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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 42-13151 (2026)

Definition of golf course

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In this article, unless the context otherwise requires, "golf course" means substantially undeveloped land, including amenities such as landscaping, irrigation systems, paths and golf greens and tees, that may be used for golfing or golfing practice by the public or by members and guests of a private club. Golf course does not include:

1. Commercial golf practice ranges that are operated exclusive of golf courses that are valued under this article.

2. Clubhouses, pro shops, restaurants and similar buildings that are associated with the golf course, which are generally used by the public or by members and guests who are entitled to use the golf course.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 2004–2013 · leading case: MacKinney v. City of Tucson.
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MacKinney v. City of Tucson (Ariz. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 2× “” A.R.S. § 42-13151. ¶ 13 In view of these definitions and our legislature’s expansion of the types of lands that implicate recreational immunity in supersession of Walker , we conclude golf courses are sufficiently similar to park lands to be included in the statutory…”
Sun City Grand Cmty. Ass'n v. Maricopa Cnty. (Ariz. Ct. App. 2007). “A golf course, as defined in § 42-13151 and valued pursuant to article 4 of this chapter.”
State Ex Rel. Mendez v. Am. SUPPORT (Ariz. Ct. App. 2004). “NOTES [1] The record includes the assessor's valuation only for 2001.”
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