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tom boyle
Phoenix
2008-03-01
$21 (cart included), played on Sunday, February 2008 at 2pm
A fine course for a casual round on a sunny Sunday afternoon and you can walk this course comfortably which only adds to the golf experience. Being a muni you will run into the usual hazards, the slow play duffers/hackers (is that my ball?)or the speedsters who think of golf as a racecourse ( I try to play 9 in an hour)these guys are always behind you and will be chomping at the bit on that next par 3.
Maryvale has generous fairways that go left and right that creates more interest for the seasoned golfer requiring more fades and draws, most fairways are tree lined which gives some character to a relatively flat layout and requires more creativity on that second shot if you are off the fairway. Depending on his mood the pin placements can be generous or demanding- play from the blues if you have game (less than a 10 handicap) otherwise enjoy the day and play from the whites- far too many of the weekend players' reach does not exceed their grasp.
Late afternoon is an ideal time to play as the trees create shadows that break up the blazing sun. Have fun- play Maryvale!
Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Layout, Price, No Houses on Course
$21 (cart included), played on Sunday, February 2008 at 2pm
A fine course for a casual round on a sunny Sunday afternoon and you can walk this course comfortably which only adds to the golf experience. Being a muni you will run into the usual hazards, the slow play duffers/hackers (is that my ball?)or the speedsters who think of golf as a racecourse ( I try to play 9 in an hour)these guys are always behind you and will be chomping at the bit on that next par 3. Maryvale has generous fairways that go left and right that creates more interest for the seasoned golfer requiring more fades and draws, most fairways are tree lined which gives some character to a relatively flat layout and requires more creativity on that second shot if you are off the fairway. Depending on his mood the pin placements can be generous or demanding- play from the blues if you have game (less than a 10 handicap) otherwise enjoy the day and play from the whites- far too many of the weekend players' reach does not exceed their grasp. Late afternoon is an ideal time to play as the trees create shadows that break up the blazing sun. Have fun- play Maryvale!