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Golf Near Goodyear, AZ
Eight courses within 20 minutes of the house, in the order we would play them.
If your crew measures a vacation in rounds, Goodyear is your town. The West Valley packs more than 150 holes into a 20-minute radius, from the Robert Trent Jones Sr. classics at Wigwam to the lake-lined fairways at Palm Valley and the mountain views at Golf Club of Estrella. Winter and spring deliver 70-degree mornings; summer brings twilight rates that feel like a steal. And when the last putt drops, our private-pool home ten minutes away is waiting with a grill, a cold fridge and four bedrooms so nobody draws the couch. Here are the eight courses we send our guests to.
The Courses
Drive times are from the house and approximate.
Wigwam Golf Club (Litchfield Park)
Fifty-four holes across three championship courses: the Gold (Robert Trent Jones Sr., the long one), the Blue (also Jones Sr., friendlier) and the Red (Red Lawrence). This is the West Valley's grand old resort and it still plays like it.
Host tip: Book the Gold for your "serious" round and the Red for the day after. Litchfield's restaurant at the resort is the best 19th hole in the area.
Visit website →Palm Valley Golf Club (Goodyear)
Two 18-hole layouts, the Palms and the Lakes, with water on more holes than you would like. Well-conditioned, well-priced and the closest full-length course to the house.
Host tip: The Lakes course is the shorter, faster round. Perfect for a morning tee time before a 1:05 first pitch at the ballpark.
Visit website →Falcon Golf Club (Litchfield Park)
A locals' favorite with wide fairways, mature trees and a relaxed vibe. Great opening-day course for a group with mixed handicaps.
Host tip: Ask about replay rates. Our golf groups often play Falcon twice in a week.
Visit website →Eagle's Nest at PebbleCreek (Goodyear)
Eighteen holes, par 72, seven lakes and clear views to the White Tank Mountains. Part of the PebbleCreek community, with tee times available. Call ahead to confirm public access.
Host tip: Afternoon light on the White Tanks from the back nine is worth the photo stop.
Visit website →Tuscany Falls at PebbleCreek (Goodyear)
PebbleCreek's second course, with a more open, links-style feel and a waterfall feature near the clubhouse. Pairs naturally with Eagle's Nest for a 36-hole day. Call ahead to confirm public access.
Host tip: Book both PebbleCreek courses on the same day and ask about a combined rate.
Visit website →Golf Club of Estrella (Goodyear)
Set in the Estrella community at the foot of the Estrella Mountains, with elevation changes, desert washes and the kind of views that make a bad score forgivable. Check with the club for tee times and guest play.
Host tip: Play it late afternoon when the mountains go gold. Then drive back for a swim.
Visit website →Verrado Golf Club (Buckeye)
Two courses, Founders and Victory, set against the southern White Tanks. Victory is the newer, more dramatic layout. Verrado's main street has cafes for breakfast on the way in.
Host tip: Victory's elevated tees are the best golf photos in the West Valley.
Visit website →Coldwater Golf Club (Avondale)
A straightforward, walkable public course that is kind to beginners and budgets. Ideal for the one family member who "might play a little."
Host tip: Twilight rates here are the best value within 20 minutes of the house.
Visit website →Before You Go
- Tee times: Book 7 to 14 days out in February and March. Spring training fans fill morning slots.
- Clubs: Most courses rent sets. Ask when you book your tee time.
- Dress: Collared shirts at Wigwam and PebbleCreek. Everywhere else is relaxed.
- Heat: From May through September, tee off by 7am or after 4pm.