Painted Mountain Golf Resort

Painted Mountain Golf Resort sits in Mesa, Arizona, in the East Valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Frank Boxberger designed the course, which opened in the late 1980s as part of a residential golf community. Boxberger, a regional architect active in the Southwest during that era, created layouts that typically worked with the natural desert terrain while remaining accessible to a range of player abilities. The course occupies relatively flat desert land characteristic of the Sonoran landscape around Mesa. The routing incorporates native vegetation including saguaro cacti, palo verde, and mesquite, with fairways defined by desert washes and scattered rock outcroppings. Water features appear on several holes, a common design element in Arizona resort courses of this period. The layout offers multiple tee sets to accommodate different skill levels, reflecting its role as both a resort amenity and a community course for local residents. Painted Mountain operates as a semi-private facility, welcoming both members and daily-fee players. The course serves golfers visiting the Mesa area as well as seasonal residents who spend winter months in the region. The climate allows for year-round play, with peak season running from late fall through early spring when temperatures are moderate. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse with dining options typical of Arizona golf resorts from this development period.