Palmer Course at Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge

I think this is a terrific golf course, especially if you can find a discounted rate.

The pro shop staff barely acknowledge us. They almost seemed put off to deal with green fee players.

The workers at the cart area and range were great.

This is the most enjoyable course I’ve played in the Phoenix area. The variety of hole layouts and lengths made this a challenge but a pleasure to play.

The course was right out in front of you no blind spots.

I had no problems with the golf course conditions and pace of play, but it was really a turn off to have to take a parking ticket, and then have to ask your desk person who made it seem like a secret. All this for a $230 round of golf.

Also, there’s no where to drop clubs and the pro shop and starter areas are a long walk apart.

It felt like there’s no reception for guests as they come up to play and it feels like we were imposing on the place.

I played Wildfire’s Palmer course in 1998 and hadn’t been back since. In 1998, it was the first time I experienced truly first rate conditions and beautiful design. It still is all of that, but I’ve been fortunate to play other great courses over the years, so this one doesn’t blow me away now.