Papago Golf Course
About ASU's golf course
Home course for Arizona State University’s golf teams, Papago Golf Course is a premier public golf course in Phoenix, Arizona. Designed by Billy Bell in 1963, it has been a favorite among locals and visitors for its scenic desert landscape and stunning views of the Papago Buttes, its challenging layout, well-maintained fairways and affordable rates.
The course features an 18-hole championship design with wide fairways, strategic bunkering and undulating greens.
Meanwhile, The Thunderbirds Golf Complex, designed by Sun Devil alumnus and five-time PGA Major Championships winner Phil Mickelson, is a top-tier practice facility, including a driving range, five practice greens, four practice bunkers and a three-acre fairway and rough designed to practice every possible golf shot.
Address
5595 East Karsten Way,
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Arizona State golf facility details
Arizona State University boasts world-class golf facilities designed for elite training and competition. The Thunderbird Golf Complex, located at Papago Golf Course, serves as the home for ASU's men’s and women’s golf teams, featuring cutting-edge practice areas, a high-tech performance lab and a championship-level course.
Papago Golf Course
- Originally built in 1963, Papago Golf Course was one of the original Valley golf courses.
- The par-72 layout now includes four sets of tee boxes and will play from 5,404 yards to 7,333 yards.
- In 2018, Papago became the new home for Sun Devil Men's and Women's Golf
- Lou Grubb Clubhouse and Papago Grill provide dining options with great views of the Papago Buttes, Camelback Mountain, South Mountain and the downtown Phoenix skyline.
Thunderbirds Golf Complex
The 7,000-square foot facility features:
- Gym and locker rooms for both men's and women's teams, a fueling station, study lounge, team lounge, indoor hitting bays and golf lab.
- 22,000-square-foot practice range tee.
- Six-acre range with 21 targets and seven fairway bunkers.
- A four-acre short-game area has:
- Five practice greens (30,000 sq feet)
- Four bunker
- Three-acre fairway
- Three synthetic turf practice putting pads with slopes of 2%, 3% and 4%.
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Papago Golf Course driving directions and parking details
Find all the details on directions, parking, including available lots, permit requirements and accessibility options. Learn about Game Day parking fees, and nearby public parking alternatives to Mullett Arena.
Papago Golf Course is a few miles from Arizona State University’s Tempe campus at:
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Papago Golf Course offers on-site parking for golfers, visitors and event attendees. Be sure to check for any tournament or event-specific parking restrictions. Arriving early is recommended for the best parking access.
For the most current information on parking availability and any associated fees, it's recommended to contact the golf course directly or visit its official website.
Papago Golf Course highlights and history
Papago Golf Course was designed by renowned golf course architect William F. Bell and opened in 1963. The course quickly gained a reputation as one of the best public courses in the state and has been a favorite among local golfers for decades.
It also served as the neighborhood city course for some of Arizona’s most recognizable junior players, including Billy Mayfair and the Farr sisters, Heather and Missy. It became so popular that in its heyday golfers would park overnight in their cars to try and secure tee times.