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Scottsdale boasts some of the best desert golf courses in the world alongside luxurious resorts with sunshine throughout the year. It's no surprise that Scottsdale is now a go to location for golfer's looking for their next golf vacation.
Check out some of our top tips and FAQs to make your next golf holiday to Scottsdale as easy and hassle-free as possible.
How many golf courses are in Scottsdale?
There are over 50 golf courses in the Scottsdale area with more than 200 scattered in the wider Valley of the Sun. Some of the most renowned include:
Troon North Golf Club
Is Scottsdale good for golf?
Yes!
Scottsdale is one of the best golf destinations in the United States. Home to unique desert golf courses, some of the world’s best golf resorts and a temperate climate around the year, the area’s popularity for golf is no surprise.
How much does it cost to play golf in Scottsdale?
Depending on the time of year and which courses you choose this can vary. Our packages start at $295pp for a 5 night 3 round break.
Check out more of our Scottsdale packages for your next golf vacation to the USA.
Can you play golf year-round in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale's temperate climate and abundance of sunshine allows for year-round golf. With 330 days of annual sunshine and an annual average of 70 degrees Fahrenheit golf could not be in more perfect conditions.
When is the best time of year to play golf in Scottsdale?
The best time tends to be Spring, between March and May, and Fall, between October and November. This is when the temperature is a little cooler but still very pleasant and the course condition is at its best.
Are there good golf resorts in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale is home to some of the best golf resorts around. Check out our packages to stay and play with some of the resorts below:
What is the best golf course in Scottsdale?
Trying to determine the best golf course in Scottsdale is tricky depending on whether it's a PGA TOUR standard course you’re looking for or a classic amateur friendly layout. The top pick is probably TPC Scottsdale, host of the WM Phoenix Open and the signature par 3 16th hole, also known as ‘The Coliseum hole’, renowned for its wild atmosphere unlike any other in golf.
16th hole at TPC Scottsdale during the WM Phoenix Open
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