Papago Golf Club
About
Papago Golf Course is conveniently situated just a few minutes from downtown Phoenix though you would never be able to tell with the peace and seclusion provided by the course's location in Papago Park. The golf course sits at the base of Papago Buttes, past the rugged red rocks you can see Phoenix skyline. The course was designed by William Francis Bell, whom you may know for Torrey Pines in San Diego. The challenging layout features undulating greens framed with strategically placed bunkers and subtle but tricky mounding. Water hazards appear on a few holes as well. It's a tough but straightforward layout that is still playable for a range of skill levels. Since opening in 1963, Papago has hosted numerous events including the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship and Phoenix Open Qualifying.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black | 72 | 7380 yards | 75.0 | 130 |
| Black/Blue | 72 | 7095 yards | 73.2 | 127 |
| Blue | 72 | 6882 yards | 72.0 | 125 |
| Blue/White | 72 | 6653 yards | 71.0 | 123 |
| White | 72 | 6465 yards | 70.1 | 120 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6465 yards | 76.3 | 130 |
| White/Green | 72 | 6060 yards | 68.2 | 117 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5797 yards | 72.5 | 122 |
| Green | 72 | 5797 yards | 66.9 | 115 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5338 yards | 69.9 | 118 |
| Gold | 72 | 5338 yards | 65.0 | 111 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 75.0/130 | 544 | 386 | 467 | 233 | 383 | 495 | 454 | 253 | 551 | 3766 | 525 | 187 | 322 | 402 | 442 | 585 | 442 | 243 | 466 | 3614 | 7380 |
| Black/Blue M: 73.2/127 | 544 | 386 | 438 | 208 | 371 | 495 | 411 | 206 | 551 | 3610 | 525 | 168 | 322 | 376 | 393 | 585 | 442 | 232 | 442 | 3485 | 7095 |
| Blue M: 72.0/125 W: 78.5/135 | 530 | 350 | 438 | 208 | 371 | 460 | 411 | 206 | 523 | 3497 | 505 | 168 | 304 | 376 | 393 | 545 | 420 | 232 | 442 | 3385 | 6882 |
| Blue/White M: 71.0/123 W: 77.1/132 | 530 | 350 | 424 | 195 | 328 | 460 | 378 | 206 | 523 | 3394 | 505 | 148 | 304 | 376 | 360 | 545 | 398 | 214 | 409 | 3259 | 6653 |
| White M: 70.1/120 W: 76.3/130 | 525 | 311 | 424 | 195 | 328 | 433 | 378 | 195 | 490 | 3279 | 491 | 148 | 293 | 365 | 360 | 508 | 398 | 214 | 409 | 3186 | 6465 |
| White/Green M: 68.2/117 | 525 | 311 | 314 | 161 | 328 | 433 | 314 | 154 | 490 | 3030 | 491 | 148 | 293 | 365 | 360 | 508 | 338 | 140 | 387 | 3030 | 6060 |
| Green M: 66.9/115 W: 72.5/122 | 525 | 311 | 314 | 161 | 328 | 320 | 314 | 154 | 478 | 2905 | 421 | 123 | 293 | 347 | 360 | 483 | 338 | 140 | 387 | 2892 | 5797 |
| Gold M: 65.0/111 W: 69.9/118 | 427 | 266 | 314 | 156 | 275 | 315 | 308 | 154 | 421 | 2636 | 421 | 123 | 256 | 335 | 318 | 431 | 338 | 140 | 340 | 2702 | 5338 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 2 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 4 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 College Courses in the U.S. (2020 #23)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by TravisDubs on 04/27/2026
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Photo submitted by tqtCBUBb3HVnkZvVzgIT on 02/17/2026
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Par 3 4th tee box Photo submitted by handymn on 02/07/2025
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Photo submitted by u314161622535 on 02/24/2024
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/12/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/12/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/12/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/12/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/12/2023
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Photo submitted by QuantumGolfx on 03/12/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161194845 on 02/28/2023
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Papago Golf Course, hole 1 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/12/2022
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Papago Golf Course, hole 15 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 08/12/2022
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Photo submitted by Soberhiker on 03/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u050433218 on 05/30/2020
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Morning T Time Photo submitted by u886178050 on 08/07/2019
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Photo submitted by StephanJS on 07/22/2019
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Photo submitted by BabyLama2014 on 05/02/2019
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Photo submitted by BabyLama2014 on 05/02/2019
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Photo submitted by BabyLama2014 on 05/02/2019
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Photo submitted by BabyLama2014 on 05/02/2019
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Photo submitted by BabyLama2014 on 05/02/2019
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 02/21/2019
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 02/21/2019
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 02/21/2019
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 02/21/2019
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 02/21/2019
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 02/21/2019
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Photo submitted by Ienjoygolfing75 on 09/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Ienjoygolfing75 on 09/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Ienjoygolfing75 on 09/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Ienjoygolfing75 on 09/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Ienjoygolfing75 on 09/12/2017
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Photo submitted by Ienjoygolfing75 on 09/12/2017
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Photo submitted by u000005700701 on 03/19/2014
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Papago Buttes! Photo submitted by Hansel4033523 on 05/11/2013
Enjoyable Papago experience!
Booked as a single and put in with a threesome...great guys! The course was in excellent shape, pace of play was OK (group in front of us was a bit slow...), but overall, a really enjoyable round on a perfect day at a really good, old-fashioned course! Looking forward to playing Papago again soon!
Regulars only
We were a twosome stuck behind a slow group of four. We couldn't play through because the course was so backed up. The group behind us kept hitting into us. They had five in their group. The cart girl and I talked for a while. The group in front and behind us were regulars according to her. The course was in decent shape. Not for $42 though.
Nice
Have not played this course in 8 years. It has been totally remodeled. The course is in great condition . Loved everything about Papago!
Must Play!
Great public course! Very good course layout with varying terrain and very well conditioned even though it is late summer. Good variety of holes, doglegs left and right and long par 3's.... three of them over 190 yards! Highly recommend that you play this course when in Phoenix.
Pleasantly suprised.....
Had not played Papago in years and was pleasantly surprised with the new routing and conditions. The renovations cleaned up the course, still more to do when ASU moves in. Course was in good shape. Greens rolled true. If you have a GPS unit, make sure its updated otherwise you'll have some challenges with yardages.
Good mint
Excellent tee boxes and fairways but greens were punched on Monday (8/18) and were clearly not up to normal Papago standards. Easy course to walk with excellent views. Great layout with long par 3's. Highly recommend but Golf Now needs to do a better job in reporting aeration situations at the courses. PHX munys have all recently done aeration with no mention of said fact on Golf Now.
Good condition
Was amazed how green fairways were! Sand was soft overall great course, would defiantly golf there again
Great
Frist time back in 15-20 yrs. thoroughly enjoyed it course is nice shape.
A great value all around
The green fees are reasonable and the beverage cart rates are some of the best in town. We got off to a slow start but after the 5th hole, the pace picked up nicely. Conditions were as good as to be expected given it is summertime.
A gem in the valley
Papago has left alot to be desired in the past, but it is really good now. The fairways and greens are really in good shape. These greens are my favorite that I've played in the last 2-3 months. They accept a lofted shot, and also will let the ball check if you hit a good chip shot.
The course still has some challenging holes and tight fairways. I wish the dirt/desert had less rocks. I would appreciate it if when you missed the fairway, you weren't at risk of damaging your club on the hardpan.
I like this course and plan to be back. They are doing a good job keeping it up!
best deal in valley
course in great summer condition..played in just over 3 hours..plenty of looks from cart person, used about every club in my bag.
Course
Nice course. Narrow but playable. Long par 3's. Need more water coolers on course. The ice/water machine button works when it wanted too. Loved the $2 can of Miller Lite(16oz.)
Great Layout
Great location and layout! Can't wait for the greens to completely heal from aeration!
nice play to play in summer
Has some nice holes with some variety. Not real busy when i played it in July but could tell that it has seen lots of play. Greens in pretty nice condition for the summer tee boxes were a little beat up. Overall a nice course but i might be afraid with the holes running close to each other if it was busy.
Papago
Papago is always a fun test of golf. I'm always surprised to see how busy it is there on a weekday afternoon in the middle of summer. The greens were in really great shape for this time of the year and were challenging. The pace of play wasn't bad, but it also wasn't great for that time of day.
Home course and beautiful
Love the mountain scenery, love how green they keep it, love the challenge of the pin placement. There is no better driving range in the area. And perfect that it's close to home :)
Long from the Black tees
Greens were a little bumpy but not too bad. I would pay again with someone who has played their before, hard to find the proper lines.
Great walking course
First time back since Dec. greens were punched a couple of weeks ago so were a little bumpy but still not bad. I was paired up with a couple gentlemen we were al walking which made the round a lot nicer, no need to hurry we were moving fairly well.
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