The Phoenician Golf Club

When I discovered a last minute tee-time at the Phoenician for $99 while visiting Scottsdale for a conference, I jumped on it. I played it about ten years ago and recalled a short but fun track that was in immaculate condition with remarkable landscaping. While the fairways and greens were fine, the rough was dormant Bermuda, and the bunkers and some of the tee boxes were terrible, especially on the short par threes. It's certainly not in the same condition that it once was. While still a fair value at $99 during the high season in Scottsdale, there are other courses in the area I would have rather played.

Both my husband and I played the best we've played in the 3 months we have been in AZ! We also loved the course! Plus I broke my all time record!! All in all, we can't wait to go back!

Great views in every direction, a joy to play. Still over priced.

It's was in very good condition, I will play it again

my wife and I had a totally amazing day, the course was in perfect shape and pace of play was spot on once the marshal spoke to group in front. played the Oasis and Desert course.

thanks for the great day

Played the Desert/Canyon layout. Kind of strange long cart rides twisting between the three 9 hole courses, but not a problem. Course is only 6,000 yards. So your scores will stay low. T-boxes, fairways, bunkers, good but not great. Fairways have very many unfilled divots in the usual landing areas, T- boxes had a lot of divots too. No sand bottles on carts. Greens were in very good condition. Pace was 3:55. Great views. Would repeat at the GN rates.

The Phoenician is a fun course to play with the desert and canyon nines playing like 2 different tracks. The desert nine has some holes right at the base of the mountain and there a couple wedge par 3's that are downhill. Seems like all the putts break away from Camelback. The canyon is a little flatter but still has rolling terrain. The relish burger bistro is a nice place to eat after the round. The staff and facilities are great.

After playing Las Sendas the day before I was let down by the lack of green grass. It looks like they did not fully overseed as a lot of brown grass on the course and not as plush. Greens were in great shape though.

Course was in great shape. Beautiful condition.

Agree with other people who have reviewed that it plays very slow. Got backed up on a few holes and had to wait a lot which led to a loss of rhythm.

Many fun holes with elevation changes, shots over or around water, bunkers protecting greens and canyons / mountains in play.

Staff was extremely friendly, offering to clean clubs and carry them to my car.

If you play during the peak season, during a peak time expect to have a long round (5hrs).

Awesome condition. Awesome scenery. Great, friendly staff.

Good experience overall, but the rangers should have done more to keep people moving along. It took us five hours to play eighteen holes. Too long!

Course in good shape, great pace and exclusive setting. However having played many courses in valley of the sun I felt pricing was too high for this tract. Wouldn't recommend it or play it again based solely on price. I understand it though, it is busy as is. It would be literally over run if it were more affordable. With all that said, you are paying for unique views and location more than for the course itself. So busy, very well organized and impressive flow.

If you're debating on weather to play a desert course or more of a tropical oasis then look no further. This place gives you all options, as well as, the most amazing views of Paradise Valley. The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. Never seen so many little rabbits. All in all it was one of the best courses I played while in Phoenix. I plan on coming back next year and playing many more courses I didn't have time for this week, but this will be a must play for me when I come back.

I found the course to be in excellent condition. The layout was good and offered some challenging holes while not being over the top for the average golfer. The course is not long but requires some shotmaking because of the sand and water hazards. The greens rolled true but were not particularly fast which is my only complaint.

6 hour round. Too many unrepaired divots on greens. Not worth the pricetag on this day.

We played 3 courses last week, this one was the most expensive. Greens pretty beat for the $$$. Fun layout but there was a 50yd par3.

Wonderful staff, great facility, BEAUTIFUL scenery. I think w less traffic and better green conditions, this review would vastly improve. Visually a stunning course.