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Value
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Layout
2.4
Friendliness
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Pace
4.7
Amenities
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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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Played On
Reviews 81
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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,

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Loved this course!

Desert Canyon was beautiful! It was very challenging enough to keep the round interesting! We will definitely return soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

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

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Everything about this course was A-1

Great course great shape nice staff had a enjoyable round

Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 107
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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 $$.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/27/2016

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.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

ShellBell

Awesome experience. Great course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!!

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

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..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Thanks Jason!!!

Had a great time golfing today. Thanks to Jason in clubhouse for getting us all set-up!!! Jim :)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

Course conditions, staff and layout are all excellent, but there is a severe lack of drinking water stops on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In great shape

The course is in great shape and they've taken out that nasty 6 foot bunker on 17.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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