LC Lambrecht
LC Lambrecht
LC Lambrecht
Courtesy of Quintero
Courtesy of Quintero
Courtesy of Quintero
Quintero Golf Club
Peoria, AZ • Public
Quintero Golf Club
16752 W State Route 74
Peoria, AZ 85383-9740
United States
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Overview
Perhaps no course in the greater Phoenix area provides a better experience of the area's diverse topography. Some holes are framed by mountain ridges, others are out in the Sonoran desert. Still others are edged by manmade irrigation lakes or natural desert washes. Holes like the par-5 eighth and par-4 14th climb up long slopes, while dazzling par-3s at six and 16 plunge dramatically downhill. Quintero, a former private club, is a scenic and playable delight.
About
Awards
Ranking history:
100 Greatest Public: Ranked since 2017.
Highest ranking: 83rd, 2023-'24.
2025-'26 ranking: 93rd.
Best in State: Ranked 15th, 2017-'22. Ranked 16th, 2025-'26. Ranked 17th, 2023-'24. Ranked 19th, 2015-'16. Ranked 21st, 2011-'12. Ranked 22nd, 2013-'14.
Previous ranking: 17th.
2025-'26 ranking: 16th.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“Quintero delivers a memorable desert golf experience defined by stunning elevation changes and beautifully framed tee boxes carved into the mountain landscape. The routing is challenging but fair, rewarding well-executed shots while offering ample playability for a wide range of golfers. Immaculate conditioning, contoured greens, and strategic bunkering elevate the overall design, making every hole feel very engaging. With several standout risk-reward opportunities and panoramic views throughout, Quintero is absolutely worth the visit."
Read More2025
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“Quintero is in the mountains and is visually exceptional but could have been much better in design quality. The bunkering is repetitive and the design is such that you have a few uphill holes followed by a dramatic downhill par 3 and this happens multiple times."
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“Quintero is visually exceptional but when you really analyze the design you find that it is lacking in character and uniqueness. It seems repetitive in its bunkering and you would have a series of uphill holes followed by a drop shot par 3 which is really not very interesting. They are closing the course for some renovation which will help conditioning but I don't see how they will make the basic design better. Play the course for its visuals but don't expect much in the way of design quality."
Read More2025
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“Very scenic golf club, The par threes are very dramatic but all steep vertical drop. too repetitive. the conditions weren't ideal because of time of changes grasses."
Read More2024
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“An extremely picturesque course, with overall good design. While the par 3s are all beautiful, 3 of the 4 play significantly downhill making club selection problematic for a first time player (albeit they are breathtaking). Green complexes are good and fair, but bent grass greens have obviously taken a beating from heavy play, and it did impact the role of the ball on a number of putts. Shot options are strong, with frequently being able to take either driver, or less than driver, off of the tee. A really fun and special course--moderately pricey."
Read More2024
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“Given the popularity of Quintero, I was honestly expecting more, especially for the high greens fee. This is a beautiful golf course without question, with pretty downhill par threes, and amazing cactus-strewn views. I was just aching for more substance here. Quintero contributes to the sense that Phoenix-area public golf, while very attractive to this Northeasterner, is not where to go to find strategic golf."
Read More2023
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“Beautiful course on a great piece of property."
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“Really fun, challenging golf! Similar to Wolf Creek in Nevada. Many tee boxes where you stand there with your mouth open. Target golf for sure - you'd better be hitting the ball straight! If you want a unique golf experience Quintero is for you! Kind of course that can easily beat you up, but you'll still want to play it again. Great elevation changes which require precise shot making. Score well for 18 holes and you are part of a small group who can boast they tamed this course! If you only like traditional course layouts - stay away."
Read More2022
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“Well worth the effort to drive to get there. Played in the rain. Still very enjoyable."
Read More2022
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“Great par 3's. Impressive variety and course was in great shape."
Read More2022
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