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4.5
1537 Reviews (1537)
5 Stars
913
4 Stars
463
3 Stars
101
2 Stars
38
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
89.4%
Recommend this course
1410 out of 1537 reviews
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4.1
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
73.5%
Recommend this course
25 out of 34 reviews
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4.5
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
86.0%
Recommend this course
80 out of 93 reviews
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Course Highlights
The Raven Golf Club's tree-lined layout and well-maintained fairways consistently impress golfers seeking a rare desert escape. Included range balls, GPS carts, and a reliable beverage cart make this an outstanding value for the experience.

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
GPS No
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
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt and bermuda shorts required. No denim.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.5
1537 Reviews (1537)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 63
Patio Dining 29
Brunch 24
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 105
Undulating Greens 58
Water Hazards 51
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 85
Locals 71
Entertaining Clients 51
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 101
Near the Airport 96
Worth the Drive 48

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Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Track

We had a great time at the Raven. Weather was great, staff very friendly, course in very good condition. One minor issue, our cart had a burn hole in the drivers seat. I'm a senior golfer and for me the course was a little long, a white yellow combo tees would have helped. We will go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Very cool course

Great change of pace course that isn’t really a Desert course. Tree lined and very very green. Challenging but rewards good players and isn’t too tough for the higher handicaps. This place was awesome and can’t wait to be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course!!

This course was great. Very friendly staff, and the course was in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Always a treat in the offseason

Negatives: Like many Phoenix golf courses Raven is waaaaay over priced in winter. Bunkers are hit or miss and quite a few have no sand at all.

Positives: Just a wonderful Gary Panks layout that is a joy to play with beautiful trees, bushes, flowers and pampas grass. Most holes you would never know you are in a desert and during the summer months the many trees are a huge help when it gets to 110* or higher. Greens usually run medium pace and roll true. Quite a few holes offer options off the tee for better players and fairways are just wide enough for the high index player.

One of my favorite Phoenix courses and consider it a must play for $75 and under.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

lush and very playable

Love this course. Lush fairways and overall setting is great. The pace was a little slow almost 5 hrs but other than that fun to play. Very wide fairways so quite scoreable

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Raven: An Excellent Afternoon

Played 18 at Raven, T boxes and fairways in excellent condition. Course was beautiful with great landscaping along fairways. Fairways were forgiving and and fast, if OB not to hard to find your ball. Greens well maintained and challenging with bunker placements and pin positions. Can't wait to co back and play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Must play course!

Excellent course with Pines along most fairways. Very pretty and interesting holes. Our favorite of the trip!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not your typical AZ course

Beautiful lush course lined with pine trees and very few cactus. Felt like a mid-west course just outside the city. Will definitely play again!

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
Previously Played

As good as the 500$+ courses at a fraction of the cost.

Honestly this course is kept in as good of shape as most of the premier courses in Arizona at a better value. The only thing I wish they did that most of the premier courses do is have someone set up arccos pin locations before the rounds start in the AM.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful Course

Everything you want for a holiday golf course , top marks to Raven . We hope to come back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always nice

Played another great round at Raven. Little pricey, but kinda worth it. Grass was great. Greens were true. Bunkers could maybe use a little more sand in some, but nothing too bad. Staff was great. Never had a bad experience at the Raven.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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