Paradise Valley GCC: #14
View from the 14th tee at Paradise Valley Golf & Country Club
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3.5
468 Reviews (468)
5 Stars
74
4 Stars
178
3 Stars
125
2 Stars
59
1 Stars
32
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
70.0%
Recommend this course
339 out of 468 reviews
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3.7
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 10 reviews
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3.6
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
69.6%
Recommend this course
39 out of 56 reviews
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Course Highlights
The family-owned atmosphere and genuinely welcoming staff make every visit feel personal and unhurried. Interesting doglegs and elevation changes create a fun, varied layout that delivers strong value for golfers at any level.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6169 yards
Slope 116
Rating 68.6
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Course Details

Year Built 1969
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jim Cochran

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Paradise Valley Junior Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.5
468 Reviews (468)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 12
Narrow Fairways 8
Water Hazards 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Beginners 9
Seniors 9
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 12
Worth the Drive 7

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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Down the middle

We had a great time at 58* .

The course was in great shape.

The cart we started with was a little sluggish so we changed at the end of the front 9, The sun came out on the back 9, All was well, We will return.

Marty Sweazea

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pretty Consistent Course

Fairways and rough were showing wear for the time of year. Greens were still in great shape after seeding and sanding. Like the layout, although not extremely challenging. we come back to this course a few times each year due to the friendly staff and consistent course conditions. See you next year!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent golfing

Played her for the first time in a few years and was pleasantly surprised

The tee boxes were good, fairways were good, greens were soft but fairly fast and consistent. Was worried when on the practice green cuz it was pretty ratty but the greens on the course were good. Some holes are quirky with sharp doglegs and elevation changes, but enjoyed playing here

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good to Play this Course Again

We had not played this course for a while and it was fun to return. Course in fair shape. Front 9 is relatively easy, back nine more difficult, especially 18th hole. Pace was good -- a somewhat slow 3-some let us play through

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

Pleasant surprise!

I selected Paradise Valley because it was the only course that would let me reserve for 9 holes. The day before we played my 80 year old father in law decided not to play. So I called the course directly and moved my tee time up an hour and switched to 18 holes. My son and I played as a 2 some, behind a string of 4 somes and followed by a 3 some. I hadn't played Paradise Valley in over 20 years, and did not expect too much in terms of course conditions. We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the greens, fairways, and tee boxes -- all were in very good shape. The pace of play was terrific, considering it was an early Saturday morning tee time on a holiday weekend. We played 18 holes in 3 hrs 45 minutes. I definitely recommend this course for an inexpensive fun round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

First Time Won't Be The Last

After playing 18 at another local course, my buddy and I needed to get some additional work in, but didn't want to play some other 9 hole courses we're familiar with. After checking the GolfNow app, we found that Paradise Valley was just five miles from where we were, so we decided to give it a go.

We played the front 9 at Paradise Valley on 6/11 for the first time. I must say, this is one of the best looking and most well manicured courses I've had the opportunity to play. Mind you, I only played the front, but if the back is anywhere need what I had the chance to play on, GREAT course. I personally cannot wait to go back and go the full 18.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not the ideal course

This tee time should have never been available to play. When we got there, we played a very good pace for our first 9. On the back nine, we had to play behind a league and it took us almost 4 hours to complete 9 holes.

We were only supposed to be charged $22 a person after the GolfNow anitial fee, however we were charged $26/person.

They had just sanded the greens, which is beyond me why you would do so this late. It was like putting on a beach. The fairways and tee boxes were in rough shape too.

Too many other course at the same price or cheaper that are in way better shape to come back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Mike is always nice.

Front nine easy back nine more difficult.

Play here several times a year.

Staff always nice and price is always reasonable.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart

Course was drying out after very wet week

Had not played this course for some time and it was good to return. Because of wet weather the previous week, they had been unable to mow and requested carts remain on the rough and not the fairways which was fine. Several holes are quite difficult to carry from the gold (gals) tees but apart from that the course was fun.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

A nice and unique golf course

The management is very nice and friendly

Golf course is challenging and will need all the clubs. eaxh hole is different

The condition of teebox can be improved but it's not a big deal. In mid March, the green is really green and smooth. Fairway can grow a bit more. I like this course.

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

Really enjoyed the layout

Great course for the value. Found a hot deal on the course. Im not great by any means but played very well here. I was even contacted 15 mins before my tee time advising me of a frost delay. I would highly recommend this course to anyone. Might even play my next round there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee boxes

Tee boxes were terrible. Leaves and acorns covered the greens...

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

Great day

Weather was perfect and the golfing was good. Some greens were a bit sandy but playable. Fairways were nice and short cut. Pace of play was moderate. Overall a good round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great value course.

The course was really nice. The staff is friendly and the weather was perfect. This was a hot deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

A course unfit for its staff

Paradise Valley, is an inappropriately named golf course. Unless of course your definition of paradise veers drastically from the dictionary's. This course provided many challenges, most of which involved keeping my temper in check about its condition. It's filled with changes in elevation... Of the concrete of the cart paths. Jagged, bumpy, and unfit for club cart traffic. The design utilizes a unique mix of sand and water, by which I mean that there was standing water in nearly every bunker. Making it impossible to determine whether management inteded to create a pond where God chose to put land. Luckily, I spent little time in these hybrid traps. What was more frustrating, was the difficulty I had determining where the fairway stopped, and the rough ended. There is virtually no benefit to landing your tee shot in a paradise valley fairway. Your lie will be that of rough. And even if you make it to the green, good luck putting out. These "masterpieces" looked like they'd been strafed by the Luftwaffe during WW2, and roll at a snail's pace. One strong point, was the pace of play. On account of there being no one else on the course other than myself and what appeared to be a vagrant living in the snack bar. At $37 for 18 and my poor excuse for a club car, this course is not worth your time. It was as if management truly had no concept of competitive pricing, or decent landscaping. However, the lone diamond in this course of rough, was the pro shop boy. Nestled in a quaint valley, the shop and its keeper salvaged my otherwise dreadful experience. Adam was helpful, humorous, and put a smile on my troubled face. This charming young man reminded me of what it was like to fall in love with this great game, all over again. I felt things for him that I had not felt for my wife in years. He provided excellent service, despite obviously knowing that the golf course he works at is an utter dumpster fire. Thank you Adam, for providing exceptional service at a sub par course, that I will not be returning to.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/12/2016

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in bad shape

Two recent water main breaks has caused flooding in the fairways. A lot of muddy shots. Rough not cut Saturday morning.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great layout/nice greens/unmowed fairways

I played 18 holes from the tips on this beautifully golf course which is a good value for a public course. Lovely setting. It was a fun course to play and I'm glad I chose to play here today. I will return to play it again later this summer. The greens were in great shape but slow; I had a hard time adjusting to them, though. From the back tees it plays at about 6,100 yards. All that being said, one caveat: apparently there is a shortage of mowers for the bermuda grass fairways. I couldn't tell when looking down the fairway from the tee box where the fairways ended and the rough began. The bermuda grass seed stems were sticking up about two inches in the middle of the fairways, costing loss of roll out after ball lands and who knows what effect on shots from the fairway. The fairways would be fine if they were mowed more often. Maybe the bermuda grass is in some rapid growth cycle right now, but still, they need to mow more often. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt--maybe the mower guys were sick or didn't show up the last day or two. Golfers should not expect fairways to be what they normally play on. There are a lot of beautiful trees but not a lot bunkers nor much water. Holes 12 and 13 were a lot of fun with the high elevations. Just don't get lost trying to find number 12 tee like I did, LOL.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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