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3.9
1808 Reviews (1808)
5 Stars
611
4 Stars
790
3 Stars
259
2 Stars
90
1 Stars
58
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
77.1%
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3.9
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
69.3%
Recommend this course
52 out of 75 reviews
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3.9
137 Reviews (137)
5 Stars
47
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
73.7%
Recommend this course
101 out of 137 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
1808 Reviews (1808)

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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Very nice course. Lots of fairway bunkers. Greens were fast and not always rolling smooth. Elevated greens made it difficult see the putting surface and hole location. Overall, an enjoyable round. Staff were friendly and professional.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Good
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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They charged me $95 whereas GolfNow stayed only $81.45 would be due at check in

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great pace of play...

Everything OK, except the greens are not smooth...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Championship quality course for muni price

The course is challenging but fair. Often tmes when you hit a wayward shot, you have the opportunity to recover if you can play a really fantastic shot which is the way golf courses should be!
Greens are always impeccable. Only problem is it is in a sketchy part of tow..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
1.0
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Previously Played

Lost $45

Got a hot deal for 1058am yesterday. My two partners didn't show clubhouse said they rebooked for 1130. I was on a time restraint so I waited still a no show at 1130. Course was pretty busy said I could go as a single but I didn't want to play a 4-5 hr round by myself so I ate the $45 due to hot deal no refund.

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Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Great public course

Challenging course with many bunkers. Highly recommended.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

Slow play on the back 9 was a huge problem. They squeezed in a 2-some in front of us at the turn and the pace crawled. Unacceptable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course

Course is fun and some challenging holes. Great vibe around the whole place - great food too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time playing course with son

I liked the course with all the deep sand traps. The course played slow with all the groups out on the weekend. I enjoyed the speed of the greens. I’ll be back later in summer and hope the course will not be totally dried out.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Really Really Disappointed

Recently took a golfing trip in Phoenix area and did a lot of research for my golf rounds. Was looking forward to playing this course but I left extremely disappointed in the course.

First of all, I booked a tee time for 6:18 am, my confirmation email even said 6:18 am, when I arrived at the course they informed me my time was 6:26. I asked the starter what that was about and he rudely said he didn't know, and that is what the tee sheet said. He was incredibly rude and would not even look in to my situation.

2nd, the value for this golf course was terrible. I was charged nearly $120 dollars for this round. That is fine if its a nice course, but this course is in horrible shape, the cart I was given was dirty and had food crumbs all over it and It was the most expensive round of my trip. I mean I played other 5 star courses for 107, 110 and 65 dollars. This course was a rip off.

Take a look at my pics. And think twice before booking a round here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played early morning

I was in the 2nd group to tee off. Course was in great shape; the greens were fast but fair. Definitely considering more early rounds before work during the summer months.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Oh my that’s a lot of sand traps

What this course lacks in style it makes up in sand traps.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 262
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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