Encanto GC
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4.1
1112 Reviews (1112)
5 Stars
307
4 Stars
592
3 Stars
166
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
89.5%
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1014 out of 1112 reviews
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4.1
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 24 reviews
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4.1
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.5%
Recommend this course
95 out of 105 reviews
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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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4.1
1112 Reviews (1112)
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Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Winter value

This course is flat and pretty wide open. Not alot of trouble to get into. Fairways in good shape, greens also prettty good. Nice sunny day for the most part, clouds rolled in for about 3 holes. The price was right. Great place to play in the winter when the rates are up at other courses.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 144
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great conditions but slow and no food or drink

the greens were lightning fast and true, the complete opposite for the pace. No ranger and several holes there were 4 groups waiting on one hole. Every par three was a 20 minute wait to hit the ball. Then to add insult no food cart and your only choice for food and drink is in the pro shop. Pack a lunch playing this course

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great shape

It was a great day, great weather, greens excellent. Thanks

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Encanto Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Wasn't going to let this out but...

Been playing Encanto for 30 years. Always liked the course, not tough but a nice way to spend a day out. Good places to eat in the area.

Course is in as good of shape as I have ever seen it and that's all I am going to say.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Encanto Golf Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 151
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

No Mulligans

Haven't played Encanto since last year. I believe the course is in better condition. The greens are good and were fast. Pace of play was about average, playing as a foursome in about 4 hours.

Went for a refreshment at the Mulligan Restaurant but it wasn't open! '

The staff was helpful with pointing out a nearby establishment.

On the plus side there was an ice machine and soft drinks in the ProShop.

Will return again...maybe sooner that a year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

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 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout , great place for a quick round

Not the toughest coarse but very nice.played in 3 hrs (4some) clubhouse guys and starter were great. See you again,soon

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/12/2021

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 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Oldie but a Goodie

I loved this course, wide generous fairways which were green by the way, greens were very receptive despite the scorching heat. nice to have water stations around the course, old school type of course with lots of palm trees and some water on a few holes.not terribly difficult but fun..if you hit a stray tee shot most of the holes are forgiving and you still have a shot at the green. Highly recommened..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

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 Encanto Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hot out

Course was in great shape for being hot as it is. Fair price. Good layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Encanto Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Discover Encanto - Again

The greens at Encanto are always good. I haven't played there in over a year and I was surprised at how good the overall condition of the course was. Fairways were green and there was actually some rough. This time of the year you have to play fast because its so hot. We got around in just under 3 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/12/2021

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 Encanto Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

aerating

the course will be excellent in 2 weeks..... tee boxes and greens were superior even in this heat.... you needed to move the ball around a bit because of the aerating but that was okay...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thanks so much for the review. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Encanto Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Encanto Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Encanto Golf Course

This course has been a favorite of many over the years especially when the heat starts to pick up in the valley. The worst thing is no ice or ice chest provided, or water jugs to hydrate golfer(s) around the course. Grant it it's a municipal course but drinking fountains can be like drinking from a garden hose. The on site grill is not open anymore or maybe just weekends. The pro shop does have some refreshments but the snacks are very limited. This is an easy playing course but be aware of the limited on site amenities before booking a good rate. They need improve to have me coming back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Disappointing....

Greens were sketchy and fairways were sketchier, lots of dead spots thruout course but to be completely fair our group has run into this on some other courses on the west side although their greens were in much better shape.....

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ok for a muni

Fairways were okay condition, traps were bad, heavy wet sand. Putting out of traps was best. The greens were the best part, moderate to fast and smooth.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Thanks so much for the review. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course soon. Thanks for choosing Encanto Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I love Encanto!

I always enjoy playing this track.

Staff not very personable I also am in the golf business and can't emphasize how important the first point of contact can be.

Additionally, a great reason for repeat customers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/12/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Encanto Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor mans course

No food. No ice. Dirt tee boxes. Dead fish. Dead birds.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad sha

Course is pretty ,icy dead. Really bad shape and very little grass in fairways. Better off bring in the rough, since it's at least longer dead stuff to sit on, as opposed to hard dirt. Don't play here this summer.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/12/2021

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 Encanto Golf Course.

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