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4.5
1542 Reviews (1542)
5 Stars
914
4 Stars
467
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
89.1%
Recommend this course
1415 out of 1542 reviews
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4.1
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.7%
Recommend this course
28 out of 37 reviews
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4.5
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
85.7%
Recommend this course
78 out of 91 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
1542 Reviews (1542)

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 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Still a Phoenix Gem

Since it opened the Raven has been a top notch layout. The entire course was in excellent shape. My only gripe is that some of the tee boxes force you to play the ball above your feet. In my opinion, a flat tee box should be a guarantee on every hole. Staff was super friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome course and staff

Course always in great shape and very challenging. Staff is also very friendly and helpful. Top 10 course in the state in my opinion.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

GREAT COURSE

First I must commend the staff for being nice and accommodating. I asked the starter if I could play earlier than my regular ttime and he found a spot for me. The course is just suited for my game.Well maintained course. Wished other players should have fixed their ball marks on the green. Really enjoyed my time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways are in great shape but the greens are rough

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Maybe the best condition in the valley

The Raven course is certainly one of the best layouts in the valley. One caveat...if you are more than a 6-8 handicap, please do not play the silver tees or longer. This sucker plays long. One of the par fives plays about 600 yards ( from silver tees, not the tips) and is slightly uphill. Condition of this course is amazing. The greens are hard and fast. There is not a better value in town, bar none. Again, the silver tees (not the back tees) play over 6700 yards, and unless you hit it 260+, plan on hybrids or fairway woods to most of the par fours. I am a six handicap (and 67 years old) and I struggled to break 80 (barely). Play the white tees and have some fun. Pine trees in the desert are worth the price of admission. I highly recommend this course, but don't feel you have to play the man card. Play it forward and enjoy the layout. Outstanding course. I give it my strongest recommendation. Just play it smart and enjoy one of the best layouts in Arizona.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course in good condition

Great course to play! Sand in traps are lacking on various holes. Greens held well and putted smoothly. Fun course to play and would recommend it to other golfers. Pace of play was poor but it was supposedly due to a tournament earlier in the day.

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

Awesome Golf Course

The Raven Golf Club is a beautiful Course. The staff was great, very friendly and helpful. I don’t think I have ever played a course that was in such excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exceptional and Unique Desert Golf!

The course is in great shape after overseeding! Beautiful layout with lots of trees that provide shade. Greens are rolling pure. Staff are warm and friendly. I love this place and will be back soon.

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

The Raven

I really enjoy this course. It is challenging and fun. The greens are not easy when they are running fast. The surroundings are great to see too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great shape

Course in great shape right now. Greens are rolling pretty quick and true. Fairways are in good shape. Only issue with the course is the bunkers. A lot of that is from rain but they’re still very firm. Not much sand. Worth paying $30-35 for right now.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

great experience

It was a perfect day for golf, and the course delivered too. Great greens, interesting layout. Not too difficult. They should include a shorter teebox than 5700 yds. It was very long for my wife, but even she enjoyed it. They said they had a "family tee" but didn't.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent choice

Beautiful 1-18. Good pace of play. Great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best

The Raven is all that and some great value. Very good layout

Love the course needs more maintenance on the overall look of the course. Meaning flowers edging etc. Please don’t get this comment twisted is a very nice course but curve appeal needs a facelift

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course, but VERY SLOW play

The greens and fairways were in great shape. Unfortunately, the bunkers and tee boxes were not. Additionally, the pace of play was EXTREMELY SLOW. I was paired with another gentleman, and we were joined by a single behind us on hole 4. We literally waited 10 minutes between shots on every hole as a threesome, though there were supposedly rangers on staff.

The cart team and starter were great, while the inside clubhouse staff was TERRIBLE. They didn’t greet any customers, and I actually had to look around for the gentleman working the desk in order to check-in. He was found sitting in a chair in the corner, and didn’t say a word to me when I walked in. Customer service 101 at it’s WORST!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course in great condition

Played with a foursome this past Sunday and the course was in great shape! Greens rolled true and the pace of play was perfect. We finished the round in a little over 4 hours. It would've been great to see the cart girls more than once but other than that, it was a positive experience. One of my favorite courses and will be playing again soon before the rates go back ^.

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

Well kept course

First time to play at Raven. Staff was friendly and helpful. Course is very straight forward- all but two holes the flag can be seen from the tee box- course well groomed. Plenty of areas for water- nice on a 105 degree day. Play moved well- never felt rushed or had to wait for the foursome ahead of us. I highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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