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4.4
1837 Reviews (1837)
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788
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
35
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
93.4%
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4.7
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.6%
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28 out of 29 reviews
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4.5
110 Reviews (110)
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.5%
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105 out of 110 reviews
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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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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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4.4
1837 Reviews (1837)
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3.0
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Reviews 6
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2.0
Previously Played

Suspect layout paired with suboptimal post-overseed conditions.

Many of the uneven tee boxes are like hitting out of the rough right now. While I can give a pass for the tough post-overseed conditions, the layout of the back nine is mega suspect.

Holes 11,12, and 14 might be the dumbest stretch of par 4's in AZ. Clownshow angles off the tee for every tee box not intended for women and children. Low T golf.

15 is a par 5 designed by low T architects who love layups. 17 is a great 5 however.

Overall the course is just a weird mix of straight forward holes and then a good chunk of holes that will have you scratching your head from tee to green.

They need to reopen the range to the public as well.

Conditions Average
Value Average
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Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Great course, great staff , wonderful layout , greens were slow just coming off of overseeding, but wow i love the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
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Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
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3.0
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Previously Played

Too early to play

The course was very very slow as were the greens, found it hard to get the ball to the hole and were sandy and bumby.

Very little roll on the fairways, grass was long

Needs another 2 to 3 weeks before it's worth playing again

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Cart Return prior to derk?

Not sure anyone can play 18 holes in 3 hours . No one said anything about early Cart returns? We only found out about this at 5:50 when the alarm on the cart went off . This left us with no chance to finish our round. 250 for 12 holes is a joke

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not enough time for 18

3 hours is not enough time for a round of golf. Cal for carts to be returned by 550 was ridiculous. You had back to back tee times and we only got in 12 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the course very much. My only problem was that I played right before over-seeding., Greens were very n8 e and would definitely play Dove Valley again when I visit Phoenix

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Handicap 10-14
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Better than Expected

Great, friendly staff, large driving range (irons only), and chipping and putting area. Carts had plenty of 'zip' to them. Greens were fast and challenging - pin placement kinda funky, near the edges. Cart girl top notch. Pace of play fantastic, only waited on one tee box. Back nine more target golf. Kept driver in the bag most holes. Great value for the low price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Bang for Buck

Great course, relatively easy layout and pretty beginner friendly. Fairways and greens were pretty fast, which makes sense due to some dryness, but still in good condition. Rental clubs were a bit steep at $80, but the set was nice, Taylormade Qi. Pace got a little backed up on the back 9 but we were able to join pair in front of us to speed up a little. Overall great value compared to other courses in the area which were $100+ per round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

I’m curious if the course is low on ice ? Last two times I’ve played bottle water in the cooler but no ice today two empty bottles left in the cooler and I teed off at 9:30 …. Not a biggy but I just feel worth the mention..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Played just prior to reseeding. Course was in surprisingly good shape. Pace of play was very good.

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

A Perfect Day at the Golf Course

On a beautiful September day in Arizona, my wife and I enjoyed an unforgettable round of golf. We were graciously paired with a kind and patient gentleman, a marshal for five PGA golf events, whose company enhanced our experience.

The course itself was in splendid condition, a testament to the dedication of the staff who were not only kind but also delightfully fun. It offered a challenging yet forgiving layout, making it an enjoyable play for golfers of varying skill levels.

The highlight of our day was undoubtedly when my wife achieved her first hole-in-one on the 16th hole, playing from the white tees. It was a moment of pure joy that we celebrated by treating everyone at the clubhouse bar to a round of drinks. The staff there were incredibly friendly, adding to the warmth and camaraderie of the celebration.

Overall, it was a perfect day, marked by beautiful weather, excellent course conditions, and the joyful achievement of a memorable milestone. We left the course with smiles on our faces and cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Greens are great

I have been playing here since I was a kid, always a great course but you can tell they really stepped the greens up more recently, they were rolling! Love this course, give it a shot if you have never played here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course and friendly staff

First time playing here - pretty course and not too challenging

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great find for a reasonable price. Will play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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