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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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Left after 9.

Waited significantly on each box after the first hole. The course was in good shape, the staff are wonderful, and the greens were perfect, but the wait was awful so we packed up and left after 9 holes. We would happily play Encanto again were there no waiting.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played

Great course, but the greens are rolling too fast

Years ago the green speed was a little slower and perfect. The overall condition if everything else is better.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fun, well maintained muni

Excellent municipal course in the heart of Phoenix. Highly recommend parkland style course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

I had a great time. Price was great. Price on rental clubs was very fair. Busy day but pace of place was great. Greens very fast. I would golf here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 02/09/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Encanto was worth the money

Nice course, some tricky green that are very fast.

I enjoyed it a lot.

The wind was tough but that had nothing to do with the course.

Great time and I plan to play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 02/09/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

When you don’t want pay the big bucks.

Course was open layout with lightning fast greens. The guy in pro shop had a long day and only time he showed interest was collecting the pins at dusk while we were still approaching 18 th green which meant we had to get a group member to put a club in the hole so we could see it. On the positive he did let us have extra cart at no cost.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great day

Booked an early tee time and was joined by 3 other singles. Second tee off in the morning. Finished up in under 4 hrs. Staff was excellent, friendly and courteous. Guys I golfed with were fun to play with. I saw Jordan hole out for eagle from a bunker. Was an awesome shot to see. Weather was perfect course is nice. Greens were a bit rough but fast. Fairways are firm so you get a nice roll out, I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/04/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Perfecto Encanto

I always had a great time playing this golf course you feel like you’re at a beautiful resort lots of palm trees, fast greens and very nice fairways nothing but good things to say and we always have a great time and are treated great!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 01/27/2026:
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Impressed

I had played this course several months ago and the conditions were average at best. But now, they’re impressive. Greens are fast, fairways are well done, everything was nice. It’s a muni style layout so keep that in mind. Pace was perfect for a Saturday afternoon which was also surprising. Best part was the price, it was affordable in peak golf season.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Lots of dead spots

Greens are pretty good for Encanto, pretty firm and decent speed around a 9.5 probably on the stimp. Tons of dead spots around a lot of greens - was so bad on hole 12 that I couldn’t even chip and had to putt from off the green. Overall a fun day if you’re ok with that.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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