 | 378 | 490 | 165 | 501 | 391 | 144 | 374 | 378 | 3140 | 6081 |
| Cactus M: 67.3/121 W: 73.0/123 | 346 | 168 | 360 | 462 | 355 | 336 | 315 | 145 | 360 | 2847 | 314 | 378 | 472 | 165 | 482 | 391 | 144 | 356 | 336 | 3038 | 5885 |
| Cactus/Sun M: 65.4/112 W: 71.0/120 | 290 | 148 | 321 | 462 | 269 | 336 | 315 | 145 | 360 | 2646 | 289 | 378 | 472 | 131 | 408 | 345 | 105 | 356 | 336 | 2820 | 5466 |
| Sun M: 63.2/105 W: 68.5/115 | 290 | 148 | 321 | 405 | 269 | 285 | 265 | 135 | 327 | 2445 | 289 | 342 | 444 | 131 | 408 | 345 | 105 | 302 | 215 | 2581 | 5026 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 7 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 5 |
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Arizona (2023 #11)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by u314163203453 on 07/04/2024
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Photo submitted by stephdog75 on 11/03/2023
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Photo submitted by WGAgolf on 06/21/2023
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Photo submitted by WGAgolf on 06/21/2023
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12 people Photo submitted by u2515812 on 12/10/2021
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6 Carts Photo submitted by u2515812 on 12/10/2021
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One of many great views. Photo submitted by ChalieG on 03/22/2021
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Photo submitted by Smlonergan on 02/09/2021
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Photo submitted by rsnethen on 01/27/2021
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Photo submitted by JAY5419330 on 11/27/2020
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Beautiful views Photo submitted by luvhhi on 10/21/2020
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#16 Photo submitted by luvhhi on 10/21/2020
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Great views! Photo submitted by Acebuffe on 03/24/2020
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Signature #16 Photo submitted by u712017935 on 02/19/2020
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Photo submitted by samuraijoe1968 on 02/07/2020
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Photo submitted by samuraijoe1968 on 02/07/2020
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1st hole Photo submitted by samblundell on 01/01/2020
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10th hole Photo submitted by samblundell on 01/01/2020
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Photo submitted by GolfLeo on 12/15/2019
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Look at that View! Photo submitted by mmjohnson45351 on 11/03/2019
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Photo submitted by mmjohnson45351 on 11/03/2019
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Photo submitted by scottpaja on 05/03/2019
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Photo submitted by scottpaja on 05/03/2019
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#16' downhill Photo submitted by BillandLinnie on 01/23/2015
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Photo submitted by grandejohn on 03/06/2014
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This is a really pretty course Photo submitted by pawithy on 11/02/2013
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View from first hole Photo submitted by Mike8484427 on 03/04/2013
great course but check rates
I have played this course approx 13 times and they just got off cart path...in very good shape but rates have risen...try to get twilight and save money...not worth paying am rates but a good deal in mid afternoon....
Great place to play golf
A very nice golf course. Maintainence of the course was excellent, with the greens, the fairways and the rough all cut to correct length. The bunkers were all well kept. Tee boxes well maintained.
As for playing the course, one should heed the warning given by the starter, be below the hole! There are quite a few greens with good slope and undulation. Not unfair, but being below the hole is we're you want to be when putting if possible. This added to the challenge and character of this course.
There are several great views on this course. Overall, a very enjoyable and fun course to play. I will certainly play again.
Lots of other options
Not worth the drive, greens are small & slow, fairways were wet with no roll (recent overseeding?) pace of play was avg,
Loved this course!
Desert Canyon was beautiful! It was very challenging enough to keep the round interesting! We will definitely return soon.
nice golf course
Greens were slow, and cart path only due to over seeding but still a very enjoyable round. Fantastic views and elevation changes on the golf course. Great pace of play.
Lovely Resort Course
Thoroughly enjoyable round. The course and greens are in great shape. I love the layout, featuring entertaining elevation changes and beautiful views.
I feel like giving this course 4-1/2*, as it could be a bit more challenging, and perhaps have more water features.
Enjoyable Day
We found the course very fair even with the slower than average greens due to over seeded conditions. Every thing in Scottsdale needs a good mowing and after four days of play on other courses we did not expect the smooth greens at Desert Canyon. Second year on the course and we will return for the changes in elevation and good value.
Grumpy old men
From the beginning I didn't feel comfortable. The starter is a crab. He couldn't take a joke, and I got the old man attitude. The day went well until the Ranger approached us for slow play. Only to find out that we are the only 4some on the course surrounded by 2s in front and behind us. Get a clue on how to send out players! You ruined our day! Your staff is going to cost you $$.
ShellBell
Awesome experience. Great course
Beautiful course in beautiful setting
Course was in great shape for just finishing overfeeding. Never like cart path only but in AZ this time of year that's what you get. The scenery is great, and the layout interesting. A good course for cart path only. We always play this course when we come here.
Great time!
Last minute choice, and even thou they only had 9 open, it fit the bill. The course was friendly to my newbie friend, and everywhere else was overseeding. Will definitely visit again!
Amazing first time
The experience of playing this course was awesome!! Everyone was super nice and the course was absolutely beautiful!! We had a very enjoyable day! We will definitely play here again!! Thank you!!
Great track and a challenge
Greens roll very nice and players actually do fix ball marks!
Greens are postage stamp and difficult.
Course is narrow and some short par 4 s that offer a risk for reward.
Fun course great staff and I would play this course again and again..
Great afternoon round
DC was in good shape for summer golf. We finished our round in just over 3 hours. Golf carts with GPS was an added bonus. I would recommend the course for any level player.
Thanks Jason!!!
Had a great time golfing today. Thanks to Jason in clubhouse for getting us all set-up!!! Jim :)
Great course
Course conditions, staff and layout are all excellent, but there is a severe lack of drinking water stops on the course.
In great shape
The course is in great shape and they've taken out that nasty 6 foot bunker on 17.
Nice Course
Nice experience, greens are in excellent condition and have very little grain.
They have been putting a lot of water on the course so it is a little on the soft side.
Hardly any 2 holes are a like, meaning the holes are up and down and a few doglegs.
The greens are moderate in size so you need to be accurate.
Scenic and very playable Course
We booked a last minute deal to play this course. Given the time of year (August), I was pleasantly surprised with the overall good condition of the course. This is my 2nd or 3rd time playing here and I've enjoyed it every time. The golf course is very playable, not too difficult and the scenery on many of the holes is very enjoyable. BTW, the staff were excellent from the gentleman that greeted us at the bag drop-off as well as the representative that checked us in at the pro shop.Thanks for a pleasant day.
Talking Stick Stay & Play Package
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Stay & Play Package
Arizona Golf Grind Package
I'm very sorry that you didn't enjoy the experience at Desert Canyon Golf Club this past week.I have reviewed our tee sheet from that day and will take the necessary actions to improve this. I hope you enjoyed the condition and layout of our beautiful course. Thank you again for playing and please give us another chance in the future.