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 |
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| 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 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
Not as great as usual but still good
Probably the worst Papago conditions I've played in but they still weren't bad, I'm just used to this place being perfect conditions even during the summer. A little expensive if you don't have the city card, but would still recommend.
The course is in terrible shape. There are so many courses to play in the area that are in better shape and are a better value.
Great Course! Poor Conditions
First time playing here. Loved everything about this course except for the condition. Some areas were burnt, some areas were flooded, literally no happy medium here. Also, the greens were bumpy and atrocious.
Good value with city card
Don't listen to the super negative comments: it's summer conditions in Phoenix. Every course has areas where the grass isn't great. Papago is doing their best, clearly watering, and there's plenty of sand in the deep bunkers which is a huge plus as there are a lot of bunkers. With the City of Phoenix card, it's a good value for the summer.
Beautiful course. Had a 25 minute delay because of a mechanical problem., they had to water the course so grass and bunkers were soggy. I know… you’re not to hit in the bunkers but hey it happens to the best. But otherwise enjoyable place.
Really?
I heard so much about this course. It was a nice course-but for the money, there are better values. Nice practice facility and club house-but a lot of brown patches on fairways and work around the greens. I hope ASU has a great golf season.
Disapointing
I played this course same time last year, it was in absolute pristine conditions. Today was horrific. Greens aren't really playable, with how much ground under repair they currently have this course shouldn't even be open for public tee times. This was a course I have spoken highly in the passed bu there are no excuse for the conditions of this place. Very disappointing expierience.
Worse shape I've ever seen
We have been playing Papago in the summer for decades. There were 6 of us that played on June 25 and we all were very disappointed. Every green was blighted with large areas of some sort of malady that created pock like areas. We had to lift and place balls so we could actually put, but some greens were so bad you couldn't find a clear spot to put. A number of greens had large areas where the turf adjacent to the greens had been scalped down a couple of inches. Other areas had been sodded, but done poorly and not watered. On top of that, they had aerated the course. When we called to make the tee time no one mentioned there was an issue. The head pro or director of golf is always visible and greeting golfers, but not this day. I'm sure he did not want to face the music.
Over the past 10 years or so the course was always in pristine condition this time of year and we asked what the change was. The gentleman in the golf shop told us the A.S.U. golf coach wanted his own guy in as course superintendent, so they let the other guy go.
STAY FAR AWAY
This may be the worse course I have played in over 31 years in Arizona. First of all, the fairways and greens were plugged with no warnings from GolfNow. At least 33% of the fairways were dirt. The collars around the greens were all dirt. The greens were not puttable. We quit after 9 holes. It is very disappointing that Golf Now gave no warnings about the plugging or condition. There are courses in Phoenix for half the rate in better shape than this place. It is an embarrassment to both Papago and GolfNow to collect $280 for this. Never again. I think I will start making my own times from here on in and talk to the course directly. Shameful.
Great layout
Always a fantastic day playing here. Greens had been punched recently and they were doing significant work around multiple greens on the back nine, but the work has to get done at some point. Great track, especially for the money.
Aeration made putting tough although I knew they had going in. Otherwise course in good shape thought they could have charged less due to aeration
Excellent
Great staff great price beautiful golf course I will play again soon.
Papago gotta go
Enjoyed playing for the first time. Friendly layout that was friendly to my wife. Definitely will come back
Okay
Started out early in the morning. Great staff. Directed me around the facility and helped out with anything I needed. Overall, driving range is great. The pace of play early in the morning is amazing. Played under 4 hours easily. I only had two disappointments. One, was the lack of direction to the next hole. This was caused by the scarcity of car path pavement. There was only 4 holes I remembered that had cart path roads. Lastly, the greens were in bad condition. I don’t know if they were dealing with some sort of disease from tournament play but they were are hard to role the ball. Price did not match the quality of the course
Great golf experience.
Good test of your golf game. Fun to play. ASU golf team's home course.
Great NEW clubhouse, same course, lousy service
From the start I should have known our experience was going to make for a challenging day. We were met at the bag drop and were very abruptly told that the range was closed due to a wedding. I did not receive an e-mail telling me this was going to be the case that day, there was nothing on the Tee Off.com reservation system noting this limitation, nor was any other warning provided about this closure. Then after telling the starter and his staff our tee time he advised us to check-in and he would put our bags on a cart so it was ready when we came back out. Needless to say, that did not happen and I was forced to find a cart myself and load our bags. In fact, while we saw the starter riding around the clubhouse area on his cart he never assisted us again. We went to the first tee and started ourselves. Upon starting play, it did not take long for us to realize play was going to be slow and frustrating all day. There was no effort made to speed up play. Then when on course, we soon discovered the overly restrictive and maddening set-up of their GPS system on their carts. If you wandered 6-inches offline the system shut your cart down. At one point we needed to call the clubhouse to get assistance to restart our cart and when the attendant arrived he was rude and blamed us for not knowing how to fix our cart. When we finished our five-hour plus round, we drove by the driving range and saw no evidence that a wedding was going to occur or had occurred. The new clubhouse shows that this course is an $80 - $100 per round course, but your course conditions and the service of your staff barely makes this a $30 per round course. Much improvement still needed to bring this course to the elite level your rates suggest. ASU should be embarrassed that this is now their home course.
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