Destination Guide

Destination: Phoenix/Scottsdale

The Valley of the Sun -- made up of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa and a slew of other rapidly growing cities -- is the golf capital of the American Southwest. With close to 200 golf courses, the Valley can make a legitimate claim to being the most golf-rich region in the United States. Each year millions of golfers from sun-starved winter climates make their way to this sun-splashed golfing pantheon to test their mettle on desert courses that yield more lost balls than birdies.

Scottsdale is at the epicenter of the Valley's golf map, and traveling golfers will be delighted to find one of the most impressive arrays of high-end daily-fee and resort golf courses in the world. Troon North, Grayhawk, Wildfire, Kierland and the Boulders provide championship golf and luxury accommodations, while properties such as We-Ko-Pa, Sun Ridge Canyon and Eagle Mountain stand alone as must-play courses.

To the south and west, Phoenix is home to some of Arizona's most venerable, traditional golf resorts, including the Camelback Inn and the Arizona Biltmore. Golfers on a budget will also find a solid (and surprisingly challenging) lineup of municipal tracks. Aguila Golf Course in south Phoenix is designed by renowned Arizona architect Gary Panks, and Superstition Springs Golf Club in Mesa is popular with the locals.

The West Valley, including the cities of Glendale, Peoria and Goodyear, is home to an admirable collection of quality golf courses that don't receive nearly the press as their eastern cousins. Notable designers include Jack Nicklaus II (Estrella Mountain Ranch), Hale Irwin (Palm Valley) and Robert Trent Jones Sr. (Wigwam Resort) and Jr. (Dove Valley Ranch). Golfers still can find a round for under $50 in the West Valley, even in the peak winter season.

The East Valley also serves up some quality golf on the cheap, albeit slightly more publicized. In terms of population, the city of Mesa has quietly crept up to the 43rd largest city in America at 400,000 strong, and Chandler isn't far behind. Facilities such as Ocotillo, Las Sendas and Gold Canyon have put upscale golf on the East Valley map to stay.

Scottsdale, Phoenix, East Valley and West -- whatever your druthers, an amazing golf adventure awaits. A little suntan lotion, a good golf cap and an appreciation for incredible golf course architecture are all you need to have a memorable golf vacation it out in the desert.

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Destination: Phoenix

In Phoenix, golfers can play fantastic golf courses and without having to shell out nearly as much money as they would to play one of north Scottsdale's finest. In fact, rates at some of Phoenix's best courses can be had for as low as $50 in the winter and $20 in the hot summer months. Top plays include Raven Golf Club, The Phoenician, the Adobe Course at the Arizona Biltmore, and the Arizona Grand.
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San Tan Highlands
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Queen Creek $12
Cave Creek Golf Course Phoenix $26 - $34
Coldwater Golf Club
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Avondale $10
Las Sendas Golf Club
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Mesa $16
Riverview Golf Course
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Sun City $10
The Legacy Golf Club
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Phoenix $14
Hillcrest Golf Club at Sun City West
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Sun City West $10
Poston Butte Golf Club
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Florence $15
Las Colinas Golf Club
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Queen Creek $10
Arizona Grand Golf Course
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Phoenix $17
Palmbrook Country Club
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Sun City $10
Robson Ranch Golf Club
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Eloy $14
TPC Scottsdale - The Stadium Course
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Scottsdale $69
Encanto Golf Course Phoenix $24 - $32
Arizona Golf Resort
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Mesa $11
Aguila Golf Course Laveen $14 - $19
Union Hills Country Club
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Sun City $16
Springfield Golf Course
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Chandler $10
Apache Creek Golf Club
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Apache Junction $10
Red Mountain Ranch Country Club
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Mesa $11
Starfire Golf Club - King
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Scottsdale $19.99
Longbow Golf Club
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Mesa $24
Western Skies Golf Club
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Gilbert $10
Painted Mountain Golf Resort
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Mesa $10
Sun City South Golf Course
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Sun City $10
Bellair Golf Club
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Glendale $10
Tonto Verde Golf Club - Peaks Course
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Rio Verde $12
Cimarron Golf Club
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Surprise $14
West Course at Sun City Lakes Golf Club
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Sun City $11.99
Verrado Golf Club - Founder's Course
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Buckeye $16
Palo Verde Golf Course
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Phoenix $9
Desert Springs Golf Club
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Surprise $18
Arizona Traditions Golf Club
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Surprise $8
Mission Royale Golf Club
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Casa Grande $10
Verde River Golf & Social Club
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Rio Verde $15
The Legend at Arrowhead
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Glendale $15
Ambiente Course at Camelback Golf Club
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Scottsdale $35
Arizona Biltmore Golf Club - Adobe Course
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Phoenix $25
Foothills Golf Club
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Phoenix $10
Desert Canyon Golf Club
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Fountain Hills $13
Palm Valley Golf Club - North/West
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Goodyear $27
The Boulders Golf Club - North Course
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Carefree $38
Pebble Creek Resort - Eagle's Nest Golf Club
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Goodyear $15
Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club
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Wickenburg $17
Coyote Lakes Golf Club
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Surprise $12
Kierland Golf Club - Ironwood/Acacia Scottsdale $69 - $179
Viewpoint Golf Resort Executive Course
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Mesa $9
Raven Golf Club - Phoenix Phoenix $55 - $109
Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort
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Casa Grande $12
Copper Canyon Golf Club - Vista/Lake Course
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Buckeye $18
Mountain Brook Golf Club
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Gold Canyon $10
Troon North Golf Club - Pinnacle Course
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Scottsdale $35
Talking Stick Golf Club - Piipaash Course
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Scottsdale $29
Kierland Golf Club - Acacia/Mesquite Scottsdale $69 - $179
McCormich Ranch Golf Club - Pine Course
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Scottsdale $16
Kierland Golf Club - Mesquite/Ironwood Scottsdale $69 - $179
Tuscany Falls at Pebble Creek - West Course
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Goodyear $15 - $75
Lookout Mountain Golf Club
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Phoenix $18
Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort
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Chandler $15
Stonecreek Golf Club Phoenix $20 - $30
Desert Sands Golf Course
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Mesa $8
Wildfire Golf Club - Palmer Course
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Phoenix $30
Granite Falls Golf Club - South Course
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Surprise $18
Tuscany Falls at Pebble Creek - East Course
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Goodyear $15
Corte Bella Golf Club
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Sun City West $22
Peoria Pines Golf Club
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Peoria $10
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club
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Maricopa $32
Eagle Mountain Golf Club
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Fountain Hills $33
Pueblo El Mirage Golf Course
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El Mirage $10
Great Eagle Golf Club
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Surprise $5.5
Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia
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Peoria $19
Wickenburg Country Club
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Wickenburg $13
Orange Tree Golf Club
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Scottsdale $13
Golf Club of Estrella
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Goodyear $13
Copper Canyon Golf Club - Lake/Mountain Course
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Buckeye $18
Granite Falls Golf Club - North Course
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Surprise $18
Bear Creek Golf Complex - Bear Course
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Chandler $15
Kokopelli Golf Club
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Gilbert $10
Aguila Par-3 Golf Course
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Laveen $5
Continental Golf Club
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Scottsdale $10
Toka Sticks Golf Club
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Mesa $15
The Boulders Golf Club - South Course
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Carefree $38
Grass Clippings at Rolling Hills
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Tempe $10
Power Ranch Golf Club
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Gilbert $13
Whirlwind Golf Club - Devil's Claw
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Chandler $19
Desert Mirage Golf Course
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Glendale $9
Camelback Golf Club - Padre Course
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Scottsdale $20
Quintero Golf Club
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Peoria $25
Silverado Golf Course
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Scottsdale $19.5
Viewpoint Golf Resort Championship Course
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Mesa $10
Ahwatukee Country Club
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Phoenix $10
Willowcreek Golf Course
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Sun City $12
Sun City Country Club
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Sun City $27
Superstition Springs Golf Club
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Mesa $10
Palm Valley Golf Club - North/South Goodyear $20 - $53
Sundance Golf Club
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Buckeye $10
The Phoenician Golf Club
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Scottsdale $24
Ocotillo Golf Resort - Gold/Blue
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Chandler $25
The Duke at Rancho El Dorado
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Maricopa $11.25
Bear Creek Golf Complex - Cub Course
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Chandler $10
Ken McDonald Golf Course
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Tempe $10
Wigwam Golf Club - Blue Course
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Litchfield Park $13
Ironwood Golf Club
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Chandler $15
Coronado Golf Course
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Scottsdale $7.99
Sunbird Golf Resort
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Chandler $12
Los Caballeros Golf Club
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Wickenburg $22
Wildfire Golf Club - Faldo Course
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Phoenix $16
Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club
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Cave Creek $19
Tonto Verde Golf Club - Ranch Course
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Rio Verde $12
Ocotillo Golf Resort - Blue/White
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Chandler $25
Legend Trail Golf Club
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Scottsdale $4
Arizona Biltmore Golf Club - Links Course
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Phoenix $19.29
Mountain Shadows Golf Course
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Paradise Valley $10
McCormich Ranch Golf Club - Palm Course
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Scottsdale $16
SunRidge Canyon Golf Club
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Fountain Hills $20
Grand Canyon University Golf Course
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Phoenix $12
Papago Golf Course Phoenix $60 - $110
Wigwam Golf Club - Red Course
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Litchfield Park $13
Troon North Golf Club - Monument Course
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Scottsdale $35
Starfire Golf Club - Mulligan 9
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Scottsdale $19.99
Ocotillo Golf Resort - White/Gold
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Chandler $25
Wigwam Golf Club - Gold Course
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Litchfield Park $16
Lone Tree Golf Club
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Chandler $12
Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club - Silver Pony Course
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Scottsdale $19.5
Copper Canyon Golf Club - Mountain/Vista Course
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Buckeye $18
Encanto Park 9-hole Golf Course
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Phoenix $8
Whirlwind Golf Club - Cattail
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Chandler $34
TPC Scottsdale - The Champions Course
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Scottsdale $41
McDowell Mountain Golf Club
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Scottsdale $37
Rancho Manana Golf Club
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Cave Creek $12
Victory Course at Verrado Golf Club
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Buckeye $16
Tres Rios Golf Course at Estrella Mountain Park
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Goodyear $10
Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club - Lost Gold Course Gold Canyon $120
Southern Ridge Golf Club
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Phoenix $9
Grayhawk Golf Club - Raptor Course Scottsdale $80 - $115
Augusta Ranch Golf Club Mesa $20.25- $62.75
Grayhawk Golf Club - Talon Course Scottsdale $79 - $114
Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club - Prospector Course Gold Canyon $120
Palm Valley Golf Club - South/West
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Goodyear $27
Tatum Ranch Golf Club Cave Creek $80 - $90
Gold Canyon Golf Resort - Dinosaur Mountain Course
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Gold Canyon $245
Moon Valley Country Club Phoenix $39 - $49
Cobre Valle Country Club Globe $18
Oasis Golf Club Florence $9 - $19
Tierra Grande Country Club Casa Grande $10
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club - Saguaro Course Scottsdale $75 - $190
The Links at Queen Creek
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San Tan Valley $15
Talking Stick Golf Club - O'odham Course Scottsdale $59 - $165
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club - Cholla Course Scottsdale $75 - $190
Falcon Golf Club
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Litchfield Park $20
The First Tee of Phoenix Phoenix $5
Gold Canyon Golf Resort - Sidewinder Course
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Gold Canyon $69.99
Greenfield Lakes Golf Club
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Gilbert $9.99
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