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3.9
1803 Reviews (1803)
5 Stars
609
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
88
1 Stars
58
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
77.3%
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3.9
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
72.2%
Recommend this course
57 out of 79 reviews
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3.9
144 Reviews (144)
5 Stars
50
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
75.0%
Recommend this course
108 out of 144 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
1803 Reviews (1803)

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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Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Vacation

Pulled this one off of Golf Now and was very satisfied and enjoyed our round of golf. A little slow but it was a Friday , but would definitely one back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

No water on the course.

Course is in good shape overall. Since it was over 100 degrees on a Thursday the course wasn’t too crowded so pace on the front 9 was really good then on the back 9 a three-some was playing extremely slow. The negative about this course is that there was only one hole with water and no beverage cart.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Need Gps

Front nine great but no GPS but then the back nine was mostly sand in fairways price was good but again you need gps

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course, excellent condition

Course was in excellent shape… greens rolled true and fast. Pace of play was extremely slow and some tee boxes were very close to the greens - a lot of “fores”

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Ok course

They were sanding the greens and fairways. I wish courses would put on their website when the aeration is going to start. . Poor course conditions but loved the layout. I would play again later in the year

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

first class experience and didn't break the bank

First time playing out at GCU Golf Course. Greens are in great shape they roll nice and true. A bit on the slower side (rolling about a 10), understandable from what a hot summer it has been in the valley. Staff was very friendly... And the meal afterward was top notch. Overall we really enjoyed our round out at GCU definitely will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Grand Canyon Course

Overall course was not in good shape. Greens were shaggy and slow. There was hundreds of branches and sticks all over course in rough near fairways that were not picked up. Ive played all over in PHX and this was the worst taken care of course I’ve played.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Golf in the rain

Played here when it was drizzling the other day and it was a really enjoyable experience. The pro shop staff were really friendly and got me out on the course very quickly. Was able to tee off ahead of my scheduled time and play as a single. Given the rain we got the night before and that day, the course looked good with only a couple spots of standing water in low lying areas. The course overall was alive and well from tee box to green. Nice driving range with grass to hit from. Will definitely be back again to play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

GCU August 2023

Conditions were overall good. Sand on tee boxes and some greens. 8/10 rating. Pace of play was good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Our yearly golf trip to phoenix, first time we decided to give the GCU course a try. We played 5 courses in 6 days and it was by far the best value. Some of the best greens we played on all week. Overall a great atmosphere out there. Definitely will be added to the rotation next year!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 49
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good condition for summer play

FYI: GCU will not work with Garmin gps, wish they would get with Garmin to resolve issues.
To those who can't muster the courtesy to rank bunkers after their shot, maybe you should stick to Goofy Golf until you can develop some consideration ?
And what's with the complaints about t-boxes?
Isn't that the only place on the course where you can determine where to put your ball ?

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course being worked on

Caught the course under considerable work on fairways. .
Also Garmin yardage is way off. They need to update it. No fun playing with inaccurate yardages

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