Papago Golf Club

Greens were very fast, challenging but true! At least 14 holes were. Couldn’t tell you about last 4 because pace of play was so bad. Tee time was well before 2pm and dark at 6:30. Should have been plenty of time. No marshals were ever around and rest of the staff didn’t seem to care.

I had high expectations based on players who had played it. First off, the front nine took nearly 3 hours. The course is not attractive. The sand traps are some of the worst I have ever played out of -- a thin layer of sand on top of hardpan. The layout is boring. The only positive about this course are the greens. They are smooth and fast, but given all the other negatives about this course, it's just not enough. I will never go back

Lots of undulation on greens depending on pin placement

Running 13 for sure !!

Greens are true so that definitely helps

Great day and 4:15 hours on a Saturday !

Very nice people in pro shop + great cart guys Marshall, had a real nice time!!! nice course

Last minute booking was a success!!! Great course layout and Looooong! You will be using Driver all day. Pace of play was perfect as well

While I couldn't quite bring myself to give Papago an overall rating of five stars, let me say that I'm a big fan of Papago. First off, it's not your typical desert golf course. The beauty of the surrounding Papago buttes, views of downtown and flow of the holes on this classic parkland layout is great. The greens with their slope and false fronts always get your attention, and the course is certainly challenging, but not overly difficult.

What really does it for me are all the other things at Papago, especially the new clubhouse and practice facilities. And we're not even talking about the new digs for the Arizona State golf teams. The range here is one of the best in area, and the new clubhouse is among my favorites anywhere. Using an open concept, it's a great place to spend an early evening, watching players come in or simply taking in the regular live entertainment. The food at the grille is terrific as well, and the bar features several local craft beers. I also like the open golf shop concept.

played a lot of courses including a number in UK and Papago is right up there. Had the feeling of a UK links course - just in the desert. Also very impressive was new clubhouse - completes the package. Love that they have ASU practice facility on site, encouraging to see so many young people on the property - well done Papago and City and ASU.

Papago is in great shape for being in mid summer. I am beyond excited for their facilities to be done. The driving range will be fantastic when it is done. Playing from the tips is difficult here. Didnt shoot the best round but I will be visiting again soon.

Hadn't played this course since the renovation. It took a couple of holes to warm up, since the practice facility is not open. It is a very nice layout. Plenty of room in the fairways and nice sized greens. Got out early, 6 am, so the weather was perfect. Greens were a little bumpy, since they were aerated about 3 weeks ago, but that did not take away from the experience. It wont be 10 years before I come back again, maybe not even 10 days!

Very friendly staff. The greens are in excellent condition and very large. Fairways are decent. There are huge sand traps in front of almost every green so you need to fly the ball to the green which can be discouraging at times for a 12 handicap. There is really nothing special about the course. It has quite a few parallel holes.

This is a wonderful golf course, and it will only get better when their construction is completed. Randy met me with a smile and welcome, and the day just kept getting better.

Beautiful municipal course close to everything. We played because it was close to where we were staying - but I would go back. Nice course. Undergoing clubhouse renovation right now so limited services at the moment.

This course needs time to get done with the clubhouse building and practice area. That being said the golf course is in great shape. #6,10 and 18 are great golf holes. This course needs signage to help the new customer. Staff was spot on with getting everyone out on time with the course flow. Will certainly come back to see how it looks when done. Looks world class

Without a proper clubhouse and no practise facility (especially a putting green and chipping area) it detected from the overall golf experience.

Totally disappointed with the lack of any practice facilities which were shutdown due to the construction and the fact this information was not provided by GolfNow. Basically wait in the parking lot until your tee time. Additionally we never saw the Beverage cart once over 18 holes. Never will play Papago again and will obviously have to check other websites for current course conditions which were not provided by GolfNow.

great course but construction of new club house and practice range limit off course facilities