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Desert/Canyon at Phoenician, The
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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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Photo submitted by BPJONES on 12/04/2025
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Photo submitted by u000007767398 on 11/01/2020
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Photo submitted by Rttrasamar on 12/28/2019
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18 at Sunset Photo submitted by u219160306 on 10/22/2019
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13 Photo submitted by u219160306 on 10/22/2019
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You can book a room at great rates as well!! Photo submitted by roncacini on 07/06/2016
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Elevated tee boxes Photo submitted by mcgyver0070 on 06/04/2016
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Elevated tee boxes Photo submitted by mcgyver0070 on 06/04/2016
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Great Views !! Photo submitted by mcgyver0070 on 06/04/2016
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Top notch course Photo submitted by mcgyver0070 on 06/04/2016
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Desert nine #6, par 3 Photo submitted by acoffmangn on 05/12/2016
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The view from #6 Desert Photo submitted by Tennis223 on 02/18/2016
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Photo submitted by GolfLeo on 11/25/2015
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Canyon view Photo submitted by emilio86 on 07/10/2015
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Great scenic views Photo submitted by u000001659367 on 03/12/2014
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Photo submitted by chang5635 on 02/23/2014
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Photo submitted by gerryreed on 12/03/2013
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Photo submitted by jeremystephens on 11/28/2013
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Par 3 #7 on Desert course Photo submitted by Robert2175171 on 10/25/2013
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The Phoenecian Clubhouse Photo submitted by tawnyporter on 09/02/2013
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Photo submitted by Hawksguy76 on 07/21/2013
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Photo submitted by Hawksguy76 on 07/21/2013
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Photo submitted by hockeyind21 on 03/25/2013
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Photo submitted by hockeyind21 on 03/25/2013
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Hole 8 at Canyon Photo submitted by Mike8484427 on 03/15/2013
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beautiful views Photo submitted by kerrs on 11/18/2012
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Canyon Course...tee off towards Camelback Mtn. Photo submitted by u000001276894 on 09/24/2012
Fairway trouble
The fairways are in really bad shape! I’ve played this course for years and ithe fairways are definitely in need of some serious attention, especially for this price point. I really love this property and I hope they can fix it!
Great Resort Course
I played this course with my father over the weekend. He is from out of town. We have played several courses, including Quintero, Verrado, We Ko Pa etc and while I have golf this course several times and it is one of my favorites. He say his favorite course he has golfed in the valley. It is very friendly resort course with some unique holes and the back 9 has a beautiful view of Phoenix.
Great course, amenities weak
The course was amazing and worth every penny. I do think that the expectations of an enhanced golf experience at a place like the Phoenician is not unreasonable. There was no cart person at all the entire day despite being told there would be one. It might seem small but we were out for a great time and because of the rush to sunset didn’t have the time to stop at the turn. It made a great experience okay in our eyes as there are other courses that are competitive in tjis price range or higher that would not eliminate that add-on.
Always top notch!
Loved it and wanna play it 5 more times this week.
Staff is great
Especially Jack and the lady at the food bar!
Thank you.
Outstanding course
Small practice facilities, but everything else was was outstanding.
Beautiful views
Course was beautiful. Good shots rewarded and bad ones penalized.
Awesome experience. Very pricey. Got hung up behind group in front of us. Food cart was not great but the course conditions were exceptional
Rained Out
Great resort course. Loved the forgiving play. Did NOT like the layout. Crazy to drive all over the place to find hole #10! Sadly we were rained out as I would have enjoyed finishing the round.
Beautiful resort
Nice course with lots of condos, houses, villas and hotel. Front nine is narrow and it looks like they have built too many properties around the golf course. Be straight or your ball will be in a house. Tough greens. We viewed them as fast. Back nine nicer and offers some nicer views.
We played the back tees on the front nine and moved up a tee box for the back, which was a good decision as it allowed us to be more consistent.
Very Nice
Everything I expected when booking this course! Just be ready for a second mortgage if you’re ordering drinks
The Phoenician Golf Around Package
The Phoenician Golf Around Package
Grass Clippings Golf Getaway Package
Camelback Golf Getaway Package
