Arizona, USA

Scottsdale, Arizona

The undisputed golf capital of the desert Southwest with 200+ courses set against dramatic Sonoran Desert scenery. World-class resorts, a buzzing restaurant scene, and warm winters make it one of the most complete golf trip destinations in the country.

Best time to visit: October – April

Featured Courses

Luxury $$$

TPC Scottsdale — Stadium Course

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Home of the WM Phoenix Open and the famous par-3 16th hole — the loudest in golf.

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We-Ko-Pa — Cholla Course

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Stunning layout through pristine Sonoran desert with sweeping McDowell Mountain views.

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We-Ko-Pa — Saguaro Course

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Companion course to Cholla — equally dramatic desert terrain with a different feel and character.

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Grayhawk — Raptor Course

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Tom Fazio design rated among the best public courses in Arizona — dramatic desert and excellent conditioning.

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Grayhawk — Talon Course

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David Graham & Gary Panks design, equally polished as Raptor with a slightly more accessible layout.

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Troon North — Monument Course

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Dramatic boulder-strewn desert layout winding around massive granite outcroppings.

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Troon North — Pinnacle Course

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Tom Weiskopf design with sweeping views of the McDowell Mountains and more open desert terrain.

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Raven Golf Club at South Mountain

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Towering pines and rolling terrain make this South Phoenix layout feel completely different from desert-style courses.

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Mid-range $$

TPC Scottsdale — Champions Course

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Sister layout to the Stadium Course, equally well-conditioned and more forgiving off the tee.

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Whirlwind Golf Club — Cattail Course

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Gary Panks design on the Gila River Indian Community — exceptional desert golf at mid-range prices.

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Whirlwind Golf Club — Devil's Claw Course

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Companion to Cattail, offering a slightly more links-influenced feel through the same Sonoran landscape.

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Talking Stick — O'odham Course (Formerly the North Course)

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Lush, tree-lined Scottsdale municipal gem on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community — outstanding value.

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Talking Stick — Piipaash Course (Formerly the South Course)

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Open, Scottish-influenced sister to the North, with wider fairways and more links-style bunkering.

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Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club

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High-desert links design near Maricopa with generous fairways and excellent conditioning — one of the better value rounds in the region.

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Las Sendas Golf Club

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Robert Trent Jones Jr. design in Mesa with stunning red-rock mountain backdrops and challenging desert carries.

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Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club

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Robert Trent Jones Jr. layout in Cave Creek — outstanding desert setting with views of the Tonto National Forest.

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Papago Golf Course

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Phoenix's premier public municipal course, with a challenging layout and iconic red-rock butte backdrop — a longtime local favorite.

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Budget $

Wigwam Golf Club — Gold Course

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Robert Trent Jones Sr. design at a classic Arizona resort — one of the oldest and most storied public courses in the state.

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Wigwam Golf Club — Red Course

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Red Lawrence design — the most player-friendly of the three Wigwam courses with wide fairways and a classic resort feel.

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Wigwam Golf Club — Blue Course

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The shortest of the three Wigwam layouts — a fun, strategic course with tight doglegs and well-guarded greens.

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Course Map

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Plan Your Days

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Off the Course

Videos

We-Ko-Pa (Cholla & Saguaro)
Grayhawk (Talon & Raptor)
Wigwam Golf Club (all 3 courses)
Troon North (Pinnacle & Monument)

What's Happening While You're There?

Concerts, games, festivals — see what's on during your trip.

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