There are over 200 golf courses in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. These golf courses were selected as our preferred courses by our golf specialists to provide the golfer with the best overall experience. Our recommendations were chosen based on their quality, location and price. We have selected a mix of the desert-style golf distinctive to Arizona, along with more traditional parkland courses and tropical courses like those you might find in Florida or Southern California. We feel these are the best packages and the best values!

Camelback Golf Club - Indian Bend

ARCHITECT PAR YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Arthur Jack Snyder 72 5,808 - 7,014 122/72.6 Black 119/69.6 Red 118/71.5 Silver

A traditional parkland course, the tree-lined fairways of Indian Bend present a unique challenge. Genuine shot making skills are required to successfully master this fun and challenging layout. This is one of the very few courses in the area where you must shape shots to fit into tight, curving fairways in order to give yourself opportunities to score well. More about Camelback's Indian Bend Course >

Camelback Golf Club - Padre

ARCHITECT PAR YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Arthur Hills 72 5,132 - 6,903 132/72.8 Black 121/70.7 Red 114/67.3 Orange 114/68.6 Silver

Also a traditional parkland course, the Padre course could be considered the “big brother” to Indian Bend. The fairways are generous, which can be a very welcome change from desert-style courses for which area golf has become famous. There are many memorable holes and outstanding scenery all the way around. We highly recommend the Padre course if you’re looking for a break from desert golf. More about Camelback's Padre Course >

Kierland Golf Club

ARCHITECT PAR YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Scott Miller 72 5,017 - 7,017 130/72.9 Tournament 120/69.7 Championship 117/67.3 Regular 116/69.2 Forward

Kierland can best be described as a combination of desert and parkland golf. Some elements of desert golf are definitely present, although not as severely so as on many of the area courses. Kierland offers exceptional conditioning, three distinct nines for variety, and perhaps the best location in the city. More about Kierland Golf Club >

Ocotillo Golf Resort

ARCHITECT PAR YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Ted Robinson 71/72 5,134 - 6,729 131/71.3 Gold 128/69.7 Blue 125/68.3 White 128/71.3 Red

This will remind you of some of the great Florida and Hawaii courses. Ocotillo is the very best of the Tropical-style courses in the area. Huge beautiful palm trees, water, and more water make this 27-hole championship design a true oasis in the Phoenix golfing landscape. More about Ocotillo Golf Resort >

The Phoenician

ARCHITECT PAR YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Homer Flint & Ted Robinson 70 4,777 - 6,310 130/70.3 Championship 122/69.0 Phoenician 109/65.2 Forward

Located on the side of Camelback Mountain, the Phoenician offers wonderful views of the city and three distinctly different nines. Elements of desert, tropical and even mountain golf are present on this beautiful property. More about The Phoenician >

The Pointe Hilton Golf Club at Lookout Mountain

ARCHITECT PAR YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Bill Johnson 72 4,326 - 6,535 135/71.2 Far Pointe 128/68.4 Middle Pointe 120/66.1 Fwd Pointe

Located close to downtown Phoenix, Lookout Mountain provides almost all of the options available in Arizona golf on one challenging and entertaining golf course. Huge elevation changes provide spectacular views on several of the holes. Desert conditions are present but don’t dominate play as they can on some of the more severe desert-style courses. We consider Lookout Mountain a good, solid, fun golf course that is very representative of Arizona golf. More about The Pointe at Lookout Mountain >

Talking Stick Golf Club - North Course

ARCHITECT PAR YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Crenshaw & Coore 70 5,532 - 7,133 125/73.8 Black 122/70.0 Gold 116/70.0 Jade

The North Course is the closest thing to Scottish golf you’ll find in the desert. This wind-blown, links course has won several awards for design excellence. The rugged beauty of the desert fits surprisingly well with traditional links design features. More about Talking Stick's North Course >

Talking Stick Golf Club - South Course

ARCHITECT PAR YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Crenshaw & Coore 71 5,428 - 6,833 129/72.7 Black 125/70.1 Gold 118/69.1 Jade

The South Course has a more traditional American look than its links-style companion. Tree-lined fairways, elevated greens, and meandering streams lend a Midwestern feel to this desert layout. More about Talking Stick's South Course >

Troon North Golf Club - Monument Course

ARCHITECT PAR YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Tom Weiskopf & Jay Morrish 72 5,050 - 7,028 147/73.3 Black 133/71.0 Gold 129/69.8 Silver 117/68.5 Jade

Located in north Scottsdale, Troon North Golf Club stands as the hallmark of the desert golf experience. The course stretches through the natural ravines and foothills in the high Sonoran desert and Pinnacle Peak. The challenge, visual sensation, and special ambiance of Troon North sets the standards by which all other desert courses are measured. This facility is always immaculately groomed and customer service is exceptional. More about Troon North's Monument Course >

Troon North Golf Club - Pinnacle Course

ARCHITECT PAR YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Tom Weiskopf 72 5,000 - 7,044 147/73.4 Black 138/71.5 Gold 131/69.7 Silver 120/68.6 Jade

The Pinnacle Course is Monument’s younger but larger sibling. Pinnacle plays a few shots harder and offers even more elevation changes and spectacular views than Monument. This is one of Tom Weiskopf’s early solo efforts and remains one of his best works. While Monument is the more classic design, Pinnacle is wilder and more extreme. This is one you won’t soon forget. More about Troon North's Pinnacle Course >

Whirlwind Golf Club - Cattail Course

ARCHITECT PAR YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Gary Panks 72 5,540 - 7,029 131/72.8 Black 126/70.2 Gold 121/68.1 Silver

Cattail incorporates three lake features and the 2.5 mile man-made recreation of the original Gila River that flowed through the area hundreds of years ago. Home to the Nationwide Tour’s Gila River Golf Classic, Cattail is rapidly becoming an area favorite. More about Whirlwind's Cattail Course >

Whirlwind Golf Club - Devil's Claw Course

ARCHITECT PAR YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Gary Panks 72 5,383 - 7,218 132/73.4 Black 128/71.2 Gold 123/69.2 Silver

Slightly less demanding than Cattail, Devil’s Claw features the same gently rolling desert landscape. Generous fairways give way to demanding approaches. More about Whirlwind's Cattail Course >

Wildfire Golf Club - Faldo Course

ARCHITECT PAR YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Nick Faldo 72 5,245 - 6,846 127/71.6 Tournament 121/69.2 Championship 117/67.7 Regular 120/69.2 Forward

Nick Faldo has brought an Australian flavor to the desert of Scottsdale with this new design. 106 sand bunkers guard the generous fairways and large greens. Although situated in a desert setting, this course doesn't play like a typical desert course. This is the most imaginative new design of recent years. More about Wildfire's Faldo Course >

Wildfire Golf Club - Palmer Course

ARCHITECT PAR YARDAGE SLOPE/RATING Arnold Palmer 72 4,915 - 7,170 135/73.3 Tournament 125/70.8 Championship 119/67.9 Regular 116/70.1 Forward 112/67.2 Wildfire

This Palmer Signature course delivers a target golf experience, while the expansive fairways allow the golfer to remain in play even on errant shots. The Arnold Palmer personality shines through with his sweeping fairways and many risk/reward opportunities. More about Wildfire's Palmer Course >

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