Wigwam Golf Club - Red (10th Tee)

Litchfield Park, Arizona

Wigman Golf Resort, an Arizona treasure, was established in the 1930s, a time when golf courses did not get built through dense housing developments and certainly not with tight, target fairways. At Wigwam, the courses have remained at the top of the list. This jewel of the desert is among the Southwest's last remaining golf resorts built for a pure golf experience. Canals, streams and lakes cascade through the journey in true parkland style. The shadows cast on greens and bunkers are from majestic parkland trees, not multistory resort buildings. The three 18-hole championship golf courses at Wigwam's offer a diversity that cannot be matched by any other Arizona resort. Golf enthusiasts have their pick of not just one or two courses but three 18-hole courses, 54 holes including two courses designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr. And in true Wigwam style, each course – Gold, Patriot and Heritage – offers a unique challenge that adds spice and variety to one's stay at this timeless and relaxing retreat. **Gold Course - Arizona's Monster (also known as the Gold course). The Wigwam was given new life in the 1960s by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., America's most famous golf course architect, with the opening of the Gold course. At more than 7,400 yards and par 72, the Gold Course anchors the Wigwam golf trio. The Gold Course, a long and winding layout, was Jones' West Coast version of the relentless South Course at Firestone. The layout was recently updated by Forrest Richardson and includes new bunkers and greens, some of which now feature stone retaining walls. Ideal for long-hitters, 10 holes feature water, and there are 82 sand bunkers scattered throughout the course. ***Heritage Course - A Solid Test (formerly known as the Red course). The Heritage Course was created by Robert 'Red' Lawrence, the famed golf course architect responsible for Arizona's first desert golf course. Lawrence is also credited with being involved with the designs of the Merion, Homestead, Westchester and Desert Forest Golf Clubs. To this day, his work at Wigwam perfectly complements Robert Trent Jones, Sr.'s Gold and Patriot courses. With a length between its two siblings and par 72, the Heritage course plays alongside streams and ponds set among a forest of pines, cypress and eucalyptus trees. From the back tees, the final three holes will either make a golfer feel like a hero or call a pro the next day for a lesson. **Patriot Course - A Sporty Challenge (formerly known as the Blue course.) Among Robert Trent Jones, Sr.'s contributions to the world of golf was the concept of the 'signature course.' His work at the Patriot course is testament to the ability of a great designer to create courses with such different character. The Patriot has been described as sporty and subtle. Playing to a length just over 6,000 yards but a par of 70, the test can be a bit deceiving. Here is a creative course, one full of decisions and thought-provoking strategy. The hallmark of a Jones design can be found in the array of deep and perilous bunkers, ponds and dogleg fairways. *GOLF SHOP HOURS: *DRIVING RANGE: All Grass Range. $12 for unlimited balls. Included in the greens fees RANGE HOURS OF OPERATION: Nov-Feb 7:00am - 5:00pm Mar-Oct 6:00am - 5:30pm *PRACTICE FACILITIES: 9 Putting / chipping greens. Practice bunkers. *CLUB RENTAL: $50 plus tax for NEW Titleist AP1 or AP2 Rate includes 6 golfballs 80 Sets Available, Mens & Ladies, Rights & Lefts *CLUB AMENITIES: Fully stocked golf shop with clothes and equipment. Locker facilities with showers for men and women(Members & Hotel Guests) Banquet facilities outside and in Grill Restaurant.