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Set against the pristine landscape of Arizona's Sonoran Desert, the Cholla Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club offers an unforgettable desert golf experience that combines stunning natural beauty with strategic shot-making. Designed by renowned architect Scott Miller, the course winds through rolling desert terrain, dramatic elevation changes, rugged arroyos, and towering saguaro cacti, creating a layout that is both visually spectacular and rewarding for golfers of all skill levels.

Unlike many desert courses, Cholla is completely free of homes and commercial development, allowing players to immerse themselves in the untouched surroundings and panoramic views of Four Peaks, the McDowell Mountains, and the Superstition Mountains. Thoughtfully designed risk-reward opportunities, immaculate course conditions, and memorable finishing holes have made Cholla one of Arizona's premier public golf destinations. Whether you're visiting for a bucket-list golf trip or adding it to a Scottsdale getaway, Cholla delivers championship-caliber golf in one of the most scenic settings in the Southwest.

Recent accolades include:

Golfweek's 2014 Best Public Access Course In Arizona 
#1 - Saguaro 
#4 - Cholla

Golfweek's 2013 Best Public Access Course In Arizona 
#1 - Saguaro 
#4 - Cholla

Golfweek's 2012 Best Public Access Course In Arizona 
#1 - Saguaro 
#3 - Cholla

GolfTroop Arizona Review

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Upcoming Maintenance Schedule

Date Type Recovery
Nov 13, 2026 Nov 13, 2026 Double Course Buyout
Dec 4 - Dec 8, 2026 Dec 4 - Dec 8, 2026 Buyout
Dec 12, 2026 Dec 12, 2026 Buyout
Apr 6 - Apr 8, 2027 Apr 6 - Apr 8, 2027 Multi-Day Event

We-Ko-Pa - Cholla/Saguaro

Arizona Rating
Price Range: Premium      
Rating:

73.4
Slope:

138
Par:

72
Distance:

7225