The world’s most superb golf courses are located in the state of Arizona. Play first-class Arizona golf courses such as the TPC of Scottsdale, home to the famous WM Phoenix Open, or try your golf game on Troon North, ranked 6th in the nation by Golf Digest. With over 200 premium golf courses to choose from and over 300 days of sunshine and warm weather, it’s easy to see why Arizona ranks as one of the top destinations for golf around the globe.
Top Arizona Golf Courses
The Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale, also known as the TPC is home to the world-famous Waste Management Phoenix Open. The tournament takes place in early February annually and attracts over 500,000 people per day. This Scottish links-style course will test your skills and dazzle the senses with picture perfect scenery.
Troon North Golf Club, home to 36-holes of award winning golf is the top course to play while in the city of Scottsdale. The Monument course has been ranked #6 in the country by Golf Magazine and features the famous boulder that splits the fairway in two directions. The Pinnacle course has been ranked #3 in Arizona by Golf Magazine and offers a more challenging layout for the experienced golfer.
We-Ko-Pa, meaning Four Peaks in Native American language, is unique layout boasting views of the McDowell and Red Mountains. This championship 36-hole golf facility is one of few in the state of Arizona that does not have any housing located on or near the golf course. We-Ko-Pa is the most requested course to play in the state of Arizona.
The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain is a must play on your list. With elevation changes of over 300 feet, you’ll soon see why you simply cannot miss the experience. Eagle Mountain differs from other desert courses in such that Eagle Mountain offers bowl shaped fairways, which allows for errant shots to roll back down the mountain and into play. Eagle Mountain is a great course for scenery and playability for all skill levels.
Grayhawk Golf Club is home the Accenture Match Play Championship and is considered in the top 5 courses to play in the state of Arizona by Golf Magazine. Both Talon and Raptor courses are designed with challenge and flawless beauty in mind. Both courses wind through the Sonoran Desert and boast views of the McDowell Mountains and Scottsdale skyline.
Raven at Verrado is one of the newer courses to the Valley of the Sun located 35 minutes west of the airport. Raven offers desert golf at its finest with views of the White Tank Mountains and pristine desert plants. Raven offers unlimited replay along with your choice of breakfast, lunch or dinner from Verrado Grill Restaurant along with snacks from the beverage cart. Raven is a great course to spend the entire day.
