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Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
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4.9
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4.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Traditional
Par 70
Length 6068 yards
Slope 130
Rating 70.0

Editor's Note: Course closed in 2018. See The Phoenician Golf Club listing.

The Phoenician resort is known for its three unique nines, which offer not three challenging 18-hole combination but also stunning views of the Valley of the Sun. The Desert/Canyon Course is the most requested layout because of its particularly stunning vistas. The Desert Course is known for its dramatic elevation changes that climb up to the Canyon nine situated on the southern slope of Camelback Mountain. The golf course is not long but it proves that holes don't have to be lengthy to provide a good challenge. Golfers will need careful strategy as well as sharp short game skills in order to take on the water hazards and strategically placed bunkers. The par-4 third hole on the Desert nine is particularly tricky thanks to a green that is surrounded on nearly all of its sides.

Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Championship 70 6068 yards 70.0 130
Phoenician 70 5695 yards 68.0 127
Forward (W) 70 4777 yards 64.0 107
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Desert/Canyon
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Championship M: 68.2/126 415 505 303 220 443 180 502 120 372 3060 429 180 363 482 393 303 201 132 525 3008 6068
Phoenician M: 66.6/120 W: 73.1/135 390 490 291 200 377 168 481 101 349 2847 408 166 348 466 375 287 188 114 492 2844 5691
Forward M: 62.7/105 W: 68.4/117 375 442 266 161 264 114 436 80 327 2465 363 129 299 406 310 259 98 70 378 2312 4777
Handicap 9 7 13 5 1 11 3 17 15 2 16 10 12 6 14 8 18 4
Par 4 5 4 3 4 3 5 3 4 35 4 3 4 5 4 4 3 3 5 35 70

Course Details

Year Built 1981
Fairways TiffDwarf Grass
Greens TiffEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1981) Ted Robinson, Sr. (1996) Ted Robinson, Jr. Forrest Richardson (2010)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
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 and bermuda shorts required. No denim.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa
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Reviews

4.6
1404 Reviews (1404)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 68
Patio Dining 43
19th Hole Scenic Views 32
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 134
Water Hazards 105
Bunkers 95
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 109
A Weekend Splurge 83
Entertaining Clients 79
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 140
At a Resort 125
Near the Airport 46

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u314162596696
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

What a course

Great day on a fantastic course

Will definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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cristri
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Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

At the Phoenician in PHX.

The GC was in good condition for the season of the year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000004394842
Played On
Reviews 70
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u409040909
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Sonoraman6
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Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Premium Golf - Reasonable Rate

Most resort courses don’t offer much of a challenge. However, from any tee box, the Phoenician doesn’t hold back! Great elevation changes along with risk/reward par-4s & 5s make this resort course a must play for locals and visitors alike. Amazing, friendly and professional staff culminate an overall memorable experience. And with the GolfNow rate, this one is hard to beat!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Busterkurt1
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful course

Went out and played The Phoenician it was absolutely beautiful the day was beautiful the people were great all the staff starters had a really good time

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000007573846
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

The Phoenician

Well worth a visit to play this course. I rank it as my favorite course so far in Phoenix area. Look forward to playing aging. Make sure you search for good prices to make it a better deal to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u2032409764
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Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u2032409764
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

June Golf at the Phoenician

This is the first time I played the Phoenician since it changed to 18 holes from 27. They did a good job with the holes they kept. I did miss the Downhill par 3 on Camelback that is no longer there. Overall a good layout, might be short for long hitters. Greens were in nice shape, Troon properties usually are.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314164595124
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautifully designed course

Absolutely loved playing at the golf course at The Phoenician Golf Club. Beautifully designed, extremely well maintained, and such an interesting layout from start to finish. Every hole felt unique and the scenery made the experience even better. Highly recommend to anyone golfing in Scottsdale!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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preshalejr
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Excellent and fun course

Fun and challenging course to play with amazing views of the valley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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stacyrwallisa
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Nice Facility

Impressive facility and course. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very well taking care of. Nice sceneries while playing. Would definitely come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u105732261
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Got a really good rate through GN Plus. Beautiful course. Greens on the slow side but definitely plan on returning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Babine
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Reviews 91
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314162910107
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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

awesome place....

little pricey but really nice golf course and other.....

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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schmeiser
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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tpambianco
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Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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jgzZLY9Kxo0QBGmoVb05
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Avid golfer

Course is beautiful staff was even better. Greens were very slow. Rangers need to push slow groups better keep a nice place 4:45 to long mainly because of one group. By 16, 17 3 groups on one hole by 18 there were 4 groups on18.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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rXPetq0G0wUvnu6lZjy0
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

great way to spend a day on the course!

the golf course was fantastic. friendly greeting upon arrival, paired with 2 other gals who were fun to play with. conditions were perfect, would return if in scottsdale again. thank you

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314162532025
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Treat Yourself!

Beautifully maintained course, with various elevations presents fun challenges. Panoramic views of Phoenix and Tempe. I always enjoy playing here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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