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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
95.4%
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4.6
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4.5
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Layout
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Amenities
4.3
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4.6
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4.6
Value
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Pace
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional/Desert
Par 72
Length 7078 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.2

Raven Golf Club - Phoenix features a one-of-a-kind round of desert golf. Its fairways are lined with Georgia pine, and its greens have more tiers than one - the kind of golf course that only Gary Panks and David Graham could imagine, and a can't-miss on your next golf trip to Phoenix. Over the ages, the golf club has garnered all sorts of recognition.

The layout features plush, rolling fairways framed by thousands of mature trees, as well as vistas of rugged desert mountains and the Phoenix skyline. The golf course's flexible, strategic design offers a challenge for all players, and the variety it presents will give you the opportunity to use nearly every club in your bag.

That said, the Raven Golf Club - Phoenix might be the perfect place to turn a business trip to Phoenix into a golf trip to Phoenix - it's handy to Sky Harbor Airport and downtown Phoenix.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TiffDwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Graham (1995) Gary Panks (1995) Gary Stephenson (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
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
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt and bermuda shorts required. No denim.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.6
1220 Reviews (1220)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 63
Patio Dining 29
Brunch 24
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 103
Undulating Greens 58
Water Hazards 49
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 83
Locals 69
Entertaining Clients 51
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 99
Near the Airport 94
Worth the Drive 47

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Reviews 5
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3.0
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Raven Phoenix

In reality the course was not by biggest complaint, it was with GolfNow. When I booked there was no mention of only 9 holes being open and thus had to replay the same 9 holes to get 18 in. You should have highlighted this was the case, I would never have booked the round if you had stated that.
I brought a Guest and it made it that my ch more embarrassing because of your lack of information.
I feel I should receive a REFUND!
Look forward to hearing from you.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/21/2023

Hello,
WIll you please contact the club at 602-243-3636 and ask for the GM so we can discuss further

Played On
Reviews 152
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/20/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/13/2023

Thanks for playing the Raven, hope to see you back out here soon!

Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/02/2023

Thanks for the review, we appreciate your feedback!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/10/2023

Your feedback on the staff is appreciated. We are actually in the process of redoing all of the bunkers. Can't wait until you can come back and see the finished product! Thanks for playing the Raven!

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No information

It’s a shame that such a high rated facility doesn’t post on their or Golf now website that the greens have been aired and only the back 9 is available. To charge what they did especially at an 11:00am tee time at 111 degrees I would expect a better price and an update to the maintenance on the course. The saving grace was the course and the people working for the course in all aspects that allowed me to play and enjoy myself especially it being my first time there. I saw other golfers walk away mad and went to play at other courses.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/06/2023

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the nice feedback on the staff.
We have alerts set up on all of our online tee times and reiterated in the confirmation email. The rates have also been greatly reduced. Did you happen to book a Hot Deal from GolfNow?

Please reach out to me at bhand@arcisgolf.com or 602.303.3721

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not a great experience

The staff while being very respectful and polite has to deal with a management that will not provide information on the course until after the money is paid. They had nine holes closed and dual pins on the greens making you play the same wholes twice. Nowhere mentioned online and no option to pay at the course only prepaid. I will not be going back and suggest the legacy resort right down the road.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/05/2023

We apologize this caught you off guard. There are alerts in place on all of our online tee times to make golfers aware of the course maintenance we don't want anyone to be surprised upon arrival.
Our goal is to provide a great experience to everyone that steps foot on property. Sorry this wasn't the case for you.
If you don't wish to prepay you can always call the golf shop to reserve.

Please contact me
Barry 602.304.3721

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding

The course was is great condition esyfor this time of year. The staff was super courteous and helpful. Couldn’t ask for a better experience. The course makes you feel like you’re somewhere else besides Phoenix.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 07/21/2023

Thank you for the feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the golf course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great conditions and staff at Raven

Good day playing at raven. First time out and it was great playing. Will def be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Ravens

Had a bachelor party group of 8 ahead of me as a single. It was no worries. They played pretty quick and I was in no hurry. Greens still rolled very well even though not completely grown out.

Amenities are great. Very friendly staff. Would always recommend Ravens, regardless of time of year, to friends and acquaintances and strangers too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/10/2023

Thank you for the feedback! We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable

Very nice layout, well maintained, quite scenic, enjoyable day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/08/2023

Thanks so much for the kind words. Have a wonderful day!

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/06/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/18/2023

Thank you for the review! We hope to earn a five star rating on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/03/2023

Happy to hear you enjoyed the course. Thank you for the review!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/01/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review! We look forward to your next visit!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/01/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review! We look forward to your next visit!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/01/2023

Thank you for the 4 star review. We hope to earn a 5 star rating on your next visit!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Less Desert…More Local

First let me start by saying this was a really well maintained golf course. I was very impressed with the tee boxes and greens, and there was nothing wrong with the fairways and rough. This course features many trees, and if you like me, come from a place with tree lined fairways you will feel right at home. There is also some great views from this course and very few houses and roads to clutter up the course and squeeze it in. I played the tips which play over 7000 yards typically very long for me, but I only did this because I got paired up with some local long hitters. Shot 83 largely due to the fact that there is not much OB or hazards you have to contend with or at least not as much as the other more desert golf courses I have played while out here.

The bad, this course is a muni for sure. Not a resort course or private. That’s not the bad, but it means the tee times are stacked together and the pace of play was an issue. The cart guys don’t give you keys until they are ready for you to go out, which wouldn’t be a problem, except our tee time did not start on time because we were waiting on keys while the cart guys handled other stuff. We were waiting on keys after our tee time because the group ahead was not ready at the time they were supposed to start. At one point, pace of play became such an issue, that a group tried to skip a couple of holes to get in front of us, and we had to “politely” ask them to get off the tee box when we pulled up to play the hole because we were in front of them.

In and around the clubhouse, driving range, and putting green, they blare music at almost an obnoxious level. I don’t mind music, but it was really loud!! Mostly late nineties and early two thousands lol hits…also obnoxious. From Britney Spears to BlackEeyedPeas and Ludacris some of the worst music in American history. Someone who watched too much mtv and vh1 in high school was controlling the playlist.

Lastly the price was a little steep. I payed just as much for this place (and it was a nice course with pretty terrible amenities) as I payed to play some of the top 10 courses in the state of AZ. This may mean that their rates stay the same all year unlike some of the others, and if so I am more willing to accept the price. However, if these were the off-season rates, that would be the only time I would play at this course. To possibly pay more money to play there would not be worth it to me.

I would recommend this course for 2 reasons. The condition was really good! Greens were among the best I played while on this trip and were better in my opinion than The TPC and Phoenician when it came to speed. These were probably running around 11 and those other places around 9. The second reason is because this course gives you a different feel on a golf trip. More of a local flavor and feel. It will remind you of the munis everyone knows and loves back home. I think that is a worthy experience when traveling somewhere to experience what golf is like there. Try at least one muni on your trips. Find one that is in great shape like this one. Add it into the mix with the resort courses and private places you are going to play. Play a game with your buddies, throw down some cold snacks, and remember what golf was like before country club dues.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/26/2023

Thank you for the feedback! We apologize about the pace of play on your visit.

Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day even though pace of play suckrd

Had great time, good course, bunkers were rock hard, need some maintaining, pace of place was good right up to 13 hole, played from 9 in hour 25 min then caught up to poky 2 foursomes, from then on it was agonizing slow, well over 2 hours from 13 hole to finish back nine.
Would recommend course, good fair layout but only saw beverage cart once, and disappointed when I did see beverage person that no beer deals, used to be always had beer deals, found that all course I've played last week no deals...

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/17/2023

Thank you for the feedback! We are renovating all the bunkers this summer!

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