Paradise Valley CC, AZ

[Russell Lo]

I recieved an invitation to play there in March. Is anyone familiar with the course?

Thanks in advance

[Matthew Petersen]

Not a lot to say about it. I played it just once, more than 10 years ago, and at a point in my life when any access to a private club seemed like a big deal. To that end, I remember the conditioning being very nice, and very little about the course.

It's older, 50s I think?, but I do not recall the architect. Not a desert style course, but kind of faux-parkland with lots of planted trees and nice homes surrounding. Clubhouse is at the high ground so it's not a particularly hilly course but both nines kind of play down the mountain and then back up to the clubhouse.

Can't remember much more than that.

[Steve_ Shaffer]

Lawrence Hughes did the original with input from Johnny Bulla in 1954 The course has been renovated a few times since by the likes of Cornish, Panks and more recently, Keith Foster. I understand another redo is scheduled by perhaps Coore. I can't remember.

[Steve_ Shaffer]

Bill Coore is correct. Don't know when the work will start.

[Steve_Lovett]

Keith Foster did his work in the mid-90's. It's a fun golf course and a better club. Enjoy your round there.

[Rob Rigg]

Played it a few times - Pretty solid track in a cool setting adjacent to Camelback Mtn.

I'd rate it higher than the other "parkland" courses in the PHX area and it's well worth a play.

Their dormant bermuda greens are SPECTACULAR - some of the best in the Valley (I assume they did it again this year).

The ground is also more interesting than Arizona CC or Phoenix CC, a little more roll and elevation change and the routing goes out and back a few times instead of up and down.

You will likely see some mucky mucks there.

[Russell Lo]

Thanks all for the insights.

Russell