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 dearl0627 on 05/07/2024
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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
Tricky greens
Very nice layout. Very tricky greens. Not all break towards the valley. Very enjoyable
Fun round. Liked how different the front & back were. Great views. All the ongoing construction around the course did take away from the overall experience. Would play again.
Great day
I have to say that this course is in beautiful condition with tons of great views. Despite some construction of new buildings on a couple holes.
Had a bad day driving and paid the price with some lost balls and strokes. If you keep it in fairway it's a reasonable course.
Love the resort for years and finally played here and really enjoyed it all.
Very nice
Beautiful course. Keep your driver in fairway or it gets dicey. Greens a little slowish. Had group with two walkers in front of us. Which slowed us down multiple times. Not sure why that's allowed with some of the huge gaps between green to tees.
Phoenician round up!
Course was nice! I’m just not a fan of playing fairways sandwiched by houses. But Conditions were amazing everything green nice bunkers. The Vack nine opened up with no housing but looks like it coming as construction is on its way. Definitely play your ball towards the mountains on the back everything slopes down. Beautiful views! But just me. Not a fan having to drive a 1/4 mile to the next tee.
Course is great if you can get on for $150 or less. Way too slow of play to be charged in the upper $200's.
Pace of Play TERRIBLE
the course was great - but total lack of staff and professionalism. The pace of play was the worst I have ever seen at this level of golf course.
Immaculate Shape - Quirky Layout
First time to play the Phoenician golf course. Back tees listed at a little over 6500 yards, but seemed like it played longer. Fairways, greens and bunkers all in great shape. The superintendent must have been in a bad mood because most of the pin placements were on hills/knobs on the greens. In several instances we had to wait for the group in front of us to clear the tee before we could drive up because the cart path cut back in front of the tees. Awkward. And pack a lunch for the drive from the 9th green to the 10th tee. Overall, a fun day.
Unique Desert/Mountain Experience
First time playing and it won’t be my last ! Staff was extremely Friendly and helpful with all of our questions and needs. The course itself offers a plethora of challenges and opportunities. Great layout with different styles of holes that allow risk/reward golf. Views from the back nine increase as the course tightens and adds extra challenges.
Only drawback for me was that the majority of fairways and greens are lined by homes and that can play with the mental game and take away from the experience. This is amplified on the 18th hole and takes away from one of the most fun holes on the course.
Price point is high but the course conditions were excellent so felt that there was good value for the money
Spectacular!
One of the nicest courses I've played to date! The back nine is certainly more challenging than the front but the scenery on the back nine is unbelievable. Enjoyed the round thoroughly.
Pro shop closed one hour before dark. Can’t sell merchandise that way. Group of 4 disappointed but had a great day.
Nice course
Great course was very well maintained and beautiful