Ocotillo GC
Chandler, AZ
1985, Ted Robinson
Black 6533, 71.4, 128, 71
Blue 6180, 69.1, 125, 71
White 5850, 67.7, 122, 71
Fees: ~$115 Wknd.
Per my buddy Weasel: "This one was down the road a little ways from the airport hotel where we stayed, say 30 minutes, towards Chandler I think if you look on a map. Best of the 3 I played during our stay. About $110 when I played in Feb 2000. They had 27 holes. Reasonably tight. Greens were tough. Plenty of water. Keep the ball underneath the stick at this place. Not a desert style course, more Florida style - thick green rough, man made water hazards, not overly trapped. It had some of the housing on it also. And if not striking the ball well and straight, you might not enjoy it. I don't think I broke a hundo."
Golfcourse.com Review: This club has three 9 hole courses that are played in three 18 hole combinations. Water comes into play on 24 out of the 27 holes. Several world-class tournaments are held here each year. Some greens are double and triple-tiered, forcing more decisive shots to the green. The most challenging combination is the White/Gold Course, and the best hole is probably #9 on the White Course, a 471-yard, par 4. On this hole, players must hit their tee shot over a slight rise in the fairway if they hope to reach the green in two. The approach must travel a good 200 yards over water to a three-tiered putting surface.
Where To Booze & Grub: See Fat Guy's Phoenix / Scottsdale Golf Weekend