Scottsdale golf holidays FAQs

Scottsdale is one of the most popular golf holiday destinations in the world and for good reason. With year-round sunshine, championship desert golf courses and luxury resorts built specifically for golfers, it consistently attracts players from the UK and Europe.

Below, our golf travel specialists answer the most frequently asked questions about Scottsdale golf holidays, based on first-hand experience organising trips and travelling to the destination.

• Over 200 golf courses across the greater Phoenix and Scottsdale area, including designs by renowned architects such as Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf and Gary Panks
• Exceptional variety of courses, from scenic desert layouts like Troon North to iconic stadium venues such as TPC Scottsdale
• Strong appeal for all abilities, with resort courses well suited to mixed-ability groups
• Consistently high course conditioning and excellent practice facilities
• High service standards and well established golf infrastructure, making Scottsdale a reliable and popular golf holiday destination

Some of the most popular and highly rated courses include:

• TPC Scottsdale Stadium Course: Home of the WM Phoenix Open and one of the most recognisable tournament courses in the USA.
• Troon North Golf Club: Known for dramatic desert scenery and two championship layouts that consistently rank among Arizona’s best.
• Grayhawk Golf Club: A firm favourite for visiting golfers, offering challenging but enjoyable courses with excellent clubhouse facilities.
• We Ko Pa Golf Club: Often recommended by our specialists for its unspoilt desert setting and immaculate playing conditions.

For more inspiration, read our best courses in Scottsdale article.

A good amount of time for a Scottsdale golf holiday is five to seven nights. This provides enough time to recover from travel, enjoy multiple rounds of golf and experience the destination beyond the course.

For longer stays, it is common to combine Scottsdale with other Arizona courses.

Yes, a hire car is strongly recommended. Scottsdale is spread out, and most golf courses and resorts are a short drive from each other.

Driving in Scottsdale is straightforward, and parking is widely available at golf courses and hotels.

Scottsdale's temperate climate and abundance of sunshine allows for year-round golf. With 330 days of annual sunshine and an annual average of 21°C, golf could not be in more perfect conditions.

Absolutely. Scottsdale caters to beginners through to low-handicap players.

Many resort courses offer generous fairways and multiple tee options, while championship venues provide a sterner test for experienced golfers. Our specialists can select courses that suit your group’s ability to ensure everyone enjoys the trip.

The Scottsdale and greater Phoenix area is one of the most golf rich destinations in the world, with more than 200 courses to choose from. This huge concentration of layouts includes everything from championship desert designs and PGA Tour venues to high quality resort courses, offering options to suit every standard of golfer and every type of golf break.

The best time tends to be Spring, between March and May, and Autumn, between October and November. This is when the temperature is a little cooler but still very pleasant and the course conditions are at their best.

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:

• The Boulder’s Resort & Spa - Set among striking desert rock formations, this luxury resort offers two championship courses designed to blend seamlessly with the Sonoran Desert.
• The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa - A vibrant resort paired with the highly rated Kierland Golf Club, known for immaculate conditions and sweeping mountain views.
• Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort- Recently reimagined, this upscale resort delivers modern comfort and easy access to top Scottsdale golf courses.
• Hyatt House Scottsdale- A relaxed, apartment-style stay ideal for golf groups looking for space, convenience, and great value close to the action.

Yes. Scottsdale is ideal for mixed-interest groups.

Popular non-golf activities include:

• Luxury spas and pools
• Old Town Scottsdale shopping and dining
• Desert jeep tours and hiking
• NBA, MLB and NFL sporting events depending on the season

This flexibility makes Scottsdale a great option for groups with golfers and non-golfers travelling together.

Yes. For golfers who want a professionally planned itinerary featuring Scottsdale’s most iconic courses, Golfbreaks offers fully curated Scottsdale golf tours designed around first-class accommodation and championship layouts.

Two popular options are the Premium Scottsdale Tour and the BucketListGolfTrips Scottsdale Tour. Both include pre-arranged tee times, carefully selected courses and accommodation, making them ideal for golfers who want a seamless experience without the planning.

• The Premium Scottsdale Tour is best suited to golfers looking for a longer stay with a broader mix of top-rated desert courses and a base in central Scottsdale, close to restaurants and nightlife. It offers a balanced blend of famous venues and variety across the week.
• The BucketListGolfTrips Scottsdale Tour focuses on a shorter, more concentrated itinerary, featuring courses that regularly appear on must-play lists. It is ideal for golfers whose priority is ticking off standout Arizona layouts in a compact timeframe.

Both tours can be tailored by our golf travel specialists, with options to add flights, car hire, extra nights or additional rounds depending on your preferences.