public · Tempe, AZ · 18 holes
Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills
A lit executive course five minutes from ASU and Old Town: the night-golf option for groups, more social than serious.
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Green fees seen$52–$127
Green fees
| Summer | GolfLink listings $52-$127 per player (Sep 13, 2026; spread by time slot). |
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seen 2026-11-03
Before you book
| Access | City of Tempe course in Papago Park, operated by Grass Clippings under a public-private partnership with a reported $15M renovation. Open to all. |
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| Style | 18-hole executive course in Papago Park, fully lit for night golf (billed as Arizona's first fully lit 18). |
| Drive from Old Town Scottsdale | 10 min (5.3 mi) |
| Address | Papago Park, Tempe, AZ |
Local knowledge
- Lit for night play: the after-dinner round for a Tempe or Old Town base.
- Executive length: a social round rather than a test.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 232 | +11 ft | ||
| 2 | 165 | +9 ft | ||
| 3 | 262 | +3 ft | ||
| 4 | 112 | -10 ft | ||
| 5 | 126 | +5 ft | ||
| 6 | 86 | -5 ft | ||
| 7 | 147 | -4 ft | ||
| 8 | 134 | -19 ft | ||
| 9 | 197 | -1 ft | ||
| 18 | 402 | +12 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
- Tempe Mission Palms — 4 min, 1.6 mi
- Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West — 10 min, 5.4 mi
- Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old Town — 11 min, 5.8 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills?
Green fees we have seen range from $52–$127, depending on season and time of day.
How far is Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills from Scottsdale?
About 10 minutes (5.3 miles) by road from Old Town Scottsdale in light traffic.
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