Capital Canyon Course

Capital Canyon Club

Prescott, AZ, USA
Private
18 holesPar 716,622 yds70.4/136
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About this course

Capital Canyon Club occupies rugged high-desert terrain in the Prescott area of central Arizona, where the landscape transitions from ponderosa pine forests to rocky canyon country. Tom Weiskopf routed the course through dramatic elevation changes and natural granite outcroppings characteristic of the region, taking advantage of the property's varied topography. The design reflects Weiskopf's preference for strategic shot values and his sensitivity to the existing landforms, with holes that move through arroyos and along ridgelines at elevations above 5,000 feet. The routing incorporates the site's native vegetation and rock formations, asking players to navigate elevation shifts that can affect club selection and ball flight in the thinner mountain air. Several holes play across or along canyon features, while others occupy more open plateaus with long views toward the surrounding Bradshaw Mountains. The course layout emphasizes risk-reward decisions and varied angles of approach rather than forced carries or artificial hazards. Capital Canyon operates as a private club serving the Prescott community and seasonal residents drawn to the area's four-season climate and outdoor recreation. The facility maintains a relatively low profile compared to higher-profile Arizona resort destinations, focusing on member golf rather than tournament play or public access. The combination of Weiskopf's design approach and the distinctive high-country setting distinguishes the course from the desert layouts more common in the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas.

Quick facts

Location
Prescott, AZ, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1998
Designer
Tom Weiskopf
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,622 yards
Difficulty
70.4/136

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Common questions about Capital Canyon

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Capital Canyon was designed by Tom Weiskopf.

Capital Canyon is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Capital Canyon is 71.

Capital Canyon plays 6,622 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Capital Canyon is 136.

Capital Canyon is a 18-hole course.

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