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3.2
2694 Reviews (2694)
5 Stars
228
4 Stars
759
3 Stars
723
2 Stars
489
1 Stars
495
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
59.5%
Recommend this course
1420 out of 2694 reviews
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3.5
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
67.1%
Recommend this course
53 out of 79 reviews
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3.2
130 Reviews (130)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
14
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
60.8%
Recommend this course
79 out of 130 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns praise for its rolling hills, moguls, and long fairways that create a genuinely challenging round. Friendly staff and reasonable rates make this a smart alternative to pricier options in the Phoenix area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Desert/Traditional
Par 72
Length 6716 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.1

Located a short distance from Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix and Arizona State University, Kokopelli Golf Course is a championship length course that offers many interesting challenges. The rolling terrain creates sloping greens and undulating fairways. A majority of the teeboxes and greens are elevated as well. The course also has large multiple island tees and water hazards in the form of meandering lakes that come into play on several holes. The signature hole of Kokopelli Golf Course is the par-5 18th hole. The dramatic finishing hole calls for a shot off an elevated too followed by an approach shot past water to an elevated green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Bermuda Grass/Winter Rye Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass/Winter Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

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3.2
2694 Reviews (2694)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 52
Brunch 22
Patio Dining 18
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 123
Bunkers 113
Undulating Greens 100
This course/club is great for:
Locals 96
Advanced Golfers 57
Seniors 51
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 133
In the 'Burbs 37
Worth the Drive 32

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Played On
Reviews 73
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

STILL OPEN, WHY

Played this course one time three years ago made the mistake of not reading the reviews before I played the course I see in the reviews currently that a lot of people have made the same mistake it's one of those courses you will go one time and never go back again it's amazing how people still attend or go to this course with hopes that ever-changing, don't say I didn't tell you so

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/01/2025

Rtwillard, we appreciate all reviews, even those that indicate dissatisfaction. A rating without context does make it difficult for us to understand your concerns and improve our services. We encourage you to provide specific details so we can address any issues and enhance your experience moving forward. Golfers' perspective is important to us, and we are committed to making necessary improvements. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Played On
Reviews 199
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

Kokepelli is one of our favorite courses in the valley. They have some of the most challenging greens, which is one reason we like it. The layout is great. The course is transitioning into summer so conditions are just okay. Pace was very good. Staff in the pro shop is great, as well as the cart girl. Still some work to be done outside the fairways but we're told it's a work in progress. We'll be back!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/01/2025

Thanks for your feedback, sinkster. We appreciate your recognition of our challenging greens and great staff. As we transition to summer the conditions are changing and we are expecting it to get greener in the next few weeks. We’re committed to continuous improvement and are glad to hear you plan to return. Your support means a lot to us!

Played On
Reviews 198
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Completed 18 holes in just over 3 hours

We went out as a 2some. On the tee box, a 4some that had just hit let us go through. On hole 5, another 4some let us play through. There was clear sailing after that. Was awesome. Course is in o.k. shape for this time of the year.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/30/2025

fgray, thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you had a smooth round and appreciated the courtesy of other players. We’re always working to maintain the course’s condition, and your input is valuable. If there are specific areas for improvement, we’d love to hear more. Your experience matters to us, and we're committed to making it even better!

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Just a mess

It is hard to believe that anyone manages the condition of this course . Many of the water features are empty, and smelly. The fairways are in horrible condition, and so that means the surrounds of the course are just terrible too. There seems to be an irrigation issue, as low areas are swamped and muddy. There is so much mud on the course that it gets tracked onto the greens by players. The green are like worn, bare thread carpet- bouncy, not a true roll on the entire property. That said, this course is a terrific layout, with great hole designs and mounding. Just a shame what this place has become. Not sure what arcis had planned for this place, but either fix it, or shut it down. Do not play here -

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/30/2025

Hgomatt, we appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your experience. We're aware of the issues you've mentioned and are actively working on improvements. Our team is committed to enhancing the course's condition, including the irrigation system and overall maintenance. We value your insights, as they help us focus on the necessary changes. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to show you progress in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I’m thirsty!

No water! Not just as part of the course play but the grass is dying for a drink. The greens need a ton of water. Mower is linking oil on greens. Lines on every green from fresh oil. Fairways need attention and water. Did i say the grass needs watering. So dry. Greens also feel like they were brushed against the grain, if you know what i mean. The grass felt like it was rough.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
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Commented on 04/30/2025

Corey, we appreciate your feedback and take your concerns seriously. Our maintenance team is actively addressing the watering issues you've mentioned and is working to improve the overall condition of the course. We understand how important it is for our greens and fairways to meet the high standards our guests expect.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course is in rough shape

The layout of the course is nice. The condition of the course is not. Lots of muddy areas, fairways are brown and greens are rough and chewed up. This is a value course at best and honestly, it would a better value for $20 less. It could be a nice course if it were better maintained. No beverage cart during the week at least.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/29/2025

U000003488143, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you appreciated the layout, but we take your concerns about course conditions seriously. Our team is actively working on improvements and maintenance to enhance your experience. We appreciate your input and hope to provide a more enjoyable visit next time.

Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/24/2025

Saddlemonkey, thank you for your rating. We appreciate all input from our customers, as it helps us understand where we can improve. If there's anything specific you'd like to share about your experience, we're always open to hearing more. Your insights are valuable to us as we work to enhance our offerings. My name is Anthony Rodriguez and I am the AGM here at Kokopelli Golf Club and my email is Anthonyrodriguez@arcisgolf.com. It would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

How far am I out

The course has absolutely no distance markers any so buy a range finder to play

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/22/2025

Hi there, thanks for your feedback. Your suggestion will be taken into consideration as we explore improvements. We hope you come around sometime soon and enjoy a round here at Kokopelli Golf Club.

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

They have let this place go bad.

The place is just in really shabby condition. The fairways are so difficult and undulating that you need consistent grass and it’s just really bad. Swamped out areas of standing nasty water and mud right next to barren waste land of splotchy fairways grass. It’s embarrassing. The greens were obviously punched and sanded but we were not informed and the price did not reflect this. The bunkers are full of rocks and hard. The range was mats and they were all shot to $&@“! 80% of the range balls were washed out and knuckled off the club. No ranger enforcement so the patrons just did whatever they wanted. 6 some of kids drunk and filming slowed everything down. The fairways are all roped off so 70% is the course is cart path only. Very very disappointed. I won’t be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/14/2025

Miklbekr, we genuinely appreciate your feedback and take your concerns seriously. We're sorry to hear about your experience. Our team is actively addressing the issues you mentioned, including course conditions and communication about maintenance. We strive to provide a positive experience for all our guests, and your comments will help us improve. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, and we hope you'll reconsider in the future.

Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

DON’T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY

Course in terrible condition. Front nine should be closed TERRIBLE CONDITION.

Back nine better than front.

Paid $44 should know better!!! Live and learn…

Sorry can’t say anything positive about this facility !!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
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Commented on 04/12/2025

David, we appreciate your feedback and are truly sorry to hear about your experience. We strive to maintain our course and value all comments as they help us improve. We take concerns like yours seriously and are actively working to address the issues.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I like the course

I like the price of your course compared to every other course around

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/10/2025

Hi rmclaver, we value all input from our customers and are committed to improving our services. I was wondering if you can email me with some specifics that happened on your last visit here at Kokopelli Golf Club. I am the AGM here at Kokopelli and we are always looking for ways to improve. It seems like we didn't hit the mark with your last visit so an email with some details would be appreciated. My email is Anthonyrodriguez@arcisgolf.com

Thank you

Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Could’ve been better

The course layout is interesting and fun. It’s not in the greatest shape tee to green. The greens were nice . Staff was very friendly and accommodating. I was a single and they let me pop out ahead of everyone very early in the morning and I finished in 1 hour and 45 minutes. The price I payed was a little steep for the conditions. I believe this course should be priced around $50. I payed $85 on GN. To much. IMO.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/14/2025

Cosmolv2010, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the course layout and found our staff accommodating. We strive to provide value, and we understand your concerns about pricing based on course conditions. We regularly evaluate our rates to ensure they align with the overall experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for a better experience.

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