Reviews of the best courses in Arizona - Scottsdale - Phoenix - Sedona:
Part of the allure of Arizona is the incredible landscapes and geography that exists throughout the state. Golf courses have been designed that enhance the natural surroundings and offer an experience beyond golf. Phoenix the main destination for golfers in Arizona with top courses like The Boulders South Course, The Gold Course at The Wigwam Golf Club & Spa, Gold Canyon Golf Resort, Troon North Golf Club, The Tournament Players Club (TPC) of Scottsdale, Grayhawk Golf Club - Talon, and Raven Golf Club at South Mountain. With so many courses to choose from, it's best to stay in one area and play 3 or 4 courses over a long weekend. Many of the top resorts, like the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, offer package deals where you get access to several courses at discount rates by staying at their resort. The best time of year to go is in the winter time with cooler temperatures, although the prices will be higher with more crowds avoided the peak temps in the summer months.
Sedona offers the wonderful red rock canyons which make for beautiful golf courses. There are several to choose from and they offer a variety of levels for all types of players. The best time of year is early spring or fall when the weather is mild and the colors are out. There are package deals available that you can read about in the section below. See the top courses in Sedona listed below.
Canyon Mesa Country Club, 500 Jacks Canyon Rd, Sedona, AZ 86351, (520)284-0036, public, 9 hole, 1265 yds, Par 28
Oakcreek Country Club, The, 690 Bell Rock Blvd, Sedona, AZ 86351, (520)284-1660, semi-private, 18 hole, 6824 yds, Par 72
Poco Diablo Resort, 1752 S Hwy 179, Sedona, AZ 86336, (520)282-7333, resort, 9 hole, 777 yds, Par 27
Sedona Golf Resort, 35 Ridge Trail Dr, Sedona, AZ 86351, (928)284-9355, resort, 18 hole, 6646 yds, Par 71
Verde Santa Fe Golf Club - 645 S. Verde Santa Fe Parkway Cornville, AZ - (928) 634-5454
Arizona offers some quality golf and the great thing is you can play year round in the state since the weather is so good (summer can get up to 115 degrees). I prefer to travel in winter from the Pacific Northwest and get out of the rain into the sun in Scottsdale or Sedona. Phoenix and Tucson are just as good too. The best sites to get discounted golf vacations to Arizona are at onlyArizonaGolf.com, Tucsongolf.com, GolfArizona.com and Arizona-Golftrips.com. The golf packages include golf, lodging, and sometimes golf instructions when staying at a golf school. Don't get involved in packages that require playing all over the state (too much driving), try to stay in one spot and play the golf courses in that area. Keep in mind that weather in the summer can stay above 110 degrees all day so don't get midday or afternoon times if you "wilt" in the heat.
Best Golf Courses to Play in Tucson Arizona:
If you want to get away from the crowds in Scottsdale or Phoenix, we suggest going further south to Tucson where the courses are great year round and the weather is spectacular. We have listed the Top 10 course below with estimated green fees where possible.
Arizona National ($55-$165)
Canoa Ranch ($39-$79)
Conquistador / Canada ($59-$125)
Heritage Highlands ($49-$115)
Omni Tucson Nat'l ($65-$180)
Starr Pass ($105-$190)
Tubac Golf Club ($175-$385/package deals)
Ventana Canyon (N/A)
Vistoso ($49-$169)
Westin La Paloma (Unlimited Golf Specials from $169/night)
Arizona Golf Schools:
Arizona offers some excellent golf schools as part of resort stays in several locations. These are perfect ways to work on your game and then get on a course after some practice. That way things you work on in a lesson from a qualified instructor will immediately get tested on the course where it matters the most. Advantagegolfschool.com has 3 locations (Phoenix, Sedona, Scottsdale) with PGA and LPGA instructors on hand to get your game in gear. Paragongolfschool.com is in Phoenix and offers video analysis, on course playing lessons and teachers with a minimum of 10 years experience. Golfuniversity.com has facilities in Scottdale and Phoenix and guarantees that you will leave their program with a better understanding of your game and how to implement that into daily play. Another top golf school in Arizona is at Ultimategolfschool.com and they try to make the instruction relaxing and fun. You are looking at roughly $1500+ for a 3 day comprehensive program with instruction, playing, and video analysis.
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