How long is Papago Golf Course?

Papago Golf Course plays 5,404–7,317 yards across 8 sets of tees, to a par of 72 from the back tees.

How difficult is Papago Golf Course?

Its slope rating ranges 111–129, with a course rating up to 74.7. The front nine plays tougher.

Which tees should I play at Papago Golf Course?

A mid-handicap golfer (around 15) best fits the White/Green tees at 6,087 yards. Match your own driver distance or handicap with the tee selector on this page.

Is Papago Golf Course walkable?

It's a gently rolling walk, with roughly 161 feet of total elevation change over 18 holes.

How many bunkers does Papago Golf Course have?

Papago Golf Course has 59 bunkers, and water comes into play on 2 holes.

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Phoenix, AZ · Course intelligence

Papago Golf Course

5595 E Karsten Way, Phoenix, AZ 85008, USA

Directions ↗Official site ↗

45Linksmith Test · Moderate

7,317Back tees · yds

111–129Slope

72Par

8Tee sets

Gently rolling161 ft climb

59Bunkers

Tap a hole for its details · gold dots = bunkers, blue = water · the Wind and Elevation buttons color each hole by today’s wind and by climb · OpenStreetMap

01Overview

The lay of the land.

How the course above sets up: its routing, character, and what to expect.

LengthChampionship7,317 yds

DifficultyStiffslope 129

WalkGently rolling161 ft climb

BunkeringAverage59 bunkers

WaterOccasional2 of 18 holes

Tougher nineFront 9by course rating

Papago Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Phoenix, AZ, playing 5,404–7,317 yards from 8 sets of tees (slope 111–129, course rating up to 74.7).

It's a gently rolling walk, roughly 161 feet of total climb over 18 holes.

Expect 59 bunkers, with water on 2 holes; the front nine plays tougher.

02What golfers say

The word on the course.

How golfers talk about it, summarized from public reviews. Their opinions, not our scoring.

A classic 1963 William Bell municipal long regarded as one of Arizona’s best public courses — tree-lined, rolling parkland with skyline and butte views rather than desert target golf. Golfers love the pedigree and walkability but split on conditioning and pace.

Best forWalkableShot-makingVariety

Consistently praised

Genuine classic-muni character with rolling, tree-lined holes and tournament pedigree.
Stunning views of Camelback, the Papago Buttes and the downtown skyline.

Worth knowing

Conditioning draws inconsistent reviews and the back nine can play slow; it plays long from the tips.

Golfers recommend

One of the better walks in the Valley, with flat tee boxes and minimal cart paths.
A heavyweight value pick.

Pairs withEncanto Golf Course →

Summarized from public golfer reviewsAZ Golf Wizard Dan Bubany Golf

03Your game

Tee fit & expected score.

Set your handicap for the right tees, a realistic score, and the holes where you'll get a stroke.

Your handicap index: 15

Play the White/Green tees, 6087 yds

12course handicap~84typical score118slope

How to play it

Front 937.7tougher

Back 937

Attack (0)Hold (6)Play it straight

Card-wreckers at #3, #6, #7, #14, #16, #18. Bogey is fine here; don't compound mistakes.
6 par 4s over 440 yds, a course that rewards length off the tee.

04Scorecard

Tagged scorecard.

Per-hole tags for hazards, length, and scoring chances from your selected tee.

Handicap index Course handicap at Black: 20. You get a stroke on the dotted holes.

Hole	Par	Yds	SI	Notes
1•	5	545	5
2•	4	386	17	Birdie
3••	4	467	1	Long 4Tough
4•	3	233	9	Long 3
5•	4	383	7
6•	4	442	15	Long 4Birdie
7•	4	454	3	Long 4Tough
8•	3	253	13	Long 3
9•	5	542	11
Out	36	3705
10•	5	525	18	Birdie
11•	3	187	14
12•	4	322	16	Birdie
13•	4	402	4
14•	4	442	12	Long 4
15•	5	585	6
16•	4	442	10	Long 4
17•	3	243	8	Long 3
18••	4	464	2	Long 4Tough
In	36	3612

All tees & ratings

Tee	Yards	Rating	Slope	Par
Black	7317	74.7	129	72
Black/Blue	7048	73	126	72
Blue	6771	71.7	124	72
Blue/White	6530	70.6	121	72
White	6382	69.9	119	72
White/Green	6087	68.3	118	72
Green	5775	66.8	114	72
Gold	5404	65.3	111	72

05Conditions

Conditions & terrain.

Today's wind by hole, the climbs and drops, and a seven-day playability outlook.

Wind today

ENE · 9 mph7 into7 cross4 downwind

into (club up)crossdownwind

Climbs & drops

#10↓ 30 ft

#5↑ 26 ft

#7↑ 26 ft

#9↑ 26 ft

#15↓ 26 ft

#3↓ 23 ft

Tee→green elevation change, estimated from terrain.

7-day outlook

Best window this week: Wed 10-07 · 93/100

Tue10-0687good80–97°F9 mph ENE1% rain

Wed10-0793good72–101°F6 mph SE1% rain

Thu10-0893good74–99°F7 mph E1% rain

Fri10-0972ok86–99°F14 mph ESE0% rain

Sat10-1068ok85–92°F15 mph E22% rain

Sun10-1157poor77–90°F17 mph S58% rain

Mon10-1260ok73–86°F18 mph SSW55% rain

06Hazards

Where the trouble is.

Sand and water by hole, plotted from OpenStreetMap.

410

312

313

214

515

316

417

618

water in playbunker count

Most bunkered: #9 (7) · #18 (6) · #6 (5) · #15 (5). Water on 2 holes: #1, #9.

07FAQ

Frequently asked.

How long is Papago Golf Course?: Papago Golf Course plays 5,404–7,317 yards across 8 sets of tees, to a par of 72 from the back tees.
How difficult is Papago Golf Course?: Its slope rating ranges 111–129, with a course rating up to 74.7. The front nine plays tougher.
Which tees should I play at Papago Golf Course?: A mid-handicap golfer (around 15) best fits the White/Green tees at 6,087 yards. Match your own driver distance or handicap with the tee selector on this page.
Is Papago Golf Course walkable?: It's a gently rolling walk, with roughly 161 feet of total elevation change over 18 holes.
How many bunkers does Papago Golf Course have?: Papago Golf Course has 59 bunkers, and water comes into play on 2 holes.