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4.5
1540 Reviews (1540)
5 Stars
913
4 Stars
466
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
88.9%
Recommend this course
1413 out of 1540 reviews
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4.1
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
74.3%
Recommend this course
26 out of 35 reviews
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4.5
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
62
4 Stars
19
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
1540 Reviews (1540)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Really nice course

Really nice resort style course. Played well, conditions were just about perfect for the time of year, staff really great. Will definitely keep this one on top of the list next time around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

August Round

Great conditions for golf in AZ in August. Greens still recovering from summer punch

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 152
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Summer Rates

The Raven is a great course to play. I have played off and on since it was developed. I like the layout, the rolling fairways, and generally the course location.

I don't like the steep prices charged to play this course. i know we are in a golf "mecca" but I wold play this course much more frequently if their prices were more inline with other local courses in the area. That said, I still try and get on the course at least annually or more often and Golf Now provides that opportunity with Hot Deals.

It would be nice to see the Raven offer Arizona residents/seniors/veterans a discounted rate.

This is a tough time of year (summer) for course conditions, but the Raven course was in great condition. The greens were just aerated and sanded recently so putting was a little inconsistent, but not as bad some other courses in the area.

Can't wait to get out and play another round before the green fees skyrocket for the winter!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 136
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunkers need help

Greens and fairway good but some bunkers were the worst I've seen in Phoenix.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 136
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

My Favorite Course

With the ARCIS membership, this is my favorite course. Always in pristine condition. The bunkers were a little hard, but that's practically everywhere in Phoenix these days. A little slower than normal pace of play, but still under 4 and a half hours, usually it's right at 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Raven Phoenix

Nice facility. Good good food/bev cart. Reasonable price. Easy to get around. Challenging course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

What you see is what you get

The only way to get into trouble is by creating it (the starter’s advice was spot on)! The course was truly in impressive shape and was a nice break from traditional desert courses. The entire staff was friendly and accommodating. I’ll definitely be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 363
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Arizona Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course except for those sand traps

Don't get me wrong, they have some huge traps and they are well positioned and fair. But couldn't you guys run a machine through them to break up the surface crust. We all had wedges skitter off the surface and thin shots over and off the green. My only complaint, love the course. Well one other complaint, no ball washers at all!

Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful layout, staff was friendly and let us tee off early. This is not your typical Arizona course, with pine trees, lakes and undulation throughout. Nice change of scenery and pace of play was excellent at just over 3 hours .

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
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Loved it, greens were consistent and much faster than I’m used to on my home course , but had a great time regardless of all the 3 putts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course!

My experience at The Raven was the ideal blend of good price, fast play, beautiful and challenging course, and excellent conditioning. I truly enjoyed my round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in great shape.

The staff working the pro- shop were very helpful and friendly. When we checked in they let’ us know that we could tee off early if we desired, which we did!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 363
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Arizona Advisor
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Exceptional as usual

OK, it was 112* out there today so not many golfers and the staff didn't have to work to hard but they were still really good. The practice area is great and the course was in as good of shape as you can ask for at this time of year.

Always very happy to get a round on Raven. If you have never played it, go now while it is affordable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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