Wigwam Resort

The Heritage Course at Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, Arizona, was designed by Red Lawrence and opened in 1971 as the resort's third championship layout. Lawrence, a respected Southwest architect who worked extensively throughout Arizona and neighboring states during the mid-20th century, created a course that complements the property's two earlier Robert Trent Jones Sr. designs while offering a distinct playing experience in the Sonoran Desert landscape west of Phoenix. The routing takes advantage of the relatively flat desert terrain, incorporating mature trees, strategic bunkering, and water features that come into play on several holes. The course reflects the design sensibilities of its era, with generous fairways that reward accurate driving and greens that require thoughtful approach play. The desert setting provides a backdrop of native vegetation and distant mountain views characteristic of the Phoenix metropolitan area's western reaches. Wigwam Resort has a long history as a golf destination dating to 1929, and the Heritage Course expanded the property's offerings during a period of significant growth in Arizona golf. The course serves resort guests and members alongside the Gold and Blue courses, contributing to Wigwam's reputation as a multi-course facility. The layout provides a more relaxed complement to the championship demands of the resort's Jones designs, making it accessible to a range of skill levels while maintaining strategic interest throughout the round.