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Western Skies Golf Club
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Western Skies Golf Club is an 18-hole championship golf course open to the public, based in Gilbert, Arizona. Since its inception in 1992, it has gained recognition as one of the most economical golf spots in the East Valley, providing an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere for players of varying abilities. The course, crafted by famous golf course designer Brian Whitcomb, features broad, playable fairways along with thoughtfully positioned bunkers and water hazards, creating a design that appeals to novices while keeping seasoned golfers engaged.
This par-72 course extends roughly 6,744 yards from the championship tees and offers picturesque views of the Superstition Mountains. Its layout focuses on enhancing playability while still emphasizing precision and careful course navigation. Notable holes, which include various high-risk, high-reward par 4s and demanding par 3s over water, ensure memorable experiences throughout the game. Open throughout the year, the course benefits from Arizona's favorable weather patterns and well-maintained playing surfaces.
In addition to the golf course itself, Western Skies provides a well-rounded golf experience, including a cutting-edge practice facility featuring a driving range enhanced by Inrange technology, putting greens, areas for short-game practice, and learning programs. Golf enthusiasts can also shop at a fully stocked pro shop and dine at Mulligans Grill, the club's restaurant and sports bar, making it a favorite spot to visit both before and after a round.
Positioned conveniently just minutes away from Loop 202 and US-60, and around 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Western Skies appeals to both local players and tourists. The club fosters a friendly environment underscored by its tagline, "Where Locals Bring Their Friends," highlighting its commitment to customer satisfaction, affordability, and community involvement. It also provides membership options, hosts tournaments, organizes leagues, and holds special events throughout the year.
Ultimately, Western Skies Golf Club stands out for offering a pleasing and accessible golfing experience that merges quality course conditions, modern practice facilities, and outstanding value. The blend of a challenging yet accommodating design, a convenient location, and a welcoming ambiance has established it as a preferred choice for golfers across the Phoenix metropolitan region.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6744 yards | 70.3 | 122 |
| White | 72 | 6236 yards | 68.1 | 113 |
| Silver/White | 72 | 5990 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 72 | 5639 yards | 70.6 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.3/122 | 525 | 184 | 546 | 201 | 361 | 359 | 186 | 441 | 435 | 3238 | 366 | 356 | 220 | 520 | 370 | 400 | 545 | 376 | 353 | 3506 | 6744 |
| White M: 69.3/118 | 485 | 166 | 511 | 179 | 348 | 335 | 165 | 429 | 350 | 2968 | 350 | 332 | 187 | 493 | 351 | 356 | 525 | 356 | 318 | 3268 | 6236 |
| Silver/White M: 68.1/113 W: 74.0/123 | 465 | 166 | 511 | 123 | 348 | 335 | 165 | 392 | 308 | 2813 | 350 | 332 | 159 | 493 | 351 | 356 | 508 | 356 | 272 | 3177 | 5990 |
| Red M: 65.3/105 W: 70.6/117 | 465 | 130 | 482 | 123 | 313 | 301 | 126 | 392 | 308 | 2640 | 312 | 302 | 146 | 471 | 323 | 328 | 508 | 337 | 272 | 2999 | 5639 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 16 | |||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 16 |
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Par 5 13th short desert carry. Photo submitted by u000002896151 on 08/03/2025
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Photo submitted by Brandon6507912 on 07/12/2015
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Forgiving Course, Nice Staff.
This forgiving course is always in great condition, thanks to Donald and the crew. All the staff are super nice, including Jim, Kyle, Isaac, Jim, Ryan, Matt, Ash, Kelly and the rest. You'll enjoy this course and these people! Richard R.
Fun Course, Nice Staff
This course is always in perfect shape, with wide fairways and big greens. The staff there are always super nice, including Mike, Jim, Geoff, Kyle, Donald, Matt, Ryan, Ash and Payson. Richard R.
Easy Course, Easygoing People.
This course is always in perfect shape, with wide fairways and big greens. The staff there are always super nice, including Mike, Jim, Geoff, Kyle, Donald, Matt, Ryan, Ash and Payson.
Great Course
Great course ! Unfortunately the person I played with was really slow. No ones fault but mine. He’s a good friend.
Also don’t help that my driver broke on the first tee so that didn’t help. Oh well, it was still a great day.
Course in Good Shape
The course, fairways and greens were in good shape. The layout and elevation of the course is rather plain ... flat and not too many obstacles. It was well maintained. The greens were a little spotty .. but fast.
The restaurant, Mulligan's, was closed when I was there on a Monday. That was disappointing. I looked in and all the chairs were up on the tables.
I was skeptical of the "overlording" rules as stated in the website. No single carts, no personal carts, no .....no... but since it was a hot Monday there was little volume and I got to use a cart by myself. Besides, I don't rent carts, I move into them.
Even though it was a slow Monday, the beverage cart (with 2 girls) was making frequent rounds. That was nice.
Management needs to pay attention
Course was decent but painfully slow group 2 groups ahead of us and never once saw a marshall. The beverage girl was absolutely worthless. The only two times we encountered her was we saw her at the turn while she was just hanging out at the clubhouse and second time was when we were driving in after finishing 18 and she drove by trying to make a sale. Pathetic!
Needs a marshal & we were thirsty
Course was in decent shape. Needs a marshal. The foursome 2 groups in front of us was over 2 holes behind, so we ended up waiting on most shots.
Only saw the beverage cart once when she was restocking her cart on 10. With a 5 hour round, I expect to see the cart more than once.
Fun Course, Super Fun Staff!
Western Skies is a forgiving, perfectly maintained par 72 course. The staff there are all super friendly and helpful. Especially Kyle, Jim, Mike, Geoff, Matt, Ryan, Ash and Payson!
Richard R.
Great Course, Friendly Staff.
Western Skies is a forgiving, perfectly maintained par 72 course. The staff there are all super friendly and helpful. Especially Kyle, Jim, Mike, Geoff, Matt, Ryan, Ash and Payson!
Richard R.
Great Course, Great Humans!
I love my home course! It's always in fantastic shape! The people there always treat me great! Including Geoff, Jim, Kyle, Mike, Ryan, Matt, Donald, Ash and Payson! Richard R.
Better choices around
Have played this course hundreds of times. I know this is difficult time of year as grass is transitioning. But, absolutely worst conditions since well before COVID. Ironically, they still use COVID as reason to not have drinking water on the course. Tried to charge me full rate even though I had a pre-paid Hot Deal. Not sure if new owners have taken over, but if they have, this was not a great first impression
Fun course, bunkers leave something to be desired.
Overall, the course was in decent shape. The bonkers though were very inconsistent. Some areas are normal, others are hard pan and other areas are in between. You may be in a spot where the bunkers are fairly normal and less than 2 feet away it is hard pan.
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