Club West Golf Club
The Club West Golf Club course is an 18-hole, par-72 championship course that is 7,501 yards from the back tees with a rating of 72.7 and a slope rating of 130. The course is a challenging one, as holes 3, 4, 5, 12, 13 and 16 all have various hazards that include sand traps, hills and rough terrain. Holes 17 and 18 are incredibly difficult, as there are water hazards placed to strategically to give golfers issues driving accurately. There is a pro shop, golf pro for lessons and a restaurant with a dining room and outdoor patio all on the premises. The green fees begin around $49 (as of 2009) for a round of 18 and it is open year-round.
Club West Golf Club
16400 S 14th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85045
(480) 460-4400
clubwestgolf.com/index.php
Phoenix Country Club
The Phoenix Country Club golf course is a par-71, 18-hole, 6,500-yard course that has a rating of 72 and a slope rating of 130. The course first opened in 1919 but was completely redesigned in 2002 by Tom Lehman and John Fought. It is constructed of quality Bermuda grass on the fairways and around the tees, Bent grass on the greens and almost 40 sand bunkers spread throughout. There is a full practice facility complete with a driving range, putting greens and short game area as well as a pro shop and restaurant on site. The course is open year-round. Green fees begin around $80 (as of 2009) and include cart rental.
Phoenix Country Club
2901 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 263-5208
phoenixcc.org
Encanto 18-Hole Golf Course
The Encanto 18-Hole golf course is a par-70 course that is 6,386 yards from its back tees and has a rating of 69 and a slope rating of 111. This course first opened in 1937 and was designed by William P. Bell. There are numerous large salt cedar and palm trees that adorn the fairways and rough area. The course has a very level fairway surface which makes it ideal for golfers who play at any level. There is a pro shop on site and golf pros who conduct youth golf classes. The Encanto is open year-round for play, and green fees begin around $25 per round in 2009.
Encanto 18-Hole Golf Course
2775 N 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 253-3963
phoenix.gov/sports/encant18.html
About The Author
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.
