Desert/Canyon at Phoenician, The
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Editor's Note: Course closed in 2018. See The Phoenician Golf Club listing.
The Phoenician resort is known for its three unique nines, which offer not three challenging 18-hole combination but also stunning views of the Valley of the Sun. The Desert/Canyon Course is the most requested layout because of its particularly stunning vistas. The Desert Course is known for its dramatic elevation changes that climb up to the Canyon nine situated on the southern slope of Camelback Mountain. The golf course is not long but it proves that holes don't have to be lengthy to provide a good challenge. Golfers will need careful strategy as well as sharp short game skills in order to take on the water hazards and strategically placed bunkers. The par-4 third hole on the Desert nine is particularly tricky thanks to a green that is surrounded on nearly all of its sides.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Championship | 70 | 6068 yards | 70.0 | 130 |
Phoenician | 70 | 5695 yards | 68.0 | 127 |
Forward (W) | 70 | 4777 yards | 64.0 | 107 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Championship M: 68.2/126 | 415 | 505 | 303 | 220 | 443 | 180 | 502 | 120 | 372 | 3060 | 429 | 180 | 363 | 482 | 393 | 303 | 201 | 132 | 525 | 3008 | 6068 |
Phoenician M: 66.6/120 W: 73.1/135 | 390 | 490 | 291 | 200 | 377 | 168 | 481 | 101 | 349 | 2847 | 408 | 166 | 348 | 466 | 375 | 287 | 188 | 114 | 492 | 2844 | 5691 |
Forward M: 62.7/105 W: 68.4/117 | 375 | 442 | 266 | 161 | 264 | 114 | 436 | 80 | 327 | 2465 | 363 | 129 | 299 | 406 | 310 | 259 | 98 | 70 | 378 | 2312 | 4777 |
Handicap | 9 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 4 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
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Photo submitted by Rttrasamar on 12/28/2019
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18 at Sunset Photo submitted by u219160306 on 10/22/2019
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13 Photo submitted by u219160306 on 10/22/2019
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You can book a room at great rates as well!! Photo submitted by roncacini on 07/06/2016
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Elevated tee boxes Photo submitted by mcgyver0070 on 06/04/2016
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Elevated tee boxes Photo submitted by mcgyver0070 on 06/04/2016
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Great Views !! Photo submitted by mcgyver0070 on 06/04/2016
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Top notch course Photo submitted by mcgyver0070 on 06/04/2016
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Desert nine #6, par 3 Photo submitted by acoffmangn on 05/12/2016
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The view from #6 Desert Photo submitted by Tennis223 on 02/18/2016
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Photo submitted by GolfLeo on 11/25/2015
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Canyon view Photo submitted by emilio86 on 07/10/2015
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Great scenic views Photo submitted by u000001659367 on 03/12/2014
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Photo submitted by chang5635 on 02/23/2014
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Photo submitted by gerryreed on 12/03/2013
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Photo submitted by jeremystephens on 11/28/2013
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Par 3 #7 on Desert course Photo submitted by Robert2175171 on 10/25/2013
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The Phoenecian Clubhouse Photo submitted by tawnyporter on 09/02/2013
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Photo submitted by Hawksguy76 on 07/21/2013
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Photo submitted by Hawksguy76 on 07/21/2013
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Photo submitted by hockeyind21 on 03/25/2013
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Hole 8 at Canyon Photo submitted by Mike8484427 on 03/15/2013
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beautiful views Photo submitted by kerrs on 11/18/2012
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Canyon Course...tee off towards Camelback Mtn. Photo submitted by u000001276894 on 09/24/2012
Edward
Very enjoyable layout and pace of play. Some holes views were impacted by significant construction at the resort. Staff very friendly and great parking.
Awesome track!!
I’ll definitely be back to play this track! I enjoyed the front nine more than back nine. It looks like the back nine was reconstructed recently but the views from back nine were incredible
Phoenician
This course is fun, yet challenging. The greens are extremely challenging. The course layout is really good. I had a great time playing this course.
excellent conditions & fun layout
course is playing well. grass is still new, so plays longer than later in the season. carts are allowed at 90. greens are as pure as ever and in excellent condition. pace of play is below average with 5 hours to complete 18. back nine routing is a bit confusing but the views are worth it. food is great at the snack bar or restaurant upstairs. and staff is wonderful. (bring a desert club if you don’t want to hit off crushed granite rock)
Beautiful views!
Like all courses in Arizona a lot of them are overpriced, but this was a fun course to play and had absolutely beautiful scenery!
Fun layout! Great views.
Returned for another round since the course revamp. Remembered course for being a fun layout with interesting holes and great views. Did not disappoint second time around! A good challenge while not being overly difficult. Pick the correct tees for your abilities and you will have a lot of fun. Staff is friendly. Pace was good - carts are a must. Nicely maintained. Convenient location to downtown Scottsdale and PHX.
Great condition and pace of play
Expensive but nothing out of the ordinary for Phoenix in the winter. You get what you pay for and we had a fast round with a great practice range on a course in terrific condition. 10 minute tee time intervals made for a fast pace of play.
The back 9 is the far more interesting side. You have holes right up against the mountains and great views of the valley. The front 9 was a flat down and back course through a residential community. Several holes with doglegs where the driver is taken out of the hands.
Greens ran well (a little slow). Difficult greens - lots of levels and well placed bunkers that will punish you. No water hazards on holes 10-15. Tee boxes were flat and Par 3's weren't full of divots.
Drinks at the turn were not easily accessible, had to go upstairs into the bar to order. Drink cart only came around once on our 3rd hole. Water jugs were not present at tee boxes, however after hole 13 (?) there was a cooler full of water.
Golf carts were relatively new and had GPS, carts would lock up if you were too close to the green. The cart path was weird the entire course - it's a long drive from 9 to 10, we missed the turn from 16 to 17 (the sign was on a construction wall and blended in), and there were several confusing turn arounds for greens and tee boxes (hole 2 in particular).
Slow
This was the slowest round I have ever played.
It took us 5 1/2 hours to finish our round
Resort Classic with some Challenge
The Phoenician golf resort offers a luxurious experience, boasting top-notch amenities and impeccable service for a memorable stay and play. Its scenic surroundings complement the challenging yet enjoyable course, making it a haven for golf lovers seeking both relaxation and a sporting challenge.