Long regarded as one of the most challenging resort courses in the Valley, the award-winning Arizona Grand Golf Course (formerly known as Phantom Horse Golf Club on South Mountain) completed a $2.5 million redesign in the fall of 2002. The highlight of the redesign is "Alcatraz," the challenging island green on #18. Combined with the existing "Jailhouse Steps" on #12, you have two of the most exciting holes in the Valley. A total of five holes were modified in the redesign and the par-71 course...
Awarded four stars in Golf Digest's 2000-2001 "Places to Play" and named as one of the magazine's top 50 "Great Service" golf facilities in the nation.
Arizona National is desert golf at its finest. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the golf course is set amidst Arizona's beautiful Santa Catalina Mountains and trails the rugged natural flow of the land across shady mesquite-lined arroyos and rock outcroppings. The layout is routed among nine natural springs and features mountain panoramas unrivaled by any course in the Tucson area. This diverse design presents numerous shot opportunities that require clever decisions in order to meet its chal...
Pete Dye designed this links-style course which features dramatically rolling fairways bordered by lush mounding and Dye's signature use of railroad ties and hidden bunkers. Karsten is an extremely scenic layout that is always well maintained with three holes (#9, #16, and #18) voted among the most difficult in Arizona. The facility also offers a gorgeous clubhouse with state-of-the-art amenities. Centrally located, ASU Karsten is just 10 minutes south of Scottsdale....
The North Course is the original course at The Boulders and is known as the more forgiving of the two courses. There's more room off the tee here, but you should not be fooled. The finish is especially difficult with five par fours over 425 yards on the final nine....
The South Course at The Boulders is one of the deserts most scenic layouts. Fairways throughout are framed by the desert and run through huge boulder piles from which the resort takes its name. If you look closely you may also catch the occasional glimpse of desert wildlife darting about....
The 7014-yard par-72 Indian Bend course, layed out in links-style, was designed by Arthur Jack Snyder in 1978 and remains a dynamic test of your best golf game. The championship caliber layout features secluded sand traps, rolling terrain, tree-lined fairways, and magnificent mountain backdrop.
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Promising a "knock-you-off-your-cleats" golf experience, the new Arthur Hills designed Padre is a classic course layout in a lush parkland setting with spectacular mountain views. This 6868-yard par-72 layout promises to challenge all your skills with multiple lakes and an abundance of bunkers....
Situated amid the shallow ravines and rolling hills of the Santa Cruz River Valley, Canoa Hills Golf Club is an enjoyable track that benefits tremendously from its natural setting. Located just 20 minutes south of Tucson in Southern Arizona's golf capital of Green Valley, the par-72 layout that opened for play in 1984 has become a fashionable selection for visitors to the area. The course features generous contoured fairways lined by native mesquite trees that lead to large bent grass greens, wh...
The Duke at Rancho El Dorado is a golf club fashioned for the golfer with a sense of discovery. Highlighted by expansive fairways that complement the wide-open spaces of the Old West, The Duke creates a challenging golf experience for golfers with a passion for the game. The sporting spirit is alive and well at The Duke by enticing golfers to make risk/reward decisions. The Santa Rosa Wash snakes through the property enhancing the experience of change from hole to hole. Featuring mountain views,...
Ranked #2 in the U.S. for "Best New Clubhouse" - Crittenden Golf Inc, 2004
To play The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain is to experience golf at its finest. Set against the vast Sonoran Desert, amid mountains, buttes, and rolling hills, Eagle Mountain is an 18-hole, par-71 gem with an outstanding practice facility and clubhouse. Scott Miller created the course with respect for the land and nature as well as the traditions of golf. This is a must-play for any golfer traveling to Arizona....
Secluded in the craggy ridges and buttes of South Mountain, 25 minutes south of Phoenix, this course with wide, rolling fairways was designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. The layout is more forgiving than some other desert courses in the area. From the expansive clubhouse and pro shop facility, you are afforded an enchanting, panoramic view of the course and surrounding mountains.
This classic club located on the eastern side of Tucson offers golfers of all skill levels a fun challenge on a traditional and playable layout. The course is nestled between the Catalina and Rincon mountains and rambles along a scenic wooded riverbed. Surrounded by mature mesquite, giant cottonwood, eucalyptus, and weeping willow trees, coupled with beautiful desert shrubbery and scenery, the course lends terrific visual appeal. The relaxed atmosphere ensures players an enjoyable and memorable ...
Carved out of the foothills of the scenic Superstition Mountains, the 36 holes of desert mountain golf offer two distinct playing options. Dinosaur Mountain, the #1 public course in Arizona for 2001-2002, takes golfers into the high Sonoran Desert. A round of golf includes breathtaking views of the Superstition Mountains and dramatic tee-to-green elevation changes. Sidewinder, Gold Canyon's newest course, runs through the land's natural arroyos and dry creek beds, providing a pristine desert gol...
Top 10 Most Underrated Courses in the US by Sports Illustrated. Rated #1 public course in Arizona 2001 & 2002, "Top five public courses"-Phoenix Visitors Burea, Golf Digest 4 Star Rating.
The Sidewinder course runs through the lands natural arroyos and dry creek beds and features a number of elevated tee shots off of scenic Dinosaur Mountain. Native cholla and prickly pear cacti as well as mesquite and palo verde trees line the course, providing a pristine desert golf experience. You'll find the creative design demanding and exhilarating. 4 Star Rating by Golf Digest...
Located about 1 hour south of Phoenix and minutes North of Tucson in Oro Valley, this desert course was built atop the natural landscape. The fairways afford generous landing areas, and the traditional greens are fast and well bunkered. Hole #8, a 389-yard, par 4, features a lake, which is the only water hazard on the course. The most difficult hole is #5, a 431-yard, par 4, requiring a tee shot over a desert waste area while simultaneously avoiding the desert island on the right....
A new level of golf has come to the west valley with the opening of this course by Jack Nicklaus Jr. The layout offers panoramic views and the most challenging golf experience for miles around. Fairways roll across the natural contours of the land, while elevated tees unveil views of the Sierra Estrella Mountains. Located in the master planned community of Estrella Mountain Ranch, the club is an upscale, daily-fee operation boasting a traditional clubhouse and an experience for golfers of all ab...
Heritage Highlands is a remarkable Arthur Hills track that features a diverse design of challenging holes. The mettle of the outward nine draws from its gentle undulation and graceful routing through scenic flats. The course transforms to a mountainous terrain that wraps around mountains and pristine lakes on the inward nine, offering players an entirely new array of shot opportunities. With six sets of tees to choose from, Heritage Highlands presents a fair test of golf and delightful experienc...
The Canada course features the allure and challenge of high-desert golf. The natural terrain ncomes into play as fairways wind through ravines and arroyos. The challenge of this course is that it demands strategy and proper club selection. There's a lot of diversity on Canada with extensive mounding, doglegs and elevation changes from tee to green. Many of the par 4's offer birdie opportunities for the risk versus reward type of player. The 183-yard, signature 8th hole, is considered by many to ...
Conquistador is the resorts premier course, and recently renovated, the course provides an exceptional golf experience for all skill levels. The reshaped fairways and greens, and new turf grasses create a remarkably playable course that promises optimal fairway lies and fast, true-rolling greens. The new landscaping bordering the fairways means the desert rarely comes into play except as a beautiful backdrop. Conquistador offers an assortment of reachable par 5's and long par 4's with picturesqu...
The Pusch Ridge course is a nine-hole delight that may serve as a warm-up for the two championship courses at the El Conquistador Golf Club, but Pusch Ridge provides challenging play for all skill levels. It is considered by some to be the best-kept secret in Arizona golf. Boasting a 175-foot change in elevation from start to finish, this par 35 layout is not to be taken lightly. The encompassing ravines and ridges in the mountain desert, indigenous cacti and trees, dramatic elevation changes, a...
This spectacular Bill Phillips-designed course is located just minutes from Arizona State University and 20 minutes from Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport. Its championship layout features impressive mounding, rolling fairways, and fast-breaking greens. Highlighted by seven serpentine lakes and exceptional views, Kokopelli provides golfers of all skill levels an enjoyable and scenic challenge. Newly managed by Eagle Golf.
Las Sendas Golf Club is a tribute to how well a golf course design can work with the natural desert. This is a must play for anyone who wants to test their golfing skills at the highest level. A great golf course with spectacular views and a beautiful clubhouse and restaurant - Las Sendas has it all. Rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest, this Robert Trent Jones, Jr. design is a true test of golf and has been rated as the number one public course in Arizona by the Business Journal every year s...
No. 16 by Golf Digest: America's Top State Golf Courses 1997-98
The Legacy, an 18-hole course with lush green fairways, forgiving rough, well-placed hazards, and manicured greens, offers a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. Indigenous grasses, wild flowers, shrubs, and trees surround the rolling terrain. Its elevation provides exceptional views of South Mountain, Squaw Peak, and the downtown Phoenix skyline. The expansive facility also features two putting greens, chipping greens with bunkers, and a 300-yard double-ended driving range....
Situated in Glendale, The Legend is an Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay-designed course that is traditional in style. Although water is a hazard on nine holes, most fairways offer generous landing areas. At over 7000 yards, this can be a rather challenging course, especially when it is windy. Homes line most of the fairways, but the views of the foothills are a nice distraction.
One of Scottsdale's most outstanding facilities, Legend Trail winds through the Sonoran Desert with breathtaking views of Pinnacle Peak. Course designer Rees Jones has done a fantastic job of balancing the layout to create a fair test for less experienced players while also providing a formidable challenge for the more accomplished player. A wonderful clubhouse houses one of America's top 100 golf shops along with the Trails End Grill, which serves their own famous Breakfast Burrito.
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Redesigned by original architect Ken Kavanaugh, over 250,000 cubic yards of earth was moved to create the NEW Longbow Golf Club. There was not a hole that went untouched as new holes were created and the original signature holes were improved and enhanced. The total yardage was increased over 300 yards to play over 7000 yards from the back tees. Yet, over 13 acres of turf was added to the course to create wider more receptive fairways. Other improvements to Longbow Golf Club include a larger pr...
These two 18-hole championship courses are located just 10 minutes north of Old Scottsdale. Both layouts were designed by Desmond Muirhead in 1971 and are conventional in design with beautiful tropical surroundings and views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains. McCormick Ranch has hosted many nationally recognized tournaments such as the Arizona Open, the State Amateur, and the U.S. Open Qualifier. The Palm features water on 10 holes and hundreds of palm trees while the Pine is characterized by nar...
These two 18-hole championship courses are located just 10 minutes north of Old Scottsdale. Both layouts were designed by Desmond Muirhead in 1971 and are conventional in design with beautiful tropical surroundings and views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains. McCormick Ranch has hosted many nationally recognized tournaments such as the Arizona Open, the State Amateur, and the U.S. Open Qualifier. The Palm features water on 10 holes and hundreds of palm trees while the Pine is characterized by nar...
Managed by Troon Golf, Ocotillo Golf Resort adheres to the highest standards of course conditions, customer service, and amenities. It's a country club experience at one of the nation's finest daily-fee facilities. The landscape throughout the 27-hole Ted Robinson design is full of soothing rich greens and deep blues. Using many of his well-known trademarks, Robinson created a golfer's paradise with cascading waterfalls, palm trees, gently rolling fairways, and brightly colored flowerbeds. This ...
If you enjoy unusual yet beautiful golf courses, you'll love The Pines at Marana!
This unique desert layout features ten holes routed through a reclaimed sand and gravel quarry, presenting contrasting views that aren't matched anywhere else in Tucson. The unique arid landscape is complemented with dramatic elevation changes and the addition of thousands of trees. The Pines, one of Tucson's premier courses, takes pride in their level of customer service, and their commitment to excellence will e...
The ultimate desert golf experience, Rancho Manana features dramatic elevation changes, stunning views of unspoiled desert terrain, and an abundance of desert wildlife. The greens on this par-70 championship course were converted from a cool weather bent grass to a more heat tolerant TifDwarf variety in July 2005. Located just minutes north of Scottsdale in historic Cave creek, the Rancho Manana has been voted one of Arizona's most scenic. After golf, be sure to sample the fine cuisine at Ton...
Here's a 7078-yard layout that is plush and rugged, but a fun challenge for all players. Designed by former US Open Champion David Graham and architect Gary Panks, the Raven features mountain vistas, flower gardens, and thousands of mature pines which frame this desert beauty. The 428-yard 18th hole is unforgettable with a picturesque lake and a fallen, antiquated aqueduct. Rates below apply for groups of less than 12 players....
The Raven at Verrado is a course with accolades mounting from both local and national golf writers and athletes. This beauty that is located west of Phoenix at the foot of the White Tank Mountains offers fantastic playability with spectacular views and elevation changes. Generous fairways lead to large undulating greens that offer players the opportunity to play a variety of approach shots. Aside from an outstanding golf experience, this facility also offers one of the best golf values found any...
In 1854, Mexico sold the land parcel recognized as San Ignacio de la Canoa to the U.S., hence the name of this Arthur Hills' 18-hole championship course. Just a short drive south of Tucson, San Ignacio Golf Club is located at 3,000 feet above sea level in the heart of Green Valley. Offering spectacular views of the Santa Rita Mountains, this work of genius allows players to observe the challenges that every hole presents from each tee box. The signature hole at San Ignacio is the beautiful par f...
There are three distinct nine-hole designs at Starfire at Scottsdale Country Club -- The King, The Hawk, and The Squire. In the 1980's, Arnold Palmer was brought in to redesign the original 18 and add a completely new nine, now called The King. The result of Palmer's work is still paying off to this day as the entire layout is lined with old eucalyptus, pine, and cottonwood trees. Located in north central Scottsdale, Starfire is a perfect choice for your first day of golf as it not as long and p...
Starr Pass Country Club features 27 holes of championship golf with stunning views of the city and surrounding mountain ranges. You will play over natural arroyos while enjoying the scenic beauty of true desert golf. The demanding and memorable layout allows golfers to enjoy unsurpassed views of the entire facility. With dramatic elevation changes and the swirling winds created by the Tucson Mountains, Starr Pass is sure to be the highlight of your trip no matter which of the Coyote, Rattler, or...
