which golf course cholla or saguaro at we ko pa is better?

While national magazines tend to anoint Saguaro as the superior track, you may be surprised how many players at We-Ko-Pa give Cholla the nod as the best course on the property. Both courses enjoy movement in the topography which allows for some superior hole designs and visuals compared to the flat courses in Arizona's desert.

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Who built the We-Ko-Pa golf course?

Both courses are built on land owned and developed by Native American tribe Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation . We-Ko-Pa is all about the golfing experience with stunning views and vistas with no homes constructed anywhere near the site and some of the views from the elevated tees are jaw dropping.

What is the difference between the 4th and 5th Saguaro?

The 4th has a lot more room than it appears. Off the tee be just right of the tallest Saguaro and you should have a modest downhill approach. The 5th is a pretty par three, the hole is tucked into a canyon with a mountain in the background. The key to six is avoiding the deep fairway and greenside bunkers.

Where is We Ko Pa located?

Paul’s original comments are as follows: “We-Ko-Pa (which means 4 peaks) is located in Fountain Hills just outside Scottsdale and is blessed with two award winning courses, Cholla & Saguaro (named after the iconic desert cacti that cover the landscape).

What is the longest par 5?

The 8th is the longest par five and favor the right side as it doglegs. While the approach is downhill, be wary of the moguls right and deep bunker left. The 9th is a long par four with a desert carry, cross bunkers and a water hazard and large bunker right. The back starts with a tight par five.

Is the 16th hole the longest par 4?

Hitting the green is also made easier because it is the largest green on the course. Of course, the downside is it has a lot more three putts. The 16th is an interesting hole, leans left and is the longest par four. An arroyo runs across the fairway about 150 yards out and is about 20 yards wide.

What is the longest par 4 hole in the world?

The 16th is an interesting hole, leans left and is the longest par four. An arroyo runs across the fairway about 150 yards out and is about 20 yards wide. There are also some trees on the left side. I was able to power roll a hook thru the arroyo. The best line is probably over the left trees.

What is the 3rd hole in the desert?

The 3rd is a gimme par three all carry over desert. The 4th has a lot more room than it appears. Off the tee be just right of the tallest Saguaro and you should have a modest downhill approach. The 5th is a pretty par three, the hole is tucked into a canyon with a mountain in the background.

Where is We Ko Pa?

What to Expect: We-Ko-Pa is a 36 hole upper end public facility located 30 miles northeast of Phoenix in Fort McDowell. The facility opened originally with Scott Miller's design (Cholla) in 2001 and followed that up with Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw's 2006 design (Saguaro). The courses are free from residential development ...

Where is We-Ko-Pa located?

Photos: See additional photos of We-Ko-Pa (Cholla) What to Expect: We-Ko-Pa is a 36 hole upper end public facility located 30 miles northeast of Phoenix in Fort McDowell. The facility opened originally with Scott Miller's design (Cholla) in 2001 and followed that up with Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw's 2006 design (Saguaro).

How far does a tee shot go out of the fairway?

A tee shot of 285 yards from the back tee will run out of fairway while 300 yards will get you into the water. The final 100 yards of the fairway are flanked by a pond on the right with a bunker sitting between the water and the green.

Eric Dettman – Head Golf Professional, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club

Matt Barr – General Manager, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club

Douglas Sliceli – We-Ko-Pass Holder

• “There are times I answer with Cholla and other times I answer with Saguaro, but if I was forced to choose, I’d say Cholla. I think the course fits my eye better. The conditions on both courses are magnificent, so really it comes down to which one looks better on the scorecard after I’m done.”

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Matt Wahlig – First Assistant Golf Professional – We-Ko-Pa Golf Club