Best Golf Courses in Scottsdale & Phoenix Arizona 2026

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Tournament Course · Phoenix Open Host · North Scottsdale

TPC Scottsdale — Stadium Course

Home of the Waste Management Phoenix Open — the most attended golf tournament in the world. The Stadium Course is surrounded by bleachers on every hole creating a party atmosphere even during regular play. The 16th hole is legendary.

Address17020 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale AZ 85255

Phone(480) 585-3939

Green Fee$185–$350 (seasonal)

Par/YardsPar 72 · 7,261 yards

TipBook 30–60 days ahead for peak season (Jan–May). The shorter desert course at TPC is better value and equally fun.

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#1 Public Course in AZ · North Scottsdale

Troon North Golf Club — Monument Course

Consistently ranked the finest public golf course in Arizona — the Monument Course winds through towering boulders and pristine Sonoran desert. The Pinnacle course is equally superb. Exceptional conditioning year-round.

Address10320 E Dynamite Blvd, Scottsdale AZ 85262

Phone(480) 585-5300

Green Fee$200–$375 (seasonal)

Par/YardsPar 72 · 7,028 yards

TipThe Monument Course signature hole is #6 — a par 3 requiring a carry over a desert wash to a green surrounded by rock formations. Stunning.

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Best Value in Scottsdale · Fort McDowell (Northeast Scottsdale)

We-Ko-Pa Golf Club — Saguaro Course

Scottsdale's best kept secret — consistently ranked among America's top 100 public courses with stunning desert views and better pricing than its North Scottsdale neighbors. The Cholla course is equally impressive.

Address18200 E Toh Vee Cir, Fort McDowell AZ 85264

Phone(480) 836-9000

Green Fee$150–$280 (seasonal)

Par/YardsPar 72 · 7,225 yards

Tip30 minutes east of Old Town but worth every mile. The sunrise tee times in winter are extraordinary — red rocks and saguaros.

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Members Private · Most Exclusive · North Scottsdale

Whisper Rock Golf Club

The most exclusive private club in Scottsdale — membership by referral only, no public access. PGA Tour players train here during the Phoenix Open week. Ranked among America's top 10 private courses.

Address7373 E Legacy Blvd, Scottsdale AZ 85255

Phone(480) 575-8700

Green FeeMember/Guest only

Par/YardsPar 72 · 7,311 yards

TipPublic cannot play — included for reference. If you have a member friend, this is the finest golf experience in the Valley.

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Premier Public · Strong Value

Exceptional golf —
accessible pricing.

Visitor Favorite · Old Town Adjacent · North Scottsdale

Grayhawk Golf Club — Raptor Course

The most visitor-friendly premium course in Scottsdale — excellent conditioning, strong course management, and walkable distance from North Scottsdale dining. The Talon course is the stronger of the two.

Address8620 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale AZ 85255

Phone(480) 502-1800

Green Fee$120–$230 (seasonal)

Par/YardsPar 72 · 6,973 yards

TipLate afternoon tee times (after 1pm) offer significant discounts. The grill has excellent views from the 18th green.

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Old Town Walkable · Resort Course · North Scottsdale

Kierland Golf Club

Walking distance to Kierland Commons shopping and Westin Kierland Resort — the most convenient premium course to Old Town Scottsdale. The Ironwood and Mesquite nines play differently and reward multiple visits.

Address15636 N Clubgate Dr, Scottsdale AZ 85254

Phone(480) 922-9283

Green Fee$100–$200 (seasonal)

Par/YardsPar 72 · 6,900 yards

TipCombine with dinner at one of the Kierland Commons restaurants — Volterra or Wildfish Seafood Grille are excellent.

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Best Conditioning · Camelback Views · Scottsdale

Camelback Golf Club — Club Course

Two courses with Camelback Mountain as a constant backdrop — the Club Course is the more challenging with Camelback views from almost every hole. The Padre Course is better for mid-handicappers.

Address7847 N Mockingbird Ln, Scottsdale AZ 85253

Phone(480) 596-7050

Green Fee$120–$220 (seasonal)

Par/YardsPar 72 · 7,014 yards

TipThe Club Course plays significantly harder in afternoon wind — book morning tee times for the most enjoyable experience.

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Best Budget Value · Phoenix (Papago Park)

Papago Golf Course — City of Phoenix

The finest municipal course in Phoenix — outstanding conditioning for a city course, next to Papago Park, and incredibly well priced. Local secret that visitors rarely discover.

Address5595 E Moreland St, Phoenix AZ 85008

Phone(602) 275-8428

Green Fee$32–$55 (resident) · $42–$65 (non-resident)

Par/YardsPar 72 · 7,068 yards

TipThe best value round of golf in the Valley. Tee times book fast online — secure them a week ahead.

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Desert Views · Value Play · Phoenix (Desert Ridge)

Wildfire Golf Club — Phoenix

Two courses (Palmer Signature and Faldo) adjacent to the JW Marriott Desert Ridge. Strong desert conditioning and excellent value compared to North Scottsdale neighbors.

Address5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix AZ 85054

Phone(480) 473-0205

Green Fee$80–$180 (seasonal)

Par/YardsPar 72 · 7,145 yards

TipThe Palmer course is the stronger design. The resort package including hotel + golf rounds is excellent value.

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Best Sunrise Desert Golf · Cave Creek

Desert Mountain Golf Club — Outlaw Course (Semi-Private)

Six championship courses at Desert Mountain — Geronimo, Cochise, Renegade, Outlaw, Apache, and Chiricahua. Semi-private access available through resort programs. Some of the finest desert golf in Arizona.

Address10333 E Desert Hills Dr, Scottsdale AZ 85262

Phone(480) 595-4000

Green FeeResort guest access varies

Par/YardsPar 72 · 6,800+ yards

TipAccess typically requires staying at the Desert Mountain Club resort. Call ahead for current guest access programs.

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Night Golf · Unique · Scottsdale (Old Town Adjacent)

Starfire Golf Club — Scottsdale

One of the Valley's original resort courses — now operated by the City of Scottsdale. Well maintained, affordable, and centrally located near Old Town. Night golf available seasonally.

Address11500 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale AZ 85260

Phone(480) 948-6000

Green Fee$50–$120 (seasonal)

Par/YardsPar 71 · 6,757 yards

TipNight golf (tee times after sunset with lit fairways) is available seasonally — a genuinely unique experience.

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Chandler Tech Corridor · Best New Course · West Valley (Surprise)

Coyote Lakes Golf Club — Surprise

Excellent West Valley municipal course with mountain views and strong conditioning. Part of the Surprise Parks & Recreation system — outstanding value for non-residents.

Address18800 N Coyote Lakes Pkwy, Surprise AZ 85374

Phone(623) 222-4653

Green Fee$35–$65 (seasonal)

Par/YardsPar 72 · 6,779 yards

TipBest value golf in the West Valley. Tee times book through the Surprise Parks system — reserve a week ahead.

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Scottsdale & Phoenix
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Scottsdale's finest
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Exceptional golf —
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Scottsdale & PhoenixGolf Guide.

Scottsdale's finestgolf courses.

Exceptional golf —accessible pricing.

Golf + Spring Training —the perfect Arizona week.

Scottsdale & Phoenix
Golf Guide.

Scottsdale's finest
golf courses.

Exceptional golf —
accessible pricing.

Golf + Spring Training —
the perfect Arizona week.