Phoenix Course Recommendation for Daughter Junior Golfer and Dad

[Richard S.]

Will be in Phoenix for Spring Break next month. Both of us are 18 handicaps. I want to play 3-4 courses that will be both memorable and fun. My current list to choose from is:

Verrado (2)        Quintero.       Wickenberg Ranch.       We-Ko-Pa (2)       Troon North (2)       Ak-Chin So. Dunes.       Grayhawk (2)       Wigwam (3)

Thoughts??      

 

[Murv]

So. Dunes was very difficult. Everything was a carry over sand. I played it from too dark back though. The Raven is not a desert course but is beautiful and just a super course.

Make your tee times as soon as possible since the good tee times fill up fast.

 

[chris_]

On 3/9/2024 at 11:12 AM, Richard S. said:

Thoughts??      

 

1. Quintero/Wick

2. WekoPa/Troon

3. Greyhawk

4. Southern Dunes

5. Verrado Victory

6. Verrado Founders

Everything on there is very solid except Wigwam. It's not even in the same area code as the other courses. If I had to pick, I would grab Wickenburg and Quintero. They are very close to each other and both are in the boonies. I would consider both in the top 5 public courses in the valley. We Ko Pa and the Troon courses round out my top courses here. I disagree that Southern Dunes has a lot of forced carries but I suppose that depends on your tees. Just remember that the Final Four is here the first week of April and everything is still stupid expensive. While I do like the Verrado courses, they just don't compare to Q or Wick. 

Edited March 12 by chris_

[scbelowpar]

100% agree with chris_ on these courses.   Quintero and Wickenburg Ranch are a drive so plan accordingly. 

1. Quintero/Wick

2. WekoPa/Troon

3. Greyhawk