Oasis/Desert at Phoenician, The
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Editor's Note: Course closed in 2018. See The Phoenician Golf Club listing.
The Desert/Oasis Course was the Phoenician's first 18 holes, which were later joined by the Canyon nine. The aptly named course may have desert surroundings but its numerous palm trees and blooming flowers will make golfers feel as though they've been transported to a tropical destination. Although all three golf courses cover only 150 acres, none of them feel cramped. Any lack of length is quickly forgotten after playing the creative challenges of the layout. The golf course offers plenty of variety that make it appealing to low and high handicappers alike. Dramatic elevation changes characterize the Desert nine, providing the breathtaking views that have led it to be the most requested course. The Oasis nine is memorable as well with water coming into play on six holes and a unique moat of sand on the par-4 finishing hole.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Championship | 70 | 6310 yards | 70.3 | 130 |
Phoenician | 70 | 5842 yards | 69.0 | 122 |
Forward (W) | 70 | 5024 yards | 69.7 | 113 |
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: 69.0/127 | 421 | 518 | 211 | 419 | 218 | 358 | 396 | 340 | 321 | 3202 | 415 | 505 | 303 | 220 | 443 | 180 | 502 | 120 | 372 | 3060 | 6262 |
Phoenician M: 69.0/122 W: 73.4/132 | 393 | 489 | 177 | 377 | 182 | 335 | 371 | 330 | 304 | 2958 | 390 | 490 | 291 | 200 | 377 | 168 | 481 | 101 | 349 | 2847 | 5805 |
Forward M: 63.7/108 W: 68.7/117 | 352 | 451 | 122 | 325 | 125 | 312 | 304 | 260 | 247 | 2498 | 375 | 442 | 266 | 161 | 264 | 114 | 436 | 80 | 327 | 2465 | 4963 |
Handicap | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 16 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
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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
This is a short course, but has all the bells and whistles. One of the top 3 courses my group and I had played with few people in front or behind us on our time on the course. Beautiful views and perfect playing surface!
New course
This is the first time I played this course. I found it to be very playaable and enjoyable. Despite the summer hear the course was in great shape.
Fun And Enjoyable….But….
Let’s start with the good.
The golf shop was great and the folks who checked us in were great. We laid down our clubs near the bay drop and they were loaded on a cart that was funny equipped with GPS ready to head to the range where there was complementary range balls.
The fairways and greens were all nicely mowed with very few dead spots. Greens rolled smooth and the rough were short and thick giving nice lies just off the greens and fairways.
Overall I would say the course condition was a 7/10. Pretty solid for a course that gets a ton of play. Also, the GPS was a must. There are a number of blind shots and bunkers to navigate so have accurate GPS built into the cart was really great.
Now let’s talk about the not so great things….
First, the range was a ways down the road from where you check in and the tee grounds on the range were fairly beat up. Not a huge deal, but it would have been nice to hit off more lush grass when warming up for the round. Secondly, there were a large number of unrepaired pitch marks on the green which is really sad considering despite that the greens were in fantastic shape. Third, there are a number of blind shots which made it difficult to not hit into the group in front of you, as well as, be hit into by the group behind you. If pace of play was not an issue, maybe this wouldn’t be on my list. But that brings me to issue number 4.
The pace of play on the back 9 was equal to a 5 hour round. Which is no fun at all. There should have been better marshaling being done to keep the pace of play to 4 hours or less.
Finally, the course layout was aweful. Tees and greens were very spaced out at times, and although there we good signage leading from one green to the next tee, it definitely hinders the character of this course. It doesn’t not feel as serene as you would hope by the photos given online. Sadly this course is a typical resort course that seems squeezed in by its surrounding as opposed to beautiful desert/mountain golf.
All in all I would say if you don’t care about those things, and want a course in solid condition, friendly staff, and don’t want to break the bank, this is a place is one you can and will enjoy.
Excellent, as always!
I play here every time I come to AZ. I love the course and the staff is always extremely friendly! Thanks again Phoenician!
Layout and staff
This is a first class facility from staff to the course. Easily my favorite course in Phoenix
Desert Getaway
Awesome resort course. Not going to kill you. Beautiful surroundings. Only complaint is that I accidentally left my breakfast sandwich because I had to rush to tee off. When I went back to get it, it wasn't there. The person working at the course restaurant didn't seem to care and at those prices I wasn't going to buy another one. 😒😒
Beautiful course
We enjoyed this course very much. Very well maintained with lovely flowers and landscape. Pricey but a wonderful experience
Great course, beautifully landscaped, good value for the money but the pace was 5 1/2 hours!☹️☹️
Love the course but the marshal was not doing his job!! It took a ridiculous 5 1/2 hours to play the course!
Very Plush Resort course with a phenomenal staff
Am I going to give this place an “Over-the-top” review? Yes I am. It’s a resort course in Scottsdale that backs up to Camel Back Mountain. The Entire staff goes out of their way to make sure all the guests are having a fun time. The value far exceeds the costs. It’s not the most difficult course in the area and it’s fairly short from the gold tees. Houses line most of the holes on the front 9. Lots of home/condo construction adjacent to the course currently can be a small distraction. Definitely could not walk this course so carts are a must. Those are super small issues.. so otherwise, this one is a real jewel
Beautiful Golf Course.
Great course, great staff. You think it’s a lot but you get to play a course with pristine fairways, painful roughs and smooth fast greens. The course is only half the cost though. The staff hooks you up with as much bottled water as you need. Club cleaning, bag/cart setup and after play services. From the moment you show up you just get to enjoy a relaxing round with little care about your gear getting where it needs to be.