Western Skies Golf Club

Western Skies Golf Club opened in Gilbert, Arizona, in 2000 as a daily-fee facility designed by Brian Whitcomb. The course occupies desert terrain in the southeastern Phoenix metropolitan area, where Gilbert has transitioned from agricultural community to suburban growth center over recent decades. Whitcomb's design works within the characteristic Sonoran Desert landscape, incorporating native vegetation, desert washes, and the relatively flat to gently rolling topography common to this part of the Valley. The routing presents a target-style desert golf experience typical of Arizona public courses from this era, with defined playing corridors framed by desert areas that come into play on errant shots. Water features appear on several holes, adding strategic variety to a layout that asks players to navigate both forced carries and risk-reward scenarios. The course measures over 7,000 yards from the back tees while offering multiple teeing grounds to accommodate different skill levels. Western Skies serves the East Valley golf market as an accessible option for local residents and visitors exploring Gilbert's expanding amenities. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse with dining services. The course reflects the period when Gilbert and surrounding communities were adding golf infrastructure to support population growth, providing a straightforward desert golf experience without the premium pricing of resort or private club designs in the region.