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What to do and see in Phoenix, Arizona (AZ): The Best Golf Courses
Nearly perfect year-round weather and several impeccably designed championship courses have made Phoenix one of the top golf destinations in the world. But there's more to this mild-mannered metropolis than pristine greens and tee times. The greater Phoenix area also offers visitors an array of impressive cultural attractions. Visit the internationally renowned Heard Museum for an in-depth look at Native American history or peruse the fine collection at the Phoenix Museum of Art. Enjoy a ballet performance at the ornate Orpheum Theater or or catch a concert at the state-of-the-art Comerica Theatre. In addition to golf, the city offers access to numerous outdoor endeavors including rock climbing, hot-air ballooning, desert jeep tours and more. Family-friendly attractions, first-rate shopping, dining and entertainment, and spectacular recreational activities make Phoenix a must-visit destination.
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1. The Raven Golf Club at South Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
Raven Golf Club Phoenix's spectacular championship golf course, array of world-class amenities and unparalleled guest service have earned it recognition among the nation's top daily fee golf properties - 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.
Reviewed By duffer47 - Casa Grande, United States
8 retired men played this on a golf junket and thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience. Staff great,nice restaurant and a beautiful golf course. The course is very playable for even high handicappers with large greens with lots of nuances. Plenty of trees and vegetation but very few water issues. Had a great time and will return
2. Wildfire Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 130 reviews
Designed by Arnold Palmer, Wildfire Golf Club offers an upscale golf course in Phoenix, Arizona, situated in the high Sonoran desert. The club delivers a target golf experience at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.
Reviewed By HerefordBear
Had a lovely round on the Palmer couse which was in excellent condition and a good pace of play. Would certainly play their again. The Faldo course is also good but I haven’t played there this year.
3. Aguila Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 39 reviews
This municipal golf facility, designed by Gary Panks, spreads over 210-acres featuring an 18-hole championship course and a par 3 course, both offering a challenging layout and design.
Reviewed By R5690HLjeffw - Lakewood, United States
Enjoyed a golfing at this course. Friendly service to check in. Started on time and was provided guidance on the course by the starter. Beautiful scenery. Fairways and greens well maintained.
4. Palo Verde Golf Course
5. Arizona Biltmore Resort - Adobe Course
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 46 reviews
The fourth-oldest course in Arizona, this 18-hole par 72 golf layout plays 6,767 yards from the championship tees.
6. Arizona Biltmore Resort - Links Course
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 49 reviews
Winding through a forest of citrus trees that line its fairways, this scenic 18-hole golf course features water hazards in play throughout the entire layout with elevated greens.
Reviewed By Golf_Girl_TX - Porter, United States
Fun resort course. Very fair. We played when the highs were 111-113. Course in good shape considering the extreme heat. Some brown patches & bear spots in fairway and around green but it’s tuff to keep a course super lush condition in this heat. Greens were slower than expected but I still made putts. The back nine had nice views.
7. Encanto Golf Course
8. Vistal Golf Club
9. Lookout Mountain Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 112 reviews
Lookout Mountain Golf Club at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort is a magnificent par-71 course has garnered many honors. Golf Digest named it one of the 450 best public courses in the country and Lookout Mountain has been consistently voted one of the top 25 golf courses in the state of Arizona. Our course has also hosted celebrity events such as the Harmon Killebrew Invitational, the Royce Clayton Charity Classic and the Phoenix Suns Scramble. Join us for a great day on the course and good luck!
Reviewed By gizmo2038 - Forney, United States
We live in the Dallas, Texas area and a group of my friends wanted to go to Phoenix for a get away for the weekend to play several rounds of golf. The group of guys stayed at a different resort where we played 1 round on Friday and 2 rounds on Saturday. My wife wanted to stay at a different resort as she needed a break from the Covid-19 stress. We stayed at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort as she had checked and found they had a golf course not affiliated with the hotel. She found out the 10th holes tee box is the highest in Phoenix. She made a reservation for me as we were coming a day earlier and left a day later than the rest of the group. I am so glad she did as I got to play on Thursday at the beautiful Lookout Mountain golf course. Mary spoke to Jeff Allen at the pro shop when she made the original reservation for me to play alone on Thursday. She asked him if any restaurants were open and if the amenities at the resort would be available during the stay. Several pools were open to the guests but the water park was closed except for the water slide. We are both over 65 so that was not an issue as we were in the adult pool most of the time as we did not have our children or grandkids with us. It had a limited menu with bar wait staff that served the pool area as well as safe distancing dining. Jeff also suggested the restaurant “A Different Pointe of View” on the property. He stated it was a bit pricey but well worth the experience as the views and food are fabulous! That was truly a great experience. Thanks for the tip, Jeff. When my wife made the hotel reservation, I asked her to get me a tee time at Lookout Mountain for Thursday at 1:00 pm. We took an early flight so I could play the day we got there and be ready for the next 3 days of golf with the guys. She drove the cart while I played. When I got to the course the starter stated that he had another single and asked if he could pair us together. I didn’t know who it would be at the time but when I was putting an Aggie walked up and we struck up a conversation saying we came all the way from Texas and Mississippi and the 2 biggest rivals in Texas are putting at the same time. Colby, the Aggie stated he was playing with another guy at 1:00 pm. How ironic is that? Little did I know I would be playing the round with an “AGGIE” from Texas A&M University. I had on my UT (University of Texas) ball cap and my UT golf bag was already on my cart. Both universities are big rivals and if you know anything about Texas, “Football is KING!!! He was 27 and I am 72. We played the blue tees and I held my own with Colby. We had a great round and enjoyed making a new friend. I told the group I was playing with about the course and 10th tee box. Eight of them had late flights on Sunday and wanted to play it. A few days later I was on the phone with my wife making reservations with Jeff for the 8 of us for Sunday. There were going to be 9 but 1 had to drop out. We had 3 tee times and let them know Sunday morning so we ended up only needing 2 which freed up one slot so they could move other players up if they got there early. Texas is so hot and has had high humidity this year. In Phoenix it was hot but the low humidity and breezes in the mountains were a great relief. We had a such a great time everyone is wanting to come back to this resort again and play. The views and scenery were fantastic. It is kept extremely well maintained and there is not so much desert areas to lose your balls, although we did manage to lose a few. The greens were double cut the day we played so they were very fast. Remember when you go to the restroom take the cart key with you. There are two keys on the key ring and you need one of them to open the door. My wife learned that the hard way. Everyone at the golf course were exceptionally friendly. Jeff Allen in the pro shop and the other staff, Joseph at the cart barn gave my wife a towel to sit on as the cart cushion was extremely hot, the golf starter, Ira offered my wife a job as a beer cart driver. He was very congenial!! All of them strive to make your round a memorable experience. Do not pass up the chance to experience the views and this fabulous course while in Phoenix. Be sure to ask for Jeff Allen for individual tee times or Brett Trenter foe group discount rates. They are the BEST!!
10. Legacy Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By 975markuss - Spokane, United States
Our condo was superb. Clean and modern. The resort is on the quiet side. Afew golfers late in the day in the bar. No night life. Food, drinks and staff all very good. The practice area is generous. Well kept. The Golf was fun. Very good course. Others in the area close by.
