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Payson sits at roughly 5,000 feet in the Mogollon Rim country of central Arizona — a landscape dramatically different from the desert floors most people associate with the state. Here, ponderosa pine forests replace saguaro and scrub, temperatures stay mild even through summer, and the air carries that high-country density that makes the ball fly noticeably farther than golfers expect coming up from Phoenix.
The municipal course serves the Payson community and draws visitors escaping the Valley of the Sun heat, offering a green, wooded setting that feels genuinely removed from desert golf. That forested environment shapes the experience: tree-lined corridors demand accuracy off the tee, and the terrain has enough movement to make the layout interesting without being punishing. A par-71 design typically means at least one fewer par 5 than standard, which often tightens the strategic variety and rewards ball-strikers who can work the shorter par 4s.
For visitors, Payson is a practical and scenic stop — accessible enough for a casual round, but with surroundings that make the drive up the Beeline Highway worthwhile in its own right.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White · men | 5,757 | 66.5 | 114 | 71 |
| White · women | 5,757 | 72.6 | 135 | 71 |
| Yellow · men | 5,495 | 65 | 110 | 71 |
| Red · men | 5,042 | 63.5 | 106 | 71 |
| Red · women | 5,042 | 68.2 | 121 | 71 |
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