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4.6
1409 Reviews (1409)
5 Stars
808
4 Stars
418
3 Stars
124
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
94.5%
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1260 out of 1409 reviews
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4.9
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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4.8
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.6%
Recommend this course
68 out of 69 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
1409 Reviews (1409)

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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great views fun course.

Would recommend this golf course to anyone in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Nice course too slow

As all resort courses to many beginners and people who have no game at all results in slow play

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

slow play

4.5 hrs is to long, ranger should control slow groups.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

One of the best courses in Phoenix. Had a blast!
Wow

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great afternoon of golf

Tons of wildlife and course is in great condition.

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

Great golf

It's a great golf course. It's one of the best courses I have ever played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Played much better

This course allows 5-somes RIDICULOUS
Slow and the greens were terrible
NEVER AGAIN
PS only 18 holes were open all week

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Decent conditions

I played the Desert/Canyon 18 hole combination on at 2:30 pm on July 8th. GN's rate was $22 including range balls. The course was not busy at all and we were able to play at a fairly good pace.
The driving range pretty chewed up where they had it set up. Finding enough grass to hit off of was difficult. "Chewed up" is actually a good way to describe most of the course. Many of the tee boxes, especially on the par 3s, had a large amount of divots and bare spots and a few were not level. One tee box on a par three was unplayable because of so many divots. The fairways were in decent shape but again with a lot of divots and bare spots. The greens were also in similar condition with a lot of un-repaired ball marks and bare spots. They didn't have a lot of grass on them and were fast. The strong winds we had that day really affected putts. I know it's summertime but the course was in rough shape overall.
The views on the course are pretty awesome and you don't realize how far up the side of the mountain you go on the desert 9. The course is fun and challenging without a lot of length. Shot placement and proper yardage will help you score here.
Given the conditions I experienced I think better values exist within the same area of Scottsdale/Phoenix.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great condition for summer in AZ

First time playing course. Was in excellent condition bar a few bare spots on greens but for July golf the course team should be commended for such great presentation. Courses are not long but they still provide a challenge with greens that are fast and sloped. Watch those hole placements on top of slopes as very easy to putt right off the greens. Some stunning views from the high tee boxes well worth the visit alone. Great practice facilities, nice clubhouse and if the family are shopping in Fashion Square it's less than five minutes away to escape to the golf. I will certainly go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A Desert Mountain Beauty

I love the Phoenician. From the great staff to the beautiful view to the ease of access it's all great.

I like to play the Desert and Canyon nines. Each has its share of long approaches, elevation changes and challenging greens. The course was in great condition with unusually lush grass for this time of the season and well groomed greens.

The different nines have a good mixture of moderate to moderately challenging holes. While some might consider it "target golf" in places, I like the challenge of having little room for error in placing your shots. Like any good course, the Phoenician offers holes that can surrender birdies or take you for a double bogey ride just as quickly.

The staff is excellent and friendly and very helpful. The Relish Bistro serves up some nice food for a reasonable price considering it is a resort.

If you have not been there, give The Phoenician a visit and play the Desert/Canyon layout. Don't forget to have lunch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Awesome Course

Beautiful views! Greens really fast! Very enjoyable round

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

very scenic

Well conditioned resort course. The pace of play was slow.. We played the Oasis and the Canyons and I found that it was very difficult to know where you were going, fortunately we played with players that had played this facility before and we were ok, however we did see a number of players at a loss as to which way to go.
The scenery was fantastic, great views of the valley, nice elevation changes from hole to hole, and lots of shaded areas around the tee boxes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Awesome

awesome from the cashier to the starter everyone was absolutely awesome! I love this course!

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nearly Perfect

I am a local and played this on a weekday as a single. Starter was very friendly and helpful. The Canyon course is in much better shape this time of year but the Desert course was still good.

My only complaint was that the water fountains were mostly warm. They do give you 2 bottles of water which is good but when it's 115* degrees out, access to cold water shouldn't be an inconvenience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

good resort course

We play this course often in the summer when the rates are lower. It's always in good condition and the elevation changes make it quite a challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

John Kim

It was great overall but the distance was very short.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great views and conditioned course

Played the desert/canyon rotation. Very playable and great conditions. Fairways beautiful and greens fast and undulating. Awesome awesome views of the camelback mountains and surrounding Scottsdale, Phoenix.
Very friendly tees for ladies player. My wife who does not hit it long had wonderful time.
Only negative was when we finished round and brought our cart back we like to take our clubs and leave. My wife heard one of the golf staff say to his fellow staff member'told you so' . Ended on sour note as we didnt ask for cleaning of clubs and staff shouldnt expect tip and talk negative about guest.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Disappointed...

I expected more from one of the premier resorts in Phoenix. I have played all over the valley, and I finally made it our to the Phoenician when the prices dropped for summer.

I understand it is summer, but I shouldn't have to PUTT through ground under repair on your greens if I'm playing at a resort. I expect that from lesser courses, but not from the Phoenician. Fairways had ground under repair, rough had ground under repair, greens had ground under repairs. It was like I was playing a course in California during a severe drought. You are charging $10 for a hotdog and $8 for a beer, spend the money on water and get this course where it should be. I played Keirland last week and it was immaculate, like a resort course should be. Gold canyon, whirlwind, Troon North, and WigWam are all in much better shape right now than the Phoenician.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

EXCELLENT!!!

Course was in great condition! Holes were beautiful and had numerous elevation changes. Views were SPECTACULAR!!! I will definitely go back. Also got see Rickie Fowler up close and personal on the range!

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

Awesome course

Sweet resort and course. Greens were not in the best condition. Other than that great place

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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