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Recreation Site

Mt. Graham Municipal Golf Course

An 18-hole course with Pinaleño mountain views

Thatcher

A traditional 18-hole, par-72 golf course spanning over 6,300 yards, with backdrops of Mount Graham and the Pinaleño mountain range. Located in Thatcher, not Safford, correcting a standing FAQ error. Confirm current-season hours directly with the course (928-428-2290) before publishing “open year-round.”

Good to know

Does Safford have a golf course?

Not in Safford itself, but close by in Thatcher — the Mt. Graham Municipal Golf Course (4250 W Golf Course Road, Thatcher) offers a traditional 18-hole, par-72 course spanning over 6,300 yards. The lush greens feature stunning, unobstructed backdrops of Mount Graham and the Pinaleño mountain range. Confirm current-season hours directly with the course (928-428-2290).