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Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club

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4.4
1860 Reviews (1860)
5 Stars
800
4 Stars
788
3 Stars
163
2 Stars
74
1 Stars
35
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
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93.2%
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1659 out of 1860 reviews
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4.5
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.8%
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30 out of 32 reviews
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4.5
113 Reviews (113)
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.6%
Recommend this course
108 out of 113 reviews
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Course Highlights
Dove Valley's welcoming staff, strong course conditions, and a layout that blends open front-nine holes with target golf on the back make it a compelling choice. Affordable pricing and complimentary range balls add exceptional value that consistently impresses visiting golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7095 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.1

Robert Trent Jones II designed the golf course at Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club, creating a championship course to shift gently from open play to intimate foliage along Willow Wash. The golf delivers Southwestern authenticity, with etroglyph-etched boulders marking holes. It differs from the "target" golf courses of Arizona in that it features player-friendly golf, manicuring transition spaces so that golfers face minimal penalty when recovering.

At the Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club, Robert Trent Jones II demands strategic and varied shooting, meaning the round of golf will challenge as well as refresh golfers.

After the round at the Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club, head back to the casual elegance of the clubhouse.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 7095 yards 73.1 133
Black/Gold 72 6811 yards 71.8 129
Gold 72 6475 yards 70.2 124
Gold/White 72 6223 yards 69.1 122
White 72 5925 yards 67.8 118
White (W) 72 5925 yards 73.0 122
White/Green 72 5736 yards 66.6 116
White/Green (W) 72 5736 yards 71.8 120
Green 72 5376 yards 65.5 112
Green (W) 72 5376 yards 70.3 118
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Scorecard for Dove Valley Ranch
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 73.1/133 533 462 178 396 366 199 428 572 417 3551 430 450 380 173 356 623 205 543 384 3544 7095
Black/Gold M: 71.8/129 503 439 156 396 366 169 391 524 417 3361 430 420 380 173 317 623 180 543 384 3450 6811
Gold M: 70.2/124 503 439 156 372 339 169 391 524 392 3285 380 420 342 146 317 551 180 504 350 3190 6475
Gold/White M: 69.1/122 503 405 156 372 339 134 364 524 348 3145 347 386 342 142 296 531 180 504 350 3078 6223
White M: 67.8/118 W: 73.0/122 462 405 124 342 303 134 364 490 348 2972 347 386 300 142 296 531 152 477 322 2953 5925
White/Green M: 66.6/116 W: 71.8/120 462 381 124 342 303 134 338 490 328 2902 313 324 300 142 296 508 152 477 322 2834 5736
Green M: 65.5/112 W: 70.3/118 421 381 97 301 271 114 338 450 328 2701 313 324 274 110 263 508 130 448 305 2675 5376
Handicap 9 3 17 11 13 15 5 1 7 6 2 12 18 14 4 16 10 8
Par 5 4 3 4 4 3 4 5 4 36 4 4 4 3 4 5 3 5 4 36 72

Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Mini Verde Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Darren Hinge Golf Academy"
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 Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge
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Reviews

4.4
1860 Reviews (1860)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 69
Patio Dining 28
Watching the Game 23
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 106
Forced Carries 63
Undulating Greens 55
This course/club is great for:
Locals 104
Advanced Golfers 75
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 62
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 99
In the 'Burbs 66
Convenient to the City 49

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dmelendez95
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000002066695
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u000001274574
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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mklemp
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Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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vikesrone
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Paul5520686
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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dcooper1778
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Fun Sunday Golf

I love playing here. It is a hidden gem for a public course and the price is just right.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Poshguy1
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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cobralpg57
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Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u535383800
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000002299428
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Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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u264677139
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Dove Valkey Ranch Summer Saturday

Will certainly go back. $65 round at 8:20 am on a Saturday, so I think it was an ok value for time of day. Not a huge fan of AM golf anywhere in the valley in summer as the fairways are always sopping wet. This was no exception. Soaked fairways, heavy bunkers. Punched greens a couple weeks ago but they are pretty much good to go. Decent pro shop & bar. No water on course, so BYOW and fill up at bag drop. Good layout & fun holes. Look forward to playing again just later in day. My only beef, and it’s a big one was the pace of play.

4:35 round in Phoenix in Summer is inexcusable

The pro shop said “yeah, we had one group that slowed everyone down.”

Soooo…..you knew about it but didn’t push them forward. Quite a few upset people behind us..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Shypoke55
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Reviews 43
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Ok track

Some blind fairways for 1st time players, we were disappointed in the fairways and greens they had been plugged and it was still $75 for an 11:30 summer time tee time. So I guess we were expecting more. The course staff was fabulous, friendly smiling made you feel very welcome from the time we pulled in until we left.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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r113kwvMIdlKapvYKwgu
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great condition considering…

It’s July in Phoenix. To have actual green grass is a huge factor. They had just punched all the fairways and greens, but it was still very playable and again, great shape for the first half of the hot season.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Dpsavas
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging layout if the conditions are good.

Overall a very challenging course. Unfortunately had a little too much water which lead to flooded bunkers, soggy fairways, and unplayable lies (sometimes even in fairways, it was 100+ for the week we played, no rain). Staff was incredibly nice and overall experience was good. I would give it another chance as the upside is high.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u577076733
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Reviews 110
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

greens were punched about a week ago, needs some time before i will go back.. over all nice course

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Bob1802
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Reviews 1
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314159650666
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314163837761
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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