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 now measures over 6300 yards from the back tees.

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Awarded four stars in Golf Digest's 2000-2001 "Places to Play" and named as one of the magazine's top 50 "Great Service" golf facilities in the nation.

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.

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Has hosted Southwest PGA Tournament in the past.

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.

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Has hosted Southwest PGA Tournament in the past.

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 occasional water hazard. After your round, consider dining in The Steakhouse at Desert Canyon, the only prime steakhouse in Fountain Hills.

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Voted #1 Public Course in Fountain Hills/Ft. McDowell - 2005 & 2006

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, attentive service, and plush conditions, The Duke has the feel of a Scottsdale golf club without Scottsdale green fees. The Duke offers the public all they expect in a golf club at a reasonable price without sacrifice.

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Ranked #2 in the U.S. for "Best New Clubhouse" - Crittenden Golf Inc, 2004

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.

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 golf experience. Gold Canyon is located just 35 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor airport.

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Top 10 Most Underrated Courses in the US by Sports Illustrated. Rated #1 public course in Arizona 2001 & 2002, "Top five public courses"-Phoenix Visitors Burea, Golf Digest 4 Star Rating.

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 abilities.
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Ranked as one of the top public golf courses in the Valley

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.

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GOLF Magazine ranked the Raptor 49th best under the 1998 category of the "Top 100 You Can Play in the U.S.," and Golf Digest rated it as the 18th "Best in State" course for 1997-98.

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.

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Golf Magazine "Top Ten You Can Play"/Anderson Consulting Would Championship

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.

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 since it's opening in 1995. Golf Magazine has included it on the list of "Top Ten You Can Play In The Nation", and most recently, Zagat survey ranked Las Sendas as one of the top 20 toughest courses in the United States. With it's pristine desert setting, bent grass greens and red rock mountain backdrops Las Sendas is what "true desert golf" is all about.

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No. 16 by Golf Digest: America's Top State Golf Courses 1997-98

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.

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2000 Standard Register PING LPGA tournament

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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The Legend hosts various Southwest Section PGA events each year.

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.

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Rated 4.5 Stars "Places You Can Play" - Golf Digest, 2006
Ranked 88th in "Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S." - GOLF Magazine, 1998

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 practice range, expanded chipping and practice areas, larger playing surfaces and a new Clubhouse with expansive Special Events Patio. Dramatic scenery with breathtaking mountain vistas together with a new, player friendly layout, provide a perfect experience for players of all abilities. Longbow Golf Club is conveniently located 20 minutes east of Scottsdale off the new Loop 202 freeway.

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4-Star rating "Golf Digest's" Places to play

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 narrow fairways lined by mature pines. Choose both courses; you'll enjoy them equally!

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Awards include Golf Shop Operations "America's 100 Best Golf Shops"; Meeting & Convention's "Gold Tee Award"; and the National Golf Foudations "Public Golf Acheivement Award."

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 narrow fairways lined by mature pines. Choose both courses; you'll enjoy them equally!

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Awards include Golf Shop Operations "America's 100 Best Golf Shops"; Meeting & Convention's "Gold Tee Award"; and the National Golf Foudations "Public Golf Acheivement Award."

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 superb facility is located only minutes from most of the Valley's prominent resorts and hotels via the newly opened 101 Price Freeway.

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Voted one of the "Top 100 Golf Shops" in the country.

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 Scottsdale.

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The Arthur Hills Championship Course has been rated among Arizona's best public courses by The Phoenix Business Journal

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.

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The course has been the home course for the PGA Senior tour MONY championships

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 Tonto Bar & Grill.

Please note: Rancho Manana is "CART PATH ONLY" year round.

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Hosted Western States Tour Events, Futures Tour Events, and rated "Top 100 Womens Golf Course" by "Golf for Women" Magazine

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.

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#2 Public Golf Course in AZ - "The Arizona Republic", rated 17th "Best in State" course for 1997-98 -Golf Digest", # 1 Service in N. Amer -"Golf Digest 2000"

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 anywhere. Players enjoy true "member for the day" status with: unlimited golf, unlimited use of the practice facility, one full meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner, ordered from Cocina Grille), and on-course snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

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#1 Public Course in Phoenix - Sports Illustrated 2004

Perhaps no other golf course on earth provides a better combination of jaw-dropping splendor and exceptional challenge than the acclaimed Sedona Golf Resort. Located in the heart of one of the most captivating regions of the Southwest, the thrilling 6,646-yard, par - 71 course is widely considered among the world's most unforgettable golf experiences. Winding around the famed red rocks of Sedona, each hole provides a unique adventure. No wonder this championship course receives a continuous four-star rating from Golf Digest. What's more, Sedona Golf Resort's 18 holes of unparalleled enjoyment are only a short drive from Phoenix.

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Awarded continuous 4-star rating by Golf Digest. Top five facilities public can play in Arizona, Golf Digest 1999.

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 not brutally long, this 6313-yard championship layout will test players of all playing abilities from the first tee to the 18th-hole's peninsula green. The layout features elevated tees, undulating terrain, narrow fairways, strategically placed bunkers and water hazards.

Southern Dunes Golf Club (formerly Royal Dunes) is unique among semi-private golf clubs in the Southwest. Its mission is to provide a welcoming environment where accomplished players are treated to the type of private club experience that they value. The Fred Couples and Curley-Schmidt design team has sculpted a land-links style course by moving great amounts of earth to create dunes-like features. Most holes feature wide and forgiving landing areas that invite players to grip it and rip it off the tee. The true test on this layout is found around the greens. The atmosphere at the club is relaxed and welcoming. Service and conditioning standards are extremely high.

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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 eucalyptus, pine, and cottonwood trees. Located in north central Scottsdale, Starfire is a perfect choice for your first day of golf as it not as long and penal as some neighboring courses.

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. Centrally located, the course is just 15 minutes north of Scottsdale.

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This club hosts the LPGA Mitsubishi Pro Am

If StoneRidge were a roller coaster, it would have 5 loops, a 9-story freefall and a pretzel twirl. Simply put, StoneRidge is an "E" ticket ride. StoneRidge is located about 90 minutes north of Scottsdale in Prescott Valley. Designed by Randy Heckenkemper, the golf course careens through, around and among rock outcroppings, native grasses and pinion pines, all the while maintaining playability for golfers of all levels. With its scenic beauty and elevation changes StoneRidge is an exhilarating golf course complete with drama and reward.

Located in Fountain Hills, 1/2 mile north of Eagle Mountain, is this picturesque desert course. Sunridge features Penncross bent-grass greens, five sets of tees, elevated tee boxes, mounded fairways, and a 75-foot natural rock formation which forms the canyon surrounding this course. The Keith Foster design takes you down into a peaceful canyon on the front side and brings you back up and out of it on the back. It's truly one of the areas "super courses."

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Ranked #42 in the country by Golf Magazine for "Top 100 You Can Play"-May 1996. GSO Magazine-America's 100 Best Golf Shops. Host site 1997 USGA State Team Champ & 1996 LPGA Mitsubishi Championship.

Designed by Greg Nash, Superstition Springs has been chosen by the PGA Tour as a regional qualifying site. Expansive bunkers, unique fairway mounds, multiple tee boxes, and challenging water hazards characterize the design. The full-service golf shop has been honored several times by Golf Shop Operations as one of America's 100 Best! Located in Mesa, Superstition Springs is just 25 minutes from Scottsdale.

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PGA Tour Qualifying Site for two years/ Has been chosen by the PGA Tour as the regional qualifying site.

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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Arizona Republic-Best new public course

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 the streams and ponds will motivate all golfers to stay on line.
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Arizona Republic-Best New Public Course

Rivaling its famous sister course in both beauty and playability, the brilliantly crafted Randy Heckenkemper designed Champions Course offers the consummate desert golf experience. Featuring 7,115 yards of undulating Bermuda fairways, pristine greens and challenging bunkers, the par-71course meanders over natural ravines and picturesque foothills, with five par-3?s and a diverse variety of par-4?s and par-5?s to thrill golfers of all skill levels. A quartet of dramatic finishing holes make this golf gem a ?must play."

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, creates straightforward shot values insisted upon by its architect, Tom Weiskopf. Precise approach shots are the key to scoring well, as the moderately large, multi-tiered, and undulating greens, will penalize inaccurate shots. Treat yourself, and play where the PGA Tour pros play the annual FBR Phoenix Open!

Trilogy Golf Club is one of the Valley's premier golf experiences. The course is highlighted by slightly rolling terrain and panoramic views of the San Tan, Superstition and Goldmine Mountains. The Dick Baily desert-links design is just over 6,700 yards from the back tees. A well-balanced combination of bunkers, desert, water and dry hazards, complemented by beautifully manicured tees, fairways and greens, ensures that Trilogy will be enjoyable for golfers of all playing abilities. Enjoy full-service amenities before and after your round in Trilogy's beautiful clubhouse.

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