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

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3.4
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Reviews 24
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 22
2.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

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staff were very friendly and helpful. Course layout was good. Tee boxes were average (needed a hammer for my tee on some tee boxes), Fairways were for the most part good. Some places on about 4 or 5 holes had spots where the over seeding did not take. Greens, although on the slow side were the best part of the course. Only real complaint was the standing water on many holes. The course is really pouring the water to the fairways and when you hit a great drive but then see a splash the wind gets taken out of your sails.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/09/2025

Thank you for your review! We appreciate the feedback and agree that the course is not to standard condition. The irrigation system has had issues throughout the season which has led to inconsistent conditions. We are closing the course this summer to make repairs, and will hopefully be able to boast great conditions in the Fall. We hope to see you in the future!

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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better shape

fairways better then most in area all greens nice shape when I played not that fast somebody spots on some fairways

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

3 hour round in early morning😀

Love fast golf. And you get that here first thing in the morning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really Rough rough

Stay in the fairway to avoid the rough and gopher holes. You'll do fine.

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

Go elsewhere to play

It would be an overstatement to say that the course is in rough shape. Fairways are terrible, cannot get a t into the ground on t boxes, greens are OK.

Appears that course management has given up on maintains the course at a playable level.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

shape of course

some dead spots still exist in fairway green were nice not fast and not slow best value around this area

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Relaxing

It was a Beautiful Friday…Front desk,Bar and staff was willing to help you with a great attitude. Friendly and polite,I will be coming back with family and friends. Aloha 🤙

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Better shape

I played course a few months ago it was terrible. I was told it was in better shape so gave it a chance and it was. Greens were better and fairways. There are still some rough fairway areas but overall way better. Will play again soon

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Deep Rough

As long as you stay out of the rough and gopher holes you will enjoy this course.

Greens were great! Better than some other courses in the area.

We had a 7:45am tee time and were sent out 20 minutes early. Weather was perfect.

Some tee boxes were being allowed to heal, so several were moved up to the RED or forward tee box. So, plan accordingly and choose the right club for the distance.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

very poor course conditions

as a local full time resident i play this course frequently due to reasonable costs compared to others during the bulk of golf season. however this course has become so run down that i will no longer entertain visiting again. with the exception of a few greens this course is totally unkempt. the par 3s are totally unplayable. tree branches and leaves all over the greens. tee boxes with grass so high it hides the ball. losing balls in FAIRWAY due to high grass. impossible lumps in rough area contributing to bad shots. unfilled cable ditches everywhere. Extremely slow play by golfers who are un-policed by a marshal leading to long delays for all. this is a SHAME. it has the potential to be a leading course in the area but until management fixes these and a host of other problems resting on your laurels as a resort course from days gone by will prove to be you downfall. it is not WORTH the green fees at this time.

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

Good course for the price!

Sure there were some dead spots, and the rough around the greens were not as well manicured as they could’ve been. But for the price 50$ before 8am I’d say it was worth the drive! Was expecting more gopher holes than fairways but that wasn’t the case at all! Friendly staff they got us out 15 minutes earlier than our tee time and we finished the round in 3 hours and 20 minutes!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Business as usual, more or less

Third time playing this course this winter. Found the greens slower than usual(?) and a few bare spots here and there. The fairways were generally good but again a few bare spots.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love Playing Here

Staff is amazing. Always nice and friendly. History of this place is wonderful and always a good time. The course plays long, and trees cause plenty of trouble for novice golfers but always love playing here.

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