Beautifully set within the Sonoran Desert, and surrounded by the regal McDowell Mountains, TPC Scottsdale's Stadium course radiates the pure essence of its arid topography. The Stadium course boasts spacious fairways, and the surrounding desert landscape of saguaro cacti, mesquite trees, strategically placed bunkers, and prodigious mounding, create... More

Since it opened in 1996, Kierland has been applauded as one the best courses in the desert. Scott Miller's dynamic 27-hole design challenges the golfer with changes in elevation, more than 300 bunkers, dry desert washes, stands of desert trees, and a variety of water hazards. For after-golf delights, the 19,000-square-foot clubhouse features the ... More

The Raptor is 18 holes by Tom Fazio with Crenshaw Bent-grass greens and one of the finest desert layouts in the valley. It offers tremendous views of the desert and surrounding foothills and should not be missed during a visit to Arizona.... More

The Talon hosted the 1997 Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf and is a perfect example of desert golf. It has water on only three holes; however, the par-3 17th has an island green that you won't soon forget. It offers tremendous views of the desert and surrounding foothills and should not be missed during a visit to Arizona.... More

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 eucaly... More

The two excellent courses at Wildfire are as distinct as their designers -- Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo. The Palmer course is the original design at Wildfire and has been described as an exceedingly playable course; challenging, yet fair. Using the natural attributes of the site, Palmer called on all his experience to create a truly exceptional co... More

The two excellent courses at Wildfire are as distinct as their designers -- Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo. The Palmer course is the original design at Wildfire and has been described as an exceedingly playable course; challenging, yet fair. Using the natural attributes of the site, Palmer called on all his experience to create a truly exceptional co... More

This course was originally designed by Pete Dye in the early 1980's and was then redesigned by Arthur Hills in 1987. Stonecreek is a wonderful layout with extensive fairway mounding, generous landing areas, and water on seven holes. The club is managed by American Golf, which can assure travelers of great service and terrific course conditions. Cen... More

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,... More

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,... More

This daily fee, public golf facility is one of Greater Phoenix's best golf values. With its Par-70, 18-hole championship layout, Silverado offers a challenging and enjoyable golf experience with a dramatic backdrop. The course features breathtaking views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains and is a skillful test of shot making and accuracy. Although n... More

Talking Stick's North course has broad angular holes and rewards thoughtful play through the rise of its many options and challenges every skill level. It's Scottish links-style offers a low profile with slightly crowned greens and close-cropped approaches to encourage running as well as aerial assaults.
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The South Course debut with receptive concave greens, subtle elevation changes, swept-up "finger" bunkers and heavily treed landscaping of native cottonwoods and hardwoods providing a traditional American design. As a rare exception to this region, no real estate developments will mare your golfing experience. The strategical development around th... More

Wide fairways wind through a pristine desert landscape, ruled by tall saguaros and meandering washes. Mesquite, ironwood and palo verde trees cover the terrain, which is strewn with giant boulders. Rugged mountains can be seen from nearly every direction, adding visibly to the pleasures of this course. It is extremely well-designed, providing you... More

Much has been written about the exceptional MONUMENT COURSE at Troon North designed by the Weiskopf/ Morrish team. Along with the PINNACLE COURSE by Weiskopf alone, the 36-hole complex has received 11 awards, has hosted several world-class tournaments, and is respected by all levels of players. The Monument from the tips is 7,028 yards, but multipl... More