ASU Karsten Golf
Holes
18
Par
72
Yardage
7026
Rating
73.7
Slope
132

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Architect: Pete Dye

Director of Golf
David Raper

Head Professional
Joseph Jones

Type of Course: Public

Number of holes: 18

Pro-Shop: Opens 45 minutes before the 1st tee time

Year Built: 1991

Type of Greens: Winter: Bent

Water Hazards: Yes, 6 holes

Accept Tee Times: Yes

Guest Policy: Open

Dress Code: No Denim, Collared Shirt and Bermuda Shorts Required

Walking Allowed: Yes

Cart Access: Course

Caddies Available: No

Golf Cart Rental: Yes

Pull-Cart Rental: No

Senior Discounts Available: No

Credit Cards Accepted: Visa: Yes, MC: Yes, AMEX: Yes, Discover: No

Chipping Area: Yes

Practice Bunker: Yes

Golf School: Yes

Food Facilities: Restaurant and Refreshment Car

Bar: Full Bar

Accommodations: Minutes away

ASU Karsten Golf Course, Tempe, Arizona

 

ASU Karsten Golf Course
1125 East Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, Arizona 85281
(480) 921-8070

Arizona Golfer.net Ratings (Scale of 0 to 100)

Course
Facilities
Service
Value
69
89
85
80

As you stand on the 16th tee at the ASU Karsten Golf Course, you cannot help being drawn in by the beauty of the hole. A lake on the right side runs the entire length of the hole guarding the right and front sides of an expansive green. Mounding on the left and back sides of the hole complete a picturesque setting.
Then you check the yardage to choose a club and realize that you have a 217 yard carry over water to reach the green. Your instincts say bail out left to ensure a par or bogy at the worst, your pride says I can make this shot.

Profile: ASU Karsten is Home of the Arizona State University Sun Devils, my Alma Matter! A Scottish style links course, at the ASU Karsten Golf Course, challenge is inherent. Many touring professionals have honed their skills on the fairways and greens of this classic Pete Dye, Scottish links course including Phil Mickelson. The course is home to the ASU Golf Program, which turns out winning teams year after year.

  • Fully Equipped 20-Acre Practice Facility - Instruction, Driving Range, Putting Green, and Sand Practice Areas
  • 21,000 Square Foot Sun Angel Clubhouse
  • Delicious breakfast, lunches and private event catering served in the agreeable ambiance of the Trophy Room restaurant
  • One of America's "Best 100 Golf Shops"

Signature Hole: #16, 132-217 Yard Par 3

A truly risk-reward hole. As you stand on the 16th tee at the ASU Karsten Golf Course, you cannot help but see the large lake on the right side that runs the entire length of the hole guarding the right and front sides of an expansive green. Mounding on the left and back sides of the hole complete a picturesque setting. Playing from the back tees, you check the yardage to choose a club and realize that you have a 217 yard carry over water to reach the green. Your instincts say bail out left to ensure a par or bogey at the worst, then your pride says I can make this shot.

Directions:

From Scottsdale
Take Scottsdale Road south to Tempe. Once you pass over the Rio Salado bridge, go left at the first intersection, Rio Salado Parkway. The entrance to ASU Karsten Golf Course is located on your right hand side.

From Phoenix
Take I-10 or State Route 51 (Squaw Peak Parkway) to the 202 East (Red Mountain Freeway). Exit the 202 at Scottsdale Rd/Rural Rd and turn right. Once over the Rio Salado bridge, go left at the first intersection, Rio Salado Parkway. The entrance to ASU Karsten Golf Course is located on your right hand side.

From the Airport
Follow the Airport Exit signs to the 202 East. Once on the 202, travel approximately 2 miles to the Scottsdale Rd/Rural Rd exit, then turn right. Once over the Rio Salado bridge, go left at the first intersection, Rio Salado Parkway. The entrance to ASU Karsten Golf Course is located on your right hand side.