We-Ko-Pa Golf Club


We-Ko-Pa Golf Club is one of Scottsdale's most celebrated golf destinations, featuring two exceptional courses that showcase the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert. With no residential developments to distract from the scenery, both courses provide an experience that appeals to golf enthusiasts of all levels. The award-winning Saguaro Course, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, is known for its classic layout and seamless integration with the desert terrain. Meanwhile, the Scott Miller-designed Cholla Course captivates players with its sweeping fairways and dramatic vistas. Together, these courses offer an unparalleled golf experience, making We-Ko-Pa a must-visit for anyone seeking top-tier golf in Arizona.

  • Two Award-Winning Courses: Saguaro and Cholla, designed by legendary architects
  • Stunning Desert Scenery: Unobstructed views of the Sonoran Desert with no residential interruptions
  • World-Class Facilities: Clubhouse, pro shop, and practice areas
  • Year-Round Golfing: Ideal climate for golfing throughout the year

Scottsdale Top Seller

Starting from $168 per golfer per night (Low Season)

4 night lodging at Hyatt House Scottsdale Old Town

  • 4 golfers sharing a 2-Bedroom Quad Suite

6 rounds of golf

  • 1 round at Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course OR Piipaash Course
  • 1 round EACH at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club - Cholla Course AND Saguaro Course - SAME DAY
  • 1 round at Quintero Golf Club
  • 1 round EACH at Verrado Golf Club - Founders Course AND Victory Course - SAME DAY

Golf cart (shared)

Taxes

Resort fees

Package can be revised for alternate lodging and golf course options, additional nights, rounds and number of golfers.

Top Scottsdale

Starting from $141 per golfer per night (Low Season)

4 night lodging at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

  • 2 golfers sharing a Standard Guest Room

4 rounds of golf

  • 2 rounds of golf at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club - Cholla Course
  • 2 rounds of golf at We-ko-Pa Golf Club - Saguaro Course

Golf cart (shared)

Taxes

Resort fees

Package can be revised for alternate lodging and golf course options, additional nights, rounds and number of golfers.

Scottsdale Special

Starting from $118 per golfer per night (Low Season)

5 night lodging at Hyatt House Scottsdale Old Town

  • 4 golfers sharing a 2-Bedroom Quad Suite

4 rounds of golf

  • 1 round at Sunridge Canyon Golf Club
  • 1 round at Talking Stick Golf Club – O'odham Course
  • 1 round at Eagle Mountain Golf Club
  • 1 round at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club - Saguaro Course OR Cholla Course

Golf cart (shared)

Taxes

Resort fees

Package can be revised for alternate lodging and golf course options, additional nights, rounds and number of golfers.



The Saguaro Golf Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club

Ranked among the top golf courses in Arizona, the Saguaro Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club showcases the pristine beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Designed by the acclaimed Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, this course features wide fairways, natural elevation changes, and a seamless environmental layout, providing an uninterrupted golfing experience. Its award-winning design offers a blend of traditional links-style play and modern strategic challenges.

Book your round today to experience one of the most scenic and celebrated golf courses in the Southwest!

  • Spectacular desert views, wide fairways, and strategic challenges
  • #1 ranked public golf course in Arizona by Golf Digest
  • #30 on Golfweek's 2017 list of Best Resort Courses in the U.S.
  • #21 Best in State in Arizona for both private and public golf courses

The Cholla Golf Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club

The Cholla Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club offers a dramatic test of golf that plays through shady arroyos and over desert ridges. For this reason, it is widely considered as one of the most pristine desert golf experiences in the Southwest - with no homes or other development to spoil the sweeping views of the nearby river valleys, Red Mountain, Four Peaks and the rest of the majestic Superstition Mountains. Open for public play since December 2001 and designed by Scott Miller, Cholla has racked up a host of honors on its way to becoming one of Arizona’s most celebrated courses.

Reserve your tee time and enjoy a round at one of Arizona’s most picturesque golf destinations!

  • Award-winning desert layout
  • Breathtaking views and rugged terrain
  • Challenging yet conquerable design
  • On Sports Illustrated's 2001 list of "Top 10 Best New Golf Courses in the World"

Frequently Asked Questions

The signature hole of the Saguaro Course is the 538-yard par 5 14th hole. The best risk/reward par five on the course is this uphill hole that features two separate fairways. A tee shot to the island fairway on the right will considerably reduce the length of the hole and requires players to go for the green in two.

The signature hole of the Cholla Course is the 432-yard par 4 18th hole. Cholla's dramatic downhill closing hole is challenging and scenic. While a tee shot of 285 yards from the back tee will run out of the fairway, 300 yards will get you into the water. The last 100 yards of the fairway are flanked by a pond on the right, with a bunker resting between the water and the green.

Yes, a weekend getaway at We-Ko-Pa is definitely worth it if you're a golf aficionado. We-Ko-Pa is a premier destination that you shouldn't skip when visiting the Scottsdale area. The two mesmerizing golf courses at the resort offer a challenging yet fun experience. Designed by Scott Miller in 2001, the Cholla Course is in the top 10 among public courses in golf-rich Arizona, making it a must-play. While the golf architect doesn't hold the same name recognition as Coore and Crenshaw, his design stands tall next to its more famous neighbor.

The Saguaro Course focuses on the walking golfer in its routing through the elevation changes, making it a more difficult walk than the flat courses in the valley. It was designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw in 2006. The visuals and hole designs rival any course in the greater Scottsdale area, and the conditioning is fantastic. Both courses feature movement in the topography, which allows for superior hole designs and visuals compared to the flat courses in Arizona's desert. Therefore, if you're an avid golfer, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort should be a bucket list destination.

If you're a beginner, you might find playing the golf courses at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort a little difficult. Nevertheless, the experience will definitely be worth it, as it can greatly help improve your game, and it will be exciting and fun. The Cholla Course offers terrific views and challenging play for both novice and veteran golfers. It is a shorter course but requires more precise shots and club selection. The course has a good variety of holes and is very playable for all levels of golfers.

As for the Saguaro Course, it features gorgeous views of the surrounding landscape and incorporates the typical characteristics of a desert course while maintaining a traditional, walkable feel. It opens with a strong, dogleg left 443-yard par 4 that plays downhill on the tee shot with a 170-yard forced carry over the desert. The architect did a great job mixing short and long par fours, and this is clear early when you arrive at the reachable 299-yard 2nd hole.

The cost of a golf trip to We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort depends on the season you're planning to go there, as well as on how many rounds of golf you're going to play. If you book your vacation through Golf Trip Junkie, you will have to pay a little over $555 for three nights at the resort, with four rounds of golf included in the price. However, keep in mind that the price can change, so you might have to pay more.

There are two championship golf courses at We-Ko-Pa Resort - The Saguaro Course and the Cholla Course, both highly ranked in Arizona, in particular the Saguaro Course which is typically the #1 rated course in the state by most publications. Both golf courses are must plays.

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort is located in Scottsdale, close to Fountain Hills, AZ. It is 24 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and 18 miles from Old Town Scottsdale.