The ASU Karsten Golf Course

[COURSE CLOSED IN 2019]

1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, Arizona 85281

  • Office

    +1 (480) 784 4834
  • Pro shop

    +1 (480) 921 8070
  • Fax

    +1 (480) 784 4836
  • Academy

    Ping Learning Centre

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Desert-style & parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    University campus and riverside.

  • Designer:

    Father/son team of Pete & Perry Dye

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7057
5671
4765
Par
70
70
70
SSS or slope
73.8
67.4
67.7

Location

Latitude:

33.428621

Longitude:

-111.923722

How to get there:

8 miles E of downtown Phoenix.

ASU Karsten Golf Course

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1989

ASU Karsten Golf Course: PERMANENTLY CLOSED IN MAY 2019 to make way for the Arizona State University's expanding athletic facilities district.

[Original Where2Golf description]: ASU Karsten Golf Course is a hilly and at times quirky Pete & Perry Dye design, located in the heart of Arizona State University's Tempe Campus. This desert-style and parkland course, bisected by a busy highway, may not be one of the most scenic in Phoenix, but has for many years represented an excellent value, low cost golf option.

List of courses: Phoenix / Scottsdale

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Course permanently closed in 2019.

Green fees

Course permanently closed in 2019.

Other information

Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts compulsory.

Did you know?

ASU Karsten Golf Course opened in 1989, with significant funding provided by Karsten Solheim, founder of PING golf equipment. Over its last 20-plus years, more than 1 million rounds were played here, including 52,000 by the Arizona State University (ASU) men’s and ladies golf teams (the "Sun Devils").

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