public · Fort McDowell, AZ · 18 holes
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club - Cholla Course
The more dramatic, target-style half of We-Ko-Pa; a strong partner round to Saguaro at the same price.
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholla | 7,225 | 73.4 / 138 | – |
| Purple | 6,740 | 70.7 / 133 | – |
| Composite | 6,436 | 69.4 / 126 | – |
| White | 6,114 | 67.5 / 119 | 73.6 / 130 |
| Green | 5,289 | – | 69.3 / 124 |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Green fees
| Peak | Resort rate Jan 8-Feb 8, 2027 $329; Feb 9-14 (Phoenix Open week) $359; Feb 15-Apr 25 $329. 36-hole package (2 rounds) $619 ($679 Phoenix Open week). |
|---|---|
| Winter | Jan-Apr 2027 $329 resort rate. |
| Shoulder | Oct 23, 2026-Jan 7, 2027 $239 (36-hole package $448); Apr 26-May 16, 2027 $239; May 17-Jun 13 $169. |
| Summer | Jun 14-Aug 26, 2027 $109 (AZ ID $74); Aug 27-Oct 10, 2027 $169. |
| Twilight | Not published on the rates page. |
| Locals | Arizona ID rate (whole group with AZ driver's licence or ID, booked 7 days or less out): $179 Oct 23-Jan 7, $239 Jan 8-Feb 8 and Feb 15-Apr 25, $359 Phoenix Open week, $139 shoulder, $74 summer. |
wekopa.com green fees page read 2026-11-03; rates exclude 9% tax; same rates both courses
Before you book
| Access | Owned by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation; open to the public. |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | Resort rates 0-90 days ahead; AZ ID rate within 7 days. |
| Overseed / closures | 2026: prep from Sep 28, closed Oct 5-22, reopened Oct 23 (wekopa.com); cart path only through Nov 24, 2026 and summer aerification Jul 6-19, 2026 (Golf Zoo listing). |
| Designer | Scott Miller |
| Opened | 2001 |
| Style | Target-style desert course with elevation change and mountain views, no homes. |
| Practice | Range and practice greens. |
| Drive from Old Town Scottsdale | 30 min (19.8 mi) |
| Phone | 480-836-9000 |
| Address | 18200 E WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264 |
Local knowledge
- Cart path only through Nov 24, 2026 after overseed.
- Book the 36-hole package ($448 through Jan 7, 2027) to play both courses in a day.
Closest golf hotels
- We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort — 4 min, 0.5 mi
- Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville West — 25 min, 16.8 mi
- Mesa Spirit RV Resort — 25 min, 16.2 mi
Questions golfers ask
How much does it cost to play We-Ko-Pa Golf Club - Cholla Course?
Green fees we have seen range from $74–$679, depending on season and time of day. Peak season: Resort rate Jan 8-Feb 8, 2027 $329; Feb 9-14 (Phoenix Open week) $359; Feb 15-Apr 25 $329. 36-hole package (2 rounds) $619 ($679 Phoenix Open week).
When is We-Ko-Pa Golf Club - Cholla Course closed for overseeding?
The latest published closure is Oct 5 – Oct 22. 2026: prep from Sep 28, closed Oct 5-22, reopened Oct 23 (wekopa.com); cart path only through Nov 24, 2026 and summer aerification Jul 6-19, 2026 (Golf Zoo listing).
How hard is We-Ko-Pa Golf Club - Cholla Course?
From the back tees it measures 7,225 yards with a course rating of 73.4 and a slope of 138.
How far ahead can you book We-Ko-Pa Golf Club - Cholla Course?
Resort rates 0-90 days ahead; AZ ID rate within 7 days.
How far is We-Ko-Pa Golf Club - Cholla Course from Scottsdale?
About 30 minutes (19.8 miles) by road from Old Town Scottsdale in light traffic.
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