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3.9
1788 Reviews (1788)
5 Stars
607
4 Stars
784
3 Stars
253
2 Stars
86
1 Stars
58
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
79.6%
Recommend this course
1517 out of 1788 reviews
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4.0
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
78.9%
Recommend this course
56 out of 71 reviews
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3.9
162 Reviews (162)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
11
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
77.2%
Recommend this course
125 out of 162 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 71
Length 7239 yards
Slope 135
Rating 74.3

Grand Canyon University Golf Course (formerly known as Maryvale Municipal Golf Course) offers an 18-hole track designed by Ted Robinson, Sr. and built in 1961. The par-71 golf course measures 7,269 yards from the championship tees and is open year-round.

The Bermuda grass Grand Canyon University Golf Course gets plenty of shade during the summer, thanks to several onsite trees, and features flat and wide fairways.

The fourth hole, for one example, is a 160-yard par-3 where you'll have to shoot over the water - and past the brick wall that separates the green from the water.

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Course Details

Year Built 1961
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1961) John Fought (2015) Mike Gogel

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge

Accolades

Reviews

3.9
1788 Reviews (1788)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 39
Brunch 20
Patio Dining 20
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 68
Undulating Greens 25
Water Hazards 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 65
Walkers 47
Advanced Golfers 44
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 75
Worth the Drive 21
Near the Airport 12

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5.0
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Hot weather
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GCU - Great Course

The fairways were rather bare in spots - but the greens were in great condition for this time of year - smooth and true. The only drawback - the course is full and the grill closed around 1:30p or so ... tried calling ahead from the 8th Tee and got a 'sorry, we're closed'. No "Beer & Sandwich Cart' to be found ... so - pack a lunch and enjoy a nice course. Students or Alumni at the bag-drop, starter, etc. - very positive attitudes and courteous. Nice pro-shop and bar. An enjoyable round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

5 1/2 hr round

Had a 12:50 tee time on a Friday so was planning on a slower than average round but 5 1/2 hrs is untenable. Didn’t see a single Marshall during the entire round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Championship course?????

Could be a gem, tee’s and fairways in rough shape. Almost a five hour round. Not as advertised.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Bunkers

Fairways and greens in good shape. This course has too many bunkers that are particularly penal. Will not play again

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 113
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 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Track

Played twice in the past week and a very good golf course. Tough bunkers. One of the best values in the desert

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Front 9 very slow. Some sort of tournament ehich locked up food service.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced

The course is overpriced and the pace of play was poor at best. 5 hr round

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 113
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hard hat course

Super crowded. Golf balls flying everywhere. Conditions are not great, and it’s an awful layout. Plenty of other courses to play in the area.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun

Course was in great shape staff is always wonderful and alway a pleasure to golf there. Cart girl Ree was fabulous! Keep up the good work!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

University championship course

Nice course with deadly bunkers which were challenging. Enjoyed playing this courses. Very nice pro shop and amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow, slow, slow

Started on time at 12:25 with the group in front of us on the par 4 green. Got up to the first green after our second shots and saw 3 groups on, or waiting, at #2. That pretty well sums things up. I left after finishing #14 at the 4 hour mark. I saw one marshall as I approached the tenth tee. He asked "how's it going." But kept driving and obviously did not care to hear anything I might have to say. Condition of the course was decent. Greens were in good shape but slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Review

Send traps not enough sand club bounces off. The dirt and greens were too slow

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course deep traps

Went off at 210pm the slowest 9 I have ever played 2hrs 45mins.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow pace but enjoyable

Many large bunkers. Nice pace greens. Lots delays due to slow play especially on par 3s. Good challenge. Reasonable price. Good range, chipping and putting areas. The staff were extremely friendly.

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