Golf Club of Estrella
“A True Desert Paradise“
Golf Club of Estrella located in Goodyear, AZ, about a 30 minute drive from Phoenix is a top 20 rated Arizona golf course, and rated as the 28th best course in the US to golf by Golf Digest. It truly is a gorgeous and incredibly challenging course. The course is surrounded by the desert, the Sierra Estrella Mountains, and located within he community of Estrella. Estrella features some of the most scenic holes out there. The sprawling scenic Arizona course is a Nicklaus designed course that plays to all abilities for every golfer.
The course is designed to test your abilities and even more, your judgement when it comes to shot selection. Large multi level greens, surrounded by hazards, and tight fairways with houses on both sides, there is not much room for error. With that being said, the courses surface is one of the smoothest and offers a clean strike of the ball on most shots even in the rough.
Estrella Golf Course Details
Address: 11800 S Golf Club Dr, Goodyear, AZ 85338
Phone Number: (623) 386-2600
Cost: $19-$42 for 18 holes w/ cart depending on time and availability. Annual pass holders fees and times are available. BOOK a Tee Time Here
Credit Cards Accepted: Yes
Par: 72
Front Nine: Par 36
Back Nine: Par 36
Total Yardage: 6,249
Holes: 18 Regulation
Reservations Required: Yes
Carts: Yes.
Course Type: Public
Club House: Yes
Amenities: Driving range, putting and chipping green, full restaurant, full bar, outdoor dining deck, food and drinks, beverage carts, full pro shop, wine club, wedding venue.
Pro Shop: Yes. Estrella is equipped with a full size pro shop for all you need.
Club Rentals: Yes
Driving Range: Yes
Putting Green: Yes
Dress Code: Yes. Traditional golf attire
Golf Club of Estrella Front Nine
The courses front nine is a scenic par 36 round. With slopes, sand traps located pretty much around every green and nestled within most fairways, the front nine offers a very challenging round for golfers of all abilities. The front nine consists of five Par 4’s, two Par 3’s, and two Par 5’s for a pretty standard round of golf.
My personal favorite hole on the front nine is hole number 5. Estrella’s number 5 is a short 386 yard par 4 where a well placed tee shot will dictate whether you will have a birdie opportunity, or have to settle for a treacherous double bogey. The hole features a small lake to the left of the green and high bunkers to the top right of the green.
Golf Club of Estrella Back Nine
Estrella’s back nine is equally as challenging as it is scenic. Similar to Estrella’s front nine, the back nine is a par 36 consisting of five Par 4’s, two Par 3’s, and two Par 5’s. My favorite hole on the back is easily number 18. Hole number is a 437 yard par 4 which has one of the coolest tee box areas I’ve ever played from. Almost similar to a sloping staircase, each tee box is located on an individual plateau rising with each tee location. I always play the pro tee’s on this hole, not because I am a pro by any stretch of the imagination, but because it offers there best view of the sprawling fairway out beyond.
Golf Club of Estrella Players Grill
The Golf Club of Estrella’s Players Grill is a locals favorite for great food and drinks. Open seven days a week the grill offers golfers a delicious meal after their round, and a very scenic and tasty dinner outing for all.
Hours: Saturday-Monday: 9am-6pm, Tuesday-Friday: 9am-7pm. Happy Hour: Tuesday-Friday: 4pm-7pm.
Other Amenities at the Club
The Club offers an annual membership for golfers for year round play with discounted rates, priority tee times, and an exclusive wine club membership that comes with the annual pass. The Golf Club is also a popular destination or weddings in Goodyear. Weddings take place year round on the scenic green lawn with the covered players patio as a reception area, lit trees, fire places, and a jaw dropping Arizona scene behind.
