We-Ko-Pa Golf Club is a
spectacular 7,225-yard 18-hole golf course nestled within a
dramatic, natural desert setting. The course is located within
the boundaries of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, just 15
minutes east of Scottsdale, AZ.
Open since December 14, 2001,
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club is the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s
stunning new golf course. Featuring an authentic tribute to the
local Yavapai tribe, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club pays homage to the
original dwellers of the land.
Located in Fountain Hills, on
the east edge of Scottsdale, WE-Ko-Pa (the Yavapai pronunciation
for “Four Peaks Mountain”) presents a unique alternative to the
already upscale Scottsdale golf market. Designed by noted golf
course architect Scott Miller,
the golf course was created to play a challenging 7,225 yards
from the back tees, but with multiple tee boxes that are
well-spaced to cater to players of all calibers. In addition,
there are no-nor will there ever be – residences on the golf
course, yielding some of the most dramatic and “natural” views
of the surrounding mountain ranges including the Four Peaks,
McDowell Mountains, Red Mountains and the Superstitions.
Another distinguishing factor
of the golf course is the ample amount of natural mesquite, palo
verde, saguaros, shrubbery and desert vegetation that sprawl
through the arroyos and canyons of We-Ko-Pa, creating a lush
desert feel.
