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4.6
1390 Reviews (1390)
5 Stars
792
4 Stars
415
3 Stars
124
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
93.7%
Recommend this course
1241 out of 1390 reviews
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4.9
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
26 out of 26 reviews
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4.7
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
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0
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
97.2%
Recommend this course
69 out of 71 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
1390 Reviews (1390)

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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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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Meh

Course was slow, greens were slow and furry, I played the tips and multiple holes were missing tee markers. Wide open short course, easy to play and score.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

27 holes of exquisite beauty

Course was interesting ,fun and beautifully manicured. Every square inch of real estate on the course was in excellent shape from the greens to bunkers to fairways and even in waste areas. you could tell human hands had touched every space. Layout was interesting with great views of the area. Thank you Golf now for getting a good rate for us to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Scenery

This course has many scenic holes and we enjoyed the day. The course conditions were great and we were paired with a single who was fun to play with. There were a couple of quirky routes to some of the holes with long and somewhat confusing cart rides to the tee boxes. Fortunately the person we played with knew the course. It is a tough course, especially when it is windy. We played the first 12 or 13 holes in calm conditions and then the wind started blowing hard. It was well worth playing though and we would play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the better courses for the money

We have a Trincard and play this course frequently. It's one of the better courses in the city and the prices very good especially as it warms up in the summer. We have played all three oasis Canyon and desert courses. There is wide variety and the course is kept in very good condition. The staff is exceptionally friendly. The cart girls are nice but the prices on the cart are way out of whack . Otherwise it's a great place to play and I highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Andy Stevenson

This is a beautiful golf track I did not realise I was so close to the base of Camelback ! stunning views probably the best in Phx great staff even better bar outside !!
And Relish the burger joint hit it out the Park !!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course Excellent features

This course is excellent fantastic views and is in great shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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

2nd time around!!

I played this course in 2014 (May) found it to be a top notch golf course. Really enjoyed the experience, challenge, and course conditions. Now in May 2015 wanted to try my luck again. Found it to be no different. Equally as good as 2014. Highly recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Outstanding course

Played the Desert & Canyon courses. Desert much more target oriented and Canyon more open. Both in tremendous shape. I struggled on the undulated greens and couldn't seem to get my roll right. Definitely not a complaint, I can't wait to play again now that I have some course knowledge. Mid teen handicappers like me playing for first time need to be conservative and smart about shots especially on the Desert course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great views

Outstanding vistas. Not to hard to play. Some tricky greens on Canyon 3 par 3's on canyon makes you feel like you shot a low scora

Conditions Good
Value Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Course is in excellent condition would play again. Very challenging great views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful AZ weather, fabulous course conditions.

While I'd played The Phoenician many years prior, it was a delight to have the opportunity while on vacation. Courses in outstanding condition, staff very accommodating, views an added bonus. Pro Shop also a nice stop after finishing our round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good clean fun!

Great track, good fun, range included can recommend this course while in Scottsdale! We'll be back!"

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Simply Amazing

An amazing round. The course was in great shape and the staff was first rate. The pace of play was perfect and we never felt rushed. We will certainly add it to our regular rotation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This is paradise on earth

It will cost you $$ in terms of golf balls but, it really worth it.

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

Awesome views!

Hard to focus on golf with such spectacular surroundings.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Resort

I definitely include The Phoenician as one of my favorites in AZ, and the fact that it is Troon Managed is a plus, however, the outside service this visit was subpar at best (had to beg someone to get our bags that were sitting alone at Bag Drop for 10+ minutes) (Not good as my set is NEW and expensive) and additionally I think they did not keep track of who was going where at the turn...We got very backed up after flying through the front nine in under 2 hours. I love the facility, courses and love the resort, but both the guys in the golf shop and the outside service folks need to step up their game as far as friendliness, attention to guests & pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Experience

This course has the BEST staff. ..friendly, helpful. This is my 2nd play at The Phoenician. First was last Fall at an outing for a group I lead. The Manager was out at the entrance to greet all of the players and help the other staff put bags on carts, etc. Two totally wonderful experiences on these fabulous courses!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

BeBeautiful resort course

Well maintained course. Greens were in great shape. Challenging course but with plenty of room to lay up and play it safe, but that's not my game. I would definitely play here again or recommend it to friends.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

desert /canyon

The desert course greens were in poor shape while the canyon was much better not sure why as I've played here before. Pace was fine as they have a ranger to check for slow play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Golf Packages

The Phoenician Golf Around Package

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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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The Phoenician Golf Around Package

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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.

Arizona Golf Grind Package

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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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Arizona Golf Grind Package

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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.

Talking Stick Stay & Play Package

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PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Talking Stick Resort, Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsdale at Talking Stick, or Staybridge Suites Scottsdale - Talking Stick and golf at Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipash & O'odham courses.
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