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Mt. Graham Golf Course, located in the city of Thatcher, is a walker-friendly, traditional 18-hole par 72 course. For men, the course plays 6,354 yards, par 72 with a rating of 69.5 and a slope of 116. For women, its 5,691 yards, par 73 with a rating of 70.6 and a slope of 119. The course’s water and sand provide a great challenge for the average golfer.

There are active women’s and men’s golf associations and the course hosts several invitational tournaments each year including an annual Southwest Sectional PGA pro-am. The course also features a grass driving range and short game practice areas. Range balls are available at reasonable rates.

Mt. Graham Golf Course is home to the Safford and Thatcher High Schools and the Eastern Arizona College golf teams and is available for group outings and tournaments.