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4.1
779 Reviews (779)
5 Stars
178
4 Stars
417
3 Stars
131
2 Stars
33
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
90.7%
Recommend this course
691 out of 779 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.5%
Recommend this course
14 out of 16 reviews
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4.0
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.0%
Recommend this course
60 out of 69 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 6756 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.4
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Fred Enke Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1983
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirt and shoes required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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4.1
779 Reviews (779)
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bad customer service

The lady at the front was extremely rude. I really expected a different experience at this course for our party of 4, I will not be returning ever again. She also had plenty of bad words to say about the golfnow app. I don't care about your opinion make it an enjoyable experience when you are representing your company.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Strong desert course

Course is in the best condition its been in the last 2-3 years. Of paticular note is that the bunkers were well prepared and had a sufficient amount of sand. The greens were good to excellent and the fairways were in fairly good condition as well, with a minimum of bare spots and only a few had standing water or overly wet areas. Whether to attribute this to the new management is questionable,; however, it does appear that shop employees are happy and there seems to be more attention to the course by maintenance personnel. Overall, a good experience!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Fred Enke first timer

Impressed. We played on extremely windy day, , Good pace for mid day Saturday. Greens were in good shape, not to many spots that needed repair. Better than average muni, requires local knowledge to score well as a first timer. Shot makers course that requires accuracy with long irons, hybrids and fairway woods to score. Not a bomb the driver and hack it out course. Looking forward to playing it again. Great walking workout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

none

Nice layout. A lot of target golf required. Greens were fast but did not "roll out" which made them excellent. Fairways need overseeded! Not plush.
Dont play it without someone who has the first time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Needs upgraded.

Carts in poor condition. Limited personnel inside.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun to play desert course for reasonable rate

Cart paths and carts not in good shape. Course conditions were as good or better the the other citycourses in Tucson.. I will play sveral more times before we leave, it is a good test and well designed course,

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great desert course

Enkephalins golf course is a limited fairway course, meaning it's mostly desert with target locations for landing your ball. Intimidation abounds as you look out from the Teebox over long expanses of desert. The emphasis here is on ball striking and if you can strike the ball well the course is very playable but woe to the golfer of many errant shots. Course condition is excellent and the greens are challenging without being overpowering. This course is a good test of golfers ability to strike the ball and keep it in play. I would recommend it to anybody looking for a good and enjoyable challenge to their game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course but in Need

The greens were very good but most of the course needed some attention. It is much better than last year, but would be the best if it got some more attention....carts are on their last legs. This course is a very challenging test and forces you to be accurate.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging, but not beautiful

I like this course for its lengthy holes. The difficulty is moderate. It is truly a desert course, very drab and dry, not a great course if you love luscious green landscapes, but overall there is beauty here with the mountain backdrops. I recommend playing this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

its a challenging course some narrow fairways and sloped fairways

i was pleasantly suprised last time i played here it was in bad shape,greens were in great condition fairways in decent shape enjoyed playing this course more challenging than other city courses

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyable desert golf

Fun. Loved it. Hills and dales and desert. Good greens. A little rough around the edges, but lots of fun. Kind of quirky in a very enjoyable way. Nice scenery.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great desert course

Fred Enke seems to be improving all the time. Greens are in good condition and maintenance is watering them. Staff is easy to work with and talk too. Just a really pleasant time at this course and it is not my first.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enke

Very challenging course. City of Tucson needs to give this gem some tender loving care. They should bring it up to the standards of Randolph and Dell Urich.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Keep it in the fairway!

Great fast greens, good tees, and great rolling fairways. Just keep your drive in the fairway and out of the desert. Pay attention to the layout of each hole for best results.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

True desert course

I really enjoyed this municipal course. My buddy and I liked the contours and the overall layout of the holes. Some other "city" courses here try to hide the desert aspect of the area. Fred Enke embraces the desert and does a good job incorporating the natural field in play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

none

Only problem was the fairway conditions. Which is to be expected for winter. Very enjoyable golf for the money. Being retired that is a help. Thanks Merry Xmas.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tucson's most challenging city course.

Easily Tucson's most challenging city course. Lots of open desert. High lost ball potential. Beautiful grass. Fast greens.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

THE WOMEN WHO WORKED THE PRO SHOP WAS A NASTY PERSON.... SHE COULD NOT BE MORE UN CUSTOMER FRIENDLY AND NASTY THAT WE WALKED OUT AND DID NOT PLAY...

THE WOMEN WHO WORKED THE PRO SHOP WAS NASTY CONDESCENDING AND A HER ATTITUDE CAUSED US TO WALK OUT AND GO PLAY AT ANOTHER COURSE....

I CANT UNDERSTAND HOW SHE IS WORKING AT A GOLF COURSE, SHE SHOULD LEARN HOW TO BE CUSTOMER FRIENDLY AND NOT BRING HER UNHAPPINESS FROM HER LIFE TO HER JOB.....

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in very good condition. Tees were set back (I guess they will be moved up for the weekend golfers).

Golf was great. Scoring left much to be desired - but that was the golfer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Target Course

This is definitely a course where accuracy matters more than distance. I used every club in my bag during my round. I'll definitely come back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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