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Palo Verde Golf Course

A short city nine for beginners and seniors; not for visiting groups.

Par30
Tips3,504 yd
Rating / slope57.3 / 81
Green fees seen$17–$27

Tees, rating and slope

TeeYardsMenWomen
White (two loops, 18 holes)3,50457.3 / 8157.4 / 82

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

Green fees

PeakFeb 2 - May 31, 2026: public $26/$27; Phoenix card $20/$21; replay $10.
ShoulderOct 19 - Dec 25, 2026: public $25 weekday / $27 weekend; Phoenix card $19/$21; senior $18/$20; replay $10; cart $9.
SummerJun 1 - Sep 6, 2026: public $17/$19.
LocalsPhoenix 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

AccessCity 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).
Book aheadTee 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 / closures2026 fall overseed Oct 5-18. Aeration Jun 1-2 and Aug 3-4, 2026 (course closed). City of Phoenix.
StyleShort 9-hole course; rated as 18 holes (two loops) at par 60, 3,504 yards.
Drive from Old Town Scottsdale24 min (11.5 mi)
Phone602-534-4653 x5
Address6215 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015

Hole by hole

HoleParYards*Elev*Hcp
1293+3 ft
21120 ft
3136-2 ft
41200 ft
5158-2 ft
6185+2 ft
71200 ft
8236-3 ft
93020 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.

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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.

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