Is it ready for play yet?

Yes, C&C's Saguaro at WekoPa opens next month- December 16,according to the website.

As far as old classics are concerned, there are some choices:

Papago, the venerable Phoenix muni which is now overseeding again in the winter. I played there last April and it's under $50 for non-residents.

Wigwam Gold, a RTJ original, recently restored by Forrest Richardson. I played there last November and was impressed.

Biltmore Adobe, also recently restored by Richardson.

I don't know how old Talking Stick North is, but I'd call it a classic and it desrves another play.

TPC of Scottsdale - Desert Course, before they tear it up and triple the green fee for tourists.  Very walkable, affordable and fun to play.

You can walk the Talking Stick courses and they are both fun, North more so.

Wigwam Gold, walkable and a very good redo recently by Forrest Richardson.

Jay Flemma says We-ka-po is walkable, I guess so if he says so.  It's a good layout too.

The best public for me has been WeKoPa (existing course); it is fairly walkable and more reasonable than the Scottsdale courses. The layout is enjoyable, albeit goofy in a few places. Troon Monument is very good, just very pricey and slow.

If you have any way of getting on Desert Forest that certainly has the best rep of the area. I've not played it.

Thanks, that is perfect.

I'll be in the area from Dec. 16-22. If the choice comes down to Talking Stick North or We-Ko-Pa Saguaro, which should I choose?

I'll be in the area from Dec. 16-22. If the choice comes down to Talking Stick North or We-Ko-Pa Saguaro, which should I choose?

Based on how Arizona courses tend to rush to open, I'd say Talking Stick.  There's just too big of a risk that We Ko Pa won't truly be ready for action.