Greater Scottsdale has positioned itself as one of the preeminent golf destinations in Arizona. And with so many facilities in the area, choosing the best of the best can be a tough job. Thankfully, we’ve done the work for you. Here it is: the five top golf courses in the vicinity.
- Mountain Shadows
5445 E. Lincoln Drive
Paradise Valley, AZHeritage and outstanding tee times go hand in hand at Mountain Shadows. Their par-3, 18-hole golf course might be too short if you prefer long plays, but this beauty (designed by Arthur Jack Snyder in the ’60s and renovated by Forrest Richardson) is one of the best of its kind in the country.
- Boulders Resort & Spa
34631 North Tom Darlington Drive
Carefree, AZTest the full extent of your abilities at the Boulders’ two award-winning 18-hole courses, both designed by legendary architect Jay Morrish. They also have a “Caddiemaster” program, where you get to learn a few tricks from professional golf caddies.
- TPC Scottsdale
17020 North Hayden Road
Scottsdale, AZMention “best golf in Scottsdale” and any list won’t be complete without TPC Scottsdale, home of the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Novices and experts alike can test their skill at their two courses: Stadium Course and Champions Course.
- Troon North Golf Club
10320 E Dynamite Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZDubbed as Scottsdale’s “crown jewel,” Troon North is home to two exemplary 18-hole golf courses (the Pinnacle and the Monument), designed by Tom Weiskopf to make full use of the beauty and challenges the natural landscape bring.
- We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
18200 E. Toh Vee Circle
Fort McDowell, AZWe-Ko-Pa offers the full experience of playing golf in the Sonoran Desert. That means you don’t have to worry about hitting homes located nearby, whether you choose to play the Cholla or the Saguaro. It’s all about facing the elements here.
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