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1624 Reviews (1624)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
92.9%
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4.3
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
95.3%
Recommend this course
61 out of 64 reviews
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4.3
138 Reviews (138)
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.9%
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131 out of 138 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7011 yards
Slope 131
Rating 72.7

Robert Trent Jones II designed the golf course at Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club, creating a championship course to shift gently from open play to intimate foliage along Willow Wash. The golf delivers Southwestern authenticity, with etroglyph-etched boulders marking holes. It differs from the "target" golf courses of Arizona in that it features player-friendly golf, manicuring transition spaces so that golfers face minimal penalty when recovering.

At the Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club, Robert Trent Jones II demands strategic and varied shooting, meaning the round of golf will challenge as well as refresh golfers.

After the round at the Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club, head back to the casual elegance of the clubhouse.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Mini Verde Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No

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
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.3
1624 Reviews (1624)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 68
Patio Dining 28
Watching the Game 23
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 105
Forced Carries 63
Undulating Greens 55
This course/club is great for:
Locals 104
Advanced Golfers 74
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 61
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 98
In the 'Burbs 65
Convenient to the City 49

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Reviews 255
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
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Previously Played

DVRGC is almost there

Now that overseeding is complete, the course just needs a few more weeks to be at its best. New grasses are doing well; however, more time is needed before ideal cutting can occur on tee boxes, fairways, rough and greens. At present, there is little ball roll on the fairways and the greens are slow. Sand traps have sufficient sand depth. Pace was good (just under 4 hours), as was value (with Hot Deal).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good to be Home!

Dove Valley was my home course for 6yrs before moving away for work for 15 months
Well Im back and Dove is better than ever
Just reseeded and have never seen this course in such great condition.
Pace of play was great 3.5hrs
Only downfall was No Cart Girl

Excited to be home and have Dove as my Home Course again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Short Game Workout

This is an ideal course for working on your short game. The course is well marked and the reseeding is starting to take effect.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Time Playing this Course

Really fun and favorable front nine. The need to cut down several trees on the back nine so you have an idea where you’re hitting to! Cart path only when I played - probably wouldn’t have gone out if I’d known that.
I will definitely go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Recovering slowly from overseed

About average conditions for this time of year. Greens look like they could be cut a little lower as the speed was slowwwww and that’s tough when you are used to fast.
Otherwise fun round in the heat!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Location next to construction and roadways decreased to ambiance.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well worth a visit

Payed just a few days before closure for over-seeding, however it was still in very good condition and the layout was fun with some challenging holes. Would definitely play it again when next in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very solid

Love the layout. Greens were in great shape for late summer. Course was a little wet from rain, but not too bad. Only complaint are bunker conditions. Thin, rocky and consistantly awful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dove Valley review

Golf course was in great shape , The lunch snd wait staff was very good. Greens were slow which I did not like. From the back tees maintenance needs to clear views so you can see what is in front of you as to how to play the hole. This was on the back 9. The staff made sure you had ice in the cart and plenty of water bottles. Over all experience was great course was very scenic but my only two issues were green speed and vegetation growth that did not allow you to see where you were hitting your shot. Again this was from the back tees which I’m sure is the least played tee. Course price was very good and again the staff did a great job with food and making sure of your hydration. A great idea would be to bump the price up $5 and provide a yardage book. If in the area you should play as price is fair and good is good and staff is good

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Shape

the course was in great shape!!! we weren’t waiting and we weren’t pushing, saw the cart girl often!. the course is challenging without looking challenging especially the back nine! the rates here today were a value!
This course is a favorite!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

9.1.23

Cart Path Only Conditions, no starter, no ranger to monitor the rules. GPS did not function, so was challenging to gauge yardage, with no cart path markings.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 255
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

awesum Course

One of the best courses I played during my 7 day golf trip. I'm sure to play it when I come back next year. The course was in great shape in all areas of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a great layout and always in good condition.

I found the course to be in very good condition again this time. I really like variety of holes. There were too many little pebbles on the greens. I will always take the opportunity to play here. Really like this layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Good course conditions

The conditions of course are good , well maintained and not many bare spots . The bunkers are well trimmed but lack sand . The greens are very good , fast and true . This is not a bad course , I would consider playing again . The cart girl was outstanding .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow and lose on course management

Pace was very slow. Course allowed people to jump out in front of us at the turn. We went back and complained and asked for a credit and we’re told no

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow but a decent golf course

Pace of play was very slow. Got to number tem and people had decided to jump on in front of us. We reported it to the pro shop however, nothing was done, no rain check was an option, so we left.

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