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About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Private
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6800 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.9

Gainey Ranch possesses three nine-hole golf courses that are combined to form three 18-hole combinations. Each course has a distinct character that provides different challenges. The courses were built on a lush, rolling meadow. The Arroyo Course has a traditional design with one of the most difficult holes of all the courses, the notable ninth hole. It gets its reputation from its tricky island green that is guarded by four greenside sand bunkers. The Lakes Course, true to its name, has plenty of water including dazzling waterways and even a waterfall on the last hole. Combined, the two Gainey Ranch courses create a scenic and challenging round.

Course Details

Year Built 1985
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brad Benz (1985) Mike Poellot (1985) Mark Rathert (1985)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $21
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No tank tops or cutoffs.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Lockers
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4.2
4 Reviews (4)
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Reviews 438
Handicap 0-4
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

Mostly gentle desert-oasis golf

Not all golf courses in the desert are desert golf courses per se. Gainey Ranch is an example of what might better be called “oasis golf,” with a parkland feel and only occasional reminders of the desert surroundings on one of its three nines. Generous corridors and not a ton of length make it a relatively relaxing play, open to members as well as guests of the neighboring Grand Hyatt hotel, home to La Zozzona, one of the most over-the-top Italian restaurants you’ll find in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 89
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Loved it so Much I played it twice

I played Gainey Ranch two days in a row because it was so beautiful and I enjoyed it so much. I don’t think I could pick a favorite nine or 18 holes - if you are lucky enough to get a chance to play here, be happy to play whatever routing they send you on!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 89
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Gorgeous everywhere!

I loved everything about Gainey Ranch. The people in the pro shop were very nice, the starters were great and starters too. The course was gorgeous everywhere! Everywhere! I was able to play all 27 holes and loved the layout of the course at every turn. Special thanks to Alex in the pro shop and Sydney on the beverage cart for making me feel welcome!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 99
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Texas Advisor
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Desert Golf rhe Way it Shoudl Be

We played the Arroyo and the Dunes nines on a mild and blustery weekday morning. These two golf courses are perfectly manicured

with amazing greens, fairways and tees.

There are many beautiful flowering plants, rocks, and decorative cacti throughout this layout.

The pace of play was well under four hours and there were no distractions here despite the existence of a small army of maintenance workers who did their best to remain invisible.

The Dunes course is relatively short with holes protected by large bunkers and steep berms. Every hole has a dogleg and none are straight

shots.

The Arroyo course plays longer, brings water into play, and has more sidehill lies and narrower fairways.

Swede was an affable and helpful starter who later showed up on the course to provide more helpful information. The proshop is fully stocked and the sign in went smoothly.

The have a beautiful clubhouse and the dining room was full at lunch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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