Best Public Golf Courses in Phoenix, Arizona

What makes a public course "best" in Phoenix? 24 non-member courses qualify (averaging 4.2★); the top 5 below average 4.4★.

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Ranked courses

  1. 1

    Legacy Golf Resort Phoenix

    6808 S 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85042
    4.4 (3,782 reviews)
  2. 2

    Raven Golf Club - Phoenix

    3636 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
    4.5 (685 reviews)
  3. 3

    Arizona Biltmore Estates Course

    2400 Biltmore Estates Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016
    4.3 (803 reviews)
  4. 4

    Arizona Biltmore Links Course

    2400 Biltmore Estates Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85016
    4.3 (803 reviews)
  5. 5

    Papago Golf Club

    5595 E Karsten Wy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
    4.3 (774 reviews)
  6. 6

    Encanto Golf Course

    2775 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
    4.4 (629 reviews)
  7. 7

    Grand Canyon University Golf Course

    5902 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033
    4.2 (834 reviews)
  8. 8

    Phoenix Country Club

    2901 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014
    4.6 (429 reviews)
  9. 9

    Lookout Mountain Golf Club

    11111 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020
    4.4 (458 reviews)
  10. 10

    Encanto 9 Hole Executive Golf Course

    2300 N 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
    4.5 (345 reviews)
  11. 11

    Cave Creek Municipal Golf Course

    15202 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85023
    4.1 (566 reviews)
  12. 12

    Palo Verde Golf Course (Phoenix)

    6215 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015
    4.4 (362 reviews)
  13. 13

    Arizona Country Club

    5668 E Orange Blossom Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85018
    4.7 (242 reviews)
  14. 14

    Moon Valley Country Club

    151 W Moon Valley Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85023
    4.4 (308 reviews)
  15. 15

    Foothills Golf Club (Phoenix)

    2201 E Clubhouse Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85048
    3.9 (527 reviews)
  16. 16

    Wildfire Golf Club

    5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054
    4.4 (156 reviews)
  17. 17

    Ahwatukee Country Club

    12432 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044
    3.5 (585 reviews)
  18. 18

    Paradise Valley Park Golf Course (Phoenix)

    3505 E Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85050
    3.3 (466 reviews)
  19. 19

    Paradise Peak West Golf Course

    3901 E Pinnacle Peak Rd Ste #218, Phoenix, AZ 85050
    4.3 (91 reviews)
  20. 20

    Club West Golf Course

    16400 S 14th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85045
    3.8 (121 reviews)
  21. 21

    Villa de Paz Golf Course

    4220 N 103rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037
    3.6 (94 reviews)
  22. 22

    Arizona Grand Golf Course

    9201 S 51st St, Phoenix, AZ 85044
  23. 23

    Phoenix Lakes Golf Club

    200 Oak Tree Lane, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix, AZ 86594
  24. 24

    Phoenix Tennis & Golf Club

    3000 Pine Ridge Drive, Phoenix, AZ, Phoenix, AZ 85808

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public golf courses are in Phoenix, Arizona?
FairwayRadar lists every public, municipal, semi-private, and resort course open to non-member play in Phoenix, Arizona. Counts update daily as we verify access policies.
What's the best public golf course in Phoenix?
Our top-ranked public course in Phoenix is the highest-rated by Google reviews. See the ranked list above for current standings — rankings shift as new reviews come in.
Are tee times required at public courses in Phoenix?
Most public courses in Phoenix accept tee times 1–14 days in advance. Walk-ons are typically allowed on weekdays but rarely on weekend mornings. Click any course for its booking link and phone number.
What do public golf courses cost in Phoenix?
Green fees in Phoenix vary by course and time of day. The ranked list above shows weekday and weekend rate ranges where available. Twilight rates (typically after 2pm) run 30–50% below morning prices.