Your Inside Guide to: Phoenix/Scottsdale

Golf the Valley and Beyond

Arizona is home to more golf courses per capita than any state west of the Mississippi — and many of them (over 100) are in the Phoenix area. Play on desert mountain slopes or in arid valleys. OUR TOP PICKS FOR TEE TIMES:

Estrella Mountain Ranch Golf Club
This Jack Nicklaus II-designed championship course has 18 holes and over 7,102 yards for players of all abilities. Each hole offers several tees for everyone, from beginner to seasoned pro, for a challenging game. The 72-par course hosts shots over both desert and wash areas and with the majestic Si … Read More
Golf the McCormick Ranch
This golf club has two prime courses, the Palm and the Pine, over 7,000 yards each. The Palm Course (par 72) is recognized as one of the country's top water holes, and with 10 to choose from, you'll enjoy teeing off under the lush palm trees that dot the landscape. The Pine Course has been around fo … Read More
Tee Off on the Rolling Hills of Lookout Mountain
In North Phoenix, tee up at Pointe Golf Club on Lookout Mountain where you'll play on open fairways and the rolling hills around the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The 18 holes can be grouped into three categories: desert, wide-open and a combination of both. The gorgeous scenery and challenging play le … Read More
Try the North and South of Talking Stick
Both courses at Talking Stick are designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw who worked together as a team to create this resort nestled in the shadows of the Camelback Mountains. The 7,133-yard North course allows for broad shots and has a 70 par. The South course has fairways lined with trees and rai … Read More
Camelback Resort Golf Club
For one of the newest and best golf experiences, head to the mountains of Scottsdale. This Arthur Hills-designed course will inspire even the greenest golfer to new heights. A par-72 course with some 6903 yards to play on, the course will amaze you with lush greens and breathtaking mountain views. … Read More
Gorgeous Fairways of the Legacy
Gary Panks is the man behind the Legacy Golf Resort, an 18-hole, par-71 course with gorgeous green fairways and everything a golfer could imagine. It's steeped in history, as it used to be a huge ranch where VIPs like Teddy Roosevelt and Poncho Villa visited. The course is lush and the amazing vista … Read More
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