Our friends at Golfweek recently announced their annual “Best in State” Rankings and there were once again no surprises to see We-Ko-Pa’s Saguaro Course at the top once again – the 16th time. Cholla cracked the Top-10 (no. 9) for the 23rd straight year. There are a number of reasons We-Ko-Pa has been at the top for so long, and to celebrate, we thought we’d highlight 16 reasons why We-Ko-Pa is Arizona’s top ranked golf facility.
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Excellence in architecture
Both the Saguaro Course – designed by the world-renowned duo of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw – and the Cholla Course – the handiwork of award-winning architect Scott Miller – are among the best designs in the Southwest. If you’re an architecture geek (we know you are since you’re reading this), then you’re in good hands at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club. You’re gunna love it.
Incredible value
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club isn’t just Arizona’s Ultimate Golf Experience, it’s also the best value. A round at either Cholla or Saguaro is less expensive than just about any golf course of the same tier anywhere in the Valley. Why? Because we want our guests to come back. That’s why.
Amazing weather and climate
For six months of the year, the Valley of the Sun boasts the world’s best weather. Seriously. Where else in the world can you expect 65 degrees and sunny in the middle of winter? Nowhere except Scottsdale, Arizona.
Immaculate service
From the bag drop to the final puff of your cigar after the round by the fire, We-Ko-Pa’s staff understands hospitality is the first, last and only thing that truly matters. It’s a cliché, for sure, but you’ll feel like family here.
Adjacent gaming fun
A lot of golfers – not saying all of them! – have an affinity for gambling. That’s okay. Shoot, it’s part of the game. But if the $2 Nassau bets and $1 sandies aren’t getting it done, the adjacent We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort is right there with BlackJack, Roulette, Pai Gow and a ton of other table games to scratch that proverbial itch.
AAA Four Diamond accommodations
As in the best of the best. That means upscale style, incredible amenities, the perfect touch of service and serious cleanliness. Everything you expect from a world class resort you can find at We-Ko-Pa.
Superb turf conditioning
Both Cholla and Saguaro boast incredible turf conditioning regardless of season. Bermuda in the summer, overseed rye in the winter, doesn’t matter. We-Ko-Pa is always in jaw-dropping shape.
36-holes
Despite the sheer number of amazing golf properties in Scottsdale, there aren’t many 36-hole facilities in the Valley of the Sun. We-Ko-Pa stands alone as the top-ranked 36-hole facility in the State and with We-Ko-Pa’s 36 in 3 package, you can play both award-winning tracks in a three-day period for one low price.
Golf cart tech
From the stay-cool seats that keep the warm summer temperatures off your back to the incredible GPS tech and Bluetooth technology, We-Ko-Pa’s golf cart fleet is the state of the art in golf transportation.
Outstanding food
Many golf courses offer average food to keep you going. We-Ko-Pa is not one of them. The We-Ko-Pa Grille, instead, provides an exceptional dining experience with incredible indoor/outdoor seating and a menu featuring everything from comfort-food favorites to southwestern staples and everything in between.
Craft cocktails
If the food is amazing, the drinks better be great too. Of course, We-Ko-Pa offers an array of choices in canned and draft beer, but the handcrafted specialty cocktails will knock your socks off.
World-class views
You haven’t lived until you’ve seen a Sonoran Desert sunset bounce of Red mountain, but aside from that, every single shot from any point of the golf course will amaze both visitors and locals alike.
Ridiculous retail options
Golf fashion changes over time just like anything else, but We-Ko-Pa’s award-winning golf shop stays on top of trends, offering top new brands and established favorites. The Best gifts, knickknacks, hard goods and apparel all in one place.
True desert immersion
No homes. No roads. Just you, your ball and the untouched Sonoran Desert. Players are all but guaranteed to see any number of wild animals who call We-Ko-Pa home (please be respectful) and aside from the parking lot, at We-Ko-Pa, you are totally immersed in the desert.
The little things
Do the little things right and the big things will take care of themselves. At We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, we pride ourselves on doing the little things and making every part of your experience as amazing as you expect it to be. That’s why We-Ko-Pa is Arizona’s Ultimate Golf Experience.
The FOMO Factor
The kids call it FOMO (fear of missing out). As in “I went to Scottsdale last winter and played We-Ko-Pa and you didn’t.” If you haven’t been to Arizona’s Ultimate Golf Experience, you’re missing out. Plain and simple.
