Longbow Golf Club
A desert golf course can combine beauty and challenge, while still being player friendly. Longbow Golf Club in Mesa succeeds in that combination to bring the golfer an enjoyable desert golf experience. Mountain views and the desert landscaping make this Ken Kavanaugh designed 18-hole championship golf course pleasurable.
A desert golf course can combine beauty and challenge, while still being player friendly. Longbow Golf Club in Mesa succeeds in that combination to bring the golfer an enjoyable desert golf experience. Mountain views and the desert landscape make this Ken Kavanaugh-designed 18-hole championship golf course a pleasure to play.
Add the variety of contours and hazards, and it's sure players of all skill levels will enjoy the experience. There are four sets of tees at the par-70 Longbow Golf Club, ranging in length from 6,750 yards to 4,890 yards. Most players use the championship tees at 6,222 yards.
The greens are fast and hard, so approach shots are very important. The first hole is a straight 365-yard par 4. Keep your tee shot in the middle of the fairway to get a good approach shot to the green.
Longbow Golf Club features all the hazards you can find on a desert course. Desert landscaping, water, waste areas, bunkers and grassy depressions all add to the challenge and intrigue.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Ken Kavanaugh
- Public/Private: Public
- Year opened: 1997
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways: Bermuda Grass
- Greens: Bermuda Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes - included in green fees
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $58 - $135
- Weekends: $58 - $155
- Tee times from $40 - Check prices
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code: Collared shirt required, no denim
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 71 | 5830 | 116 | 67 |
| Championship | 71 | 6472 | 125 | 69.9 |
| Regular (W) | 71 | 5830 | 131 | 73.7 |
| The Tips | 71 | 7003 | 132 | 72.7 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5202 | 124 | 70.2 |