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...

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. ...

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....

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. ...

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....

Desert Canyon Golf Club has long been a local favorite of golfers in the Fountain Hills/Ft McDowell community. Originally operated as a private club, this now daily fee facility welcomes players of all abilities. The golf course sprawls amid hilly desert terrain set against a panoramic canvas of mountain views, as well as clear views of the world's tallest fountain. Some of the course characteristics include elevated tees leading to generous fairways, strategic doglegs framed with oak trees, and...

The north side of Phoenix is known for the plethora of great upscale private golf facilities. Dove Valley Ranch fits right in with the "great" description, but it's available for public play at reasonable rates. The Robert Trent Jones II design is set on a full 175 acres of land reserved just for golf. Virtually half of this acreage is natural undisturbed desert landscape. The wide-open front nine eases you into the tighter confines along Willow Wash on the back side....

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,...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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.

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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...

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.

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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. ...

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 ...

Designed by Arthur Hills, this delightful course opened in 1994. Hills creatively used mounds to separate fairways and frame greens. The course measures approximately 6850 yards from the back tees, but is not overly difficult. Fairways are spacious and rolling with river rock used in wash areas to form lateral hazards. The par 3s are especially fun to play. For example, the 195-yard 12th is memorable and known as the "Boulder Hole." Palm Valley is located in Goodyear, 40 minutes west of Scottsd...

Combining playability with aesthetic beauty, The Phoenician's 27-hole USGA championship facility is comprised of three memorable nines, each named for its surrounding landscape - Canyon, Desert, Oasis. Features include waterfalls and palms at one hole, arid desert bunkers and towering Saguaro at the next....

Scenic, strenuous, and in super shape - these are the key words that describe The Pointe at Lookout Mountain. Designed in 1989 by Bill Johnston, the course weaves through rugged terrain bordering the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, offering spectacular views of Lookout Mountain and Squaw Peak. The course offers three sets of tees that play at 6617, 6002, and 4557 yards respectively. It presents characteristics of both desert and traditional golf layouts....

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...