12684 W Gila Bend Hwy, Casa Grande, Arizona 85193, US
(520) 836-6444
Location Map

About Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort

Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort is a historic hotel, golf course and sports academy 45 minutes south of Phoenix-Scottsdale. The hotel and golf course is on the campus of Grande Sports World, a training destination for youth and national teams. The property was founded by Horace Stoneham, the owner of the San Francisco Giants, and opened in 1959. There is an outdoor pool and jacuzzi, while guest rooms are standard rooms and suite accommodations. The golf course was designed by Ralph Plummer and can stretch to over 7,500 yards from the championship tees.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres188
Year Opened1959
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual, Bar
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort

Reviews

3.5
1643 Reviews (1643)
Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Needs more time before ready

We had a nice time here this am. Practice facilities still aren’t open and the course needs a bit more mowing after just being opened following the summer. Given another two week or so, this place will be great to play. Today, greens were sickeningly slow and 2nd cut areas and fairways were too long. Understandable given they just opened back up.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice

It’s recovering from the new seeds and everything is green, grass was high in fairways but it was fun... in a few more days when ia time to cut it even is going to be aweso

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst conditions ever

Well. Where do I start. First from the very first hole tee times backed up. No Marshall on course to speed play up. Waited every shot. 5 hour round. Course in horrible shape. Fairways 2 inch thick grass. Can’t find your ball in second cut. Must be in fairway or you spend 10 min looking for ball. Greens are slow as ever. Needs a lot of help. Course is waterlogged so with that comes mosquitos. Everywhere. Had bug spray and still eaten alive. Staff was friendly. The only good thing about today. Will not be back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course demands good shots to score well.

The par 3s play longer then expected. If you dial in 1 club extra; you will be pleased. I always enjoy playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good shape

Not crowded. Moving forward at a good pace. Great bargain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course to play

Love playing such a great course so close to home. Great pace of play, friendly staff.

The one bad thing is I wish they had a place to buy snacks and drinks during play. They have a vending machine but it does not always work.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly staff

Friendly staff, course is well maintained and pace of play was excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Relaxing weekend getaway

Fun Hotel with History, we stayed and played and will definitely go back again!! Course was ok nothing special but the people who worked throughout the complex were amazing great smiles friendly as you could ever ask for funny and fun also!! The food in there longe and restaurant were absolutely amazing the presentation was incredible and the food was delicious!! We recommend this place for a weekend getaway we had an absolute blast!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Greens are dying, irrigation still a problem

We used to have a membership here. Last year the course shut down from May 1 to Octobet 8th.

Nothing was done to the course all summer. This course was built in 1962! The irrigation system is failing. We didn't feel the course owner cares enough to fix the problems.

It shows on several holes that get overwatered. Some of the greens have bald patches that will get worse when the course shuts down June 1st this year.

It's okay for the occasional round, but I won't waste my money on a membership. It's sad to see this as I used to really enjoy playing here.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Just OK

I expected more out of a resort course. Layout was OK, there were some interesting holes. I got away with a lot of bad shots, because there are acres of rough. Staff was really good. The bar is great and there is a lot of history documented in the photos on the walls.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

just OK

Very forgiving, lots of rough and little OB areas. I got away with a lot of bad shots. Course is in decent shape. Some interesting holes but layout is nothing to write home about. I was expecting more from a resort course. Overpriced for sure, this should be a ~$25 round but I played double that.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great spring golf

This is a challenging course. The courses at excellent condition and we must have timed it right because everything had been freshly mowed before our round. There were a few hot spots but that is to be expected with the heat. I will definitely be back to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improved Conditions

Played here many times in the last decade. Fairways although not perfect were improved . Greens were perfect other than 17 which has some dead area on front of gree. Teed off at 8 and done at 11. Impressive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Long course

Course and greens on great shape. Pace of play was good. Staff friendly and helpful. Good value for the money. We just keep coming back!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Francisco G

Course and greens were in good shape. To much water in a couple of places but was not a bother.

Greens rolled good. Traps had lots of sand which was nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty dry

The fairways were pretty dry an hard. Tee boxes very dry hard to put tee in the ground. Greens were pretty good. Our round was very slow, waiting on every hole.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Now Reading