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3.7
618 Reviews (618)
5 Stars
164
4 Stars
264
3 Stars
99
2 Stars
60
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.3
Amenities
4.0
69.6%
Recommend this course
469 out of 618 reviews
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4.3
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
2.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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3.7
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
69.6%
Recommend this course
16 out of 23 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 7380 yards
Slope 130
Rating 75.0

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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3.7
618 Reviews (618)

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Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Layout

Great location and layout! Can't wait for the greens to completely heal from aeration!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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 :)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great round

Greens were a little bumpy and inconsistent, otherwise 5 stars.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

All about the greens

Greens are in bad shape, bare spots and bumpy. The rest of the course is in good shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Papago was great!

We love public golf courses like Papago because they are unpretentious and dedicated to the love of the game. The staff at Papago is so friendly and helpful. We liked the challenge of flanking bunkers on every hole too.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

cart paths

need more signs and better directions for those that golf there for the first time,little confusing where the next tee boxes are,there are very few cart paths for you to drive on ,there is only one restroom out there on the whole course,but it comes with a ice maker,and water machine,great for hot weather.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Surprise

I played Papago for 12 years back kn the 90 s . Course is a lot better now more grass where there used to be dirt, grass was thicker didn't get much roll. I had quit playing when aga took over cause the rates went to $ 59. Putting is still a big challenge . I do miss all the big trees. They cut down , but I noticed they added fairway sand traps, always a challenge , Papago

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Very nice municipal course

Really well maintained municipal course at the foot of Papago park. The course is in great shape, with lush fairways and rough. The greens are always soft and roll very true. I play this course quite a bit and its always in good shape. There may be weeds here and there, but for the price you really can't beat it. My only complaint is that there isn't a cartpath on some of the holes so it is confusing to navigate your way around

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great course in good shape

This course was in a lot better conditions than some of the other Phoenix courses I've played and the summer rates are great!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 289
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good golf holes

This course has some very good golf holes. The par 3's are not easy (long). The greens were in very good condition, not real fast. Very good bargain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great views

Everyone talks about this being the best municipal course and it might be. The views were beautiful as well as the cart girl. Ow ow. I couldn't even focus every time she came around. Anyway... The greens were in great shape and stuck very nicely. I usually play from the tips but this course was very long at 7333 so I decided against that. A 253 yard par 3 is pretty intense and not my cup of tea.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Favorite Muni

Always in very good condition. Pace of play is usually good, with slower groups usually allowing others to play through. Great track for the moderate to advanced player. Greens and bunkers are well maintained and consistent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Changing seasons.

The winter over seed is starting to wilt and the Bermuda grass is just getting started. The fairways were still in good shape but a little warn in places from golfers out having a great time. Greens were smooth and fast. easy to over read. Had a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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