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The third hole of We-Ko-Pa Cholla through the Sonoran desertScottsdale
Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0

Scottsdale and the Sonoran Desert · United States

We-Ko-Pa Cholla

A muscular desert counterpoint with broad mountain views.

18 holesPar 727,225 yardspublic

Why play it

Cholla makes sense beside Saguaro because the contrast is immediate: more elevated drama, more forced carries and a more conventional desert cadence.

The routing moves through ridges and washes with Four Peaks and the McDowell Mountains supplying orientation.

Course character

A concise read of the experience.

Editorial, not scientific
difficulty
scenery
walkability
history
architecture

At a glance

Architect
Scott Miller
Opened
2001
Access
Public daily-fee course.
Typical round
About 4¼ hours
Season
Peak autumn through spring
Approximate fee
Dynamic daily-fee pricingRates vary by season and demand.

Course Journey

The shape of the round.

01
1–6

Across the washes

Desert carries establish the visual vocabulary.

02
7–12

Elevated scale

Long views and changing elevation amplify distance.

03
13–18

A muscular finish

The strongest demands arrive late.

Signature holes

Moments that explain the course.

Most Difficult

Hole 8

Par 5

Par 5 · 605 yards

Length and desert carry make restraint and positioning essential.

Best View

Hole 14

Par 3

Par 3 · 198 yards

An elevated par three opens a long view across the Sonoran landscape.

Know before you go

Arrive with context.

  • Confirm current access, rates and maintenance with the official course before travel.
  • Plan for peak autumn through spring conditions and choose tees that keep the architecture visible.
  • Visitor and advance-booking rules may vary by date.

Amenities

Practice facility · Golf shop · Clubhouse dining

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Course Mode · Manual companion

Prepared moment 1 of 2, hole 8

Prepared moment 1 · Hole 8

Most Difficult

Par 5 · 605 yards

1/2

Length and desert carry make restraint and positioning essential.

Manual by design. No location permission, score or live yardage is used.

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Sources & integrity

Operational facts remain changeable.

Photography: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 3.0
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We-Ko-Pa Cholla official information · checked 2026-08-21
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