+Trees. The Show Low area has numerous courses with a similar feel, but if you are coming from the Phoenix area this course will feel like another planet. Tight gaps through mature pines and various shot shapes make for a difficult track that will challenge every aspect of your game. A couple holes toward the end utilize a large field but trees guard baskets on the tail ends of most holes. +Long and short pads. Turf tees on every hole provide different feeling shots warranting a second round from the opposite pad. +Prodigy T2 baskets. Professional target, very consistent. +Some elevated baskets using stumps and mounds. Increases challenge and provides picturesque greens. +Length. While trees are the major challenge, the course includes several long holes from 400-600 feet. Getable par 3s and tough par 4s provide a fun mix. +Options. Most holes have multiple options off the tee. If and when you miss a line, scrambling is an option as the foliage is mostly mature trees. +Upkeep. Course is pay to play on land housing an RV park. Tees and baskets were in good shape. Fairways clean and paths marked with rocks to most tee pads. Easy to navigate and course is mapped on various phone apps. Benches, garbage cans and water spouts.

-Flat and dry. Course lacks elevation and water carries. Nature of the terrain, even with a mountain address. -Basket caveat. The Prodigy baskets have some bolts that stick out a couple inches near the rings of the chains. Most/all of the baskets at Wilderness Ranch have the rings above these bolts causing the chains to hang a little bit. Did not affect the performance of baskets but something I noticed and had never seen with these baskets.

The most difficult course I played on a Phoenix/Show Low AZ trip. In context of the courses available in those locations, this course is probably in the 4-4.5 disc range, leaning more toward 4. If you come from Phoenix or southern west coast golf, this course will challenge parts of your game you may be wholly unfamiliar with. If you are native to woods golf, this course will hit the sweet spot that you know and love. The love and care put into the course shows and makes you feel good about putting 5 bucks down to play. Challenging and fun track that allows for creative and variable shots off of two sets of tee pads. Will stand up to professional arms and devastate many amateurs. Call property owners or check website to see about course availability/conditions. Pete Ulibarri, the course designer, was easy to contact and very helpful with all aspects of the visit. Snow will likely be present in winter months.