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Overview
A mainstay on Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Public, the Saguaro course is ranked among the best public options in the state. This Coore and Crenshaw design incorporates all the typical traits of a desert course while maintaining a traditional, walkable feel—the Saguaro features wide, forgiving fairways and greens situated close to the following tees. Like Bandon Trails, Sand Hills, and Friar’s Head, three of Coore and Crenshaw’s other acclaimed projects, We-Ko-Pa traces the natural movement of the land and provides 360 degree views of four surrounding mountains: Superstition, McDowell, Mazatzal and the Four Peaks.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
100 Greatest Public: Ranked 99th, 2017-'18.
Best in State: Ranked 18th, 2021-'22. Ranked 19th, 2017-'18. Ranked 21st, 2015-'16, 2019-'20. Ranked 23rd, 2023-'24. Ranked 24th, 2013-'14.
2023-'24 ranking: 23rd.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“An excellent desert design from Coore and Crenshaw, We-Ko-Pa is one of numerous strong public options in the Greater Phoenix Area. With more elevation change than expected, excellent conditions, and strong hole variety, this course offers more than most desert courses."
Read More2022
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“Great desert golf that doesn't beat you up. While the layout has some elevation changes, no single point is too extreme. Conditioning is good and the course plays well even for a mid to high handicap."
Read More2022
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“Really good course. Better of the two. Well conditioned. Playable and fun."
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“Excellent routing from Crenshaw-Coore. Has a higher end country club feel. Great restaurant for a pre or post round snack. A must play on any Phoenix trip."
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“Beautiful course meandering through the desert surrounded by the McDowell mountains. This Coore/Crenshaw design is easier than some, but delivers a ton of fun!"
Read More2021
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“Probably the best public golf course in Arizona based on layout design, difficulty, ambiance, and vistas. Some of the best collection of holes anywhere in the country. In my opinion a must play for groups looking to come in from out of town."
Read More2021
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“Wekopa means 4 mountain tops but there are almost 20 peaks in site 360 degrees from almost every vantage point on the course. The green on hole 10 with a front interior carved bunker is done with design excellence and extreme distinctiveness. Hole 14 is a shot options delight with split fairways and two 25' tall fairway cactuses that must be played around/over top of. Greens a little inconsistent and furrier then expected at a course of this quality. Dozens of types of cactus (some 30' high)."
Read More2020
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“Great Views. There are options for challenging lines for better players, and more forgiving lines for higher handicappers."
Read More2019
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“See Cholla review. Maybe less demanding than sister course, but quirkier, more interesting green complexes."
Read More2018
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“A different course than the Cholla one at the other side of the property. This Coore/Crenshaw design keeps you on your toes and making the best shots you can to achieve a low score here. A very difficult 18th hole as it is long and up hill par 4, good luck getting par here. I will play this course again."
Read More2018
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“Fun desert course. Plenty of room off the tees which makes it less difficult for the average player playing a desert layout. Great practice facility. Friendly staff. Should be on the top of the list for a Phoenix trip that will include only public courses."
Read More2018
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“The stronger of the two courses on the property. You really get to experience the Coore-Crenshaw design DNA here. Great flow over the terrain and compelling shot values. Very attractive greens complexes."
Read More2018
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“This Coore/Crenshaw course is one of the best public venues in the Phoenix area. It is natural, niucley routed through, well Saguaro cacti, and fun to play. It will not beat you up but pay attention around the greens."
Read More2018
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“Great course to walk, Coore Crenshaw design is great and the greens are always in perfect condition and rolling great. Amazing views... lots of false fronts on the greens but generous fairways to hit out to help make it very playable."
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“this course is one of the best courses in the Scottsdale area. wonderful layout, unbelievable views on every hole, course condition was impeccable. if you are going to pay 1 high end green fee this is the place to do it."
Read More2018
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“Nice desert golf course; public open but still a little pricey. Course is in great shape and a great test of desert golf. Walking is promoted and possible. Practice facility is great ---- greens, driving range, etc. And a nice restaurant. Overall a good place to play."
Read More2018
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