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| - We-Ko-Pa has been prominently listed as one of the places to play if you are in Arizona. I first played it several years ago, and it has become one of my favorite desert courses in Arizona. There are two courses - Cholla, and Saguaro, and although they are both desert courses, they are somewhat different. The cholla course is an older, more mature course and doesn't have the same feel as the Saguaro course. The Saguaro course can be walked, but has a wild side to it and to me, seems to have more elevation changes. That said, both courses are immaculate, wonderful condition, and a joy to play.
Over the years, I have played the Saguaro course more, but lately the Cholla course has grown on me. Now when my golfing buddies come down, I always make it a point to play both courses with them. This has led to some interesting memories.
The first time we played, despite my warnings, one of the players wandered off the Saguaro course and found a Jumping Cholla. He liked it so much, he brought it back to us - stuck all down one side of his body. It took us quite a while to get them off of him - and then he wanted us to give him extra strokes. Not a chance.
Another time, one of my friends teed off on a par 3 on the Cholla course, and hit it into a dry creek bed. He seemed to lose his composure, and hit five provisionals, which also went into the desert. Then he found his first ball, and ended up with a par!! Of course, we haven't let him forget the five provisionals...
I have read some comments about the marshals on the course, and in the past would agree. However, the last two times we played, the marshals have been very good - very courteous and very helpful. The last time, while we were playing cart path only, one of the players was very slow (as usual) and the female marshal most diplomatically asked us to speed up. She was one of the nicest, most courteous marshals I have had experience with, and consequently, one of the most effective.
The courses have a nice driving range, chipping and sand area, and putting greens. Unfortunately, they no longer allow you to use them, unless you are playing one of the courses (you used to be able to pay a daily fee to use them).
Finally, the service is friendly and courteous - from the drop off, to the restaurant, to the desk personnel, I have had nothing but pleasant experiences with the employees.
I think any golfer should experience these courses at least once - a visit would be well worth it.
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