The two excellent courses at Wildfire are as distinct as their designers -- Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo. The Palmer course is the original design at Wildfire and has been described as an exceedingly playable course; challenging, yet fair. Using the natural attributes of the site, Palmer called on all his experience to create a truly exceptional co... More

The two excellent courses at Wildfire are as distinct as their designers -- Arnold Palmer and Nick Faldo. The Palmer course is the original design at Wildfire and has been described as an exceedingly playable course; challenging, yet fair. Using the natural attributes of the site, Palmer called on all his experience to create a truly exceptional co... More

Since it opened in 1996, Kierland has been applauded as one the best courses in the desert. Scott Miller's dynamic 27-hole design challenges the golfer with changes in elevation, more than 300 bunkers, dry desert washes, stands of desert trees, and a variety of water hazards. For after-golf delights, the 19,000-square-foot clubhouse features the ... More

The Raptor is 18 holes by Tom Fazio with Crenshaw Bent-grass greens and one of the finest desert layouts in the valley. It offers tremendous views of the desert and surrounding foothills and should not be missed during a visit to Arizona.... More

The Talon hosted the 1997 Andersen Consulting World Championship of Golf and is a perfect example of desert golf. It has water on only three holes; however, the par-3 17th has an island green that you won't soon forget. It offers tremendous views of the desert and surrounding foothills and should not be missed during a visit to Arizona.... More

Beautifully set within the Sonoran Desert, and surrounded by the regal McDowell Mountains, TPC Scottsdale's Stadium course radiates the pure essence of its arid topography. The Stadium course boasts spacious fairways, and the surrounding desert landscape of saguaro cacti, mesquite trees, strategically placed bunkers, and prodigious mounding, create... More

This course was originally designed by Pete Dye in the early 1980's and was then redesigned by Arthur Hills in 1987. Stonecreek is a wonderful layout with extensive fairway mounding, generous landing areas, and water on seven holes. The club is managed by American Golf, which can assure travelers of great service and terrific course conditions. Cen... More

There are three distinct nine-hole designs at Starfire at Scottsdale Country Club -- The King, The Hawk, and The Squire. In the 1980's, Arnold Palmer was brought in to redesign the original 18 and add a completely new nine, now called The King. The result of Palmer's work is still paying off to this day as the entire layout is lined with old eucaly... More

The north side of Phoenix is known for the plethora of great upscale private golf facilities. Dove Valley Ranch fits right in with the "great" description, but it's available for public play at reasonable rates. The Robert Trent Jones II design is set on a full 175 acres of land reserved just for golf. Virtually half of this acreage is natural undi... More

The North Course is the original course at The Boulders and is known as the more forgiving of the two courses. There's more room off the tee here, but you should not be fooled. The finish is especially difficult with five par fours over 425 yards on the final nine.... More

The South Course at The Boulders is one of the deserts most scenic layouts. Fairways throughout are framed by the desert and run through huge boulder piles from which the resort takes its name. If you look closely you may also catch the occasional glimpse of desert wildlife darting about.... More

Wide fairways wind through a pristine desert landscape, ruled by tall saguaros and meandering washes. Mesquite, ironwood and palo verde trees cover the terrain, which is strewn with giant boulders. Rugged mountains can be seen from nearly every direction, adding visibly to the pleasures of this course. It is extremely well-designed, providing you... More

Much has been written about the exceptional MONUMENT COURSE at Troon North designed by the Weiskopf/ Morrish team. Along with the PINNACLE COURSE by Weiskopf alone, the 36-hole complex has received 11 awards, has hosted several world-class tournaments, and is respected by all levels of players. The Monument from the tips is 7,028 yards, but multipl... More

Rivaling its famous sister course in both beauty and playability, the brilliantly crafted Randy Heckenkemper designed Champions Course offers the consummate desert golf experience. Featuring 7,115 yards of undulating Bermuda fairways, pristine greens and challenging bunkers, the par-71course meanders over natural ravines and picturesque foothills, ... More

Scenic, strenuous, and in super shape - these are the key words that describe The Pointe at Lookout Mountain. Designed in 1989 by Bill Johnston, the course weaves through rugged terrain bordering the Phoenix Mountain Preserve, offering spectacular views of Lookout Mountain and Squaw Peak. The course offers three sets of tees that play at 6617, 6002... More