Papago Golf Club

Bring all your clubs for this course, you'll need them! From the White Tees it's still 6300 yards, and with some nice doglegs, and a few ups and downs, you'll need to be able to hit a variety of shots. Course was in very good shape, greens very nice.
Water on the course at strategic locations, so your not dying of thirst (even in the 110 degrees). Nice mature trees here and there. Nice practice area for all shots(driving range, putting green, and chipping area). Very scenic location.

While the par 3s are long (3 of 4 beyond 200yds), the par 4s require shot making from the tee, but allow for all shape shots into the greens. Nice speed on the greens, good contours and nice bunker sand.

The greens had come back from being punched a couple of weeks ago. The fairways were generally excellent. There were very few players out on a hot July day, so pace of play was also excellent.

wanted to all winter long put green fees where to much, was excited to play their this summer to see what the course was like for the first time.
was disappointed. no makers on fairway had look for sprinkler heads to find distance, no sand on cart to fill divot's, that explained why I was always landing in a divot's. all the sun city courses are in a lot better condition then this course and green fees are $50 in the winter and $25 to $36 in the summer.
Sad to say I will not be taking family or friends to this course again.

Only my 4th time playing this course, but for the money it is a great deal. Fairways and greens were excellent...greens held will an putted true. A good tee ball is rewarded. Really enjoy coming and playing this course...a good challenge.

When you walk up and see a pro shop in a trailer, you automatically assume you're in for the worst. The driving range had fresh grass, the chipping green was very receptive and the staff was very friendly.

I am a scratch golfer who can hit a driver upwards of 400 yards. I chose this course because of the length from the tips. 7350 yards.. 600 yard Par 5's, into the wind, 260 yard par 3's. This course delivered to all my expectations and I got it for $14 on a hot deal. I shot 3 under and will definitely come back for more.

Over all the course is in really nice shape. Greens were fast, putted true and receptive. Fairways conditions could be on of the best in the valley for summer time.

Papago is in better shape than it was a few years ago from what I've been told and it's getting better. However it still needs some fairway work (weeds growing in patches) and cart path work as well.
The bunkers however are in great shape and that makes it easier to get out of.

Course was in outstanding shape, this course is in the best condition during the summer when rounds are down. I play here at least 3 times a month and they punched the greens a few weeks back. Minimal dead spots on fairways. I'll be back soon. I play by myself mostly and always get around in less than 2.5 hours. Staff is always friendly and prices or range balls and beverages are reasonable. A great value for the money.

Love playing Papago when I can. Challenging, but fair course.

Still the jewel of the desert. Even if you are hitting the ball well these greens will test your skill and patience.

The renovation done to this course has greartly enhanced it's appeal. Challenging but fair to every level of golfer. You can tell that summer has arrived in a few spots, but over all, still an enjoyable and challenging round of golf.

The course is maintained well. Great shape for Phoenix summer golf.

papago is normal course , but very very expensive.....
Especially in the winter season....Even though, they have bad
condition fairway and golf green.... papago golf club have a
good location ,so they are very expensive........ it was an
exorbitant price

The staff was great and the cart guys! Snack bar wasn't open for early tee times. This course is one on my top course in AZ. Definitely will play it again and again!

The course is a fun layout with traps placed in places that make the course a good challenge. The long par 3's keep you honest and the par 5's which begin and end each nine are very fun.
You will hit all the sticks in your bag and the view of the Papago Mountains are one of a kind.

Even with makeover, Papago delivers old school ball striking...what you see is what you've got. Course is in good condition...not hard to keep it on the grass, but you won't. Greens were fast and true. Enough trees you might have to bend the ball a couple of times. Feels like your always playing into the predominate southwest wind. Stay hydrated, prices were reasonable.

Played Papago which is one of my favorite courses,its hard to think of this course as a muni. Conditions were great,pace of play was 21/2 hrs. Played through a foursome at the turn and had the whole back nine to myself.....gotta love summer golf.2$ domestics all day was a bonus.

nice putting and chipping area, golf shop area marginal, fairways very nice and sand in bunkers that are quite deep, greens putt so nice and area cared for well and seldom do they go straight, a nice lay out, but the carts need some up dating

Pros:

-Super smooth, perfect greens!
-Beautiful scenery all around with the Papago buttes featuring prominently.
-Good course layout. Difficult and long par 3s. Bunkers are brutal.
-No neighborhoods to hit into.

Cons:

-Clubhouse is subpar. It appears to be a portable building.
-There is only one bathroom/water facility for the whole course. While the water machine is cold and filtered, it is slow!

I really enjoyed my round at Papago. It is a straight up challenge for just about anyone. I was consistently amazed at how far back the black tees were. Brush up on your sand game before your round. The greenside bunkers are deep and steep.