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Cave Creek Golf Course
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Cave Creek Golf Course is Phoenix's most popular municipal course, seeing about 100,000 rounds yearly. In 1983, Cave Creek began as a landfill reclamation project. It's a sort of pioneer in environmental design, proving similar spots can find environmentally friendly uses. It's open dawn to dusk, year-round.
Eighteen holes of par-72 golf take golfers over 6,732 yards on the Cave Creek Golf Course, kicking off on the par-4 first hole, which measures 363 yards from the blue tees, before things get long on the second hole, which measures 510 yards from the blue tees. That's just one of four long holes, with the sixth hole measuring 532 yards from the blue tees, the 11th coming in at 521 yards from the blue tees, and the sixth having a distance of 518 yards from the blue tees. The round concludes after a suggested playing time of four hours and 10 minutes on the 18th hole, a par 4 that measures 388 yards from the blue tees.
The city of Phoenix has contracted with several hotel chains to offer stay-and-play packages for golfers at the Cave Creek Golf Course and other municipal tracks.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6732 yards | 71.8 | 124 |
| White | 72 | 6207 yards | 69.3 | 118 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6207 yards | 73.0 | 129 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5552 yards | 71.6 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 71.5/125 | 339 | 510 | 187 | 387 | 397 | 556 | 212 | 437 | 414 | 3439 | 363 | 521 | 370 | 171 | 392 | 383 | 518 | 208 | 407 | 3333 | 6772 |
| Back Combo M: 70.1/118 | 339 | 477 | 187 | 387 | 397 | 556 | 212 | 407 | 389 | 3351 | 362 | 482 | 341 | 171 | 392 | 361 | 518 | 208 | 407 | 3242 | 6593 |
| White M: 69.0/116 W: 74.6/126 | 334 | 477 | 153 | 361 | 348 | 518 | 170 | 407 | 389 | 3157 | 312 | 482 | 341 | 150 | 370 | 361 | 491 | 176 | 359 | 3042 | 6199 |
| Combo M: 67.4/113 W: 73.2/124 | 334 | 418 | 153 | 334 | 348 | 518 | 170 | 370 | 373 | 3018 | 312 | 408 | 314 | 150 | 370 | 338 | 491 | 176 | 359 | 2918 | 5936 |
| Red M: 65.9/107 W: 71.6/120 | 307 | 418 | 129 | 334 | 325 | 491 | 120 | 370 | 373 | 2867 | 290 | 408 | 314 | 106 | 344 | 338 | 477 | 136 | 320 | 2733 | 5600 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 |
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Photo submitted by Bodhi97 on 05/05/2025
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Photo submitted by Nickpasa on 02/13/2025
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Photo submitted by Nickpasa on 02/13/2025
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Photo submitted by Nickpasa on 02/13/2025
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Photo submitted by Nickpasa on 02/13/2025
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Photo submitted by u314164057374 on 05/27/2024
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From the pro shop to 18. Photo submitted by Vicain on 04/26/2024
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Blue tees #10. #1 fairway in the background. Photo submitted by Vicain on 04/26/2024
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My son and I love playing at 4pm so peaceful Photo submitted by FrenchieLodge on 08/15/2023
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Nice setting Photo submitted by u066108556 on 03/10/2023
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Photo submitted by aralko on 12/26/2022
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Photo submitted by u659392904 on 06/24/2022
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Photo submitted by u659392904 on 06/24/2022
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Fairways and greens Photo submitted by wermer3 on 03/28/2021
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Ready Photo submitted by Cactuskid on 01/11/2021
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Photo submitted by LADIVELVETSWING on 11/30/2015
Great course
For $45 this was a great deal. Quick start, group in front a bit slow but not the end of the world. The greens and fairways are green and great. Tee boxes in great shape as well. Great course for the price especially in the AZ heat.
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Cave Creek Golf Course.
New golf course
It was a great Saturday experience..
The great course was great.
I will definitely come back next time I am in town.
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Cave Creek Golf Course.
We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314164510830. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Cave Creek Golf Course!
Can't beat the price
Course was in OK shape but greens were extremely slow. Aeration not to long ago so that was to be expected.
Thanks so much for the great review, u926999927. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Cave Creek Golf Course.
Been awhile
Been about 10 years since I played here. Greens were a bit furry, but overall course was in good shape.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the state of the greens and appreciate your feedback. We're glad to hear that the overall condition of the course was satisfactory.
Nice public golf course
Great golf course, 4 stars cause golf cart paths are very rough, and some if the tee box's need grass. Love playing this course, great value.
Hi, jimweir. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Cave Creek Golf Course.
Need work and water !
I have been playing this course for over 30 years, remember when it was a garbage dump and they came. out and put 32” of dirt over the whole course. Now after all these years the City of Phoenix would be wise to invest funds in upgrading this course.. Area that need work:
1. Increase water schedule
2. Improve all cart paths
3. Rebuilt sand trap with more sand.
4. Signage improvements between holes
5. Rebuilt tee boxes
6.. Level out 8th hole that’s like a battle field
If the other City courses like Encanto - Aguila - Old Maryvale and Papago are in excellent shape, maybe Cave Creek needs to fine a partner like Papago with ASU and the Thunderbirds and Old Maryvale. that’s partner with Grand Canyon College. Golfer don’t just want lower green fees they want a quality course for their dollar
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience playing at our course. We understand your concerns and apologize for any inconvenience caused. We appreciate your suggestions for improvement and will take them into consideration as we work on enhancing the overall quality of our course. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.
Fun Course
Liked the course layout. Greens were punched however. Some pretty burnt out areas. Cart path is trash. The flood drain has tons of trash in it and smells.
All that said, I will be back to play again after the greens have healed, as the course is fun.
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u953458988. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Cave Creek Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.
Worst course conditions of any muni in the USA
I’m 49 years old. I’ve played golf for 40 years. I’ve played on muni courses from the east coast to the west coast. I’ll never understand why Phoenix, where the sun shines 365 days a year, has worse course conditions than other places where they can only play golf 6 months a year. It makes no sense. Either the powers that be have no idea how to run a golf course, or they simply don’t care. Example- this week they half heartedly aerated the greens and course. I emphasize half hearted. The greens were punched, then sanded….but not all the greens were sanded because they didn’t order enough sand. And the greens havnt been mowed in days, it’s embarrassing. This is Phoenix. The Mecca of golf. The muni courses are still ran like it’s 1960. Literally.
We apologize for the negative experience you had with the course conditions during your recent visit. We appreciate your feedback and will take your comments into consideration as we strive to improve our operations. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
Our Favorite course
Just Love! The City is doing some clean up right now and it’s looking great!!
FrenchieLodge, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Cave Creek Golf Course.
Cave Creek
Course was in better shape than I have played in the past. The grounds crews have done a nice job.
Hello, u314164451157. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Cave Creek Golf Course. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!
Great summer conditions
Great condition for summer time in Phoenix. Challenging coarse but fun to play. Great price compared to other coarse in Phoenix Scottsdale area.
Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Cave Creek Golf Course.
Hello, Skunk117. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Cave Creek Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!
Cave Creek Golf Course
The course has a great layout and the shape for the summer is average but the greens are in good condition except for number nine. Driving range is nothing to right home about but the price is right with the pass. One of my go to courses.
Thanks so much for the review, robert8973108. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Cave Creek Golf Course.
We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, cmbt12b20. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Cave Creek Golf Course!
Phenooooominal
Course conditions were better than others that are higher priced and farther away. Keep up the good work. Shot my best round in two years. Thanks Cave Creek groundskeepers.
Adios
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize if there were any negative aspects during your visit and will strive to improve in the future. We appreciate your kind words and are glad to hear that you had a great round.
Great Investment
I would recommend Golf Now to all my friends that play.
Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, neilmoore04! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Cave Creek Golf Course.
Hi, ngallig2. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Cave Creek Golf Course!
Value for the Money
Course was in decent shape. You always expect the burned out patches this time of year. Fairways were good but could be patchy. The greens were actually in great shape other than #9. They rolled pretty good. Overall I would recommend for a good value.
Hello, jgomez27. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Cave Creek Golf Course. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!
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Thank you for reviewing us, rjmaskel. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Cave Creek Golf Course, and we hope to see you again soon.