Ten sports facilities in Arizona made this list, with nine located in Phoenix and one in Laveen. These venues include a mix of golf clubs, a country club, a university championship course, and a sports practice facility. Ratings for these locations range from 4.2 to 4.6 stars, based on a combined total of over 6,000 user reviews.
Our rankings are determined by multiplying the star rating by the log of the review count, with no paid placements included.
1. Raven Golf Club
Located at 3636 E Baseline Rd in Phoenix, Raven Golf Club holds a 4.6 rating from 761 reviews. One visitor describes it as a go-to golf experience that is fun to play and in great condition, noting that the facility has continued to improve over the last 20 years.
2. Aguila Golf Course
Aguila Golf Course in Laveen earns a 4.5 rating from 750 reviews. Reviewers highlight the interesting layout, fast greens, and thick fairways. The staff is described as great, contributing to an enjoyable day on the course.
3. Arizona Biltmore Golf Club
With 855 reviews and a 4.3 rating, this Phoenix club is noted for its Links course. A recent report mentions the greens were soft, receptive, and lacked dry patches even in August, leaving the course in fantastic shape.
4. Papago Golf Club
Papago Golf Club is located in Phoenix and maintains a 4.3 rating based on 832 reviews.
5. Encanto 18
Encanto 18 in Phoenix has a 4.4 rating from 658 reviews. Guests mention that the grounds seem well kept and that the staff is friendly. The reservation and check-in process is described as super simple.
6. Grand Canyon University Championship Golf Course
This Phoenix venue holds a 4.2 rating from 868 reviews. It is described as a solid course that offers decent value and is not especially challenging.
7. Phoenix Country Club
Phoenix Country Club has a 4.6 rating from 454 reviews. While the rating is high, one recent review mentions poor service at the bag room, specifically regarding the cleaning of clubs and bag handling.
8. Lookout Mountain Golf Club
Located in Phoenix with a 4.4 rating from 502 reviews, this course is described as a good value for the price. It is noted as being challenging yet playable for newer golfers.
9. The Legacy Golf Club
The Legacy Golf Club in Phoenix holds a 4.5 rating from 435 reviews. Reviewers praise the incredible hospitality and the food from the grill, specifically the potato skins.
10. Casey’s SportsWorld
Casey’s SportsWorld in Phoenix has a 4.3 rating from 545 reviews. Unlike the other venues, this facility is used for baseball practice, featuring batting cages with various pitch speeds, a pitching area, and a mini-field for fielding and fly balls.
How we ranked these
Our list is generated using a formula that balances average rating with the volume of feedback (rating × log review count). For more details, see our methodology.