Papago Golf Club

I've played Papago for 25+ years. The course is better now than it was in the past, you can actually intend to and make a putt! The conditioning is better. The layout is still wonderful. The redesign has actually improved the course. There have been some changes, most notable to me is the 9th hole. It seems a bit out of place to be honest, much more modern feeling than the other holes. Some changes have made the course far better, like the water to the right of the first green though I think the green itself takes some getting used to. Though trees have been removed, the ones that were essential to shot shaping and course management are definitely still here. I miss the old clubhouse and hope they add a clubhouse worthy of the property (classic slump block would be nice to preserve the original feel and era of the course. IMHO). The staff leaves a lot to be desired. They have been dismissive, inattentive and overall unfriendly in my recent experiences. Still an excellent value course and I forgot to mention the distinctive views of Papago park.

About three weeks ago, I heard from a friend that Papago was in good shape; I found it was, and I have played there four times in the last three weeks.

Value and condition of course was excellent.
I would recommend course to anyone.

The course provides the greatest ratio of difficulty to the dollar over any course in the greater Phoenix area. I still love this course after not playing it in years. The loss of some of the trees is equaled by the stretched out back tees. It plays like it should in a modern day remake. The range is now awesome. The speed of the greens is generally just right on these rolling greens.

The greens were in surprising great condition for late summer and the fairways were in good shape as well. Do not expect a lot
of amenities at this course. Their is no clubhouse or decent pro shop other than a modular type building. I certainly hope they have a new clubhouse in the works.

was pleasantly surprised, hadn't played here in more than a year and was in as good condition as any high end course I've played this summer. Greens and fairways excellent.

Played Papago for the first time on July 29th and enjoyed it quite a lot; mainly because the greens were excellent. All surfaces were in great shape, but the greens were the best we'd played in a couple of months.

We played the white tees (6382 yds; we drive around 230yds). While I enjoyed the round(s), I don't love the layout. Not that it's awful. In fact, I like the varied elevation changes throughout the course. Playing it the second time helped to understand how to approach some holes a little better.

My dissatisfaction with the layout is due to having a lot of long approaches (partly due to having to avoid trouble off of the tee) and because three of the four par 3s are long (around 200 yds), and play to the same club. I'm up for a challenge, but it just seemed like I was hitting the same long irons on approaches over and over (and not that well, but that's on me).

There are also some holes that have uphill approaches that are difficult to assess, especially the first time through.

I'm not trying to dissuade people from golfing Papago. I enjoyed it, and I'll definitely be back. However, I wouldn't label it a resort or "feel good" type course.

I don't get the rave reviews about this course. When I played the course was in serious need of renovation. I know the city attempted to do so, but ran out of money. It shows. The course is overrated and overpriced. There is nothing special here, the "clubhouse" is a trailer, given the chance to play for free or pay for somewhere else, I'd opt for somewhere else.