A view from the blue tees at Encanto Golf Course
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4.2
879 Reviews (879)
5 Stars
213
4 Stars
493
3 Stars
139
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
94.9%
Recommend this course
807 out of 879 reviews
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4.2
86 Reviews (86)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
97.7%
Recommend this course
84 out of 86 reviews
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4.3
140 Reviews (140)
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
69
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.0%
Recommend this course
133 out of 140 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Style Traditional
Par 70
Length 6404 yards
Slope 114
Rating 69.5

The Encanto Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course designed by William P. Bell and built in 1936. It offers 6,404 yards of par-70 golf from the championship tees.

Reservations are required on the Encanto Golf Course, which is open year-round, and features all of the amenities, such as rental carts and clubs, an in-house professional and a driving range. Metal spikes are allowed.

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Course Details

Year Built 1935
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens TiffDwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William P. Bell (1935)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Cafe

Reviews

4.2
879 Reviews (879)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Watching the Game 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 37
Water Hazards 19
Plays Long 16
This course/club is great for:
Locals 56
Walkers 56
Beginners 41
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 78
Near the Airport 23
Near Local Attractions 14

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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

SLOOOOW Play

Started at 12:34 PM. Waited 5-10 minutes on each tee box and for each approach shot. Didn't see a ranger once. Had to quit after 4 hours only completing 14 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 249
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Generally Good Conditions

Encanto GC played well, though some tee boxes needed some TLC; fairways were good and offered good roll; greens were quite firm, forcing shots to be lagged as there was no hold; rough was still playable; while each sand trap (which there are many) was very diverse in sand levels, making shots unfairly challenging. Pace was good (4 hrs. even), as was value. Enjoyed the round and the company (I was paired with a fun threesome of regulars).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Right Price

Course for everyone with little trouble and many parallel fairways. Municipal pace of play 4.5+ and no pretty add ons. Just basic golf at a good price if you can get a tee time. Parking is really tough on weekends so may have to park across the street near 18 green.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Value Muni

If you’re just looking to play, no frills, wide open course and can get a tee time this one’s for you. Short and straight with many side by side holes make this friendly for all handicaps. If you can get a tee time, $60 with a cart is good value. Slow pace of play and no memorable holes don’t make it a have to play, but an afternoon with the boys at a good rate this will more than do.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Consistent

Encanto plays hard and fast so bump and runs is a good strategy. Greens are impressively consistent

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Good Value

Nice course with cool views of some Phoenix skyline at a reasonable price. Played this muni course twice during a vacation and found it enjoyable. Rough is pretty dry but not desert. Fairways and greens were in nice shape and the staff was helpful. Not the easiest course to get a tee time but worth the effort to play golf for the $60 we paid. Wife shot her lowest score ever so she really liked it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Long and Straight

Pace was slow, we weren't able to finish in 3;44 - only got through 16 holes before ranger said we had to stop due ti city ordinances? still had daylight left to finish last 2 holes - really put a strong sense of getting ripped off. We easily could've finished the last 2 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Albertagolfer

Course was in great shape, it was set up tough due to a college tournament that was out before us. Greens ran true , bunkers were great and the pace was decent
Good value course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

Flat straight
Excellent grass Fairways & Greens
Well maintained reall pay attention to details

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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