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Golf Courses in Goodyear: Access and Visitor Information
A practical guide to the golf courses in and near Goodyear, Arizona: who operates each one, how visitors book and pay, public versus member access, dining, and what to verify before you go.
By Andrew Texidor Realtor · Founder, Clearly Sold Updated October 8, 2026 
The direct answer
Goodyear and its immediate area offer several public, daily-fee golf courses, including the Golf Club of Estrella (managed by Troon), Palm Valley Golf Club (operated by Arcis Golf), and the county-owned Tres Rios Golf Course at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Each course has its own operator, access model, booking system, and fee schedule, and green fees change by season, day, and time. Golf is not included with homeownership, and the course's official tee-time system is the only current source for rates and hours.
Key takeaways
- Goodyear and its immediate area offer several public, daily-fee courses, including the Golf Club of Estrella (managed by Troon), Palm Valley Golf Club (operated by Arcis Golf), and the county-owned Tres Rios Golf Course at Estrella Mountain Regional Park.
- Each course has its own operator, access model, booking system, and fee schedule, and green fees change by season, day, and time. The course's official tee-time system is the only current number.
- Golf is not included with homeownership. Buying a home in a community does not automatically include a golf membership, and membership, pass, and fee structures are separate decisions with their own costs.
- Public daily-fee courses are open to visitors without a membership; semi-private and private courses have different access rules. Confirm the access model for the specific course before you plan a round.
- Every fee, tee-time policy, and dining schedule is subject to change, and none of it should be assumed from a prior season. Confirm current details on the course's official pages.
Which courses operate in and near Goodyear?
Golf Club of Estrella
Public, daily-fee11800 S. Golf Club Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85338
An 18-hole, Nicklaus Design course managed by Troon, with online tee-time booking through the club.
Palm Valley Golf Club
Public, daily-fee2211 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395
A 27-hole facility (North, South, and West nines) operated by Arcis Golf, with public tee times bookable online.
Eagle's Nest Country Club
Semi-private3645 Club House Drive, Goodyear, AZ 85395
A course within the PebbleCreek resort community, with access rules to confirm with the club.
Junior National Golf Club
Public15205 W. Vineyard Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85338
An 18-hole public course with tee times booked through partner platforms; confirm current operator and hours.
Tres Rios Golf Course
Public (county-owned)15205 W. Vineyard Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85338
An 18-hole course owned by Maricopa County within Estrella Mountain Regional Park, operated by a private operator.
A few nearby options sit just outside the Goodyear city limits, including The Wigwam resort courses in Litchfield Park and Coldwater Golf Club in Avondale. Confirm the city boundary and the course's own location before you plan a drive, because names and postal addresses do not always match city lines.
How do public access, booking, and fees work?
Public daily-fee courses are open to visitors without a membership. Booking runs through each course's own tee-time system and, in some cases, partner platforms. Green fees use dynamic pricing, so the published range matters more than a single number, and the only current figure is the one the course quotes for your specific date and time.
Semi-private and private courses have different access rules. A semi-private club may allow outside play at certain times or under certain conditions, while a private course is generally limited to members and their guests. Confirm the access model directly with the club rather than assuming it from a directory listing.
Is golf included with a home in Goodyear?
No. Owning a home in Goodyear and having a golf membership are separate things. Each course is run by its own operator, and passes, memberships, and tee times are purchased separately from the HOA and the home purchase. Ask directly what any listed home includes, and never assume a membership comes with the address. This is the single most common misunderstanding in golf-adjacent communities.
Frequently asked questions
Is golf included when you buy a home in Goodyear?
No. Owning a home in Goodyear and having a golf membership are separate things. Each course is run by its own operator, and passes, memberships, and tee times are purchased separately from the HOA and the home purchase. Ask directly what any listed home includes, and never assume a membership comes with the address.
Do visitors need a membership to play Goodyear's public courses?
No. The Golf Club of Estrella and Palm Valley Golf Club are public and daily-fee, and visitors book tee times like any public course. Some courses offer passholder programs and memberships for frequent play, but they are optional, and published green fees are dynamic, meaning they vary by season, day, and time.
How much does a round cost in Goodyear?
There is no single answer because courses use dynamic pricing. The only current number is the one each course quotes for your specific date and time, so check the course's tee-time system directly. Fees change by season and by time of day.
What should I confirm before booking a round?
Confirm the course's current operator, its access model (public, semi-private, or private), tee-time booking method, green fees for your date, any dress or pace policies, and whether dining is open. Every one of those details is subject to change, so use the course's official pages.
Related resources
- Golf in Verrado The Founders and Victory courses, the operator, booking and fees, and why golf is separate from homeownership.
- Palm Valley Golf Club The North, South, and West nines, public daily-fee access under Arcis Golf, and The Fairway Grille.
- Arizona golf overseeding Why courses overseed each fall and how the timing varies by course and year.
- Golf communities compared Golf inclusion, membership structures, and fees compared community by community.
- Community guides The full directory across the West Valley.
- Search homes Filter by community and compare what is actually for sale in Goodyear today.
Educational note: course operators, access models, green fees, tee-time policies, and dining hours change over time and by season. Nothing here is a fee quote, a membership offer, or a guarantee of any experience. Confirm current details with each course's official pages before you book.
Next step
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