Favorite course in Phoenix?

[villagesgolf]

Planning a trip out to Phoenix and wanted to see if anyone has a favorite course out there?

[XFelon]

Raven Phoenix/South Mountain

Its one of my favorite taking everything into consideration -

Great Shape - Tee to green
Greens roll great and there are no divot marks in them everywhere
not a desert course (pine trees line most of the fairways)
great practice range
Cost - Not expensive compared to others

[teejaywhy]

We-Ko-Pa Saguaro

Best in State.

[Thrillhouse]

My favourite club is Whisper Rock where I was lucky enough to get to spend a fair amount of time at in my mini tour days. My favourite course is Desert Mountain Outlaw, that thing gets running hard and fast and is an absolute blast to play. My favourite daily fee or public course is the Raven at Verrado, a close second and probably a controversial vote because a lot of people don't love it (or like the course just fine but hate the green fee) is Troon North Pinnacle. Although I must say, I started playing there as a kid when there were no houses on the property yet and it was a better experience back then.

[Bubb]

I'd have to say Troon North Monument.

[EK16]

I've only played We-ko-pa and TPC Scottsdale Stadium there. We-ko-pa was a much better course.

[fore_life]

My favorite is southern dunes followed by saguaro

[sabram]

We-Ko-Pa Saguaro is my favorite. Here's a link to my favorite dozen with photos:

[url="http://golfcourses.weebly.com/phoenix-az.html"]Phoenix area courses[/url]

[meroj]

[quote name='teejaywhy' timestamp='1334271136' post='4710714']
We-Ko-Pa Saguaro

Best in State.
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+1. Followed closely by Cholla

[villagesgolf]

Awesome- thanks for all the suggestions. Looks like I have a few great options to share with my travel partners.

[villagesgolf]

[quote name='sabram' timestamp='1334310816' post='4713256']
We-Ko-Pa Saguaro is my favorite. Here's a link to my favorite dozen with photos:

[url="http://golfcourses.weebly.com/phoenix-az.html"]Phoenix area courses[/url]
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Thanks for the link!

[greg c]

I'll second Southern Dunes...really good course. Talking Stick North is also a really solid golf course. Eagle Mountain is decent, I wasn't a huge fan, but the guys I played with really liked it...resort style, everything kicks back towards the fairways. EM was running a deal when we played it...all you could golf for like $175 or something like that.

[poppyhillsguy]

WE-KO-PA Cholla.....

[yankees06]

all good choices above. Check out Legend Trail in Scottsdale, played there a bunch in the last few years great condition fun layout. Fair prices.

[Purplehaze38]

[quote name='teejaywhy' timestamp='1334271136' post='4710714']
We-Ko-Pa Saguaro

Best in State.
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Is Saguaro walking only? Or just designed with walkers in mind?

[Pleasedwith3putts]

[quote name='meroj' timestamp='1334312638' post='4713308']
[quote name='teejaywhy' timestamp='1334271136' post='4710714']
We-Ko-Pa Saguaro

Best in State.
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+1. Followed closely by Cholla
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I MUCH prefer Cholla so I guess each to their own as seem to be in the minority here

[Siper11]

I lived in Scottsdale for years and have played all of the courses in the area.

Top 5:

1. Quintero (Former private course now open to the public - By far the nicest public option, given it's private design focus)
2. Troon North - Monument
3. We-Ko-Pa - Saguaro
4. Boulders
5 Grayhawk - Talon (Most recommend Raptor but the layout and greens aren't as enjoyable)

Runner-up. Wildfire - A level bellow my top 5 - Prefer the Faldo course.

Others -
1. TPC Stadium - Not worth the money. Very average course.
2. Talking Stick - Flat and average
3. Phoenician - Short resort course (Fun)
4. Gainey Ranch - Short resort course (Fun)
5. Kierland - The most boring and over rated course in Scottsdale.
6.Starfire -Glorified municipal course.
7. McCormick Ranch - Glorified municipal courses with more traditional layouts.
8. Eagle Mountain - Good economical option. Standard AZ desert layout.
9. SunRidge Canyon - Good economical option. Standard AZ desert layout.
10. Camelback Resort - Traditional course layouts, average condition.

[seena_beena]

I have only played two, Desert Mountain Renegade & TPC Stadium

I'm looking forward to more!

[pearls24]

Just got back from there a few weeks ago. Raven at South Mtn was incredible!!! Paid only $54 and greens were rolling at least 12! Had the pleasure of playing Desert Mountain which was impeccable. Also got stuck playing TPC Champions course which I thought sucked big time! Was in terrible shape, heard/saw planes landing above you all day and just thought it was horrible. Would have preferred playing Raven again instead.

[Pepperturbo]

I agree with @Thrillhouse choices. I would be living in Desert Mountain if it weren't for family. Also, I suggest the short Par 70 Rancho Manana course in Cave Creek, when its in great shape. But, bring a solid long iron game and enjoy and some great views. Leave your driver in the trunk.

[XFelon]

[quote name='pearls24' timestamp='1335222440' post='4776508']
Just got back from there a few weeks ago. Raven at South Mtn was incredible!!! Paid only $54 and greens were rolling at least 12! Had the pleasure of playing Desert Mountain which was impeccable. Also got stuck playing TPC Champions course which I thought sucked big time! Was in terrible shape, heard/saw planes landing above you all day and just thought it was horrible. Would have preferred playing Raven again instead.
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See!!!! Finally!!!! Im not the only one that thinks Raven is kick a$$... For what you get (Price & course condition) I think its hard to beat Raven.. If you disagree with this you proly have not played it the past 6-8 months...

[tesuquegolfer]

I really enjoyed WeKoPa, Cholla and Saguaro but I might give the edge to Saguaro. I play there a fair amount when I am visiting as I get a great deal using the OB card (OB Sports manages WeKoPa and my home course in NM-Sandia). I saved over $300 playing 36 holes per day for 2 days (36 at WeKoPa and 36 at Eagle Mountain) using the reciprocal rates the card offered. Check out their deal on the WeKoPass card it might be worthwhile for you: wekopa.com and at Eagle Mountain: [url="http://www.eaglemtn.com/mountainclub"]Eagle Mountain Pass[/url]. OB also manages many other courses and depending how long you will be in the Phoenix area, or if they have courses where you live, it might be worthwhile: [url="http://www.obsports.com/coursedirectory"]OB Sports Course Directory[/url]. The Pro at our local Muni said he played the Raven Golf Club Phoenix and said it was fabulous. Lots to chose from, good luck and have fun.

[teejaywhy]

[quote name='Purplehaze38' timestamp='1335144475' post='4770662']

Is Saguaro walking only? Or just designed with walkers in mind?
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It is not walking only. It is designed with walking in mind, the tees are close to the greens and there are paths from tee to fairway. If you want to use one of their speed carts, it is no extra charge. ha ha! (no discount for walking).

It is a pretty strenuous walk though, due to elevation changes.

[Saluki91]

[quote name='villagesgolf' timestamp='1334260764' post='4709712']
Planning a trip out to Phoenix and wanted to see if anyone has a favorite course out there?
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Nobody has mentioned Superstition Mountain yet.

http://www.superstitionmountain.com/Default.aspx?p=DynamicModule&pageid=278821&ssid=153201&vnf=1

[daughterscameron]

[quote name='XFelon' timestamp='1335284123' post='4780908']
[quote name='pearls24' timestamp='1335222440' post='4776508']
Just got back from there a few weeks ago. Raven at South Mtn was incredible!!! Paid only $54 and greens were rolling at least 12! Had the pleasure of playing Desert Mountain which was impeccable. Also got stuck playing TPC Champions course which I thought sucked big time! Was in terrible shape, heard/saw planes landing above you all day and just thought it was horrible. Would have preferred playing Raven again instead.
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See!!!! Finally!!!! Im not the only one that thinks Raven is kick a$... For what you get (Price & course condition) I think its hard to beat Raven.. If you disagree with this you proly have not played it the past 6-8 months...
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I've been there. GREAT course!! Last time we were there, couple years ago.

I was wondering through the proshop, not really noticing anyone coming in. Out

of nowhere, I hear the guy at the register say, "morning Mr. Cooper, if you are ready,

you are on the tee.

I turned around to see Alice Cooper standing there in golf attire! Seemed like a nice

guy. Not very tall. I'm 5'-9" with shoes on and I think I had him by a few inches!

[wcb231]

No love for Las Sendas? Not on the same level as some of the other desert courses, sure, but some great holes and a fun, challenging layout with nice greens. Lousy range, though

[isaacbm]

Southern Dunes
Raven at South Mountain
Wigwam Gold
Scottsdale club

[fore_life]

[quote name='wcb231' timestamp='1335748099' post='4812346']
No love for Las Sendas? Not on the same level as some of the other desert courses, sure, but some great holes and a fun, challenging layout with nice greens. Lousy range, though
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I thought the range was the best part haha

[YMark]

I just played Legend Trail in north Scottsdale yesterday. Great shape, and they treat you very well.

[isaacbm]

[quote name='fore_life' timestamp='1335755445' post='4813124']
[quote name='wcb231' timestamp='1335748099' post='4812346']
No love for Las Sendas? Not on the same level as some of the other desert courses, sure, but some great holes and a fun, challenging layout with nice greens. Lousy range, though
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I thought the range was the best part haha
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I hated this course! We played a couple of Gateway tour events there and I struggled a lot. There's a par 5 on the front, 7 or 8 that is top 10 worst tee shots I've ever seen. I have a feeling I might like this course from the middle tees. I just didn't like hitting driver to tiny targets with desert rocks and gravel on both sides. Very pretty, but don't bring a new set of clubs to this place! LOL!