Perfect Warm-Up for an Epic Arizona Golf Trip! Just landed…read moreat Phoenix Sky Harbor and five minutes later you're pulling into Raven Golf Club wow, what a surprise! This place is so conveniently located that it instantly turns any business trip or quick getaway into a golf adventure. If I ever retire to Phoenix, I'd be hunting for a house right around here in a heartbeat. Most folks picture Arizona golf as nothing but cacti, sand, and rocks baking in the sun. Not here! Raven is an absolute oasis with thousands of mature pine trees lining the fairways, lush rolling greens, strategic bunkers, and stunning views of South Mountain and the valley beyond. It's like a lush Northern Arizona vibe dropped right into the desert beautifully manicured and way more forgiving (and fun) than the typical target-style desert courses. This was our very first stop on a multi-course golf binge, suggested by a friend, and it completely set the tone. Everything only gets better from here, but Raven was the ideal starter: challenging yet playable for all levels, with that championship Gary Panks/David Graham design that keeps you thinking on every shot. The staff was super accommodating and friendly from the moment we arrived. The food? Mouth-watering definitely grab the burger (you won't regret it). Drinks were cold, the vibe relaxed, and the whole experience made it feel like we were kicking off something special. Nothing beats golf in Arizona when the conditions are this good. Raven was the perfect warm-up round, and now I'm hooked scan't wait to hit the rest of the courses on our list! Highly recommend making Raven your first (or only) stop in Phoenix. You won't be disappointed.

Excellent golf course with opportunities to score well. We had fun playing it. Greens are fast and…read morein great shape. Wonderful customer service all around. I will add that the bunkers are well maintained as well. I would come back and play it again.

Fun and challenging. Bring a desert recovery club. Beautiful because it's not just backdrop of…read moremountains or boulders, they are there!

Stopped by to hit some balls at the range. Loved the view! There were even a few people hiking…read morearound. Can't wait to play a full round at this course!

We used to play here, back when it had 27 holes, aka 3 nines. One of the nines were up on top of…read morethe hill with awesome views. Now Phoenician only has 18 holes, lost 9 holes to vacation homes being build around the course. The course is still beautiful and back 9 has some good views with beautiful landscape surrounding the course. As for the course, it is in excellent condition with minor brown patches due to the summer heat. Most holes are target golf so Make sure you know where to aim. It is challenging due to undulating fairways and greens where our group truly enjoy the round. Will definitely return when I find good deals on teeoff.com again. Nice golf carts with TuneIn stations. Cooler with ice to chill your canteens. Chill bottled water provided in most comfort stations Friendly OSP and staffs. Bathroom on course: A+

This Resort has everything you want and need right at your fingertips. From the moment I arrived…read morethe staff managed to go above and beyond to exceed my expectations. We enjoyed a lovely dinner unfortunately we weren't close to the restaurant but when we called the front desk we where told the bell boy come to our door with door to door golfcart service . J&G offered an incredible dining experience. I felt like I was at home here and I can't recommend this Luxury resort enough. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that all our needs were met. If you're looking for luxury accommodations at your fingertips this place is an absolute must-try!

What an amazing Golf experience! Greens are in great shape. The outside bar is the best spot to…read morewatch any sporting event. The restaurant and food is amazing. Best el pastor chicken tacos I have ever had. Ownership knows what they are doing. Highly suggest booking your next golf tournament here.

It's been a while since I played here and almost didn't recognize the course since the new name /…read moreowners. Best bang for your buck to try the practice range and use their new technology to help track your flight and distance.

Second time in one week they didn't have enough functioning carts for afternoon tee times. My…read morepartner n I left after waiting 1/2 hr with 3 foursomes in front of us waiting for carts.

For a Tempe Muni Course I can't believe it had 4 par 5 / 500 yard plus holes! Great value for the…read moreprice

Just moved down to the Valley and played a few course in the month I have been down here and I…read morewould say Dobson Ranch is the best course I have been to for your average golfer. They will go over the top for whatever you need and they always have a cart out on the course for refreshments (was interesting that the other few I've played didn't). The vibe is very chill and welcoming with all workers I came in contact with were very happy to be there (says a lot about the culture). As far as pace of play the other reviews are correct is does play a little slower as it is an easier course in the Valley and welcomes everyone and with that you are going to get caught behind some learners but also remember that we were all there once too! I also have had interactions with Andrew (the boss) he seems very accommodating and sensible. I absolutely love this course and the staff. Overall it's a 10/10. Last point I will say is to the review who was not impressed by the conditions in June I would recommend pinetop or flagstaff for your golfing options during the summer because when it's 120+ in the valley I don't think there's enough water in the valley to keep the courses in crazy good shape. I hope this helps everyone choosing their place to play!

If you're just coming to the golf course to hit some balls at the range, or enjoy some drinks, this…read moreplace would probably be fun for a date night. But as many of the reviews have stated, the pace of play on the golf course is terrible. We teed off at 1 o'clock and finished just before six. According to the Ranger, the course had some bachelor parties, which doesn't excuse the course for allowing them to slow pace a play for everyone else on the course and ruin the experience. I don't think financially it makes sense to cater to a bachelor party when you'll lose all the other golfers who will not come back to this course to play. The course was in fine condition, but that doesn't really matter when the pace of play is absurdly slow and the slow groups aren't required to move forward a hole. I won't ever be coming back to this course to play.

First time back in 6 years New owners…read more Are on right track Keep up the great work Front nine looks great Great value course for those who like to drive the ball

This is a classic example of what it used to be, or what it can be course…read more I would have love to seen the course in its early days, when it was kept up. The bones to this course is amazing. However after years of decline, and letting the course go. It's only a shell of what it used to be. The layout is great, the service is great, the green are actually great. The ball rolls faster than you think. However, throughout the course. There are a lot of bare areas. The fairways are very spotty. There are a lot of debris around the course. The driving range is mats only, I heard a lot of negative things about the course and I expected a lot worse. There are some bright spots. Overall I still had a great day of golf.

Well it's a golf course. We confirmed that. A walkable one at that. There aren't many fairway…read morebushes but Jimi and his partner were sure to find every one of them with there golf balls. 9 holes only so grab yourself a Kaddie (TM) and enjoy the course. There's no terrain the Kaddie (TM) can't handle. Standing water? No problem. Mud? No problem. Sand? No problem. Putting green? No problem. Sharp incline? Nope. No. That's the one thing the Kaddie (TM) can't handle. That's Kaddie (TM)! 5 stars

Cheap golf course. Good carts. Not a high end place but a nice 9 round for $28. We rented clubs…read more Not a lot of options.

It was super busy when we stopped by Friday night around 8pm. We were a party of 3 and it was a…read morefirst time for all of us. Paying was quick and the employee was friendly. We then grabbed our golf balls and clubs and headed on out. Once outside, we stood in line for the black course. Both the red and black courses had long lines but we opted for the black. We waited about 15 minutes to finally be able to start. It was really busy so we moved slow as there was one big group ahead of us. There was also a big ol line behind us. We played all 18 holes and it took close to 3 hours to complete. We had lots of fun though and the music was lit. The course itself was challenging and fun. It was a nice night out as it was not hot and they had the fans going on at full blast. This place was great! Will be back! They have military and senior discounts available!

This course was really fun to play. My son had his doubts because he saw online there were no…read morelittle windmills or tunnels to navigate but there are hills, moguls, dips, and "sand traps" to keep you humble. Upon checking in and paying, there is an assortment of putters and color-coded golf balls so you know whose ball is whose. Our party of six (max players in a group) played our way through the black 18-hole course in about an hour. Tiger Woods designed this course with two 18-hole courses, red and black (his Sunday colors) and it's a surprisingly challenging play. The green carpet is dense and plush, not like the Astroturf of many similar courses. The "sand traps" are areas of white carpet that is slightly shaggier than the green. Food and beverages are available on the course with a QR code to scan and order, there is a nice outdoor spot where we sat and ordered lunch. Next to us was a play area with ping-pong and bags, and a fenced toddler play yard. Our lunch was good and I highly recommend checking it out if you're in Scottsdale!

Tipping culture is already out of control, and you've got your waitstaff thinking tips should be…read morebased on the total, to include the cost of the golf. Sorry, did you help me swing? No you didn't, you brought me food and that's what you're getting tipped on. I tipped 25% on the food portion and was given the nastiest look... Technology is too advanced for you to not have a way to separate these things. The only reason not to is you hope other customers don't know NOT to tip on golf or tax, which is also a bad look for you.

Great spot for fun, food, and good vibes! I have a membership, and it's always a great experience…read more The breakfast flatbreads are amazing -- fresh and flavorful. The drinks are good, and the service is great every time. One of the best parts is the view of Talking Stick in the background, which makes the place even more beautiful, especially during sunrise or sunset. Perfect place to hang out with friends, practice your swing, and enjoy food and drinks!