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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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2.3
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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5.0
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Enjoyable morning

Start time was just shy of 8 am, and we finished in about three and a half hours. Fairways and greens were in excellent shape, although the greens were a little slow. My impression is that this will change in the coming days. Lots of elevation changes. Although the course appears short on the scorecard, you will find that to be deceiving as you will be hitting up hill with your 2nd shot quite a bit. This course was a joy to play and we will definitely be back on our next Scottsdale trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Good
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Plays Once a month
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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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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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5.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Challenging but fair

Great course, scenery amazing. Challenging, back 9 is tougher.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
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Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Hadn’t played in years, definitely will be back

I hadn’t played this course in probably 5 years, but it was great to be back. The course overall was in great condition, with the greens being the only part I’d give 4 stars. The pace was hard to gauge as there was a lot of sand laid on the greens as they seem to be coming in. But they were definitely playable and rolled smooth. This course has a great mix of long, straight drivable holes with some fun dog legs and great par 3s. A solid mix of flat holes and elevation changes keeps things interesting for everyone. Overall I would definitely recommend!

Conditions Good
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Nice course

Overall a great experience. The course was in good shape and is fun to play. The sand traps are under construction as well as a tee box but still a good time. The greens were slow but in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Worth the $40. Outside service accommodates you well. If you’re looking for an inexpensive place to play, this should be on your list!

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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, great staff. We were warned about bunker construction and sanded greens. Greens were really rough, sure they’ll be better soon. I’ll be back!

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

FUN

Staff throughout was very nice! They are working on some tea boxes and sand trips so there were workers on the course. But still fun place to play I will really enjoy it when these are updated.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Day 7 of KC Guys Trip in AZ

First time any of us has played this course. Loved it, it was the best round of golf I've ever shot even though it was my first time. I'm a very weak player and I shot an 82. Putting for birdies on a lot of the holes. I personally had the best day ever. Dinner next time. I had to get the group to the airport after the round. Thanks guys.

Booking was easy. 2nd attempt failed, but was charged for 3 groups. Hope you guys credit me on the website mistake. Thank you. It was a pleasure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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