Best Public Golf Courses in Phoenix, AZ
According to US Golf Course Registry's registry, Phoenix, AZ has 14 public golf courses. The complete list below is ordered by public accessibility and course history — every entry is verified against the OpenStreetMap-derived course registry.
| # | Course | City | Access | Established |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encanto Golf Course | Phoenix | Municipal | 1935 |
| 2 | Encanto Nine Golf Course | Phoenix | Municipal | 1952 |
| 3 | Grand Canyon University Golf Course | Phoenix | Municipal | 1961 |
| 4 | Palo Verde Golf Course | Phoenix | Municipal | 1961 |
| 5 | Papago Golf Club | Phoenix | Municipal | 1963 |
| 6 | The Lakes At Ahwatukee | Phoenix | Public | 1980 |
| 7 | Cave Creek Golf Course | Phoenix | Municipal | 1983 |
| 8 | Paradise Valley Golf Course | Phoenix | Public | 1986 |
| 9 | Foothills Golf Club | Phoenix | Public | 1988 |
| 10 | Raven Golf Club Phoenix | Phoenix | Public | 1995 |
| 11 | Palmer Course At Wildfire Golf Club At Desert Ridge | Phoenix | Public | 1997 |
| 12 | The Legacy Golf Club | Phoenix | Public | 1999 |
| 13 | The First Tee Of Phoenix | Phoenix | Public | 2001 |
| 14 | Faldo At Wildfire Golf Club At Desert Ridge Resort | Phoenix | Public | 2002 |
FAQ
How is this list ordered?
Transparently, not editorially: publicly playable courses first (public, municipal, resort, semi-private), then courses with an official website, then by founding year. We list every verified public course — this is a complete catalog, not a top-10 pick.
How many public courses does Phoenix, AZ have?
Phoenix, AZ has 14 public golf courses in the registry.
Ordering formula and data source: see our methodology & statistics.