public · Phoenix, AZ · 9 holes
Palo Verde Golf Course
A short city nine for beginners and seniors; not for visiting groups.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (two loops, 18 holes) | 3,504 | 57.3 / 81 | 57.4 / 82 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | Feb 2 - May 31, 2026: public $26/$27; Phoenix card $20/$21; replay $10. |
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| Shoulder | Oct 19 - Dec 25, 2026: public $25 weekday / $27 weekend; Phoenix card $19/$21; senior $18/$20; replay $10; cart $9. |
| Summer | Jun 1 - Sep 6, 2026: public $17/$19. |
| 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 9-hole course. 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 5-18. Aeration Jun 1-2 and Aug 3-4, 2026 (course closed). City of Phoenix. |
| Style | Short 9-hole course; rated as 18 holes (two loops) at par 60, 3,504 yards. |
| Drive from Old Town Scottsdale | 24 min (11.5 mi) |
| Phone | 602-534-4653 x5 |
| Address | 6215 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015 |
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 293 | +3 ft | ||
| 2 | 112 | 0 ft | ||
| 3 | 136 | -2 ft | ||
| 4 | 120 | 0 ft | ||
| 5 | 158 | -2 ft | ||
| 6 | 185 | +2 ft | ||
| 7 | 120 | 0 ft | ||
| 8 | 236 | -3 ft | ||
| 9 | 302 | 0 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 — 13 min, 5.8 mi
- Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort — 14 min, 6.3 mi
- Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia — 17 min, 8.0 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play Palo Verde Golf Course?
Green fees we have seen range from $17–$27, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Feb 2 - May 31, 2026: public $26/$27; Phoenix card $20/$21; replay $10.
How hard is Palo Verde Golf Course?
From the back tees it measures 3,504 yards with a course rating of 57.3 and a slope of 81.
How far ahead can you book Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde Golf Course from Scottsdale?
About 24 minutes (11.5 miles) by road from Old Town Scottsdale in light traffic.
Guides that feature Palo Verde
- Arizona Biltmore Golf Club: the rebuilt Estates, the hilly Links and the resort next door
- Phoenix golf courses: the city munis, resort courses and private clubs
- Phoenix golf overseed: fall 2026 closures course by course, and how to plan around them
- Phoenix municipal golf courses: every city course, the posted rates and the Phoenix Golf Card
- Phoenix summer golf: heat, dawn tee times and the year's lowest green fees
- Scottsdale golf and spring training: how to book the February and March peak