Golf in Payson

Payson is a mountain community in Gila County at roughly 5,000 feet elevation in the Rim Country of central Arizona at the base of the Mogollon Rim, the dramatic escarpment that divides the Colorado Plateau from the lower desert terrain. The community serves as the hub of the Rim Country, attracting Phoenix-area residents seeking the cooler mountain climate for summer recreation and second homes. Payson is known for its rodeo tradition, with the World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo held annually in the community. The Tonto Natural Bridge, the world's largest natural travertine arch, is near Payson and provides a unique geological attraction. Three courses serve the Payson community in the pine and juniper terrain of the Mogollon Rim country.