Rio Salado Golf Course is a 9-hole public golf course in Tempe, Arizona, designed by Mike Morely and built in 1991. Green fees run $21.00 on weekdays and $31.00 on weekends. The layout features Bermuda Grass fairways and Tifdwarf Grass greens, 11-20 bunkers, water hazards in play. The course is open year-round, first tee time at 6:00 AM, metal spikes allowed. The course handles approximately 35,000 rounds per year, serving the local Tempe golf community. Rio Salado Golf Course welcomes visitors and locals alike as one of the area’s accessible daily-fee options in Tempe, Arizona.
Contact Details
1490 E Weber DrTempe, Arizona 85281
480-990-1233
west@familygolf.com
Course Information
| Course City | Tempe |
|---|---|
| Course County | Maricopa |
| Course State | Arizona |
| Course Classification | Public |
| Course Built | 1991 |
| Course Annual Rounds | 35,000 |
| Course Season | Open all year |
| Course Manager | Fred Miller |
| Course Club Pro | Fred Miller |
| Course Superintendant | David Cruz |
| Course Guest Policy | Open |
| Course Designer | Mike Morely |
| Course Shop Hours | 6:00 AM / N/A |
| Course Dress Code | Shirt and shoes required |
| Course Weekend Fees | $31.00 |
| Course Weekday Fees | $21.00 |
| Course Tee Reservation | Accepted |
| Course Earliest Tee Time | 6:00 AM |
| Course Holes | 9 |
| Course Green | Tifdwarf Grass |
| Course Fairway | Bermuda Grass |
| Course Water Hazard | Yes |
| Course Bunker | 11-20 |
| Course Metal Spike | Allowed |
| Course Greens Aerated | March October |
| Course Overseeding | October/Open |
| Course Five-somes | Not Allowed |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to play at Rio Salado Golf Course?
It costs $31.00 to play at Rio Salado Golf Course on the weekend and $21.00 to play on weekdays.
What is the grass type used on the course?
The grass type used on the greens at Rio Salado Golf Course is Tifdwarf Grass and the grass type used on the fairways is Bermuda Grass.
What is the dress code at Rio Salado Golf Course?
The dress code at Rio Salado Golf Course is Shirt and shoes required.
How many rounds of golf are played at Rio Salado Golf Course each year?
There are an estimated 35,000 rounds of golf played at Rio Salado Golf Course each year.
Does Rio Salado Golf Course have water hazards?
Yes, there are water hazards on the Rio Salado Golf Course course.
Does Rio Salado Golf Course have sand bunkers?
Yes, there are 11-20 sand bunkers located on the Rio Salado Golf Course course.
When are the greens aerated at Rio Salado Golf Course?
Aeration is needed to keep the greens healthy and involves placing small holes in the greens to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. The greens at Rio Salado Golf Course are aerated in March and October.