Best Golf Courses in Arizona
With a whopping 300+ golf courses in Arizona, it can be hard to choose which ones come top. On this page, you’ll find our top 10 golf courses in Arizona, ranked on a number of independently assessed factors.
With Greater Phoenix known as one of the worlds top destinations for golfers, it comes as no surprise that the state takes golf very seriously. With the states natural mix of desert landscapes and perfectly balanced green space, you can expect to find a few real gems in our list.
1. Scottsdale National Golf Club (The Mine Shaft Course)
Address:
28265 North Scottsdale National Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85262Phone: 480 443 8868
Website: Visit
Type of field: Desert
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 148
Course Rating: 75.1
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,579 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 700 acres
The Scottsdale National Golf Club was created by golf purists for the golf purists, and is situated in the saguaro forests of North Scottsdale. Opened in 2003, the course was designed by Dick Bailey and Jay Morrish. The holes 15, 16 & 17 were redesigned by Jackson Khan.
2. Desert Forest Golf Club
Address:
37207 N. Mule Train Road, Carefree, Arizona (AZ) 85377, USAPhone: (480) 488-4589
Website: Visit
Type of field: Desert
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 149
Course Rating: 73.8
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,011 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 165 acres
Championships hosted: USGA Senior Amateur Championship, U.S. Women's Mid-Amateur, Goldwater Cup, Phoenix Silver Pro
At an elevation of 2,750 feet, the fairways of the Desert Forest Golf Club are bordered by native desert vegetation and the topography of natural rolling terrain. Opened in 1962, the course was designed by Red Lawrence.
3. The Golf Club at Chaparral Pines
Type of field: Desert
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 138
Course Rating: 73.2
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,019 yards
Scorecard: Link
Spreading over the Mogollon Rim country, the Golf Club at Chaparral Pines features a variety of challenges with breathtaking views of the majestic landscape. Opened in 1997, the course was designed by Gary Panks and David Graham.
4. Desert Mountain Golf Club (Chiricahua)
Address:
37700 N Desert Mountain Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85262, United StatesPhone: (480) 595-4000
Website: Visit
Type of field: Desert
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 154
Course Rating: 76.1
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,424 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Chiricahua course at Desert Mountain Golf Club features elevation changes ranging from 3,000 to 3,300 feet and offers great views of metro Phoenix and the Valley. Opened in 1999, the course was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
5. Quintero Golf & Country Club
Type of field: Desert
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 145
Course Rating: 75.1
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,190 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 410 acres
Championships hosted: Quintero Cactus Cup
This Arizona country club focuses on providing its members and their guests with the finest playing surfaces, hospitality and the challenge for their games. Opened in 2000, the course was designed by Rees Jones.
6. The Rim Golf Club
Address:
2101 East Rim Club Drive, Payson, Arizona (AZ) 85541, USAPhone: 928.472.1470
Website: Visit
Type of field: Desert
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 140
Course Rating: 73.4
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,193 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Rim Golf Club managed to frame the breathtaking splendor of the Rim country with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forest, making every swing that more enjoyable. Opened in 1999, the course was designed by Jay Morrish, and Tom Weiskopf.
7. Estancia Club
Address:
27998 N. 99th Place, Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ) 85262, USAPhone: 480-473-4400
Website: Visit
Type of field: Desert
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 137
Course Rating: 73.7
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,146 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 640 acres
The Estancia Club is nestled on the northern slope of Scottsdale’s famed landmark Pinnacle Peak. Opened in 2014, the course was designed by Thomas Fazio.
8. Stone Canyon Club
Type of field: Desert
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 135
Course Rating: 72.0
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,704 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Stone Canyon is a hidden gem nestled against the Tortolita Mountains in the flourishing Town of Oro Valley. Opened in 2000, the course was designed by Jay Morrish.
9. Forest Highlands Golf Club (Canyon)
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 133
Course Rating: 72.8
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,007 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 650 acres
Championships hosted: US Women's Mid-Amateur Championship
The Canyon course at Forest Highlands provides an incomparable landscape, surrounded by the world’s largest stand of Ponderosa Pines. Opened in 1986, the course was designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish.
