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Some of America’s best golf courses reside
in Scottsdale, Arizona and local environs. The
sheer beauty of the area makes a day on the links
more than just a round of play, it becomes an
event! Of course the challenge is here keeping
your eyes off the mountain vistas and high desert
landscapes. The great thing is that Scottsdale
is a year-round golf destination that offers
lots of sunshine and very few inclement days.
Come play where the pros play, from The Boulders
to Troon to the TPC, the legends are here, ready
and waiting.
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The Boulders Resort - 34631 N. Tom
Darlington Road / Carefree / AZ / 480-488-9009
The Boulders offers two challenging eighteen-hole championship layouts
from course architect Jay Morrish, beautiful vistas are combined with
rugged beauty. Both of the Boulders courses have been nationally ranked
as one of “Arizona’s best public courses” by Golf Digest.
Camelback Golf Club
- 7847 N Mockingbird Lane / Scottsdale / AZ /
480-596-7050
Resort complex with two eighteen-hole courses, The Resort Course and
The Club Course, the Arthur Hill original designs have just had a
$16 million dollar makeover. / Tee times 7 days in advance.
Continental Golf Course - 7920 E Osborn
Road / Scottsdale / AZ / 480-941-1047
An unique executive challenge, there are eighteen holes, however most
choose to play an executive nine which is great for an early morning
or evening taste of the game. The narrow fairways and undulating greens
can make for some difficult play. / Tee times 7 days in advance.
Coronado Golf Course - 2829 N Miller
Road / Scottsdale / AZ / 480-947-8364
A great nine hole course to practice the short game, tree lined fairways
and large greens. / Tee times 7 days in advance.
Cypress Golf Course - 10801 E McDowell Road / Scottsdale /
AZ / 480-946-5155
An unusual duo of nines, the Long Nine is a par 38, the Short Nine
is a par 30. / Tee times 3 days in advance.
Desert Canyon Golf Club - 10440 Indian
Wells Drive / Fountain Hills / AZ / 480- 837-1173
With spectacular views of Arizona’s mountain scenery, the elevated
tees and the doglegs on this 18 hole course create an ultimate golf
experience. / Course Architect: John Allen.
Gainey Ranch Golf Course - 7600 E
Gainey Club Drive / Scottsdale / AZ / 480-951-0022
In a resort inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, J Michael Poellot has
created a masterwork in the tradition of his past collaborator and
associate, Robert Trent Jones. / 27 holes.
The
Golf Club at Eagle Mountain (OLR)
- 14915 E. Eagle Mountain Parkway / Fountain
Hills / AZ / 480-816-1234
Considered one of the fairest tests of golf in Paradise Valley for
every skill level, Scott Miller has created great course to play with
magnificent views. / 18 holes.
Grayhawk Golf Club - 8620 E Thompson
Peak Parkway / Scottsdale / AZ / 480-502-1800
The Raptor and Talon at Grayhawk are two eighteen-hole courses are
a dynamic duo of thrilling golf. Graham and Panks along with Tom Fazio
have definitely added some excitement to areas golf offerings.
Kierland Golf Club - 15636 Clubgate
Drive / Scottsdale / AZ / 480-922-9283
With sweeping views of the local mountains, Kierland is 27 holes with
more than 300 bunkers, surrounded by desert washes and cool lakes,
Scott Miller’s design presents an inviting yet challenging game.
Legend Trail Golf Club - 9462 Legendary
Lane / Scottsdale / AZ / 480-488-7434
Rees Jones has created a memorable course, along with the spirit of
the Sonoran Desert that surrounds it, this eighteen will stand out
as a fair and challenging exercise.
Marriott’s Mountain Shadows Golf Club
- 5641 E. Lincoln Drive / Scottsdale / AZ / 480-951-5427
A par 56, eighteen hole, executive course is highly acclaimed as well
as demanding, look for a wet back nine with colorful waterfowl including
black swans. / Course Architect: Jack Snyder.
McCormick Ranch Golf Club - 7505
East McCormick Parkway / Scottsdale / AZ /
Ranked among the best, the number 9 on the Palm Course was named as
one of the top water holes in the country by Golf Illustrated. Both
courses, the Palm and Pine have hosted tournament play on both the
amateur and professional level. / Course Architect: Desmond Muirhead
/ 36 holes.
Orange Tree Golf Resort - 10601 N.
56th Street / Scottsdale / AZ / 480-948-3730
Lovely water features and lush plantings have garnered this course
a reputation as an oasis of golf. / Course Architects: Johnny Bulla
& Lawrence Hughes / 18 holes.
Pavilion Lakes Golf Club - 8870 E.
Indian Bend Road / Scottsdale / AZ / 480-948-3370
In the center of Scottsdale, this traditional 1948 layout has stood
the test of time and is considered the areas best golf value. / Course
Architect: Bill Smith / 18 holes.
The Phoenician - 6000 E. Camelback Road / Scottsdale / AZ /
480-423-2449
The Phoenician, a 27-hole golf resort has been rated as one of the
Southwest’s most beautiful layouts by Golf Magazine, and this
in a place where the surroundings can get quite distracting just driving
down the road much less driving down a fairway! Great play for all
levels of experience. / Course Architects: Homer Flint / Ted Robinson.
Sanctuary
Golf Course at WestWorld (OLR)
-10690 E. Sheena Drive / Scottsdale / AZ / 480-502-8200
The first course in Arizona to be awarded an Audubon Signature Status,
Sanctuary is an stunning environmentally friendly layout which also
offers demanding play. / Course Architect: Randy Heckemper / 18 holes.
Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club - 7605
E. Indian Bend Road / Scottsdale / AZ / 480-778-0100
Located in the heart of Scottsdale's resort area, this new championship
course offers affordable rates throughout the year. / Course Architects:
Gilmore and Graves / 18 holes.
Starfire at Scottsdale Country Club
- 7702 E. Shea Boulevard / Scottsdale / AZ / 480-948-6000
A Scottsdale tradition since 1953, this Arnold Palmer designed course
with its narrow fairways and mature trees also has a fair amount of
water to bring out some challenging play. Also a great course for
beginners. / 27 holes.
SunRidge
Canyon Golf Club (OLR)
- 13100 N. SunRidge Drive / Fountain Hills /
AZ / 480-837-5100
Saguaro cacti, pristine lakes and multi-tiered waterfalls are interspersed
and set within a backdrop of spectacular mountains and canyons, a
dramatic desert course that it is pleasurable yet challenging to play.
/ Course Architect: Keith Foster / 18 holes.
Talking Stick Golf Club - 9998 E. Indian Bend Road / Scottsdale
/ AZ / 480-860-2221
Ben Crenshaw and Bill Moore created two traditional style layouts
with Scottish- style bunkers as a feature on the longer North Course
and tree-line fairways on the South Course. This complex is owned
by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. / 36 holes.
TPC Scottsdale - 17020 North Hayden
Road / Scottsdale / AZ / 480-585-3600
Everyone wants to play on a PGA course, and the idea of Tournament
Players was born. The TPC Scottsdale was designed to specifically
host the Phoenix Open and it was here that Tiger Woods made a hole-in-one
on the 16th! Come make some course history of your own! / Course Architects:
Tom Weiskopf & Jay Morrish / 36 holes.
Troon North Golf Club - 10320 E. Dynamite
Boulevard / Scottsdale / AZ / 480-585-7700
The Monument and Pinnacle are nationally recognized courses and have
been ranked as the “best public places to play” in Arizona
by Golf Digest. Outstanding design and amazing scenery abounds in
this Sonoran Desert location. / Course Architects: Tom Weiskopf &
Jay Morrish / 36 holes.
Villa Monterey Golf Course - 8100
E. Camelback Road / Scottsdale /AZ / 480-990-7100
An executive-style course, the Villa Monterey is located in the heart
of Scottsdale. Family play is encouraged, yet the course presents
a challenge for all levels of player ability. / 9 holes.
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club - 18200 E. Toh
Vee Circle / Fountain Hills / AZ / 480-836-9000
A recent addition to the area golf scene, the course is a long 7,225
yards from the back tees, yet offers multiple boxed tees to accommodate
players of all levels. Set in a dramatic location, the course winds
through a natural landscape without a hint of residences bordering
any part of the course. / Course Architect: Scott Miller / 18 holes.
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