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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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Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Play here!

My first time playing Papago and it is a nice track. Long par 3's were a challenge. Bunkers were well maintained (and some are deep). I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

This course is in amazing shape. The greens were almost flawless as we're the tee boxes and fariways. I really have absolutely no complaints for the way the course was. It was a good challenge, the greens were in great shape and pretty fast, made it fun. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone, definitely worth the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course for a great price

Great course for a great price. Really liked the course. Great views too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course lived up to the hype!

This course had everything, difficulty, length, trees, water, desert, friendly staff. I have heard about this place for a while and since my brother was in town I wanted to take him to a nice course. He loved it and so did I.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Fast paced muni

Course was fine, in good condition, some decent views and very friendly and attentive staff. Also played in under 4 hours which is always a bonus. They offer a walking rate which we did not take advantage of. I suspect the pace if play has something to do with the rates. $80 for this course is out of line with the market.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Overall

Starter could not have been nicer or accomodating as we ran into a time conflict that morning. He moved us up 45 minutes......much thanks. Only a few backups, play moved along well considering it was busy. With card, good value. Great greens, fast and tricky. Always enjoy playing Papago.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Value

Not worth the money. Spend another 20 bucks and get a much nice course.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Excellent shape and decent price.

Greens were in great condition, fairways good. The price is good compared to the rest of the Valley, but it seemed higher than last year. Paid $61.00 to walk on a Thursday in March. But, because the course condition was improved we were happy.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Dave

Golf course is very enjoyable. Club house is ordinary at best. Considering we started at 2:00 the pace of play was great. The starter did a great job of explaining some of the course basics to us. If you just want to golf I heartily recommend this course but if you want a nice meal after go elsewhere for your food.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good management makes good golf

Staff was great, starter gave us tips on the course that helped a lot. Pace of play was best we have seen in the Phoenix area. Course was not over loaded with players and Marshall came by a couple times to check to see if things were going good. It was nice to see someone that cared about the golfer after they paid.
Course was in great shape, not a real hard course, the Par 3's can be changeling if you play the tips, some around 250 yards. Wife and I played and she found it a fun course from the rd tee's. Started at 2pm on the GolfNow hot deal and finished at 6pm with plenty of light to spare. Play here if you get a chance.
Wife took a lot of pictures on the course, the views were spectacular.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Papago

Nice track
Paid 66$ walking rate on golfnow
A little slow until ranger took charge and the pace was fine

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was well kept and manicured

Loved the course but yardages hard to find and how to get from geen to tees on some holes, but overall a good course, For the money they should have gps systems on the carts.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

long course, long round....

Played this course with one rider (separate cart) and one walker - not ideal logistically.... The course had some nice views of the Buttes, but mostly was pretty plain. Longer course than I'm used to, especially the par 3's. Fairways great, bunkers in good shape (better than most I've played here), greens a little bumpy.... I got a good discount through GolfNow, but frankly I felt this course provided less bang for the buck than I expected. Pace of play was pretty awful, especially for a round played late on a weekday - no rangers in evidence, and it looked to me like everyone (players behind, ahead, and in our threesome) expected this slowness.... With all the other options here, I won't be back soon....

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Review

Still struggle with pace of play. Layout is fine, conditions okay but you can't enjoy a mid-week round of 5 hours.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fun course

Course was in good shape and has some interesting holes. Also has a nice driving range, putting green and chipping area. Only complaint was clubhouse and food service. We teed off about noon and when we came to the turn......no hot dogs and the young lady was closing for the day.
I was able to finish without my hot dog, but it wasn't easy.
We will go back

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Glorious AZ

Great fairways; tough greens; great company. Top notch course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great greens, good golf holes

The greens rolled very nice, fairways in great condition, fun golf course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in top condition, tees, greens, fairways.

Had a great time. Only negative is lack of a decent clubhouse. Thought they would have built one by now instead of trailers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Love the views at Pappago

We loved the scenery at Pappago! We liked the way it played . . a little more like what we are used to in the midwest.
The price was great! And so was the staff.
I was told that there are plans to upgrade the clubhouse at the tune of MILLIONS of dollars. Can't wait to see that happen.
I would play there again in a heartbeat!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

GREENS LIGHTENING FAST

The day we played we followed a Pro tournament and the greens were extremely fast.The course was in fantastic shape and a great test of golf for mid to low handicappers.This should be on your list of places to play especially if you can get a decent rate.

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