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We-Ko-Pa Golf Club - Cholla

★ 4.7(743)· Public· $$
Fort McDowell · 15.8 mi
Par 72·7225 yards·Slope 144

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About the Course

Cholla Course at We-Ko-Pa showcases natural Sonoran Desert beauty with minimal earth movement. Designed by Scott Miller, it features rolling fairways, dramatic arroyos, and pristine desert landscaping.

18200 E. We-Ko-Pa Way, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
(480) 836-9000

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Reviews

Chip the Gopher

Chip's Hot Take

"#1 public course in Arizona isn't just hype—this place is legitimately phenomenal. Minimal earth movement means Mother Nature designed most of it, and she's got better taste than any architect I've met."

4.4
Google
479 reviews
4.8
GolfNow
1,124 reviews

Course Information

Built: 2001
Renovated: 2018
Designer: Scott Miller (Coore & Crenshaw)
Holes: 18
Bunkers: 42
Rating: 75

Notable Holes

  • •9th Hole: Par-3, 161 yards - Desert island green
  • •13th Hole: Par-5, 593 yards - Strategic risk-reward
  • •17th Hole: Par-4, 445 yards - Dramatic desert finish

Course Features

  • •Minimal earth movement design
  • •Natural desert arroyos
  • •Wide, strategic fairways
  • •Elevated tee boxes
  • •Four Lakes views
  • •Natural saguaro forest

Awards & Recognition

  • •Ranked #1 Public Course in Arizona (Golf Digest)
  • •Top 50 Public Courses in America
  • •Golfweek Top 100 Modern Courses
  • •Certified Audubon Sanctuary