Desert Canyon Golf Course Fountain Hills, Arizona
Desert Canyon Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Fountain Hills, Arizona, playing 6,175 yards from the Canyon tees with a rating of 69.7 and slope of 125.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,175 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 69.7 / 125 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Fountain Hills, Arizona, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.5823, -111.7148 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon | 6,175 | 71 | 69.7 | 125 |
| Sky | 6,015 | 71 | 69 | 123 |
| Sky/Cactus | 5,930 | 71 | 68.6 | 122 |
| Cactus | 5,771 | 71 | 67.3 | 121 |
| Cactus/Sun | 5,338 | 71 | 71 | 120 |
| Sun | 4,891 | 71 | 63.2 | 105 |
| Cactus (Middle) | 5,771 | 71 | 73 | 123 |
| Sun (forward) | 4,891 | 71 | 68.5 | 114 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 69.7/125 | 356 | 193 | 372 | 488 | 375 | 346 | 343 | 158 | 379 | 3010 | 306 | 392 | 480 | 177 | 499 | 411 | 149 | 373 | 378 | 3165 | 6175 |
| Sky 69/123 | 351 | 182 | 361 | 475 | 365 | 341 | 336 | 151 | 370 | 2932 | 301 | 382 | 470 | 167 | 488 | 401 | 145 | 365 | 364 | 3083 | 6015 |
| Sky/Cactus 68.6/122 | 345 | 171 | 351 | 475 | 365 | 336 | 336 | 145 | 370 | 2894 | 301 | 358 | 470 | 158 | 488 | 391 | 141 | 365 | 364 | 3036 | 5930 |
| Cactus 67.3/121 | 345 | 171 | 351 | 462 | 355 | 336 | 315 | 145 | 360 | 2840 | 287 | 358 | 453 | 158 | 476 | 391 | 141 | 335 | 332 | 2931 | 5771 |
| Cactus/Sun 71/120 | 289 | 148 | 321 | 462 | 269 | 336 | 315 | 145 | 360 | 2645 | 260 | 358 | 453 | 121 | 391 | 345 | 98 | 335 | 332 | 2693 | 5338 |
| Sun 63.2/105 | 289 | 148 | 321 | 403 | 269 | 282 | 262 | 132 | 327 | 2433 | 260 | 321 | 425 | 121 | 391 | 345 | 98 | 282 | 215 | 2458 | 4891 |
| Cactus (Middle) 73/123 | 345 | 171 | 351 | 462 | 355 | 336 | 315 | 145 | 360 | 2840 | 287 | 358 | 453 | 158 | 476 | 391 | 141 | 335 | 332 | 2931 | 5771 |
| Sun (forward) 68.5/114 | 289 | 148 | 321 | 403 | 269 | 282 | 262 | 132 | 327 | 2433 | 260 | 321 | 425 | 121 | 391 | 345 | 98 | 282 | 215 | 2458 | 4891 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 8 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 7 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Canyon (6,175 yards, 69.7/125)
Course rating 1.3 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Cactus/Sun (5,338 yards, 71/120)
837 yards shorter than the back tees.
Handicap 20+: Sun (forward) (4,891 yards, 68.5/114)
1,284 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 11 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 499 yards. 11 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 149 yards. 98 from the Sun tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Desert Canyon Golf Course?
Desert Canyon Golf Course has a course rating of 69.7 and slope of 125 from the back tees. From the Sun (forward) tees, the rating is 68.5 with a slope of 114.
How long is Desert Canyon Golf Course?
From the back tees, Desert Canyon Golf Course plays 6,175 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Desert Canyon Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 15, a 411-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Desert Canyon Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Canyon tees (6,175 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Sun (forward) tees (4,891 yards).
Is Desert Canyon Golf Course public or private?
Desert Canyon Golf Course is a public golf course in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Desert Canyon Golf Course?
Nearby courses include We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Fort McDowell), Eagle Mountain Golf Club, SunRidge Canyon Golf Club (Fountain Hills), Ancala Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Desert Canyon Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Desert Canyon Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Desert Canyon Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Desert Canyon Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Desert Canyon Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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