The all-new Estates Course at Arizona Biltmore Golf Club opened in November 2023 after a year-long ground up rebuild on the site of the original Adobe Course. Tom Lehman created the design and managed the project development. He added length, new hole routing and more trees to help better define the playing corridors. New bunkers and bunker sand, redesigned greens and additional combination tee options round out the significant changes that have enhanced playability of the course. A high-tech irrigation system was installed throughout the golf course to help the club with its proactive water conservation efforts.

Built in 1979 the Links Course is the younger of the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club’s two courses. With time, the Links Course has matured into another “can’t-miss” golf experience in Phoenix. The par 71, 6,300 yard course features a combination of challenging holes situated among the cool pines and tranquil lakes. The Links Course is a bit rambunctious, featuring significant elevation changes with extraordinary views of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The course provides both delights and demands for even the most seasoned player

Camelback Golf Club’s Ambiente Course in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a striking desert links-style layout that lives up to its name by blending seamlessly with its natural surroundings. Redesigned by Jason Straka in 2013, the 7,225-yard, par-72 course features rolling fairways, native grasses, and stunning mountain views. With its elevation changes, challenging bunkers, and strategic design, Ambiente offers an eco-friendly, scenic, and rewarding test for golfers of all skill levels in the heart of the Paradise Valley.

Camelback Golf Club’s Padre Course, designed by renowned architect Arthur Hills and redesigned in 1999, is a lush parkland-style gem in Scottsdale—set strikingly against the backdrop of Camelback and Mummy Mountains. A distinctive contrast to the area's desert layouts, Padre weaves through towering trees, rolling terrain, lakes, and strategic bunkers, offering a compelling challenge across 6,903 yards of par-72 golf. The final hole, a dramatic water play, has been voted “Best Water Hole in Arizona”, elevating its prestige. With superb practice facilities and a resort-level clubhouse featuring Tavern?37, Padre provides an upscale golf experience for all levels.

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club blends classic strategy with player-friendly design in a beautiful desert setting below Black Mountain. This championship course shifts from wide, panoramic fairways to lush, intimate areas along Willow Wash, preserving the site’s prehistoric and natural character. Unlike many “target” desert layouts, Dove Valley offers forgiving transition areas, subtle greens, and a mix of holes that reward smart course management. Combined with excellent service and scenic Southwestern styling, Dove Valley Ranch is a welcoming escape for golfers of all levels.

The course at Eagle Mountain is an innovative departure from the ‘target’ style golf courses constructed in the Sonoran Desert with a layout that takes advantage of a wide variety of land features. In many instances, long extended views into untouched desert landscape and area landmarks, such as Camelback and Red Mountain, will be afforded.The course offers four sets of tees and has a range of playing yardage from 5,065 to 6,800. It is a strategic, yet forgiving design that asks the player to make choices relative to their own skill level.

The Raptor course at Grayhawk Golf Club, designed by Tom Fazio, is a championship-caliber layout that winds through the rolling terrain and natural arroyos of the Sonoran Desert. Spanning 7,151 yards, the par-72 course features wide fairways, large undulating greens, and demanding short-game tests around deep bunkers and collection areas. Ranked among Arizona’s top public courses by Golfweek and Golf Magazine, Raptor has hosted several PGA TOUR events, including the Frys.com Open (2007–2009), and major amateur tournaments such as the NCAA Division I Golf Championships (2021–2023) and the PGA Jr. League Championship.

Legend Trail Golf Club is one of Scottsdale’s top public golf courses, offering a memorable blend of Old West charm and high-caliber desert golf. Designed by acclaimed architect Rees Jones, this gem in the Sonoran Desert delivers an exceptional golfing experience with panoramic views of Black Mountain, Pinnacle Peak, and Lone Mountain. Recognized by Golf Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Courses You Can Play” and rated 4.5 stars in Golf Digest’s Best Places to Play, it appeals to golfers of all skill levels with pristine course conditions and unmatched scenery. Consistently ranked among the best in Arizona—including the #6 spot in Scottsdale by MoneyInc—Legend Trail is a must-play for anyone visiting the Valley.

Lookout Mountain Golf Club in Phoenix, AZ is a scenic, desert-style course designed by Forrest Richardson, nestled against the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. This par-71, 6,500+ yard layout features dramatic elevation changes, lush fairways, and panoramic views of Lookout Mountain and Piestewa Peak. Known for its signature 10th hole—a stunning elevated tee shot—and the challenging 9th green, the course offers a fun mix of par 3s and 5s, making it enjoyable for players of all levels. Consistently rated among Arizona’s top public courses, Lookout Mountain combines great value, strong conditions, and memorable desert golf just minutes from downtown Phoenix.

Papago Golf Club invites golf enthusiasts to come enjoy not just the game but also the allure of its Arizona surroundings. With its rich history, modern amenities, and stunning vistas, Papago Golf Club offers a golfing experience like no other. It’s a place where players can immerse themselves in the thrill of the game while soaking in the beauty of the desert landscape, making every round at Papago a memorable experience.

The Quintero Golf Club offers players the consummate golfing experience in the Scottsdale area, seamlessly blending natural beauty with world-class design. Styled in the tradition of some of the world’s most celebrated golf courses, Quintero was masterfully designed by renowned architect Rees Jones and was named the “Best Public Course” by Golf Digest in 2023. Artistically carved out of a pristine piece of lush Arizona desert, the course is widely regarded as the “Purest Golf Experience” in the Southwest. Golfers of all skill levels will find both challenge and reward in its strategic bunker placements, generous landing areas, and some of the smoothest bentgrass greens in the region.

Raven Phoenix golf club’s spectacular championship Phoenix golf course, array of world-class amenities and unparalleled guest service have earned it recognition among the nation’s top daily fee golf courses – including 4.5 stars by Golf Digest, “#5 Golf Course in the State” by Arizona Magazine, and #1 Guest Service in North America.” From its manicured greens and expansive practice facility to its picturesque air conditioned wedding and event pavilion overlooking the 18th hole, Raven Golf Club Phoenix offers a remarkable golf, dining and special events experience in the shadows of South Mountain

Nature plays a profound role in establishing the layout among the ridges in Fountain Hills in some of the most picturesque and dramatic stretches of natural land in the Sonoran Desert. Nestled between the canyon walls and foothills of the McDowell Mountains, on the edge of Scottsdale, this Keith Foster-layout features scenic elevation changes, bold design features and natural beauty that is simply awe-inspiring. From its beginning and all the way through the signature “Wicked 6” stretch of finishing holes, it’s no wonder why SunRidge Canyon is consistently ranked in the top 25 “Best Courses You Can Play” in Arizona by Golfweek and Golf Magazine and also hosted the 2014 PGA Club Professional Championship of Canada.

Talking Stick Golf Club’s O’odham Course with its broad, angular holes, rewards thoughtful play through the rise of its many options according to one’s level of skill. Its low profile, slightly crowned greens and close-cropped approaches encourage running as well as aerial assaults.

The Piipaash Course at Talking Stick Golf Club, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, is a 6,833-yard, par-71 layout offering a more traditional feel than its sister course. With tree-lined fairways, raised greens, strategic bunkers, and scenic desert and mountain views, Piipaash balances playability with challenge. Water hazards and thoughtful design reward accuracy while generous fairways make it inviting for all skill levels — delivering a classic, enjoyable Scottsdale golf experience.

The North course is the older of the two courses. It features spectacular views of Black Mountain as the course meanders through the Boulders community. Both courses are built right into the desert foothills and offer breathtaking panoramas - including stunning boulder formations, striking Sonoran Desert sunsets and natural desert terrain. Keep your eyes open because desert wildlife is often visible during play. Every day, golfers are surprised to see a bobcat, rabbits, coyotes or a javelina while hunting for a wayward shot. In short, your experience should be a scenic and natural wonder.

The South course is the Boulders Club's Public course. It provides its players with much of the same experience they would find on the North course. The scenic views and desert beauty continue - with even more locations for the perfect KODAK moment. While the North course is the original offering from the resort, many people believe that the South course is the most scenic. In fact, it has holes that go right up into the boulder formations. During your round you will encounter the signature "Boulder Pile" and also "Rosie's Rock", two of the resort's most recognizable rock formations

The Legacy Golf Club, just minutes south of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport and nestled at the base of South Mountain, is an 18-hole, par-71 championship course designed by Gary Panks. Originally part of Dwight B. Heard’s historic 7,500-acre ranch, the layout incorporates iconic features such as two historic grain silos on hole 18 and the old Sierra Vista House at the 1st tee. Spanning approximately 6,900 yards from the back tees, Legacy delivers a desert-target golf experience with lush Bermuda fairways, raised TifEagle greens, rolling terrain, strategic bunkers, and commanding views of Camelback Mountain, South Mountain, Squaw Peak, and the Phoenix skyline. Voted among the Top 10 Public Courses in Phoenix by Golfweek and noted for hosting the 2000 LPGA Standard Register PING Tournament, it offers well-maintained conditions, player-friendly fairways, and practice facilities that include an expansive short-game and putting complex.

Rivaling its famous sister course in both beauty and playability, the Randy Heckenkemper-designed Champions Course offers an ideal desert golf experience. Built on the former site of TPC Scottsdale’s Desert Course, the layout was completely revamped in 2007 to flow seamlessly within the naturally rugged terrain, meandering between natural ravines and through picturesque foothills.

As the PGA TOUR stop with the largest crowds of any golf event in the world, The WM Phoenix Open brings immeasurable attention and respect to the Stadium Course, designed by the team of Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. The course, which was renovated in 2014, is most famous for its par-3, 16th hole that transforms into “The Coliseum” during the tournaments and provides fans with one of the most exciting settings in professional sports. During the 51 weeks of the year when fans are not watching the sport’s top names make history, they can test their own skills on the same pristine fairways – maintained to PGA TOUR-quality standards year-round – as their favorite professionals.

Troon North Golf Club stands as a hallmark of the Scottsdale desert golf experience with two 18-hole courses stretching through the natural ravines and foothills in the shadows of Pinnacle Peak. Giant granite boulders lie strewn across the rugged landscape of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, where Troon North Golf Club combines iconic golf with the visual sensation of desert landscape, providing a standard unmatched in the American Southwest.

Troon North Golf Club stands as a hallmark of the Scottsdale desert golf experience as it stretches through the natural ravines and foothills in the shadows of Pinnacle Peak. Giant granite boulders lie strewn across the rugged landscape of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, where Troon North Golf Club combines iconic golf with the visual sensation of desert landscape, providing a standard unmatched in the American Southwest.

The Cholla Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club offers a dramatic test of golf that plays through shady arroyos, over desert ridges and amid some of the most picturesque Sonoran Desert on the planet. For this reason, Cholla is widely considered as one of the most pristine desert golf experiences in the Southwest with nothing to spoil the sweeping views of the nearby river valleys, Red Mountain, Four Peaks and the rest of the majestic Superstition Mountains. The aesthetic charm of Cholla appeals to golfers just as much as its strategic challenge.

The Saguaro Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, designed by the renowned team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, embodies classic, minimalist golf architecture at its best. Opened in 2006, Saguaro was crafted with minimal earth movement, preserving the natural elevation changes, desert washes, and ancient terrain of the Sonoran Desert. Unlike typical desert target courses, Saguaro combines traditional links-style elements with wider fairways, walkable routing, and greens set close to tees — a rarity in Arizona. Players experience a seamless flow through loops of holes that weave in and out of towering Saguaro cacti, with dramatic par fours, intriguing par threes, and multi-tiered greens that reward creativity and strategy. Free from homes and roads, Saguaro offers uninterrupted mountain views and an unspoiled, tranquil setting, earning its place as Arizona’s top-ranked public course and one of the finest desert golf experiences anywhere.

Whirlwind Golf Club offers a distinctive Southwest golf experience rooted in the cultural heritage of the Gila River Indian Community. Set against the backdrop of the South Mountain and Sierra Estrella ranges, the Cattail course blends natural desert terrain with native vegetation, offering over 7,000 yards of challenging yet fair play. Former host of the PGA’s Gila River Golf Classic, the course features rolling elevation, multi-tiered greens, and striking, uncluttered views.

Whirlwind Golf Club’s Devil’s Claw course, designed by Gary Panks, is a Southwest gem set on the Gila River Indian Community. Spanning part of the club’s 500 acres, Devil’s Claw combines native desert landscape with rolling fairways, cottonwood and mesquite trees, and pristine views of South Mountain and the Sierra Estrellas. Stretching over 7,000 yards, it challenges all skill levels with gradual elevation changes, strategic bunkers, and multi-tiered greens — all while honoring the land’s natural beauty and heritage.

The Faldo Championship Course, which plays up to 6,846 yards, sits on a 174-acre site and offers a slight variation from the typical desert-theme courses. It features generous fairways, large greens and multiple tee boxes. The surrounding mountains and century-old cacti as well as 108 deep pot bunkers.The resort's courses continue to be proud award recipients. Just after opening, The Arizona Republic selected the #2 hole on the Faldo Championship Course as one of the ultimate 18 holes in the Valley.

The Palmer Signature Course at Wildfire Golf Club is a classic Arnold Palmer design that stretches up to 7,145 yards, delivering a scenic and inviting golf experience in North Phoenix. Known for its generous fairways, the course allows players to stay in play even on off-line shots, making it enjoyable yet challenging for all skill levels. The large, undulating greens, which average 7,000 square feet, add subtle short-game challenges without feeling forced. Accented by superb flashed bunkering and panoramic desert and mountain views, the Palmer Course perfectly blends playability with signature Palmer design elements, offering a memorable round in a stunning desert setting.