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4.2
1143 Reviews (1143)
5 Stars
317
4 Stars
610
3 Stars
169
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
90.9%
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1043 out of 1143 reviews
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4.2
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.9%
Recommend this course
40 out of 44 reviews
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4.2
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.5%
Recommend this course
74 out of 80 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

4.2
1143 Reviews (1143)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Gone Down Hill

We have been playing this course on our vacations for 3 years now. It was good value when the course was being maintained well, the café was open and the price was $37.00. It was not well maintained, the café was closed on a Sunday and the price was over $50.00 pp riding. We were recommending the course as an economical option between playing the nicer courses, but we will not be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Long course

Nice long course. Perfect for long irons and fairway woods. Wide fairways and easy to find your ball on errant shots. Well maintained with smooth greens. Beautiful scenery of the city around the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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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 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Mulligans is no longer

Course was in great shape, as usual. The city of Phoenix cancelled their contract with the operators of Mulligan''s snack shop and as a result Mulligan's was locked up tight and there was no beverage cart on the course. Be forewarned before you play!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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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 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty simple. Not great condition. Lots of walkers

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

eNCANTO

OLD MUNY COURSE IT IS OK LITTLE BORING

CONVENIENT FOR ME & PRICE IS VERY AFFORDABLE UNLIKE MANY IN PHOENIX

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

So-so Golf course

Well trodden course. Better value elsewhere for the price we paid.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, shady people

My hat was stolen from my cart right outside of the office. There is no camera surveillance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Second visit to Encanto

Good course for the intermediate player, wide fairways and level greens. Played twice around the 4 hour mark with a noon tee off time. Try it I think you will like it!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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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 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tougher than it looks

Fairways pretty narrow, but rough is very playable. Fairways and greens in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather

Course in Good Shape

Course was in good shape for a muni. Played in just over 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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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 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent City course

Decent city course but not very challenging. Greens we're in great shape as we're the fairways. The rough was easy to get out of. The bunker sand was pretty terrible. Closer to hard packed fine gravel than sand.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hole in One!

First ever hole-in-one on the 177 yard 5th hole so I highly recommend this course. Fun day!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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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 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great play for the money

Have not played here in two years. Was pleasantly surprised to find the fairways and greens in such great shape. Pace of play was spectacular as we teed off at 8:00am and was finished by 11:30 while playing as a foursome. Great day!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Default User Avatar
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

SLOOOOW Play

Started at 12:34 PM. Waited 5-10 minutes on each tee box and for each approach shot. Didn't see a ranger once. Had to quit after 4 hours only completing 14 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Treated as out of towners

Had the first tee time of the day at this municipal course, but our twosome was put off second by the unfriendly pro shop cashier so locals could get off before us. This bumped our tee off 15 minutes. Fortunately, the first group let us play through on #3. Greens and fairways in excellent shape, but the rest of the course was average. Long par 4s posed challenges, but no stand-out holes. For the $49 we paid, our money would have been better spent elsewhere and our patronage appreciated.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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