Mesa · Golf
The courses worth knowing around Mesa, Arizona: who can play, how many holes, and a link to book each one.
Golf score
23rd of 94 golf cities for retirement golf
Golf score blends year-round playability (40%), playable access (20%), affordability (18%), course pedigree (14%), and the size of the mapped set (8%).
Tree-lined fairways and water features on a flat, established muni
A friendly city course in the heart of Mesa, with tree-lined fairways and rates that stay easy on the wallet. It is an established, walkable-feeling layout that welcomes every handicap.
$ · Slope 125
Sculpted bunkers and desert framing with no homes inside the routing · Ken Kavanaugh
A polished resort-style course with mountain views and sculpted bunkering, designed as a walker's layout. The closing holes are widely praised, and there are no houses crowding the fairways.
Opened 1997 · $$$
Elevated desert holes with big valley vistas and water in play · Robert Trent Jones Jr.
A dramatic desert course up in the foothills, with sweeping views over the valley and demanding shots from tee to green. Anyone can book a tee time, though it leans upscale.
Opened 1996 · $$$$
Arizona's only Pete Dye signature course with bold elevation changes · Pete Dye
The only Pete Dye signature design in Arizona, with strong elevation changes, undulating greens, and wide valley views. It started as a private club but now welcomes public tee times.
Opened 1986 · $$$
Gentle, mature layout opening with a long par five over water · Frank Boxburger
One of Mesa's older courses, with a forgiving slope and four sets of tees that suit any level. It is an easygoing, good-value round that does not punish a higher handicap.
Opened 1967 · $$ · Slope 104
A short, well-kept executive course that is quick to walk · Bill Phillips
A tidy 18-hole executive course that plays short and lets you walk it comfortably. It is a relaxed, affordable round, ideal for a quick game or working on your short irons.
Opened 1999 · $ · Slope 88
