Every golf course in Scottsdale and Greater Phoenix
142 courses from Carefree and north Scottsdale through Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Phoenix to Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler, with tees, ratings, slope, green fees and booking windows. Private clubs are marked. Sorted by slope, hardest first.
On the Scottsdale and Phoenix map: Carefree to Chandler
ScottsdaleTroon North Golf Club · PinnaclePar 71 · Slope 149 · From $65 · 35 minMonument's sister on the same property, a touch shorter and usually a bit cheaper, with just as much desert drama. The smarter pick if you only want one Troon North round on a budget.ScottsdaleTroon North Golf Club · MonumentPar 72 · Slope 148 · From $65 · 36 minThe postcard north Scottsdale desert course: boulders, forced carries and Pinnacle Peak views. Expensive in season; the splurge round most buddies trips want once.ScottsdaleGrayhawk Golf Club · TalonPar 72 · Slope 146 · From $261 · 23 minThe tighter, more dramatic of Grayhawk's two, with canyon holes on the back nine. Priced like Raptor; pick it if your group wants the bigger test.ScottsdaleGrayhawk Golf Club · RaptorPar 72 · Slope 143 · From $100 · 24 minFazio's wide, playable desert course at Grayhawk, a good group choice because it is fair for mixed handicaps. Pricey in season (about $343 for a November morning).CarefreeThe Boulders Golf Club · SouthPar 71 · Slope 142 · From $280 · 38 minA classic Carefree resort round among the boulder piles, gentler than Troon North and better for mixed groups. Best combined with a stay at the resort.ScottsdaleTPC Scottsdale · StadiumPar 71 · Slope 142 · From $65 · 21 minThe Phoenix Open course and the bucket-list round of most trips; flat, fair and very expensive in season. Go in Nov-Dec or at twilight for value.MesaLas SendasPar 72 · Slope 141 · From $31 · 31 minHilly desert course in the Red Mountain foothills with valley views; one of the East Valley's better public desert tests.PhoenixWildfire Golf Club · PalmerPar 72 · Slope 140 · From $200 · 29 minA wide, resort-friendly course at JW Marriott Desert Ridge; easy logistics for a resort stay, priced below the north Scottsdale names.ScottsdaleLegend TrailPar 72 · Slope 139 · 39 minA solid Rees Jones desert course near Carefree priced below the marquee names, with a good-value loyalty card for winter regulars.Carefree · privateThe Boulders Golf Club · NorthPar 72 · Slope 138 · 38 minThe Boulders' members' course since 2023; visitors should plan on the South unless a member invites them.Fort McDowellWe-Ko-Pa Golf Club · ChollaPar 72 · Slope 138 · From $74 · 30 minThe more dramatic, target-style half of We-Ko-Pa; a strong partner round to Saguaro at the same price.Fountain HillsSunRidge CanyonPar 71 · Slope 138 · 30 minA demanding canyon course in Fountain Hills; check renovation status before booking.Fort McDowellWe-Ko-Pa Golf Club · SaguaroPar 71 · Slope 137 · From $74 · 31 minCoore-Crenshaw desert golf with no houses: one of the best public rounds in Arizona and fairly priced against Troon North and TPC.ScottsdaleTPC Scottsdale · ChampionsPar 71 · Slope 135 · From $120 · 21 minA solid desert layout for a fraction of the Stadium fee; the sensible TPC choice for value groups.MesaLongbowPar 71 · Slope 134 · From $50 · 27 minDesert-style daily fee in northeast Mesa, solid value.ChandlerOcotilloPar 72 · Slope 133 · From $67 · 31 minChandler's lake-filled 27: pretty, playable and good value with the Arcis card. The south East Valley pick for a Chandler base.Cave CreekDove Valley RanchPar 72 · Slope 133 · 43 minA friendly, mid-priced Robert Trent Jones Jr. desert course in Cave Creek; good for groups and for snowbirds on the three-course Loyalty Card.PhoenixLookout MountainPar 72 · Slope 133 · 27 minA scenic mountain resort course tucked into north Phoenix; worth it if staying at Tapatio Cliffs.PhoenixStonecreekPar 71 · Slope 131 · From $41 · 19 minA flat, mid-priced daily-fee near Paradise Valley; decent value, with a question mark over its long-term future.MesaSuperstition SpringsPar 72 · Slope 130 · 31 minMesa's main mid-priced daily-fee 18 near Superstition Springs mall.LaveenAguilaPar 72 · Slope 129 · From $16 · 36 minA long, plain, good-value city 18 in Laveen. Worth it for locals and snowbirds on the Phoenix card; not a trip destination.PhoenixPapagoPar 72 · Slope 129 · From $109 · 9 minPhoenix's best municipal course: long, well kept and minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, at well under resort prices. The default public round for a central base.PhoenixArizona Biltmore Golf Club · EstatesPar 71 · Slope 128 · From $89 · 15 minA freshly rebuilt, flat, classic-style course in the middle of Phoenix; good for a Biltmore base, priced below north Scottsdale.PhoenixWildfire Golf Club · Faldo ChampionshipPar 71 · Slope 127 · From $200 · 29 minThe second Wildfire 18, slightly shorter at par 71; pair it with the Palmer for a two-day resort stay.PhoenixThe LegacySlope 127 · 24 minA Gary Panks public course by South Mountain; check it is open and current rates before booking.ScottsdaleKierlandSlope 127 · 19 min27-hole resort facility beside the Westin Kierland; details still to confirm.ScottsdaleTalking Stick Golf Club · PiipaashPar 71 · Slope 126 · From $26 · 15 minThe second Talking Stick course; pair with O'odham for 36 on the card.TempeKen McDonaldPar 72 · Slope 125 · From $34 · 21 minTempe's full-size muni: flat, cheap and handy for a Tempe base. A value round, not a destination.MesaDobson RanchPar 72 · Slope 125 · From $28 · 18 minMesa's city muni: flat, tree-lined, cheap.Cave CreekRancho MañanaPar 70 · Slope 125 · 47 minA short, hilly Cave Creek course with ranch character; a casual round rather than a destination.ChandlerSan Marcos Golf ResortPar 72 · Slope 124 · From $25 · 26 minA 1928 parkland course in downtown Chandler, cheap and walkable to dinner. Character over conditioning.PhoenixCave CreekPar 72 · Slope 124 · From $16 · 35 minA solid, unflashy city 18 in north Phoenix at muni prices; a local's round rather than a trip highlight.PhoenixArizona Biltmore Golf Club · LinksPar 71 · Slope 124 · From $65 · 15 minThe cheaper, shorter Biltmore course with more elevation; fine for a quick central round.ScottsdaleTalking Stick Golf Club · O'odhamPar 70 · Slope 124 · From $26 · 15 minCoore-Crenshaw's wide, firm, walkable links-style course minutes from Old Town; good value with the Talking Stick Card.PhoenixAhwatukeePar 72 · Slope 120 · 25 minNeeds verification before listing.MesaAugusta RanchPar 61 · Slope 91 · 36 minExecutive course; call before going.Phoenix · 9 holesPalo VerdePar 30 · Slope 81 · From $17 · 24 minA short city nine for beginners and seniors; not for visiting groups.TempeGrass Clippings at Rolling HillsFrom $52 · 10 minA lit executive course five minutes from ASU and Old Town: the night-golf option for groups, more social than serious.ChandlerWhirlwind Golf Club · Devil's ClawPar 72 · 31 minHalf of a two-course 36 on Gila River land by the Sheraton Grand: home-free desert golf 20 minutes from Sky Harbor.ChandlerWhirlwind Golf Club · CattailPar 72 · 31 minThe LPGA-host half of Whirlwind; the pick of the two for visitors once out of its early-November cart-path period.ChandlerBear Creek Golf Complex · BearFrom $18 · 35 minStraightforward, affordable 18 with a big practice centre near Sun Lakes.ChandlerBear Creek Golf Complex · CubFrom $22 · 36 minShort executive course for beginners and juniors.ChandlerLone TreeFrom $69 · 38 minFull-length 18 at the south edge of Chandler that takes public play.ChandlerSpringfield Golf Resort37 minQuiet executive 18 with season passes; a snowbird habit course.ChandlerSunBirdPar 66 · From $26 · 37 minShort par-66 community course, cheap and easy-going.Sun LakesIronwood35 minSun Lakes community course that takes outside play.Sun Lakes · privateCottonwood36 minResidents-only Sun Lakes course.MesaRed Mountain RanchPar 72 · 29 minA Pete Dye design that sells public tee times; worth a look for the price.Mesa · privateMesa18 minPrivate historic club; members and guests only.MesaToka Sticks40 minOld flat course by Gateway airport: cheap, mature trees.MesaPainted MountainPar 70 · From $37 · 28 minShort, friendly par-70 popular with snowbirds.MesaApache Wells29 min55+ community course that sells public tee times.Mesa · privateAlta Mesa30 minPossibly closed.Mesa · privateLeisure World · Coyote Run32 minResidents and guests only.Mesa · privateViewpoint Golf Resort · Championship33 minCommunity course; access not verified.Mesa · privateViewpoint Golf Resort · 9-hole Executive34 minCommunity course; access not verified.Mesa · privateSunland Village East34 minCommunity course; access not verified.Mesa · privateFountain of the Sun35 minCommunity course; access not verified.Mesa · privateDesert Sands32 minCommunity course; access not verified.Mesa · privateRoyal Palms18 minCommunity course; access not verified.GilbertKokopelliFrom $17 · 24 minCentral Gilbert daily fee; good value off-peak.GilbertWestern SkiesPar 72 · From $22 · 32 minFriendly Gilbert daily fee, cheap off-peak.GilbertPower RanchPar 71 · 41 minGilbert community course that sells public times.Gilbert · privateSeville G&CC47 minPrivate; member-accompanied guests only.GilbertGreenfield Lakes33 minNot verified.Cave CreekTatum Ranch36 minA neighbourhood Arcis club in Cave Creek that takes public play; worth a look for snowbirds based in north Phoenix.ScottsdaleMcDowell MountainPar 72 · 23 minA public north-central Scottsdale course with mountain views and the Arcis card discount; a sensible mid-price round near Grayhawk and DC Ranch.Rio VerdeVerde River Golf & Social Club66 minA remote, scenic Tom Lehman course on the edge of the Tonto forest that takes public play; worth the drive for quiet and views.Laveen · 9 holesAguila 9-HoleFrom $15 · 35 minAn $18 walking nine next to Aguila; for beginners and practice, not visitors.PhoenixEncantoFrom $16 · 22 minCentral Phoenix's old park course at muni prices; convenient for downtown stays, not a destination.Phoenix · 9 holesEncanto 9 ExecutiveFrom $16 · 21 minA cheap executive nine in Encanto Park for beginners and quick evening golf.PhoenixThe Raven Golf Club · PhoenixPar 72 · 24 minRenovated in 2024 and kept at 18 holes; confirm it is taking tee times before planning.PhoenixFoothills31 minNeeds verification before listing.PhoenixArizona GrandPar 71 · 23 minNeeds verification before listing.Phoenix · privatePhoenix18 minPrivate; not playable without a member.Phoenix · privateMoon Valley32 minPrivate; not playable without a member.Scottsdale · privateDesert Mountain · Renegade44 minThe original Desert Mountain course, redone by Nicklaus in 2019; members and their guests only.Scottsdale · privateDesert Mountain · Cochise52 minFormer senior-tour Tradition host; members and guests only.Scottsdale · privateDesert Mountain · Geronimo51 minNicklaus mountain layout shared with the Cochise clubhouse area; members and guests only.Scottsdale · privateDesert Mountain · Apache47 minNicklaus course in the upper part of the property; members and guests only.Scottsdale · privateDesert Mountain · Chiricahua54 minNicklaus course in the north of the property; members and guests only.Scottsdale · privateDesert Mountain · Outlaw47 minThe newest of the six Nicklaus 18s; 2026 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball co-host. Members and guests only.Scottsdale · privateDesert HighlandsPar 72 · 31 minNicklaus's early-1980s desert landmark under Pinnacle Peak; residents' club, no outside access.Scottsdale · privateThe Estancia ClubPar 72 · 34 minFazio course wrapped around the north face of Pinnacle Peak; one of the most exclusive in the valley.Scottsdale · privateSilverleaf ClubPar 72 · 26 minWeiskopf course in the McDowell foothills above DC Ranch; strictly members.Scottsdale · privateThe Country Club at DC RanchPar 72 · 26 minThe DC Ranch community club below the McDowells; members only.Scottsdale · privateWhisper Rock Golf Club · Lower37 minMickelson's first design and a tour-pro hangout; members and guests only.Scottsdale · privateWhisper Rock Golf Club · Upper36 minFazio's harder second 18 at Whisper Rock, built for the low-handicap membership.Scottsdale · privateScottsdale National Golf Club · MineshaftPar 72 · 44 minThe original 18 of the old Golf Club Scottsdale, now Bob Parsons' PXG-flavoured club.Scottsdale · privateScottsdale National Golf Club · The OtherPar 72 · 43 minJackson Kahn's bold, wide second 18; members, guests and PXG Xperience visitors.Scottsdale · private · 9 holesScottsdale National Golf Club · The Bad Little NinePar 27 · 43 minA par-3 nine known as one of the trickiest short courses around; a side game at the club.Scottsdale · privateThe Mirabel ClubPar 71 · 44 minFazio course in the high desert near Carefree; members only.Carefree · privateDesert ForestPar 72 · 42 minThe 1962 original of desert golf: narrow, natural and walkable; members' club.Scottsdale · privateTroon32 minWeiskopf and Morrish's first design and the club the Troon name grew from; members and guests.Scottsdale · privatePinnacle Peak26 minNorth Scottsdale's first private club, older and greener than its neighbours.Scottsdale · privateTerravitaPar 72 · 38 minCommunity club near Carefree Highway and Scottsdale Rd; members only.Rio Verde · privateTonto Verde Golf Club · Peaks60 minOne of two member-owned courses in a quiet Rio Verde community; guests only in limited numbers.Rio Verde · privateTonto Verde Golf Club · Ranch58 minThe longer Tonto Verde 18, members and limited guests.Rio Verde · privateRio Verde Country Club · Quail RunPar 72 · 57 minOlder retirement-community 36 in Rio Verde; members and hosted guests.Rio Verde · privateRio Verde Country Club · White Wing56 minThe links-ish second Rio Verde course; members and hosted guests.Fountain Hills · privateFireRock29 minFountain Hills' private club, freshly renovated; members only.Scottsdale · privateAncalaPar 72 · 22 minPerry Dye target course under the McDowells, the most open-door of these clubs for members of other Arcis clubs.ScottsdaleMcCormick Ranch Golf Club · Palm9 minCentral, mid-priced 36-hole public club in McCormick Ranch, part-way through a regrassing project; easy from Old Town.ScottsdaleMcCormick Ranch Golf Club · Pine9 minCentral, mid-priced 36-hole public club in McCormick Ranch, part-way through a regrassing project; easy from Old Town.Paradise ValleyCamelback Golf Club · Ambiente13 minJW Marriott Camelback Inn's resort course; details still to confirm.Paradise ValleyCamelback Golf Club · Padre13 minCamelback Inn's second course; details still to confirm.ScottsdaleThe PhoenicianPar 71 · 5 minA short resort 18 below Camelback Mountain; a stay-and-play extra rather than a destination round.ScottsdaleScottsdale Country Club · The Roadrunner14 minCentral and public, with a TrackMan range, a 12-hole short course and a discount card; a practical snowbird regular.Scottsdale · 12 holesScottsdale Country Club · The Snake14 minA 12-hole Forrest Richardson short course for a quick evening loop.Paradise ValleyMountain Shadows ShortPar 54 · 10 minA walkable par-3 18 under Camelback for a short afternoon or a non-golfer partner.Fountain HillsDesert Canyon29 minFountain Hills public course; details still to confirm.Fountain HillsEagle MountainPar 71 · 26 minScott Miller mountain course on the Fountain Hills edge; details still to confirm.ScottsdaleScottsdale Silverado7 minStatus to confirm before listing as playable.ScottsdaleContinental3 minStatus to confirm before listing as playable.ScottsdaleCoronado4 minStatus to confirm before listing as playable.Scottsdale · privateGainey Ranch11 minPrivate club; not bookable by visitors.
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Gold CanyonGold Canyon Golf Resort · Dinosaur MountainPar 70 · Slope 145 · 54 minMaricopaAk-Chin Southern DunesPar 72 · Slope 142 · From $58 · 57 minLitchfield ParkThe Wigwam · GoldPar 72 · Slope 135 · From $83 · 42 minBuckeyeVerrado Golf Club · FoundersPar 72 · Slope 135 · From $37 · 57 minGold CanyonGold Canyon Golf Resort · SidewinderPar 71 · Slope 134 · 55 minLitchfield ParkThe Wigwam · BluePar 70 · Slope 129 · 42 minLitchfield ParkThe Wigwam · RedPar 72 · Slope 125 · 41 minMesa · privateSunland Springs39 minPeoriaQuinteroPar 72 · From $162 · 73 minBuckeyeVerrado Golf Club · Victory54 minWickenburgLos Caballeros104 minGoodyearPalm Valley39 minGold CanyonMountain Brook47 minWickenburg · privateWickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club · Big WickPar 71 · 107 minMaricopaThe Duke at Rancho El DoradoPar 72 · 53 minCasa GrandeFrancisco Grande Golf ResortPar 72 · 73 minSan Tan Valley · privateEncanterra56 minGold Canyon · privateSuperstition Mountain G&CC50 minGlendale · privateThe Clubs at Arrowhead · King43 minGlendale · privateThe Legend at Arrowhead42 minPeoria · privateBlackstone63 minPeoriaTrilogy Golf Club at VistanciaPar 72 · 61 minSun City WestSun City West courses57 minSun CitySun City courses51 minSurpriseGranite Falls Golf Club, Sun City Grand61 minPhoenixGrand Canyon University30 min