Encanto GC
A view from the blue tees at Encanto Golf Course
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4.1
1142 Reviews (1142)
5 Stars
316
4 Stars
610
3 Stars
169
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
90.3%
Recommend this course
1042 out of 1142 reviews
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4.2
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.7%
Recommend this course
39 out of 43 reviews
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4.2
83 Reviews (83)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.6%
Recommend this course
76 out of 83 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
1142 Reviews (1142)

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 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Everything Above Average

...especially the course...if I could give it 6 stars (compared to other public courses this time of year), I would. Not what you expect for August. Very happy...also, friendly staff all around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/09/2021

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Encanto Golf Course.

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Commented on 08/09/2021

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, thedoanezon3! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Encanto Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rainy day

Encanto was in good shape for this time of year! Great value at $25. Staff was great!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/09/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. Encanto Golf Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Potential, but not great at the moment

Disappointing because this could be a really solid track, but the greens are not good at the moment. Extremely slow and the ball bounces on every putt. Most of the fairways and tee boxes were in good condition. Still a good value even with the greens in poor shape. Some cool views of downtown phoenix as well.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/26/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Encanto Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/26/2021

Thank you for reviewing us. 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 Encanto Golf Course, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Muni

Old course in decent condition. A good challenge from the tips. Very friendly staff.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/26/2021

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Encanto Golf Course, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/09/2021

We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Encanto Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/26/2021

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Encanto Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor pace of play

While traveling, we decided to squeeze in a round before a late afternoon flight. No carts were available at our tee time, so delayed by 1/2 hour.. We planned on 5 hours, but every hole on the back 9 was backed up with 2 to 3 foursomes each. No course marshal; not sure how that could happen. Staff in the pro shop and grill were friendly.

Course was burned, but that’s average for Phoenix this time of year.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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Commented on 07/09/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback of your recent round with us. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced at the course with us. Your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop. We hope to hear from you soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/30/2021

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 Encanto Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/21/2021

Hi, tdwalker52. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Encanto Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/16/2021

Hi! 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 Encanto Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/16/2021

Hello, we appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Encanto Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/04/2021

We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Encanto Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/21/2021

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, u653892316. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Encanto Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/31/2021

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Encanto Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointing back 9

the course was ok but the back 9 was out of control at times with students Jumping Tees and basically playing where ever they wanted to. One foursome and a pair of golfers were doing this not only upsetting us but a single that joined us and a foursome two holes ahead of us that got jumped; the pair jumped from 14th hole to the 17th hole. It was out of control . I have never seen a course taken over like that. 7 upset golfers (that I know of). my wife and I didn't notice anyone in front or behind us from the first 9holes we did.. I imagine a least a few people left without doing the back 9 because the 2- groups (foursome and twosome) were playing where they wanted to. No respect for other players The foursome that were going up to 17 did yell at the twosome that jumped in front of them from the 14th tee. it ruined our afternoon and our carts battery died on the 15th hole and they did send out another one. Bad experience.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/31/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Encanto Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Boomer Sooner

Wide open fairways, greens ok, and pace of play was excellent.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/30/2021

Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Encanto Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course

Love playing Encanto. The history and adjacent houses are the bomb. Good fairway rolls, greens were a little sandy still, but they rolled well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/31/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Encanto Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Hope they get the greens back

I always feel pretty happy with how the City of Phoenix maintains this Muni. The fairways were in good shape, but many of the greens have been totally lost. There is not really a good way to get your shot or putt to stop, and their is no ability to read them because they are punched mud.

Hoping they come back!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/31/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Encanto Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Encanto.

Become of Covid there are still no rakes in the bunkers no ball washers. Mayior Kate needs to get over it and stop being so over Bering. Golf courses in Scottsdale are all ready back to pre Covid. The only thing that encanto forces you to do is share a cart if the course is crowded witch it never is expect on the weekends.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/31/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback of your recent round with us. We would like to apologize for any inconvenience you experienced at the course with us. Your feedback is extremely important to us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and apologize if we missed the mark. For further resolution in this matter, please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop. We hope to hear from you soon!

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