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Papago Golf Course
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5 reviews for Papago Golf Course
I finally played Papago again (after the revamp) and I am impressed with the improvements.
It was the best course in the City of Phoenix owned family, but with the new management and the revamp (old-vamp?) of the course...they apparently put the course back to being much closer to the way it was in the `60's...I found it to be a much better track.
They removed a bunch of trees, which frankly make for much better sight lines from the tees and into the greens.
Then trees that are left serve a purpose, and are attractive and in good health, as opposed to the trees and bushes that were essentially "debris" for the past few years.
Also, the desert areas have been cleaned up and the course really looks nice!
Finally, as with all City of Phoenix courses, it is really great to be able to walk a golf course, and play real golf, instead of the resort/cart golf that we have to play at most of the the resorts/clubs around here.
I am looking forward to playing Papago again after they have the LPGA stop later this month.
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Papago is back from it's eight month renovation and I am pleased with the changes to the golf course. The first thing that you notice is how many trees they removed - I have no idea the number but it was a lot. They left some of the older trees that are strategically placed throughout the course, to provide some familiar challenges. So while the overall look is different, the layout and slopes of the fairways are basically the same.
Some of the most dramatic changes are on #1, where the green has been moved back about 20 yds. So what used to be an uphill shot straight into the green is now tucked further back around some trees to the right. The #5 plays about the same yardage, but there is a new bunker of the left side of the fairway which used to be rough. #9 now features two penal bunkers on the right, which leaves an impossible shot to the green. The water on the right has completely been removed, but it rarely came into play anyway. #12 has a new left bunker, so it's even trickier from the tee. #16, my nemesis hole, has been narrowed by much larger bunkers on the right, but it seems like a shorter shot into the green than it was.
The greens are basically the same shape and size, but they do seem a bit larger. It could be the tree removal playing tricks on my eyes. What surprised me the most is that there is roughly the same contouring, with a few exceptions. The surface is vastly improved with what I'm guessing is a hybrid bermuda. They are quite a bit faster than they were, which is a good thing in my mind.
Overall, I think they did a great job. I will be happy when the new clubhouse is done and the grass matures, but it should be a gem in a couple years.
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I played the storied Papago Golf Course for the first time in March. After hearing positive things about the track from family members I was slightly disappointed.
I appreciate that it is a Municipal course (that has been around since the Eisenhower administration) which in turn keeps the rates very modest but it was a little bit dumpy in my opinion. The fairways were in pretty bad shape and the facilities were definitely dated.
That being said; the greens were in awsome shape and they sold us an entire 12-pack of suds and threw it into a large water bucket w/ ice.
Fast greens and cold beers managed to salvage an enjoyable round.
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This is an old Phoenix course that was recently renovated. They are getting ready to host and LPGA event on March 26th. I thought the course was okay--nothing special and hard to believe that it was selected to host a tournament. They have a lot of work to do to get it ready in time. I am eager to look on TV and see how it turned out. I thought the holes were pretty good but nothing special. The Pro Shop was in a trailer and minimal in what they had to offer. People there were very nice. Probably wont go back with all the choices available in Scottsdale area.
It is a crime how much they charge you to play golf at Papago. Of course, the customer is ripping the course off instead of the other way around. This place may not have a lot of frills, but it is a well-maintained, challenging, and fun desert course with beautiful views of the surrounding areas. You can play here for dirt cheap prices, especially in the warmer months if you can brave the heat. One of the best, if not the best, golf bargains in the valley.
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