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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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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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
Great course, well kept, convenient location
Course had just reopened from overseeding, but was in great shape. It was cart path only, but the round kept about a 3:45 pace. Greens were a little slow. Staff always friendly, clubhouse and pro shop are great. Excellent location on Camelback Mountain makes it convenient to Scottsdale and downtown Phoenix.
Phoenician- playing a round
Great layout, nice course. Pace of play rating was because they had the cart path only rule enforced. They just came off over seeding. Only caveat is to get the whole round in you have to book before 1pm. We only got 14 holes in. Shame as if we could have least had the 90 degree cart rule enforced I think we would have finished.
Ok course
Course was standard resort course. I paid over $200 for the round and after playing it, I would not have paid over $100
Couldn’t ask for much more..
Staff was amazing and the course was in great shape. Ended up playing with another gentleman who was a 9 handicap who helped me with tips making the round better for me. Getting free water, towels, etc. really helps out her in the Phoenix heat.
Beautiful
Great course. not the hardest if you’re looking for a fair course that has gorgeous holes this is your place. It was perfect for our family of 1 experienced and 3 relatively newer (<2 years) playing golf. One of the “newer” guys shot 74, Along with an 80 for one golfer that shoots in the 80s. Course is beautiful. Staff friendly and amenities were top notch. It’s a Troon course so if you’re a member it’s probably a better deal. Enjoyed it
Caught an off day I hear.
I get down to PHX from Portland routinely, and I've had my eye on this course. I finally got a chance to play it with a Hot Deal. I expected a lot based on the course description and standard green fee rate. The course was not in as good of shape as I expected, but I heard its a little "beat up" as they get ready to aerate, etc.
I'll give it another shot at some point.
Great Staff, Bad Clubhouse
Location of this course is awful; the clubhouse is surrounded by dense box-like housing making it difficult to find.
its usually better
greens are still pretty bumpy, the ball bounced all day for all of us. also, the pace of play was horrible. no marshall to keep the six (two groups who kept joining up) ahead of us on any kind of pace. hopefully it was just a bad day, normally this course is better.
Greens are Slow & Rough
After aerating the greens some weeks ago, they are still rough and very SLOW. Tee boxes and fairways were in generally good shape. Sand traps only had a dusting of sand on the surface, making it a challenge to escape with any control. The worst part of the day was the pace of play, with a 4:35 hour round at 115* and NO ranger trying to motivate the six players ahead (a foursome and twosome) who wanted to play as a sixsome. Unacceptable….
Great course
I have always wanted to play here and it happened. I will be back.
Nice place
Everything was great except that they had recently plugged the greens. It made putting close to impossible which takes out some of the joy. The green to tee can be a big distance. You almost need a car to get from 9 to 10.