Arizona is one of the best states in the country for golf, thanks to its dry climate and more days a year of sunshine than most states. It’s also an ideal retreat for golfers to visit during the harsh winter months, as Arizona tends to be temperate during the fall and winter. In no particular order, here are some of the state’s best golf courses that you need to give a shot the next time you are in the Grand Canyon State!
The Golf Club at Dove Mountain, Marana
The Golf Club at Dove Mountain is one of Arizona’s most famous and prestigious golf courses, as it was designed by Jack Nicklaus himself. For five years between 2009 and 2014, it was also the host of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship, in which the 64 top-ranked players from around the world competed. There are 27 holes on this Marana course, and it has even been played on by greats such as Tiger Woods.
Troon North Golf Club, Scottsdale
This British Open-inspired golf course is one of the very best in the Phoenix area and is known for its elevated greens that are featured on two courses named Pinnacle and Monument. The devilishly challenging hole 9 is known as Hell’s Bunker, and is a very difficult, yet rewarding experience! Troon is also a very diverse golf course that draws in people from around the world to play its unique and originally designed courses.
The Boulders Golf Club, Scottsdale
Tee times at The Boulders can be costly, but this stunning course is well worth a play at least once in a golfer’s life. As golfers walk across the property, they’ll notice how uniquely the giant rock masses are incorporated into almost every whole. There are even greens within boulder complexes that give players an extra challenge by upping the difficulty quite a bit!
Grayhawk Golf Club, Scottsdale
The Grayhawk Golf Club has some of the best kept golf greens in Arizona and provides various levels of challenge for players who tee off on either of their two courses. Not only is this club one of the most prestigious golf courses in the state, but their popular “Phil’s Grill” restaurant is said to make some killer meals, and named after Phil Mickelson and is a favorite of celebrity players.
Eagle Mountain Golf Club, Fountain Hills
The scenic diversity on this course is absolutely stunning, with desert, mountains, and canyons all included, as it ranges up to 300 feet of elevation changes from the box to the fairway! Its challenging yet doable greens are accommodating to players of all levels, and the original shaped fairways that are sculpted into somewhat of a bowl allow players to have less frustrating turns on the course. Eagle Mountain is one of the most highly rated golf clubs in the state, and it’s the perfect place to hit a few balls on a cool autumn day!
Sewailo Golf Club at Casino Del Sol, Tucson
A top place to golf in Tucson, Sewailo Golf Club was created by Native American former PGA Tour professional, Notah Begay III, and golf course designer, Ty Butler, and when they constructed it they wanted to make sure that it was emblematic of the desert’s natural beauty. Even though it’s outside one of Tucson’s most busy casinos, this golf course has a very serene and calm environment all around. In addition to that, it’s one of the most challenging and exciting courses in the state.
Tubac Golf Resort and Spa, Tubac
This beautiful 27-hole course is just south of Tucson in the little town of Tubac and is most widely known for being the filming location of the hit film “Tin Cup” starring Kevin Costner and Don Johnson. The resort itself is gorgeous and relaxing to stay at for a long weekend, and the very golf holes that were used in the movie are clearly labeled!
Ventana Resort Golf & Racquet Club, Tucson
Ventana Resort Golf & Racquet Club is set within The Lodge At Ventana Canyon, one of Tucson’s high-end golf hotels. It is thought to be one of the most prestigious in the entire state and welcomes golfers from all over the world on a regular basis to its greens. In addition to that, It’s been rated as a AAA Four-Diamond property and attracts thousands of visitors annually.
