Seven Canyons

The weekend of September 14, 2013 was the last days Seven Canyons was open to the public. I got to play a round there. I imagine when they’re back to full staff it’ll be a wonderful course. These last days were just Ok.
PROs: Beautiful course surrounded by red Sedona canyons.
The greens and fairway were well kept.
CONs: Tight, confusing layout of the course. Not well marked.
No cart service. Couldn’t order lunch via phone.
No cellphone reception on the course :(

We recently had our wedding at the Range House in Seven Canyons. Rebecka Guilfoyle was the event coordinator. She went above and beyond to make sure every detail was covered. She has a great personalty that made us feel comfortable and confident. On the day of the wedding she had a backup plan for any scenario so that we could relax and enjoy the day. We had a great experience at Seven Canyons because of her!

We had a week here & enjoyed it so much! The villas are simply gorgeous, French Country architecture & very comfortable for extended family. The staff — especially at the guard house was charming & helpful. The whole property is lovely & the little family of javelinas who live on the course are charming! We have already booked our next stay! Thank you!

This course was recommended to my husband by a local. Even tho he had already made a tee time at another course, he decided to drive by this one to check it out to see if he wanted to play here instead. The guards would not let us in — they kept repeating «this is a gated community». Told us we could pull over and call the course — but we had no cell phone coverage there and could not do that — and they did not offer to do that for us. We heard from many locals that this course is hurting — is facing the possibility of yet another bankruptcy — well then, you would think they would want paying customers!

First: Go to the website.
Second: Click on Golf at the top of the page.
Third: Click on 3D Course Flyover
Fourth: Click on Course Photo Gallery
Fifth: Go to Golf Now to see if there are any discount rates available for the day you wish to play. If so, book immediately.
Six: If not, call the golf shop and see if they will extend you a better rate than the rack rate. If so, book immediately.
Seven: If not, book immediately.
Eight: Play the course.
Nine: Eat at Dahl and DeLuca
Ten: Tell everyone who is inclined to listen what the experience was like.
This is a Tom Weiskopf design of the highest order. Originally was going to be a Four Seasons property, they pulled out at the last moment. Cavan Group (think Estancia Club) made sure that the course was completed. I think they eventually grew to 150 or so members, with buy in over $ 100K, as well they offered a fractional ownership package for villas that would push the costs to over $ 750K. Membership was extremely exclusive, and still is. Bottom drops out of the economy. Members leave in droves. The course remains, but the question is for how long.
There is no other practice facility like it on Earth. Weiskopf wanted to create a Merion-​like experience for the player. If you’re not familiar with Merion, Wiki it. Multiple clubs used off of various tees. Driver, three metal, rescue, iron. Plenty of risk/​reward. Green complexes that are mindblowing. And an experience that you will never forget.
Many golf courses are good. A few are great. Fewer yet indelibly etch themselves into the mind’s eye. Seven Canyons does such due to the quality of the layout, combined with the surrounding scenery. PLAY THIS BEFORE IT CLOSES AND IS TURNED INTO HOMESITES.

Awesome course in an unbelievable location. The scenery was jaw dropping. I played at 10am to avoid the higher morning fees and played 18 holes in under 3 hours. It costed me $ 50 and $ 25 extra for a non-​playing rider in the cart. The bar and grill is way overpriced so we decided to get lunch in town. One bloody mary cost us 16 bucks… I will play this course again in the future due to its pristine location and immaculate greens.

Seven Canyons = Heaven on Earth!
Seriously… this place is magical!
I feel so lucky that I’ve stayed at Seven Canyons — a Private Residence Club — not once, but twice… what an experience! The only reason I’ve been able to spend time at Seven Canyons is through a connection Jared has. Seven Canyons is not only surrounded by natural beauty, but the on-​site villas are over-​the-​top incredible!
There is no detail that was not thought of from the quality furniture, spacious kitchen, outdoor living room, outdoor shower, heated towel drawer in the master bath, jacuzzi, and more! The architecture on site is gorgeous, the golf course spectacular, and staff friendly. Work-​out room is satisfactory as well…
I get no cell phone coverage from Seven Canyons when I’m there, but that is a good thing — it allows me to completely zone out. I hope to return again sometime to Seven Canyons — it’s such a treat. If given the opportunity to visit, run there — don’t walk… and enjoy every moment!