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4.4
287 Reviews (287)
5 Stars
140
4 Stars
111
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
96.7%
Recommend this course
277 out of 287 reviews
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.7%
Recommend this course
11 out of 12 reviews
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4.3
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.7%
Recommend this course
36 out of 38 reviews
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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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4.4
287 Reviews (287)
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5.0
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Friendly

I love playing at Encanto 9. The course is great, however, beyond that I usually play as a single and am often paired up with others. It is always a friendly situation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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5.0
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Previously Played

Perfect course for Beginners or for a few unexpected hours

I love this course. For the price and where you are in the city it’s perfect. There isn’t a better value in the Valley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course for beginning golfers

Staff is friendly, the grass is green, greens are well kept, overall the course was great. It is an executive course, so it’s not as challenging. Great for kids, beginning golfers, and people looking for a well kept short course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good conditions, bad timing.

Greens were excellent, fun course. Unfortunately, the grounds crew was in full force across the entire course; cutting grass, trimming palm trees, driving back and forth across the fairways and near greens/tee boxes. Distracting, but can’t complain about the course itself.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun to play!

•Friendly staff

•Great practice area for chipping and putting

•Fun layout

•Undulating greens make it a putting challenge

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

May Golf at Encanto (first timer)

Good for beginner and veteran golfers alike! Nice course to sharpen up approach shots and manage control while putting. Loved the flatter layout, especially in the AZ heat! Minimal shade, so come prepared. Got paired up with an awesome local who mentioned he plays there almost daily!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well worth it

This course has a bad rep because of the area so ai decided to try it for myself and I’m glad I did. Nice little nine hole, good value for the money and staff was super friendly. Will definitely be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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