Papago Golf Course

5595 E Moreland St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA

Address:	5595 E Moreland St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA
Phone:	+1 602-275-8428
Site:	papagogolfcourse.net
Rating:	4.1
Working:	7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM 7AM–6PM

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Reviews 6

Ricky Potts

Since I moved to Arizona, I have been trying to play as many golf courses as I can. I have been working with Papago Golf Course on their new website, and wanted to see the course first hand. I booked a tee time and headed down there. It is only about 25 minutes from Scottsdale, and near the airport. You never hear the planes, though... which is nice. You do get to see planes coming and going all day, though. The course starts off with a long par 5 and offers some incredible golf holes along the way. Every hole makes the player think about his or her shot, and play smart golf. The greens are big, too. Speaking of the greens, they are some of the best greens I have seen in the desert yet. I keep hearing locals say the course was renovated... I would consider the renovation a success! The first time you play here, I suggest playing with someone that has played the course. There are a few holes that offer blind tee shots, and it would be best to play with someone that knows where to aim. They dont really have cart paths, but the carts will shut down if you are too close to the greens or the desert. Just be smart when riding around the course. But playing with someone that has played the course before would help you know where to go. There are bathrooms and water/ice on the course, but only in one spot. Fun thing is you pass by it on several holes. The pace of play here is just over 4 hours, so make sure to stay hydrated. There are coolers on the cart with water, too. There is also GPS in the carts. My favorite part of this course is the driving range. Balls are not included with your tee time, but once you grab your range balls, the views of the Papago Mountains while you warm up are irreplaceable. There is a huge putting green and chipping area, as well. Papago Golf Course is one of the longest courses in the Valley. From the tips it would challenge even the longest hitters. Considering I have only played this course in the middle of the summer, I have been blown away both times I played it. It is a memorable golf experience, and for the price, impossible to beat. I just played the course and cant wait to play it again!

E. Davis

11NOV2012 - Ive traveled to Phoenix several times and finally got a chance to play Papago. The course is OK for an average round. I was not overly impressed. I was also a bit sticker shocked at the green fee for the quality of the course. I do not expect to see weeds on any course with a green fee of $71 (tax incl.). I can tell the course has had a few modern upgrades with large level tee boxes and nicely designed greens with strategically placed bunkers. But if these features are not cared for by a professional, it does not matter. The playing partners I was teamed up with indicated that an amateur or pro tourney was played there. Im sure neither are played there now. The fairways were a little shaggy. I expected them to be a little tighter. Ill give them the benefit of the doubt and chalk it up to the hot weather. The course I played may have looked like the pictures on this page, but not any more. Unlike the previous reviewer, I did hear the airplanes, which were landing every 3-4 minutes. At one point I could see 5 airplanes lined up waiting their turn to land. Both the pro shop and snack bar were mobile trailers. Ouch!! The halfway building on the course was nicer because it is made of brick and mortar and it has an ice machine. Back at the snack bar, I ordered a sandwich which came to me sealed in vending machine packaging. Double ouch!! The "desert" areas on the course looked like manufactured waste land. Ive played desert courses, this isnt one of them. With all that said, the staff was very kind and friendly. The only reason I would play this course again is because of the staff.

John Zimmerman

Championship course layout. Rumor is that the USGA considered this course for a U.S. Open, but there is no permanent large clubhouse and, of course, the heat in June. However, Papago is definitely equipped for the logistics and crowds at a major venue and would also give the pros a run for their money. Greens are the claim to fame here. They are pure (unless aerated and/or sanded). Papago golf course is more a traditional parkland set-up. For an AZ golf course there are plenty of trees scattered around the course. Papago is a challenge, but is very fun, and also a thinkers golf course. No two golf holes are the same. Golf course all-around in good condition. There are nice views of the surrounding area, but especially of the ominous Papago Rocks and caves. Close to the Sky Harbor airport, but airplane noise is not a bother at all as it is a couple miles away. Service is good from player services to the pro-shop. Whether a resident or visiting from *out-of-town Papago is definitely worth the play. *out-of-town: always bring a beater-club for the desert areas on any golf course in AZ. Save yourself grief and a club you dont mind scratching.

Connor Langan

I love Papago. There are some long par 3s from the tips. If you are more than a 5 handicap do not play all the way back and you will have more fun. Worst thing at papago (as is with most valley courses during peak season) is the pace of play. You can play fast if you are off before 8 AM. Not too much later and you should expect a 5 hour round. I could care less about the club houses being trailers right now but I do have high hopes for that change once ASU moves in to make this their home course. Anyone who is an AZ resident should get the Phoenix Golf card to save at Papago if you plan to play there more than 3 times in a year it is worth it. Overall good test of golf with a friendly staff. They have a great mens club with tournaments every month that good players play in. Yes there are pros who play there from time to time. I have personally seen Jeff Quinney(ASU grad PGA tour player) and Spencer Levin there and they also have had mini tour events there as recent as last month.

A Private User

Papago played like other newly opened (re-opened in this case) golf courses in the desert - i.e. hard overseeded fairways, hard greens (they did not overseed greens this first winter), and no clubhouse or other amenities. But the spring is bringing the course into a softer condition I played in mid-March as compared to early February in my first outing on the re-opened layout. The course has a lot of promise and much improved (and increased) bunkers make the layout tougher to play than before the renovation. I plan to play the course about10-15 times per year as I have done in the past and the local resident rate keeps the course favorably priced.

Albert Marchiando

The Papago experience is all golf, all the time. Located downtown, close to Desert Botanical Garden, PHX, no housing on the interior of the golf course,each hole its own arena, real golfers place. Course lets you spray the tee shot, find your ball, hit it again. Green complexes are challenging, indulating, tricky. Holes are varied. Former LPGA event site. Historic, but recently redone. Well loved by many, so slow play and ball marks are factors. But no Donald Trump green fees either. In other words, value. Can not think of a better place to knock off some of the rust for the snow birds. Enjoy!