Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Maricopa County, Arizona

The 25 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Maricopa County, Arizona, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

Hardest Easiest Longest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Bear Creek Golf Complex Red tees · 2,962 yds · Rating 54.0 · Par 59Chandler	Chandler	59	72
2	500 Club Futures tees · 2,928 yds · Rating 53.0 · Par 72Phoenix	Phoenix	72	74
3	Augusta Ranch Golf Club Purple tees · 2,646 yds · Rating 53.8 · Par 61Mesa	Mesa	61	78
4	Greenfield Lakes Golf Course Red tees · 2,972 yds · Rating 55.7 · Par 62Gilbert	Gilbert	62	79
5	Fountain of the Sun Golf Course Gold tees · 3,000 yds · Rating 54.7 · Par 63Mesa	Mesa	63	80
6	Desert Trails Golf Course Red tees · 3,090 yds · Rating 56.2 · Par 61Sun City West	Sun City West	61	80
7	Encanto Golf Course Executive Nine tees · 3,420 yds · Rating 57.2 · Par 60Phoenix	Phoenix	60	80
8	Sunland Springs Golf Red tees · 3,627 yds · Rating 57.8 · Par 63Mesa	Mesa	63	81
9	Echo Mesa Golf Course Red tees · 3,018 yds · Rating 55.0 · Par 60Sun City West	Sun City West	60	83
10	Stardust Golf Course Red tees · 3,489 yds · Rating 57.4 · Par 60Sun City West	Sun City West	60	84
11	Sunland Village East Golf Club Red tees · 3,242 yds · Rating 57.1 · Par 62Mesa	Mesa	62	85
12	Sunland Village Golf Course Forward tees · 3,249 yds · Rating 57.2 · Par 63Mesa	Mesa	63	85
13	Sunbird Golf Club Yellow tees · 3,035 yds · Rating 56.8 · Par 64Chandler	Chandler	64	86
14	Willowbrook Golf Course Red tees · 3,417 yds · Rating 57.3 · Par 60Sun City	Sun City	60	86
15	Granite Falls Golf Club - South Orange-South tees · 4,050 yds · Rating 58.8 · Par 72Surprise	Surprise	72	87
16	Granite Falls Golf Club - North Orange-North tees · 4,110 yds · Rating 59.8 · Par 72Surprise	Surprise	72	90
17	Bellair Golf Course White tees · 3,092 yds · Rating 57.4 · Par 59Phoenix	Phoenix	59	91
18	Arizona Traditions Golf Club Red tees · 4,266 yds · Rating 60.4 · Par 70Surprise	Surprise	70	91
19	Painted Mountain Golf Course Red tees · 4,607 yds · Rating 62.0 · Par 70Mesa	Mesa	70	91
20	Kierland Golf Club Junior tees · 3,071 yds · Rating 56.8 · Par 72Scottsdale	Scottsdale	72	92
21	Leisure World - Heron Lakes Golf Course Red tees · 3,614 yds · Rating 59.1 · Par 62Mesa	Mesa	62	92
22	Copper Canyon - Vista/Lake Course Gold tees · 4,342 yds · Rating 60.1 · Par 72Buckeye	Buckeye	72	93
23	Desert Springs Golf Club Orange tees · 4,245 yds · Rating 60.2 · Par 72Surprise	Surprise	72	94
24	Copper Canyon - Lake/Mountain Course Gold tees · 4,320 yds · Rating 60.3 · Par 72Buckeye	Buckeye	72	94
25	Copper Canyon - Mountain/Vista Course Gold tees · 4,334 yds · Rating 60.2 · Par 72Buckeye	Buckeye	72	94

Maricopa County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Maricopa County, Arizona?

Bear Creek Golf Complex in Chandler is currently the easiest golf course in Maricopa County based on slope (slope rating 72).

How many ranked golf courses are in Maricopa County, Arizona?

269 golf courses in Maricopa County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 25 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Maricopa County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.