Payson Golf Club

The staff look like homeless work the greens . Sloppy looking dirty ripped t shirts . They need uniforms or clean clothing to wear

I’ve played this course a lot this summer and have been very impressed with the progress but yesterday it didn’t seem to be in as good of shape. The greens were good but fairways not as nice as the last few times I’ve been there.

First time playing Payson Golf Course, but it is the only public course in Payson. 12 holes were very flat with minimal bunkers. Greens were in average condition, not very challenging. Most challenging hazard were the course conditions, combination of crab grass, dead rye, clovers, sprawling weeds and burnt pathes of other grasses. Golf cart was exceptionally old, no frills. Many, many beginners on course and a good handful of expereienced players. Folks were nice enough in the pro shop and on the course. Menu was uninteresting. Facility was fine, just dated. A couple holes on back nine were quiet interesting with narrow fairways or tee off 'tunnels' and used mountains to challenge the hole. I don't regret the outing as it did require some concentration, but many lies needed to be moved to find some decent grass from which to hit. Don't pay more than $30.

The course layout has the holes next to each other. Very close quarters. I have never heard “Fore” yelled so many times in a round.

I have been playing for 44 years and had never been hit by a ball until yesterday. On the fly, square in the butt on the first hole. The funny thing is, its not my backside that is sore. It is my neck that hurts today after flenching every time someone yelled fore.

All good. Back nine is exciting and we had a good time.