Papago Golf Club

Just a local muni course with nicer bunkers. I realize it’s mid July, but I could play Dinosaur mt twice for what it costs and it’s twice the course. Great course for $20, but certainly not for $60

I’ve heard a lot about this course but this was my first time playing it. I was not impressed. Way over priced for a municipal course that is in ok condition. There aren’t any cart paths so you feel like you are off roading the whole time. Greens are like a washboard, can’t get a true roll. There are much better courses in the valley for that price. I won’t bother with it again. Disappointing.

Great public course, GPS on an iPad in every cart. Cooler with ice included. Pretty straight forward course. 3 out 4 par 3’s are over 200 yards from the blues. Definitely will play again.

After reading all the reviews of this course I decided to play it. Unfortunately it didn't come close to expectations. I play over 150 rounds a year and there was so much wrong with the course I don't even have enough time write it, after leaving on hole 9. I wasted enough time finishing the front 9. I would not recommend this course. I am in the industry and I am well aware what a course is worth for 100 bucks.

Excellent course layout especially if you plan on walking. The fairways were in perfect condition and the greens were smooth. This course has been in pristine condition ever since ASU moved their golf team here but the prices have gone up just a little too high.

Nice course, good variety of holes. Pace of play was good. Would golf again

We had a group of buddies travel to AZ for a golf trip and to watch the WM Open. This was our 2nd course and did not disappoint. Course was in perfect shape and provided incredible views. Staff was above and beyond friendly from the start. Not only was the course a great track, the clubhouse and dining were great. Would recommend and will come back.

Great course with great amenities! -We will be back soon!

After playing some very interesting courses Papago was - blah. Not an easy course, in good shape but pretty wide open - rewards long hitters even if not acurate of the tee. Flattish, no special scenery.

Course is in great shape from tee to green. Pace of play was good and the beverage cart was available 4 times in the round.

We enjoyed this course - it’s good for all abilities. Range has a gorgeous view! Walkable. Uses the desert well.

Sorry to say I was disappointed in the layout of the golf course. Played ASU many times and it offered much more variety. Off course amenities were good, I just think for the price there are better options out there.

Beautiful scenery, fairways and overall course conditions (even in the summer) are excellent. Super friendly staff and nice on course restaurant. Would highly recommend!

Played Padre about a year ago, and have been wanting to come back for Ambiente since then. Tis' the season for deals in Scottsdale and I finally pulled the trigger.

My take as a golf course architecture geek:

-Conditions were superb -- tee boxes, greens, and especially fairways. Seems like the location/sandy turf preserves well in the summer here. Best I've seen all summer.

-Layout is fun and linksy. Very unique for the area. Out and back layout with no transition at all at the 10th. No elevated vistas but it feels natural. Could play fast but it doesn't, unfortunately.

-Despite the layout, actual routing is not as good as I thought it would be. Still a lot of distance from green to tee...not sure if it's walkable. Lots of restricted cart areas (GPS), which forced long walking approaches to the green and back. If my wife hadn't been driving/cattying, I would have been worn out in the heat (I'm in my 30's). Contrast this to Papago or Talking Stick where you can essentially drive the cart directly to your ball around every green. I find that much more efficient in the summer and "walkable" in season.

-Pace of play was miserable. At this time of year in the weekday, at mid day, I've become used to having courses to myself. I will play through if I have to. Today, I encountered quite a few slow foursomes of elderly and distinguished character. Got tired of playing through. Still, we finished in about 4 hours. That's just the sort of clientele this place attracts...not for the weekday soloists apparently.

-I'll add that the marshal was attentive, charming and wonderful, but could focus more on pace of play and less on chatting it up. I struggled to graciously end a conversation with him as the solo party behind me and I waited on 17th tee, both of us backed up with the 4ball ahead wandering around in the fairway for at least 20 minutes.

-Ladies tees looked thoughtful and gettable without a ton of forced carries. Looked like a good family course. Couldn't drag the wife out into the heat to confirm.

-Amenities are superb, up there with Troon.

Conclusion: Beautiful and unique scottsdale links-style course with an almost-walkable layout, impecable conditions, and cult local retiree following, which hinders efficient play. Would return with a 4 some.

The course was in rough shape. The greens were recently punched and were very sandy. We played the back nine twice as the front nine was closed. Course maintenance is necessary but we should have been more fully informed as to the current conditions.

Great layout, one of my favorites in Phoenix/Scottsdale. Tough course, long par 3s. Definitely a walkable/well designed routing. No concrete cart paths gives a great natural feel to the place. The red rock views are iconic. Green and fairway conditions were excellent. Service was exceptional A couple tee boxes could use leveling and closer trimming. No big elevated tee shots or huge forced carries, but lots of rolling elevation changes that kept the course interesting. Overall one of the best quality and highest value rounds I've had in the area. Will be returning.

The overall condition of the course was good and the staff was friendly enough. The biggest complaint I had was with one of the rudest people I've ever had to be paired with. I had advised the starter of my tee time and let him know I was a single. He said perfect and led me to the first tee and mentioned I could pass the group of three in front of me. The next group to tee off rolled up and all of a sudden I was paired with them to keep the pace of play even, not wanting to be rude I said ok. The gentlemen I got paired with made it a very long round with a lot of cussing, club throwing and uninvited opinions about my life and golf game. It didn't take away from the fact that papago is a great golf club but it really made me consider the people they allow on the course and forcing you to be paired with others as a single.