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Cave Creek Golf Course

A solid, unflashy city 18 in north Phoenix at muni prices; a local's round rather than a trip highlight.

Par72

Tips6,732 yd

Rating / slope71.8 / 124

Green fees seen$16–$65

See Cave Creek on the 3D map, hole by hole Book a tee time

Tees, rating and slope

Tee	Yards	Men	Women
Blue	6,732	71.8 / 124	–
White	6,207	69.3 / 118	73.0 / 129
Red	5,552	–	71.6 / 121

Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.

Green fees

Peak	Feb 2 - May 31, 2026 (walking, before 2 PM): public $60 weekday / $65 weekend; Phoenix card $46/$48; senior card $42/$45. Cart $16.
Winter	Dec 26, 2026 - Feb 1, 2027 rates not yet published.
Shoulder	Oct 26 - Dec 25, 2026 (walking, before 1 PM): public $60/$65; Phoenix card $46/$48; senior $42/$45; 9 holes public $35/$38. Cart $18 per 18, $12 per 9.
Summer	Jun 1 - Sep 6, 2026: public $29 weekday / $34 weekend before 3 PM; after 3 PM $24/$28. Cart $16.
Twilight	Oct 26 - Dec 25, 2026 after 1 PM: public $45/$50, Phoenix card $35/$37.
Locals	Phoenix Golf Card (Maricopa County residents): $60 first year, $40 annual renewal; non-resident Golf Card $120/yr; Senior card (62+) rates lower again. Card valid at all city courses plus the partnership courses Papago and GCU (rewards program not valid at Papago/GCU). Junior walking $22.

City of Phoenix rate sheets read 2026-11-03

Before you book

Access	City of Phoenix municipal 18 in north Phoenix (not in the town of Cave Creek). Phoenix Golf Card (Maricopa County residents): $60 first year, $40 annual renewal; non-resident Golf Card $120/yr; Senior card (62+) rates lower again. Card valid at all city courses plus the partnership courses Papago and GCU (rewards program not valid at Papago/GCU).
Book ahead	Tee times 9 days out at the posted rates; Phoenix card holders can book 10-14 days out online for a convenience fee. Online via the City of Phoenix golf booking page (phoenix.gov/parks/golf/book-now) or the pro shop.
Overseed / closures	2026 fall overseed Oct 12-25 (14 days). Aeration Jun 8-9 and Aug 3-4, 2026 (Mon-Tue, all facilities closed). City of Phoenix.
Opened	1983
Style	Mature north Phoenix municipal course (logo 'Est. 1983') along the Cave Creek wash corridor.
Carts	$18 per 18 (Oct-Dec 2026); $16 (Feb-Sep 2026).
Drive from Old Town Scottsdale	35 min (18.4 mi)
Phone	602-534-4653 x2
Address	15202 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85023

Local knowledge

Handy for a north-central Phoenix or Moon Valley base; walking rates make it about $60-65 for visitors in season, less with the Phoenix card.

Hole by hole

Hole	Par	Yards*	Elev*	Hcp
1	4	385	0 ft	15
2	5	513	-6 ft	5
3	3	188	-2 ft	17
4	4	383	+23 ft	11
5	4	397	+8 ft	11
6	5	563	+7 ft	13
7	3	212	+4 ft	9
8	4	436	+14 ft	1
9	4	408	-2 ft	3
10	4	363	-1 ft	16
11	5	520	-18 ft	4
12	4	369	+14 ft	14
13	3	169	+1 ft	18
14	4	388	+4 ft	6
15	4	380	-4 ft	10
16	5	518	+4 ft	17
17	3	208	+3 ft	2
18	4	383	+3 ft	8

*Yards measured along the mapped centre line (OpenStreetMap), close to the middle tees. Elevation = how far the green sits above (+) or below (−) the tee, from USGS terrain data.

Closest golf hotels

Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort — 9 min, 4.1 mi
Residence Inn Phoenix Desert View at Mayo Clinic — 20 min, 12.8 mi
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa — 21 min, 12.3 mi

Questions golfers ask

How much does it cost to play Cave Creek Golf Course?

Green fees we have seen range from $16–$65, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Feb 2 - May 31, 2026 (walking, before 2 PM): public $60 weekday / $65 weekend; Phoenix card $46/$48; senior card $42/$45. Cart $16.

How hard is Cave Creek Golf Course?

From the back tees it measures 6,732 yards with a course rating of 71.8 and a slope of 124.

How far ahead can you book Cave Creek Golf Course?

Tee times 9 days out at the posted rates; Phoenix card holders can book 10-14 days out online for a convenience fee. Online via the City of Phoenix golf booking page (phoenix.gov/parks/golf/book-now) or the pro shop.

How far is Cave Creek Golf Course from Scottsdale?

About 35 minutes (18.4 miles) by road from Old Town Scottsdale in light traffic.