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4.6
1407 Reviews (1407)
5 Stars
806
4 Stars
418
3 Stars
124
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
94.5%
Recommend this course
1258 out of 1407 reviews
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4.9
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
40 out of 40 reviews
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4.8
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
1
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0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.6%
Recommend this course
69 out of 70 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Traditional
Par 70
Length 6310 yards
Slope 130
Rating 70.3

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

The Desert/Oasis Course was the Phoenician's first 18 holes, which were later joined by the Canyon nine. The aptly named course may have desert surroundings but its numerous palm trees and blooming flowers will make golfers feel as though they've been transported to a tropical destination. Although all three golf courses cover only 150 acres, none of them feel cramped. Any lack of length is quickly forgotten after playing the creative challenges of the layout. The golf course offers plenty of variety that make it appealing to low and high handicappers alike. Dramatic elevation changes characterize the Desert nine, providing the breathtaking views that have led it to be the most requested course. The Oasis nine is memorable as well with water coming into play on six holes and a unique moat of sand on the par-4 finishing hole.

Course Details

Year Built 1981
Fairways TiffDwarf Grass
Greens TiffEagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Snyder (1981) 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
1407 Reviews (1407)

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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Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

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
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not terrible

I got a discount on the round because of aerification. If I would have paid the $100+ fee to play this course I would have been very disappointed. The course is nice but it’s short, No Marshall keeping the round moving, over priced cart.. It’s not a $100+ course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great every time

Played here on my way home from picking up holiday relatives at the airport. Even tired and hot, this was as great as ever. Course was green and full. Greens were rolling nicely. Had a few issues with the group in front playing the wrong tees but after we spoke to them, they adjusted and play was more enjoyable. Cart girl on front side forgot that she was there to sell and never stopped for anyone but on the back, she was our private beverage person. Bunker liners are beginning to surface again but a little tlc and they’ll be be back to normal. It was a great day at a favorite course so let the greens heal from being recently aerated and you’ll be fine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

DON'T GO

Arrived at course was not told greens had just been irated. First hole was cart pat only on a par 4, Had to walk forever to get to ball. My wife has a knee replacement real fun. The greens you could not putt.. We got to second hole after driving thru construction

and my friends cart would not make it up hill, We had to push cart out of tunnel in heat then wait for another cart.

We quit after ONE hole had bad beer at the bar after waiting for 15 minutes for them to change keg. Bottom line go somewhere else.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

aerated greens

The greens have just been aerated. Front nine was fine, back nine was pretty bumpy/sandy, but for the price, I would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

GOLF HERE!

This course is super fun to play. Unreal views as well! Staff is friendly and professional. Don’t miss your chance to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Phoenician Golf

Course was in great shape. Greens true, faster on the back then the front.

18 is a really nice finishing hole, makes you think.

Very nice day, should not have taken me 20 years to get out to this course!

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