Papago Golf Course
Historic, city-owned Papago Golf Course is a local favorite that sees more than 100,000 rounds a year. In 2008, Papago underwent an extensive, $5.8 million renovation by William Fuller, who formerly worked under architect Bob Cupp.
Historic, city-owned Papago Golf Course is a local favorite that sees more than 100,000 rounds a year. In 2008, Papago underwent an extensive, $5.8 million renovation by William Fuller, who formerly worked under architect Bob Cupp. Originally designed by William Bell and opened in 1963, Papago Golf Course was a formerly a host of the U.S. Amateur Public Links competition and is a host of the Phoenix LPGA Invitational.
See also
Articles:
- Don't believe the diss: Papago Golf Course still delivers golfers a good Phoenix-Scottsdale bargain
- Papago Municipal Golf Course: A Masterpiece in Terms of Design
- Papago Golf Course renovation highlights Phoenix municipal golf
- Facelift brings back glory of old Papago Golf Course in Phoenix - but with modern flair
- Papago Golf Course: A Phoenix mainstay for residents and tourists alike
Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Billy Fuller, Forrest Richardson, Jack Snyder, Phil Mickelson, William F. Bell
- Public/Private: Public/Municipal
- Year opened: 1963
- 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
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $60 - $110
- Weekends: $70 - $110
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code:
- Credit cards accepted:
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green (W) | 72 | 5777 | 124 | 72.4 |
| Blue | 72 | 6771 | 125 | 72 |
| White | 72 | 6382 | 122 | 70 |
| Black | 72 | 7333 | 130 | 75 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5404 | 121 | 70.5 |
Reader Ratings / Reviews
- I was excited because of the redisign they did awhile back. The fairways and tee boxes were in mint comdition, and the greens were also in good shape. However the rough was scattered crab grass and reandom folage and the desert was a mix of ungrown trees and dry dirt. Overall not bad, but I was hoping for a little better experience.
The course is in mint condition, tee boxes, fairways and greens. Traps particularly attractive, sadly, but well represented opinion says they are full of good sand. This is a good, challenging course. You earn your score.
Highly recommend.
Good pace and of course, beautiful setting, airplanes to the south, buttes north and city skyline to the west.