Grayhawk Golf Club - Talon Course

USA · 18 holes · Par 72 · Designed by David Graham & Gary Panks

Independently reviewed
Updated Apr 2026
Green Fee
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Holes
18
Par
72

Overview

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Signature Holes

0

Long opening par-5 setting championship tone. Requires strategic club selection on approach shots

1

Brutal par-4 with dramatic elevation changes and island fairway concept. Tournament-level difficulty

2

Elevated par-3 with island green surrounded by desert. Iconic shot over waste area

3

Championship finishing hole with dramatic elevation, strategic routing through desert

Pros & Cons

✓ The Good

  • Graham/Panks championship design - more demanding than Raptor
  • Newer construction (2003) with excellent maintenance
  • Stunning elevated layout with panoramic views
  • Island fairways and strategic challenge for expert golfers
  • Excellent conditioning year-round
  • Public access available

✗ The Challenges

  • Extremely challenging - not for mid-handicap golfers
  • Premium winter pricing
  • Limited walking due to extreme elevation
  • Slow pace due to difficulty and terrain
  • Some golfers find it overly punitive
  • Very hot in summer despite elevation