public · Phoenix, AZ · 18 holes
Encanto Golf Course (18)
Central Phoenix's old park course at muni prices; convenient for downtown stays, not a destination.
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. |
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| Winter | Dec 26, 2026 - Feb 1, 2027 rates not yet published. |
| Shoulder | Nov 2 - Dec 25, 2026 (walking, before 1 PM): public $61/$66; Phoenix card $47/$49; senior card $43/$46; 9 holes public $36/$39. Cart $18 per 18, $12 per 9. |
| Summer | Jun 1 - Sep 6, 2026: public $29/$34 before 3 PM; $24/$28 after. Cart $16. |
| Twilight | Nov 2 - Dec 25, 2026 after 1 PM: public $46/$51, Phoenix card $36/$38. |
| 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). |
City of Phoenix rate sheets read 2026-11-03
Before you book
| Access | City of Phoenix municipal 18 in Encanto Park, central Phoenix. 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). |
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| 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 19 - Nov 1 (14 days). Aeration Jun 16-17 and Aug 11-12, 2026 (Tue-Wed closed; range aerified Thursday). City of Phoenix. |
| Style | Classic flat urban park course in Encanto Park near downtown Phoenix. |
| Carts | $18 per 18 (Nov-Dec 2026). |
| Drive from Old Town Scottsdale | 22 min (10.5 mi) |
| Phone | 602-534-4653 x3 |
| Address | 2775 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007 |
Local knowledge
- The closest city 18 to downtown and Midtown hotels; walking rates of about $61-66 make it the cheap option for a downtown base.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
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| 1 | 5 | 497 | +2 ft | |
| 2 | 2 | 282 | -2 ft | |
| 3 | 3 | 181 | +1 ft | |
| 4 | 4 | 364 | -1 ft | |
| 5 | 3 | 192 | -2 ft | |
| 6 | 4 | 385 | +1 ft | |
| 7 | 3 | 124 | 0 ft | |
| 8 | 5 | 554 | +3 ft | |
| 9 | 4 | 426 | -1 ft | |
| 10 | 4 | 309 | +1 ft | |
| 11 | 3 | 153 | +1 ft | |
| 12 | 5 | 499 | 0 ft | |
| 13 | 4 | 356 | -2 ft | |
| 14 | 3 | 213 | +1 ft | |
| 15 | 4 | 417 | 0 ft | |
| 16 | 4 | 392 | -1 ft | |
| 17 | 4 | 361 | 0 ft | |
| 18 | 4 | 371 | -1 ft |
*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
- Arizona Biltmore — 17 min, 7.0 mi
- Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes — 19 min, 11.5 mi
- Tempe Mission Palms — 19 min, 11.5 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Encanto Golf Course (18)?
Green fees we have seen range from $16–$66, 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 far ahead can you book Encanto Golf Course (18)?
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 Encanto Golf Course (18) from Scottsdale?
About 22 minutes (10.5 miles) by road from Old Town Scottsdale in light traffic.
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