Arizona Golf Course Reviews
The Phoenician: Twenty-seven working-class holes at a world-class golf resort in Scottsdale
Here's the thing about The Phoenician: If golfers expect the three nine-hole golf courses to be as splendorous as the resort itself, they'll be disappointed. But if they don't mind a few extra par 3s, spectacular views and a few chance meetings with the group in the next fairway, they'll be happy they left the comforts of the resort behind to chase the little white ball around for a few hours, Scott Bordow writes from Scottsdale.
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Ocotillo Golf Resort in Chandler: Not your typical Arizona desert golf course
Ocotillo Golf Resort in Chandler, Ariz., is all about water, water and more water. There are 27 holes at Ocotillo, and water comes into play on 23 of them. The golf course, reminiscent of layouts in southern Florida, features waterfalls, palm trees and colorful flower beds. It's a treat for the eyes, writes Scott Bordow, and a refreshing change of pace.
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Playable Kierland Golf Club remains one of the most unique experiences in Scottsdale
You don't just play golf on Kierland's 27 holes. You ride on Segways. You hear bagpipes. You enjoy the outdoor air conditioning. And when the day is done, you luxuriate at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, shop at the nearby outdoor mall, or dine at one of several outstanding restaurants within a five-minute drive. Yeah, Kierland Golf Club is all that.
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Ocotillo Golf Resort in Chandler: Not your typical Arizona desert golf course
Ocotillo Golf Resort in Chandler, Ariz., is all about water, water and more water. There are 27 holes at Ocotillo, and water comes into play on 23 of them. The golf course, reminiscent of layouts in southern Florida, features waterfalls, palm trees and colorful flower beds. It's a treat for the eyes, writes Scott Bordow, and a refreshing change of pace.
... full article »Playable Kierland Golf Club remains one of the most unique experiences in Scottsdale
You don't just play golf on Kierland's 27 holes. You ride on Segways. You hear bagpipes. You enjoy the outdoor air conditioning. And when the day is done, you luxuriate at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, shop at the nearby outdoor mall, or dine at one of several outstanding restaurants within a five-minute drive. Yeah, Kierland Golf Club is all that.
... full article »Arizona Grand in Phoenix: An unusual golf course you're sure to enjoy
There are many unusual characteristics on the Arizona Grand golf course in Phoenix. "It's different than your normal course," said Steven Mahaffey, director of golf at Arizona Grand. And that's what makes it so much fun, Scott Bordow writes. Is it worth a few hours of your time? Absolutely.
... full article »Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa: Anything but typical Arizona desert golf
Southern Dunes Golf Club, located 30 minutes south of Phoenix, is out there in more ways than one. You see, Southern Dunes isn't desert golf at all, and its short history is as interesting as it gets. Mike Bailey has more on the history and the golf at Southern Dunes.
... full article »Be ready for forced carries over desert at The Golf Club at Vistoso in Tucson
There are so many forced carries over desert at The Golf Club at Vistoso in northeast Tucson that it should be included in the course's name. How difficult are the forced carries? You may want to fill out a flight plan before you play a round there, Scott Bordow writes. Vistoso might be one of the more difficult 6,900-yard tracks in all of Arizona.
... full article »All natural is something to talk about: South Course at Talking Stick in Scottsdale
The South Course is the more traditional play of the two 18-hole layouts at Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, and it's also the more memorable. That's because of the sum of its parts instead of any handful of memorable holes, Brandon Tucker writes.
... full article »Let 'er rip at Copper Canyon Golf Club in Buckeye
Copper Canyon Golf Club is the hub of Sun City Festival Ranch, an active adult community in Buckeye. But while it does feature generous fairways, don't think of it as a golf course for retirees only. Sixty-three sand bunkers, sculpted mounding, 10 lakes in play, and undulating greens make Copper Canyon an appealing layout. What's more, typical for a Troon Golf-managed course, the playing conditions are excellent. Oh, and the scenic backdrop of the White Tank Mountains doesn't hurt one bit.
... full article »We-Ko-Pa Golf Club near Scottsdale offers tranquility and a great 36-hole experience
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club in Fort McDowell is as close to paradise as most golfers will find. No traffic, no housing. Just you, your clubs and the natural surroundings. "Players will feel like they are on their own golf couse -- they are that secluded," says Brett Trenter, general manager at We-Ko-Pa. Bill Bowman has more on We-Ko-Pa's two 18-hole layouts, the Saguaro and Cholla Course.
... full article »Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club in Apache Junction offers 36 holes of golf paradise that's now open to the public
Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club, a once-private golf course, is now open to the public. Here's your chance to be pampered and play two Nicklaus-designed Arizona gems - the Prospector and Lost Gold - that have tested the best players in the world. The plan is for Superstition Mountain to go private again, so get out there while you can, Bill Bowman writes.
... full article »No second fiddle: The Talon at Grayhawk Golf Club holds its own among the best courses in Scottsdale
The Talon course is shorter and less well known than its counterpart at Grayhawk Golf Club, the Raptor. But the Talon is no slouch, there's a reason it receives so many national accolades. It's a fantastic layout that builds to a big finish, with a back nine featuring several outstanding holes that will leave you talking. When visiting Scottsdale, you'll do yourself a disservice if you don't play Talon.
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- Ventana Canyon Golf and Racquet Club's Mountain course in Tucson: Plenty more than the signature third hole
- A tale of two courses: Fairways fun, greens scary at Eagle Mountain Golf Club in Fountain Hills
- The Golf Club of Estrella in Goodyear offers scenic, challenging golf - and an escape from Phoenix
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- Raven Golf Club at South Mountain in Phoenix: An oasis in the desert
- Enjoy the vistas, challenge of the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador golf resort's Canada Course
- SunRidge Canyon Golf Club in Fountain Hills is a shot maker's test - with bite
- Gold Canyon Golf Resort's Dinosaur Mountain course is worth the drive from Scottsdale
- The Monument at Troon North: An ode to golf across the pond
- Looking for a fair, enjoyable test? Hilton's Conquistador Course in Tucson has game
- Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix: The complete package
- Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain near Tucson: Truly ideal for match play
- Views, tricky greens make Phoenix's Pointe Golf Club on Lookout Mountain a worthy test
- With renovations and rerouting, Troon North's Pinnacle course in Scottsdale is now walker friendly
- As a par 70, ASU Karsten Golf Course in Tempe is a true Pete Dye test
- Five-star Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia in Peoria: Just as nice, half the price
- Conjure up good karma at Whirlwind Golf Club's Cattail course
- How 'bout that We-Ko-Pa? Original Cholla course still a Scottsdale golf favorite
- Course conditions to buzz about: Talking Stick Golf Club is an Arizona green machine
- Omni Tucson National Catalina Course: A factory of PGA Tour memories
- Arizona Biltmore Links a Phoenix golf course packed with drama
- Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club: Scottsdale's secret public golf course flies under the radar
- Don't believe the diss: Papago still delivers a good Phoenix golf bargain
- Tucson golf goes wild on Starr Pass Roadrunner's speeding greens
- Scottsdale-area Saguaro lives up to We-Ko-Pa Golf Club pedigree
- Tucson's Starr Pass Country Club: Go deep into desert golf
- Canoa Ranch Golf Club an Arizona top 10 surprise contender near Tucson
- Boulders South: Rocks with nicknames, great game and pain in Carefree, Arizona
- Old school tee boxes - yes, tee boxes - set stage at Arizona Biltmore's Adobe course
- Kokopelli Golf Club needs something else to stand out in Phoenix-Scottsdale sprawl
- Out-of-the-way Raven Golf Club at Verrado rewards West Valley day-trippers
- Men-only fuss aside, Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa is Couples' best work
- Boulders North a pricey, satisfying Scottsdale-area golf option
- Scottsdale area's Desert Canyon tries your patience for wacky design
- Sanctuary Golf Course a desert tussle amongst all the glamour in Scottsdale, Arizona
- Starfire at Scottsdale (Ariz.) C.C. a satisfying breather, nothing to build a trip around
- A fun surprise at Arizona's Coyote Lakes Golf Club
- Big bunkers at Wigwam Gold
- Cypress Golf Course lets you into the game in high-end Scottsdale
- Golf? What golf? Kierland Golf Club in Scottsdale focuses on the "experience"
- Newly renovated Blue golf course at Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park: A quirky shot-maker's pal
- There's no hiding TPC Scottsdale Desert Course's runway connection
- ASU's Karsten Golf Course a low-key, high-energy Dye design in Tempe
- Arizona's worst and most beloved track: Coronado G.C. is both
- Not just another ad campaign: Phantom Horse delivers truly memorable golf holes
- Incredible value: Trilogy Vistancia is the golf course find in greater Phoenix
- Muirhead's Pine Course at McCormick a look inside a mad design mind
- Phoenix fun at Raven South Mountain: Fast greens, good times
- Character-filled Prescott Golf & Country Club a treat for seniors, women
- Irwin's Prescott Lakes a surprise wonder in Scottsdale's shadow
- Nature trumps forced carries at Prescott's one-of-a-kind Stone Ridge
- From Quayle to the Average Joe, Prescott loves Antelope Hills North
- Mountain Shadows proves even executive courses can be overrated
- The votes are in for America's Best Desert Courses
- Sanctuary levels the playing field for short knockers
- Las Sendas Golf Club in Mesa offers path to different and difficult desert golf
- Views, one-shotters and closing holes make SunRidge Canyon Golf Club near Scottsdale worthwhile
- There's gold in that grass at Vistancia
- McCormick Ranch is a cool oasis in a desert of Scottsdale golf
- The Foothills: Still worth the price of admission
- Sun, ants or contrarians agree We-Ko-Pa is great desert course
- Longbow gets a new look, but some wonder if it's any better
- Vistal fights back with great green fees
- The Raven at Verrado gives desert golf a shot in the arm
- New and improved Phantom Horse a stiff challenge
- Grey Goose Gateway Tour heating up in Arizona
- Built in 1970, Desert Canyon Golf Course is still worth the drive to Fountain Hills
- Bunkers make a mark on the North Course at The Gallery
- The Phoenician serves up golf with swanky style
- Wigwam Resort is solid reprieve from target golf
- Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club: Tucson's answer to the pampered Scottsdale resort golf experience
- Prestigious Gallery Golf Club offers limited play to public
- It's links-style North vs. traditional, tree-lined South at Talking Stick
- Be on the ball for the FBR (Phoenix) Open
- Arizona National: Home of the Wildcats a wild ride for traveling golfers
- Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort's new management dedicated to golf
- Lone Tree Golf Club is worth the drive to Chandler
- Lookout Mountain offers desert-style and traditional golf
- Westin Kierland: History mixed with drama and golf
- Desert Ridge: Like a cruise ship sailing the desert
- Gold Canyon Golf Resort: Dinosaur Mountain course headlines local favorite
- Prescott turning into a golfer's paradise
- Elephants' stand guard at the gates of this course
- Flagstaff's only public course puts on a new face
- Grayhawk Golf Club has redefined daily fee golf in the Valley
- Happy ending? Apache Stronghold is turning things around
- On the way to Tombstone, stop off for a cooler 18 at San Pedro in Benson