Phoenix, Arizona, is the capital largest city (area and population) in the state. Located in southwest Arizona, Phoenix is more than 517 square miles close to the Salt River and in the Sonoran Desert. Phoenix is home to several notable attractions, including the Phoenix Symphony Hall, the Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix Art Museum, the University of Phoenix Stadium (home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals) and the US Airways Center (home of the NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury).
Maryvale Municipal Golf Course
The Maryvale Municipal Golf Course is a public, 18-hole, par-72 course that opened in 1961. The total distance from the tees to the cups is 6,500 yards and the course has a rating of 69.8 and a slope rating of 115. This course was designed by William F. Bell and is constructed with some of the finest Bermuda grass and numerous sand bunkers throughout. There is a driving range, putting green, chipping area, golf pro (for lessons and pointers), restaurant, bar and rentals for both pull carts and gas carts as well as clubs on the premises.
Maryvale Municipal Golf Course
5092 W. Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85033
(623) 846-4022
Cave Creek Golf Course
The Cave Creek Golf Course is a public, 18-hole, par-72 championship course that opened in 1984 and was once a landfill that was remodeled. The golf course is 6,876 yards from the tees to the cups, has a course rating of 71.1 and has a slope rating of 122. Jack Snyder designed this course, which is made of Bermuda grass. It is home to several annual amateur tournaments each year. There is a driving range, golf pro and both golf carts and club rentals available on site.
Cave Creek Golf Course
15202 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85023
(602) 866-8076
Encanto 18 Golf Course
The Encanto 18 Golf Course is a public, 18-hole par 70 golf course which first opened in 1937 and is very flat throughout. The course has a total distance of 6, 386 yards from the tees to the holes, has a course rating of 69.0 and a slope rating of 111. The level fairways play well for golfers of all ages which make having a great round on this course simple. There are several palm and salt trees throughout this course which was designed by William P. Bell and is currently managed by Mike Swartz. There is a pro shop, many amateur tournaments and even youth golf classes available on the premises.
Encanto 18 Golf Course
2775 N. 15th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 253-3963
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Marc Jenkins has been writing since 2008. His work has appeared in numerous online publications, and he is also co-host of the Double Play Sports Hour, a sports talk radio show on WBCR 1090AM in New York City. He studied English and mass communications at Virginia State University.
