This Desert course opened in 1995, is quite scenic and has unique views that could catch any golfers' eye, including the large lake that is adjacent to the clubhouse and hole #18, a 521-yard, par 5. Designed by Tom Fazio, the course offers a thrilling golf challenge that commands a player's respect through a daring, high-stakes game of risk and reward golf. Stretching 7,108-yards from the tips the par-72 course winds over the gentle hills and across the deep natural ravines that are typical of the Sonoran Desert. The Raptor course is a gorgeous layout that affords spectacular mountain views and features tee shots that often demand short, precise desert carries. You'll find rolling, jewel-green fairways, superb par-3s and lush desert landscaping. It also includes extensive mounding and massive sand bunkering, as well as shot-making that pushes golfers to the edge. It's not for beginners, and even seasoned players will struggle when elements push the Raptor's claws into the attack position. To score well on this golf course, it is important to avoid the greenside bunkers - which are undulating, deep and abundant. Traps often line the front of raised green that are very putt-able, that is, if you can reach without landing in the hazards.

Facility and Course Information
-Course Style: Talon (Desert), Raptor (Desert)
-Green Type: Bent
-Fairway Type: Bermuda with Rye overseed
-Driving Range: Yes
-Cart Access: 90 degrees or Cart path only (depends on the time of year)
-GPS System: No
-Rider Fee: $35.00
-Twilite Rates: Yes (rates and starting times vary throughout the year)
-Shoe Rental: No
-Club Rental: $45
-Lessons: Kostis McCord Learning Center
-Training Facilities: The practice facility offers all grass areas and unlimited balls. It also offers practice putting areas and pitching/chipping areas to practice your short game.
-Locker Room/Shower Facilities: Yes
-Dress Code: Collar shirts, tailored shorts mid-thigh in length
-Spike Policy: Soft spikes

Awards & Accolades

Talon course was recently named among Golf Magazine's 'Top 10 You Can Play in U.S.' and has been selected to host many prestigious events, including the finals of the inaugural Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf in 1995

Both the Talon and Raptor courses landed spots on Golf Magazine's inaugural "Top 100 You Can Play" list in 1996 Golf Digest rated Talon 56th among the "Top 75 Upscale Courses" for 1996

The Talon course was also rated as the 12th "Best in State" course for 1997-98 by Golf Digest.

Every Memorial Day weekend, Grayhawk also hosts the American Junior Golf Association's Thunderbird International -- a veritable proving ground for the who's who of junior golf.

 

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