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Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club

33750 North Dove Lakes Drive, Cave Creek, AZ 85331
(480) 488-0009
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4.4
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7095 yds
Rating 73.1
Slope 133
Type Public
Course Layout
Tees
Track Rounds
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Course scorecard and layout

Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS
Pull Carts
Caddies
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy Yes - "Darren Hinge Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro
Pitching & Chipping Area
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Bar
Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Lounge
Year Built 1998
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Mini Verde Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect(s) Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1998)
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4.4
4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1896 reviews
91.6%
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  • Conditions
    4.3
  • Value
    4.3
  • Layout
    4.5
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.4
  • Amenities
    4.3
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

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

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Golfer Reviews

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bubbaloo
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Bag the Bag Boys

I’m handicapped with mobility issues. Upon arriving at the bag drop I asked if I could park my car and then take cart to load our bags. Bag boys said not allowed. There wasn’t any handicap parking available (full) so my wife had to carry out bags quite a ways to pro shop. Pro shop guys were nice, but o asked if they could turn off restrictions on golf cart so I could get closer to greens ( I’m always respectful of staying far enough away to not cause damage). They said it was possible, but they Dowdy know how to do it. At least they were honest, since bag boys told me that was impossible. Bag boys were rude and disrespectful, plus they could be heard quite a ways away stopping F bombs left and right. Bad first impression.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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michaelpair
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u734761389
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u006591250
Reviews 7
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000004381214
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Always enjoyable

Love a course that requires you to think, shape shots, and pick landing areas. On course staff was limited. Finished in 4:30 which was a little long as we didn’t see a starter or a marshal. Threesome ahead of us was at least one full hole+ behind most of the round. Saw beverage cart on #1 then #12 so stock up early!

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
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KevinMCrosse
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 3.0
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u734761389
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Xaninman
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

4:15 round of golf when it’s 112*

SUPER slow greens to be expected but super slow play when it’s 112* is just bad management….

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
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u000008195898
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great course

Had a great time. Staff is nice and the course is in great shape. Greens are fast and fairways are not dead and dry.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u630033537
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314163320208
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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troon1412
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
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Roger3476047
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000003838236
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Very average course

Lots of bare spots in fairways. Not a good course to play on monsoon season. There are many drainage issues. Traps full of water. Greens were in good shape.

We probably will not play again considering how many great courses are in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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dennydick
Reviews 217
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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u026251478
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great Experience

Course was in great condition, the greens were pure and fast. Still a hidden gem in the valley.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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flogger54
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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JWorthy1
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314159837948
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun course, some weird holes

Really nice conditions for the summer. Course has some quirks but is overall very fun.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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dokzok
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

No water

The course was in great condition, I love the challenge of the course. The beverage cart server was very friendly as were the cart boys. I have one big complaint though and that is that there was no water available anywhere on the course. We are in a desert and you should have water stations available, most courses do have water available

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
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