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4.5
316 Reviews (316)
5 Stars
159
4 Stars
120
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
97.5%
Recommend this course
306 out of 316 reviews
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4.6
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
29 out of 29 reviews
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4.5
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.6%
Recommend this course
41 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
Encanto 9 offers open fairways, well-kept greens, and surprisingly good conditions at an affordable price point that keeps golfers returning. Exceptionally friendly staff and a welcoming layout make this a top choice for beginners and experienced players alike.

About

Holes 9
Type Public/Municipal
Style Traditional/Executive
Par 30
Length 1730 yards
Slope 80
Rating 28.5

The Encanto Nine Golf Course lies to the west of Encanto Park, and offers an executive-length golf course perfect for anyone who seeks a fast-and-loose round, with tee times passed out first-come-first-served. About an hour and a half is usually all it takes to play through the golf course.

The Encanto Nine Golf Course sits in the heart of Phoenix, and claims the honor of being the third-oldest golf course in Arizona and features a casual vibe, perhaps due in part to the foliage. Abundant natural palms line the golf course, and between them golfers can catch beautiful glimpses of downtown Phoenix. The course was designed by William P. Bell.

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Course Details

Year Built 1952
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1952) William P. Bell (1952)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks
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Reviews

4.5
316 Reviews (316)

What Golfers Are Saying

This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 17
Beginners 14
Walkers 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 15

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Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

course features are awesome

For being a smaller 9 hole def is worth the buck.
wouldn't mind having 1 more par 4 and 1 less par 3 to give players a lil bit more for the experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Relaxed play in great weather

Course in very good condition on a beautiful day - sunny but not too hot (just right). Lots of seniors; probably lots of locals. Golfers laid back; no one pressing to speed up play. Great course to work on short game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Encanto 9

Very good short course very conveniently located near downtown Phoenix, nice break for seniors between 18 hole rounds, Located in Encanto Park across from regulation 18 hole course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Best Shape Ever

I have played this course numerous times in the past and this is the best shape it has ever been. Fairways and greens were in excellent shape.

Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 122
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Fun, quick round

Took me an hour to play, no groups holding me up and no one pushing me. The winter grass is in good shape now, greens are rolling nice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Saturday in the city

This is a nice course in central Phoenix near the fair grounds. The course is well kept and offeres a putting green to practice but no driving range. Great price and a nice way to start the day.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Nice outing

I found the staff very friendly, The weather typical for August in AZ, The course in good shape considering we have not had much rain.Greens a T boxes were great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great course for beginners and intermediate players

course is great for beginners and intermediate players. has a good mix of holes and is quite fun to play. 3rd time playing there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

The best course for beginners

I took my girlfriend here to play 9 holes. It is absolutely the perfect place for true beginners. Wide open, no traps or water and a very casual atmosphere. There are three short par 4's where I hit my driver and several par 3's in the 175 yard range. The remaining par 3's are wedges/9 irons. Perfect place for beginners and a low handicapper will have fun, too.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Superb Value

This course is a lot of fun to play, especially if you are a hack like me. There were very few people on the course, so I played very comfortably with no pressure to hurry. Eight dollars included a cart: awesome deal!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Good for 9

Good course for 9 holes of walking. Kind of slow playing. I wanted to hook up with others but they preferred to play alone slow the pace was slow and had to wait on every shot. No matter though. I had a good time and got in some good practice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice easy play

Great for getting your swing down and for catching
up with friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Good course for what it is - an Executive 9.

Played a quick nine for the afternoon. This course won't be hosting any PGA tournaments, but it's a great executive nine.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good bang for your buck!

Greens were in great condition. Slightly fast. The rest of the course wasn't pristine, but definitely playable. Great course if you are looking to save money, or practice your game.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good deal for the price!

I will def. be back to practice here. The course is in decent shape and is a really easy course to walk.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good for beginners

Good variety, no water only one sand bunker.While it was sloppy due to rain two days before, it provided a good course for a nice walking round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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