Located in the Sonoran Desert and on land owned by the Yavapai Nation of Fort McDowell, Scottsdale is home to some of the best golf courses in the world. With over 300 courses built since the 1960s, golfers of all levels of experience can find a course to suit their needs. From the thrilling “Wicked Six” at SunRidge Canyon to the iconic “rock pile” at The Boulders Golf Club, Scottsdale has something for everyone. If you're looking for a great golfing experience, Scottsdale is the place to be.
With its stunning desert landscape and world-class courses, it's no wonder that golfers from all over flock to this Arizona city. We've compiled our 10 best Scottsdale golf courses based on our first-hand experience and more than 60 years of knowledge. So if you're looking for a great round of golf, look no further than these amazing courses. Kierland Golf Club is located in one of the largest resorts and has a 27-hole championship design. The three nines are the Acacia, Mesquite and Ironwood fields.
The park-like environment of valleys and hills shines in its emerald green streets engraved with the golden grasses of the desert. The TPC Champions golf course, here in Scottsdale, isn't a bad second after the Stadium course at all, and many golfers prefer this design. The Quintero golf course is a fantastic golf course dug out in the desert by none other than master golf course designer Rees Jones. Another fantastic golf course managed by Troon Golf and another great course by Rees Jones is The Boulders Golf Club. This semi-private golf club in Carefree, Arizona offers two golf courses at The Boulders Golf Club.
The 36 holes offered here can only be described as world-class, with Jay Morrish designing the North Course and South Course. The North Course measures about 6,969 yards from the rear, not far from the 7,000 yard mark. An area of natural beauty surrounds the north, in the Sonoran Desert, with the Black Mountain as a backdrop, with stunning panoramic views. During your round on the South Course, you'll enjoy the iconic “rock pile” and also “Rosie's Rock”, two of the resort's most impressive rock formations. Troon North Golf Club is one of the top golf clubs in the Scottsdale metropolitan area. With two courses, the Pinnacle Course and the Monument Course, located below Pinnacle Peak in the Sonoran Desert, you'll be surrounded by local flora and fauna while enjoying stunning views.
The Pinnacle course has been consistently ranked as one of the best courses on numerous lists of the 100 best courses. The Camelback Golf Club, part of the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, offers its guests two 18-hole courses, the Padre Course and the Ambiente Course. With wide open streets and refreshing water games, you'll love this challenging game. Surrounded by local flora and fauna, you'll be immersed in the desert golf experience. Golfers love playing on TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morris. Beautifully maintained with stunning views, every golfer will love playing on this course.
The Champion Course offers a desert feel and a more tolerant game. It's perfect for groups with different abilities. Finally, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club is located right on Yavapai Nation terrain of Fort McDowell. The Cholla Course was designed by Scott Miller while Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw designed Saguaro Course. This classic desert-style golf course will test your strokes from tee to green while allowing you to focus on your approach in a quiet nature-focused environment. Scottsdale is home to some of the best golf courses in Arizona and even in all of America.
Whether you're an experienced golfer or just starting out, there's something for everyone here. With its stunning desert landscape and world-class courses, it's no wonder that golfers from all over flock to this Arizona city.
