Los Caballeros Golf Club
About
Rancho de Los Caballeros offers everything from horseback rides through the desert to hot stone massages at the spa. This historic dude ranch is also known as one of the state's most popular golfing destinations. Golf Digest ranked the Rancho de Los Caballeros golf course in the top five in Arizona and nationally, it's ranked in the top 100. The layout sprawls across rolling terrain and incorporates two large lakes into the design. The course climbs up 2,100 feet at its highest point providing stunning views of Vulture Peak to the south and the Bradshaw Mountains to the north. The par-4 13th is the signature hole. It features several changes in elevation and a small, undulating green that is also heavily guarded by bunkers. In addition to the course, the golf club at Rancho de Los Caballeros also has multiple driving ranges, practice putting greens, and there's also a short-game practice area.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Rust | 72 | 7020 yards | 73.1 | 137 |
| Silver | 72 | 6530 yards | 70.1 | 130 |
| Gold | 72 | 5867 yards | 68.2 | 125 |
| Turquoise | 72 | 5264 yards | 65.1 | 119 |
| Turquoise (W) | 72 | 5264 yards | 70.5 | 129 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 4068 yards | 63.0 | 103 |
| Yellow | 72 | 4068 yards | 60.8 | 109 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron M: 73.5/138 | 412 | 385 | 156 | 391 | 531 | 402 | 569 | 210 | 411 | 3467 | 373 | 351 | 190 | 598 | 360 | 169 | 444 | 450 | 560 | 3495 | 6962 |
| Silver M: 71.6/134 | 403 | 369 | 145 | 374 | 502 | 383 | 536 | 190 | 397 | 3299 | 361 | 321 | 137 | 560 | 330 | 151 | 420 | 415 | 541 | 3236 | 6535 |
| Silver/Brass M: 69.7/129 | 403 | 369 | 145 | 374 | 478 | 331 | 465 | 190 | 325 | 3080 | 361 | 321 | 137 | 478 | 301 | 151 | 354 | 384 | 507 | 2994 | 6074 |
| Brass M: 68.7/126 W: 74.9/138 | 384 | 348 | 112 | 331 | 478 | 331 | 465 | 174 | 325 | 2948 | 343 | 295 | 122 | 478 | 301 | 138 | 354 | 384 | 507 | 2922 | 5870 |
| Brass/Copper M: 67.0/123 W: 72.3/131 | 339 | 324 | 112 | 331 | 420 | 331 | 400 | 174 | 325 | 2756 | 323 | 295 | 122 | 443 | 301 | 138 | 319 | 323 | 452 | 2716 | 5472 |
| Copper M: 65.6/119 W: 71.0/129 | 339 | 324 | 112 | 295 | 420 | 305 | 400 | 145 | 269 | 2609 | 323 | 295 | 122 | 443 | 256 | 122 | 319 | 323 | 452 | 2655 | 5264 |
| Turquoise M: 61.2/110 W: 63.5/107 | 268 | 260 | 80 | 250 | 308 | 236 | 306 | 100 | 195 | 2003 | 260 | 236 | 85 | 310 | 185 | 91 | 240 | 250 | 375 | 2032 | 4035 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 11 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
Course Details
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Food & Beverage
Bar, Snacks, GrillAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet FacilitiesAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2016 #4)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Tough lie in local vegetation. Photo submitted by u1149189436 on 02/28/2021
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Photo submitted by beturner on 02/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u000003552026 on 10/28/2020
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Photo submitted by u000007961680 on 08/23/2020
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Photo submitted by u000007961680 on 08/23/2020
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Photo submitted by Fred2220856 on 03/24/2020
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Photo submitted by Fred2220856 on 03/24/2020
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#14 is a dogleg right with an uphill approach to the green. Tough hole Photo submitted by tlyon2222 on 07/04/2015
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View from tee on #7. Good tee shot is essential. Photo submitted by tlyon2222 on 07/04/2015
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3rd shot at #7. Photo submitted by tlyon2222 on 07/04/2015
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18th hole - Par 5 Photo submitted by dannymustang07 on 03/02/2015
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Down hill, down wind, 4th hole - Par 4 Photo submitted by dannymustang07 on 03/02/2015
Fast and Furious
I have played this course for years. They have done a magnificent job of making this course about as good as it gets. The greens are 10+. The fairways offer great roll. The roughs are fair. The bunkers are clean and well maintained. Virtually no rocks. Consistent. I have played numerous courses in the Phoenix area. I can't think of a nicer course. Great views, and spectacular pace of play. Foursome can easily beat 4 hours. We finished in 3.5 hours. Restaurant was a gem. Great, friendly service and excellent food and pricing. Here is the scary part. Los Cab is in the second year of converting their greens to Bent Grass. If they are this good now, what will they be like next year. Can't wait to find out. Thanks, Los Cab, keep it up.
Great course - Special setting
Generally I don't review places that I really like because I don't want other folks flocking to a treasure I only recently discovered. There are must play courses in the Phoenix area and this is one of them. It's not pretentious and the golf staff is friendly and helpful. The restaurant and lounge folks are nice but slow. Play it more than once and it willingly gives up birdies. Bring a reasonable short game and you can have fun. Elevated, sloping and fast greens will test your putting ability - as well as your vocabulary! I didn't like the trees in the middle of the fairways on a couple of holes, but that requires challenging target shots.
It's an hour drive from my place but I will try and play once a week from here until I head north for the summer. The last we played our ladies drove up to Wickenburg, did sight seeing and shopping and then we went out to dinner.
Great golf and top notch Pro Shop staff
One of the more enjoyable courses to play. To me a "Must Play" when in the area. Be sure to bring your short game. All the staff make sure you feel welcome.
A beautiful and well designed course, with great mountain views.
We had played the course in the fall after over seeding, and recently in late February. February was more difficult as many raised greens had very thin grass on steep slopes and balls wold not hold in the rough. The fast greens compounded this problem; hard to hold balls on the green before they descended the downslopes.
Out of the way gem.
Played course by myself so did not have home field advantage. Found the course had some average holes but more often had many enjoyable challenging holes. Course was in good shape, greens rolled true, although every green was elevated with a back to front slope. Suggest add another 5-7 yards to each approach shot. Paul a grounds worker was very welcoming. Played this course and Wickenburg Country Club---my preference is this course for the following reasons ( friendlier, better conditions, nicer driving range, less blind shots, overall better experience.
Great course
We had a great round. Big fairways and in great shape. Greens were fast but fair. The pro shop gave us a book for the course and it was very helpful . We plan on playing this course again. Nice club house for a meal before or after game.
fun course
Nicer track than Wickenburg CC. Recommend playing when in area.
UP AND DOWN
If you prefer a more traditional course layout, this is not the course. Greens 20+ feet up on hills, miss it by 2 feet and your all the way down at the bottom. I didn't see any windmills or dinosaurs. Greens were 13+ the day I played.
I'm not a scratch player so probably won't be back. Too much work.
This review is no way intended to be negative, just my perspective from a avid golfer with about a 10 handicap. All the staff was great.
excellent course...fast greens with lots of slope
Course not super pristine but very good...greens were very good and probably at 12 with lots of slope...will really test your putting speed...excellent value
Amazing!
The course conditions were exceptional but nothing could outshine the helpful and friendly staff. We were delayed in our arrival. That often creates scheduling issues but the staff managed everything with courtesy and a smile. I can’t wait to come back and enjoy this incredible facility.
Fast greens
I enjoyed the layout of this course. Pretty darn challenging and very scenic. The greens are very fast and undulating. I consider myself a very good putter, but 3 putted 5 greens! I can't wait to go back.
OK
Everyone very friendly, very good pace of play. Greens fast but conditions average.
Expected a bit more for the && since we were there on a ‘hot deal.’
Always a must play when in Arizona
I always play this course when I am in Phoenix. Wickenburg is a short 1 hour drive from Phoenix. This course has a fun layout. Elevation changes make this a great course to play. The staff is friendly and very welcoming. I dream of this course when I am back home. You will enjoy your day here.
A favorite
With many courses to play within ten miles from home, I always jump at the chance to play Los Caballeros, 35 miles away. Quick, challenging greens, beautiful scenery, elevation changes, friendly staff, and the cool town of Wickenburg.
Fast greens
From the arrival to the finish, staff was excellent and the course and layout were awesome.
Nice Track
First played the course in 2017 and recall really enjoying the round. Nice scenery, good course conditions, friendly staff and overall enjoyable place to play. Not disappointed again in 2018. Pro shop said the greens were running 13.5. Very fair course. If you have not played the course previously, you should drive up before hitting your second shot on #13 to see what lays ahead. Challenging hole.
Excellent Hot Deal
1st time playing here. Very challenging course for a duffer like me, especially the back nine. Lucked out getting an 10am tee time. Course was not that busy then so we easily finished in 4 hours. Gorgeous setting. Greens were very fast, difficult and a bit pock-marked. Fairways were moist and short cut. The course is not well marked from hole to hole so we actually got lost twice since we had never played here before.
Spectacular
I had put off playing this course because of the driving distance to get to it. Don't let that deter you. Go to it, play it and enjoy it! A very special course.The biggest distraction all day was when a herd (remuda) of horses was being moved through the wash right next to the hole we were on. The course is challenging but fair. Middle handicappers can score well here. It's not a typical desert, target course. Lush green fairways and plenty of rough to work with. There is trouble here and a poorly placed shot will put you in a one-stroke jail. There is a large difference in yardage between the playable tees for middle handicappers though, some 600+ yards. So check out the scorecard before you decide what set of tees to play. I thought the silvers actually played shorter than the 6500 yards on the card.