Fred Enke Golf Course

The fairways are in desperate need of water. Greens are rough with some kind of growth. The cart we had the brakes kept sticking when used. I played this course in the early fall and was in a lot better shape than now. Considering the price guess was ok.

The first few holes have several blind shots that make it difficult for a player playing for the first time on this course. It is also tight in some critical areas, lagain making it difficult. Lost several balls although rarely lose one one my home course..

The fairways were not overseeded this year but they are playable. It's a shame to see how poor the greens are now though. Maybe it's the recent cold weather but there is almost no grass on them except for clumps of poa. This is the time when you expect the best conditions. Only a deep discount on GolfNow made these conditions tolerable.

Some one should tell the City of Tucson, especailly the commissioners, to water this course. One of the most difficult public golf courses in Tucson - great layout. .

The course is in pretty good shape. The recent frost has had some effect on the course. Some of the greens are a spotty, but overall very playable.

Greens are bumpy and rough, little overseeding and the carts are poor even by city standards. All what has been come to be expected at Fred Enke. Even so, the course layout is very enjoyable. Been playing this course for twenty years and will be sorry to see it go.

I guess when it is widely reported that your course is shutting down, you neglect it. It definitely is in terrible shape right now. Greens were bumpy with patches of mud and grass, fairways were non existent, dead grass in rough and fairways. Even other city courses were in better shape then Enke. Take your money elsewhere, unless you want to hit some golfballs around for $30 bucks.

Good golf for a cheap price... you get what you pay for

the green are in terrible condition..the fairways are dry and there are several other impeadments in the field of play ie holes sprinkle heads and trees. the wind was blowing very hard and it was not easy to make a proper assessment at this time,,

I always enjoy the course. The condition is very playable, but not up to that of 'open to the public courses' I normally play, but still fun. Distances across desert shots are not so far as to make it difficult for the average weekend golfer. Lots of variety and great view.

Played 9 holes. Few other players on the course. Had time to rehit shots and use this as a practice round.
Staff was nice inside and outside.
Fairways are better than most years. The greens still need work but they are consistent. Very fast but they still bite and break.
Work has been done to clear out brush in a few locations. Others still need attention but overall this is a great desert golf course.

This is a great course. It is a challenging desert course that is tough but has great views and will be a loss for Tucson if the city closes it. It does need attention so don't expect luxury (or green fairways). Lots of desert wildlife.

This is one of the best layout in Tucson area. If city could invest some money to make a car-pat and just slightly improve grass condition this course will be full all the time.
I like to play Fred Enke and I will come back to play again.

Challenging municipal desert course, scheduled for closure June 2013 due to City budget constraints.

Course was in good condition, especially for 1st day of winter. Played from Gold Tee, making distances reasonable for us. Green undulations and pin placements made for challenging putts but fair.
Pace of play was not so good, either someone had been late for their tee time or walk on was allowed that set all tee times back and then our foursome waited for the group ahead on every shot on every hole, except for putting of course. There got to be a little gap ahead of them, but perhaps not an entire hole.
Will certainly try again and hope for better pace.

Rumor has it the course is going to close & from
the condition of the course it seems possible. It is the
most interesting of the city courses and has been kept in
better shape other years.

Has some great holes that are different from other courses and kind of changlling.

Fun, challenging, good shape and best all around value in Tucson. Must check out, hands down best city course in Tucson.

Take lots of balls! Lots of slope no matter what the card says.
Some forced carries, balls tend to scoot off the course. Greens have been OK.

Layout is challenging like a country club course but without the egregious expense. When driving in the carts, focus on the rugged ATV-aspect of the cart path and think of yourself on a golf safari deep into the desert southwest. You'll rattle your bones, of course, but you'll also see some great scenes of animals and birds doing their things au natural. You'll also hear the anguished cries of good golfers on the hole beside you bemoaning their double bogies. That's a natural part of Fred Enke, too.