Arizona Golf Course Reviews
It's hard to find a better bargain in Tucson than Quarry Pines Golf Club
Quarry Pines Golf Club isn't the glitziest golf course in Tucson, but it is the best bargain. Quarry golf courses are some of the most entertaining you will ever play, and Quarry Pines is no exception. It's a fun and challenging course, and you can't beat the scenery -- or the price, David R. Holland writes.
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New ownership and Jim McLean Academy gives new life to SunRidge Canyon G.C. in Fountain Hills
SunRidge Canyon Golf Club opened back in 1995, but in the spring of 2012, it feels like the Scottsdale golf scene's shiny new kid again. New ownership, a fresh commitment and some star power are helping to put this golf course back into the mix in terms of the Valley of the Sun's top must-play courses. Any truly great hangout needs a golf course that locals and snowbirds alike will want to play again and again.
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Tiny but tough: Don't be fooled by the scorecard at Rancho Manana Golf Club in Cave Creek
Any self-respecting golfer will take one look at the scorecard for Rancho Manana Golf Club and dismiss it immediately. But the numbers are a flat-out lie. Simply put, Rancho Manana is the toughest 6,000 yards you'll ever encounter. It's is one of the funkier and more enjoyable tracks in the Scottsdale area, because it's so different: The scenery is beautiful, the price is right, the bunkers don't require a step-ladder to get out of and the atmosphere is low-key.
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New ownership and Jim McLean Academy gives new life to SunRidge Canyon G.C. in Fountain Hills
SunRidge Canyon Golf Club opened back in 1995, but in the spring of 2012, it feels like the Scottsdale golf scene's shiny new kid again. New ownership, a fresh commitment and some star power are helping to put this golf course back into the mix in terms of the Valley of the Sun's top must-play courses. Any truly great hangout needs a golf course that locals and snowbirds alike will want to play again and again.
... full article »Tiny but tough: Don't be fooled by the scorecard at Rancho Manana Golf Club in Cave Creek
Any self-respecting golfer will take one look at the scorecard for Rancho Manana Golf Club and dismiss it immediately. But the numbers are a flat-out lie. Simply put, Rancho Manana is the toughest 6,000 yards you'll ever encounter. It's is one of the funkier and more enjoyable tracks in the Scottsdale area, because it's so different: The scenery is beautiful, the price is right, the bunkers don't require a step-ladder to get out of and the atmosphere is low-key.
... full article »South Course at The Boulders in Carefree delivers a visually dazzling desert experience
Arizona's Sonoran Desert covers about 120,000 square miles, and few spots have the spectacular visual drama of what can be found at The Boulders, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, located just north of Scottsdale. By the time you arrive on the fifth green on the South Course, you can marvel at this mighty formation from its base. It makes you feel tiny and insignificant. McDowell Mountain backdrops on the horizon and a collection of boulder piles in various sizes right up close makes for one of the Southwest's most picturesque golf experiences.
... full article »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.
... full article »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 »The Monument at Troon North: An ode to golf across the pond
The deserts of Arizona are the last place you'd expect to find an ode to the British Open. But that's exactly what golfers get when they play the Monument at Troon North. This isn't strict links golf, mind you - there are no seaside views, and the wind doesn't whip quite as hard as it does at Carnoustie. But this Weiskopf-Morrish design is a love song to the golf courses on the other side of the Atlantic.
... 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
- Let 'er rip at Copper Canyon Golf Club in Buckeye
- We-Ko-Pa Golf Club near Scottsdale offers tranquility and a great 36-hole experience
- Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club in Apache Junction offers 36 holes of golf paradise that's now open to the public
- No second fiddle: The Talon at Grayhawk Golf Club holds its own among the best courses in Scottsdale
- TPC Scottsdale's Champions course steps out of the Stadium's shadow
- Enjoy a blast from the past at Oakcreek Country Club in Sedona
- 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
- Tricky Sidewinder course making a name for itself at Gold Canyon Golf Resort
- 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
- 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: Follow the Coyote deep into desert golf
- Canoa Ranch Golf Club an Arizona top 10 surprise contender near Tucson
- Boulders South golf course in Carefree: Rocks with nicknames, great game and pain
- Old school tee boxes set stage at Arizona Biltmore Adobe golf course in Phoenix
- 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
- 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
- It's links-style North vs. traditional, tree-lined South at Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale
- Arizona National Golf Club in Tucson: 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
- Pointe Golf Club on Lookout Mountain in Phoenix offers desert-style and traditional golf
- Gold Canyon Golf Resort: Dinosaur Mountain course headlines local favorite
- Elephants stand guard at the gates of Elephant Rocks Golf Course in Williams
- Scottsdale's Grayhawk Golf Club has redefined daily-fee golf in the Valley
- On the way to Tombstone, stop off for a cooler 18 at San Pedro Golf Course in Benson
- Canoa Ranch Golf Club: Green Valley outdoes itself with its new course
- The Duke is a challenge that's worth the 35-mile trip
- 10 places in Phoenix that women love to play
- Gary Panks and Devil's Claw in Phoenix, Arizona
- SunRidge Canyon Golf Club keeping pace with Fountain Hills golf scene