Papago Golf Course Information

Designed by William Francis "Billy" Bell, Papago Golf Course opened in 1963 as a crown jewel of the City of Phoenix's municipal portfolio. It hosted the 1971 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship, and incubated some of Arizona's most recognizable talent. In 2008, the par-72, 7,333-yard layout underwent a renovation to restore and enhance Bell's original work in time to host the 2009 J Golf Phoenix LPGA International. And recently, through a public/private partnership between the City of Phoenix, Arizona State University and the Arizona Golf Community Foundation, the club opened a new clubhouse, restaurant, upgraded public practice facilities and a private practice facility for ASU Golf teams. Papago sits on the borders of Phoenix, Tempe and Scottsdale, surrounded by the Papago Buttes less than two miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.