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7 March 2022
Arizona, with its desert environment, may be the last state in the United States that comes to mind when thinking of golf. However, Arizona offers over 300 golf courses and is a popular destination for golfers. Scottsdale is the epicenter of golf in Arizona, but there are several golf courses outside of the city too.
If golf is on your list of “things to do in Arizona,” here are some of the best courses to visit:
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TPC Scottsdale is the perfect location for a classic desert-style golf course. Just outside of Scottsdale, Arizona, and only half an hour from Phoenix, TPC Scottsdale offers two legendary championship courses – The Stadium Course and the Champions Course – both open to the general public. The Club hosts many other events throughout the year, including the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Among Arizona’s best golf courses, TPC Scottsdale was named one of Golfweek Magazine’s “America’s Best Courses” and one of Condé Nast Traveler’s “Top 50 Golf Resort Destinations in the World”. There are two stunning courses to choose from: the Stadium and the Champion. You can enjoy a stunning view of the Sonoran Desert as you play.
2. Quintero
Indulge in the one-of-a-kind landscape of the rugged, mountainous desert from the Quintero golf course. It is a destination for any avid golfer, whether local or whether visiting the Phoenix Scottsdale area from out-of-town. Designed by master architect Rees Jones, the course follows the tradition of world-class courses and goes one step further. Quintero offers golfers a sense of seclusion, style, and service unmatched in the Arizona desert.
Quintero Golf Resort has been rated #1 Best Public Golf Course in 2017 by Golf Digest and Golf Weekly Magazines and ranked #1 in Arizona by Golf Advisor. Are you planning a golf trip to Arizona? Visit Quintero whenever you’re in Phoenix or Scottsdale – you won’t be disappointed. Experience the best golf course the Southwest has to offer for a game you’ll never forget.
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The Troon North golf course located in the Scottsdale area is home to 36 holes and is completely surrounded by the majestic Pinnacle Peak. Two 18-hole courses stretch through natural ravines and foothills in the shadows of Pinnacle Peak at Troon North Golf Club, a landmark of the Scottsdale desert golf experience. Massive granite boulders adorn the rugged landscape of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, where Troon North Golf Club combines iconic golf with the visuals of desert landscape, setting a standard unmatched in the American Southwest.
4. Ak-Chin Southern Dunes
At Ak-Chin Southern Dunes, you can play golf while enjoying the beautiful 360-degree view of Arizona’s expansive desert. The course was designed with the Australian Sand Belt-style as its inspiration.
5. We-Ko-Pa
We-Ko-Pa golf course offers two courses, Cholla and Saguaro, which both offer a grand view of Arizona’s natural landscape. You can bask in nature’s glory while experiencing the best golf game of your life.
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