Encanto GC
A view from the blue tees at Encanto Golf Course
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4.1
1139 Reviews (1139)
5 Stars
315
4 Stars
609
3 Stars
168
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
90.1%
Recommend this course
1039 out of 1139 reviews
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4.2
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.0%
Recommend this course
36 out of 40 reviews
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4.1
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.2%
Recommend this course
83 out of 92 reviews
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Course Highlights
Wide, forgiving fairways and solid course conditions make Encanto a welcoming layout for players of all skill levels. Friendly staff, excellent value, and a smooth pace of play consistently earn high marks from recent golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Traditional
Par 70
Length 6404 yards
Slope 114
Rating 69.5

The Encanto Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course designed by William P. Bell and built in 1936. It offers 6,404 yards of par-70 golf from the championship tees.

Reservations are required on the Encanto Golf Course, which is open year-round, and features all of the amenities, such as rental carts and clubs, an in-house professional and a driving range. Metal spikes are allowed.

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Course Details

Year Built 1935
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TiffDwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William P. Bell (1935)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Cafe, Restaurant
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Reviews

4.1
1139 Reviews (1139)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Watching the Game 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 38
Water Hazards 20
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 57
Walkers 57
Beginners 42
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 79
Near the Airport 24
Near Local Attractions 15

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This is a great little course in the heart of Phoenix!

This is a great little course in the heart of Phoenix! The course is player friendly yet challenging at the same time. Love playing Encanto 18!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Not a bad track, but

Of the muni courses, I’d spring for Aguila as I feel it’s a better design and better conditions. That said, this was a great deal still, and an enjoyable round of golf. I was sent out as a single and got stuck behind two of the slowest and most clueless foursomes I’ve ever seen. Not the courses fault, but a bit of marshaling would have been helpful.

All in all a worthwhile round as I shot my lowest score of the season.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

golf balls everywhere

I found that the course can be dangerous at most hole as ball just go flying ball in all direction.

At least there was ball cleaners and water access on site. The golf cart come with GPS which is very handy when you don't know the course.

The course had a great and friendly marshall.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Encanto #1 Phoenix Muni

Staff, vibe and course are awesome. Love it here and love the people here as well!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun course

Pace was good. Ground was very hard, ball will roll for days.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Helmet golf!

Maybe it was just a mistake to play on a weekend at noon but it was soooo slow and you had to watch balls incoming from many directions. It was truly helmet golf. There was often two groups on the tee boxes waiting. There is no way golf should take that long to play especially with a cart. Nope won’t be back.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Good price for a good course

Good price through golf now! This is a good municipal course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 84
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

muni, very average

For me- a waste of time, gas and money.

I can't believe I drove 45 minutes to play here.

Very average at best.

Joggers and dog walkers on the course!?

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Beautiful day on a beautiful course

Course was in great condition. The play was slow, 12 holes completed in 3 hours, but the weather was very nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 82
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Good municipal course

The woman’s tees are too long! Good layout and greens and pace of play was good

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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