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4.4
207 Reviews (207)
5 Stars
91
4 Stars
92
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
95.7%
Recommend this course
194 out of 207 reviews
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5.0
1 Reviews (1)
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Conditions
5.0
Value
4.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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4.2
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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Course Highlights
Granite Falls South delivers a country club-like experience with a well-regarded layout, strong amenities, and consistently friendly staff. Rounds move efficiently, with recent golfers frequently completing play in under four hours.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Desert/Traditional
Par 72
Length 6839 yards
Slope 122
Rating 71.6

Granite Falls Golf Club offers two courses, the North Course and the South Course. Rolling hills sprinkled with stately trees and large greens define both courses. The South Course has a challenging layout that appeals to all skill levels with four sets of tees and subtle but effective bunkering. Water comes into play on 10 holes. The golf course offers a scenic finishing hole that has two lakes, joined by a cascading waterfall with a fountain in the background. In addition to the two golf courses, Granite Falls Golf Club boasts extensive practice facilities including a short game area with a practice bunker, two putting greens, and a grass driving range with target areas.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Billy Casper (1997) Greg Nash (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Arizona (2024 #5) (2019 #18)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2024 #10)
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Reviews

4.4
207 Reviews (207)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 12
Undulating Greens 9
Water Hazards 9
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 7
Locals 7
Seniors 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 7
Convenient to the City 6
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 292
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Arizona Advisor
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Played multiple times this summer

I have played this course multiple times this summer and it has not once disappointed me. Today was a bit windy which made it more interesting. I still had a great time. The greens still require a firm putt, but once you know that you can score well. The fairways and rough can be a little bit thick or fuzzy at times, so you might not get much roll out.. However, to me it seemed like the ball was teed up so I didn't mind it. I enjoy playing this course. It is in much better shape than some of the other courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
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 Average
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 292
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Arizona Advisor
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Need a firm putt.

The course is in overall good condition. The greens require a firm putt as they are a bit slow and do not break as much as you'd think. I did not have to fix many ball marks which told me the greens were compacted which would have made me think they should be fast. I guess they are a bit fuzzy which slows them down. I played from the blues which gives you a couple of 200+ yard par threes especially when they put the flag in the back. When the wind kicks up that makes these much more difficult. There is no beverage cart service so bring your own or buy it at the snack bar. There are water fountains every few holes which is a God send in this heat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 292
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Arizona Advisor
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The course is in good condition as it just came out of over-seeding. Tees through greens have shaped up nicely. There were no burnt spots anywhere. For AZ in the summer that is saying a lot. The grass seemed a bit long and the ground a bit soft, but that might be due to them getting the grass to grow back so well. The only thing I found a little odd was the putting surface. They were slow and did not hold a line well. They looked like they should be fast, but they were not. Maybe that is what put me off. Still to get the putts to go in you had to hit them very firmly. If the putt slowed down it would wander randomly. The carts are newer and very comfortable.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun course and in great shape for late June. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I will definitely be playing this course more often

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in really good shape. Greens were consistent. Overall, it was a nice day on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun track

Really enjoy this course. Presents a reasonable challenge. A bit pricey if you are not a resident but still like to play it.

Disappointed that the restaurant was closed for repairs. That was the case a year ago as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Course

This is a fun course to play. Like to play it at lease once when we are visiting in Phoenix.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

The course was in great shape. I will definitely go again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play - over 5 hours

Played here many times….however, the pace of play was terrible on 11/11/23. Over 5 hours to complete the round. The two foresome’s in front of us were the cause. A ranger final surfaced on the 16th hole and recognized the two hole gap in front of these two foresomes. He was very apologetic, but the round was nearly over at that point

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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