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Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club

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1861 Reviews (1861)
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3 Stars
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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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1660 out of 1861 reviews
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4.4
32 Reviews (32)
5 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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4.5
112 Reviews (112)
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
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107 out of 112 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
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
1861 Reviews (1861)

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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redron6
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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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kirk63
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Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

We enjoyed some of the challenges on the back nine.

Greens may be the best greens we’ve ever played! The course was in very good shape. Practice area was very nice, all amenities were good

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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BrianBlair1
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Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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u425641888
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Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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benfwilliamsvii
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Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Winter golf

Dove Valley is a great course which offers great views, challanging course at reasonable rates. The greens are challanging: a lot of slope, hard, fast and true. Fairways are in good shape and the course maintenance team does a great job in all aspects.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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redron6
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Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
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Cold weather
Used cart
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pengeo12
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Really nice track

We really enjoyed our first visit to Dove Valley Ranch. The course affords lots of space in an open desert environment. The course has lots of ups and downs and curves offering being bold or a bit more cautious. The electric cards and GPS were excellent. The back nine does have a few holes that would be easier to play after our first look of these holes.

Our only criticism is that the bag drop staff was disinterested and almost rude. The pro shop staff and on course food and beverage were very friendly and gracious.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Tproud
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u000006485566
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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justincrawford
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Walter8898882
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Reviews 2
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Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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rickbyers
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Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Doug5645745
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000006536909
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Reviews 2
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000007023942
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Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great track, but slow pace on the back nine!

Really enjoyed playing Dove Valley Ranch for the first time. Course was in great shape, but the pace dropped to mega slow the last nine holes. No pushing by a Marshall at all. Generally a very nice facility!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Doug5645745
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314163618489
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Reviews 5
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u000004381214
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Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Greenskeeper must be getting divorced

We love this course, great condition, friendly staff, etc. but caught the greenskeeper on an obviously terrible day. We counted 7 pin placements less than 3 paces from edge of green, others very close to edge, on crowns, downslopes, etc. With quick greens, this made scoring very difficult and definitely lowered our usual enjoyment of the course. Three single digit handicap players and one a +3 and all agree pin placements were extremely punitive. Oh well, hope his divorce gets settled soon!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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u000006536909
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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NaughtonR
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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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