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10 Best Practice Facilities for Serious Players
Where Players Go to Level Up
Terence Daniels
April 30, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
This week: 10 elite Phoenix practice spots for low handicaps. Tour-level turf, full-flight balls, and secret sauce pros don’t post about.
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Papago - Home of ASU
📍Phoenix
Why it’s elite: You’re hitting balls where future Tour stars train. The Thunderbirds Golf Complex at Papago offers a premium double-sided range, short game area, and bunker complex. Think: D1 golf meets public access.
“Papago’s practice setup rivals private clubs. I’ve watched top college players prep here, and it shows in the turf."
Website: Papago
Talking Stick - Host of Saguaro Amateur
📍Scottsdale
Why it’s elite: Talking Stick is wide open like your driver swing should be. With one of the largest grass ranges in the state and a spacious short game area, this facility is perfect for dialing in distance and trajectory.
Insider tip: Book late afternoons in winter, it's golden hour bliss.
Website: Talking Stick
Legacy - Home of SMCC
📍Phoenix
Why it’s elite: This is where serious players go to grind. Legacy has Top 100 coach facilities, real-time ball flight tracking, and multiple greens to work every wedge shot in the book.
"Legacy’s short game zone is where I prep for every big amateur event. Tight lies, undulating greens, firm conditions, it’s all there."
Website: Legacy