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1395 Reviews (1395)
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4.6
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4.4
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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
1395 Reviews (1395)

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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Golf great...food killer high price

We had a marvelous day on the course. Stopped in for a small plate of seventeen dollar nachos....whoa! Imported avocados?

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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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sean676767
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Course in very good shape for a summer play

The Tavern restaurant at the end of the round was awesome, great burgers with amazing secret sauce for frys.

The front nine layout was pretty good-not a difficult course, not built for 300yd drives-was pushed from behind-lots of blind shots on back nine and the back nine seems like it's in another part of the state-weird design. Tons of construction around the course which is slated to be done in 5 years. Lots of golfers on course with errant shots found 15 brand new golf balls-young men that are wild on every shot seen everywhere. Surprising number of guys in there 20s and 30s on a Friday playing golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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nlallas
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KC10rules
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Amazing golf, must play

This was my first round here and I will be coming back for sure with friends. I had a early day at work and decided to play a round to treat myself. Glad I found at time at this awesome resort. The course was in fantastic condition, the layout and scenery was spectacular, and the staff was friendly. I highly recommend coming here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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First Time Playing

Great track

Course layout was great. Very playable course for all skill levels. If I would have played this course at the start of my trip I would have canceled my other times and played here all three days. I will definitely be back to this one.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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sonycorony
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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tommyinlo
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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rabess2012
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5.0
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Always a great experience

Greens were punched at least a few weeks ago, are coming in nicely and rolling true. If not picky about the amazing home construction around the front 9, it is always a great experience playing The Phoenician. Well groomed, playable for scoring, yet an errant shot can cost you. Great staff, on course refreshments and pace of play. Enjoy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

What a site

Great views the whole round. The course in great shape for summer time, the greens were just arriated, the back nine was a little worse than front but was not disappointed with the course. The carts are first rate just a overall great day. Looking forward to returning.

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Layout Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
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Reviews 38
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Phoenician Resort and golf at The Phoenician Golf Club, Westin Kierland Golf Club & Papago Golf Course.
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PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Phoenician Resort and golf at The Phoenician Golf Club, Westin Kierland Golf Club & Papago Golf Course.
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PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town and golf at the Phoenician Golf Club, Longbow Golf Club, Papago Golf Club, and Eagle Mountain Golf Club.
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PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at the Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town and golf at the Phoenician Golf Club, Longbow Golf Club, Papago Golf Club, and Eagle Mountain Golf Club.
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