Scottsdale & Phoenix golf vacation FAQs

Scottsdale & Phoenix 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 & Phoenix are now a go-to location for golfers looking for their next golf vacation.

Check out some of our top tips and FAQs to make your next golf vacation to Scottsdale & Phoenix as easy and hassle-free as possible.

There are over 50 golf courses in the Scottsdale & Phoenix area with more than 200 scattered in the wider Valley of the Sun. Some of the most renowned include:

• TPC Scottsdale
• Troon North
• Grayhawk Golf Club
• Boulders Golf Club

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Scottsdale & Phoenix are 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.

Depending on the time of year and which courses you choose this can vary. Our packages start at $295pp for a 2-night 2-round break.

Check out more of our Scottsdale & Phoenix packages for your next golf vacation to the USA.

Scottsdale & Phoenix'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.

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.

Scottsdale & Phoenix are 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
• The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
• Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort
• Hyatt House Scottsdale

Trying to determine the best golf course in Scottsdale & Phoenix 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.

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Courses offer a variety of rental services and brands. TPC Scottsdale gives their visitors the opportunity to try out the latest equipment from brands including Taylormade, Callaway, Cobra, PXG, Mizuno, and Titleist. Grayhawk offers full sets of premium PING G430 golf clubs for rent and Troon North offers the newest models of Callaway clubs.

TPC Scottsdale is the highlight for courses that have hosted PGA TOUR events. Grayhawk Golf Club has also played host to a number of significant professional and amateur events that aren’t regular on the PGA TOUR.

• Beyond the golf, Scottsdale & Phoenix offer a rich array of activities: good food and drink scene, spa/resort amenities, hiking in desert/mountain terrain, and nightlife.
• The desert scenery is unique: many courses incorporate native desert terrain, cacti, rock formations - adding visual interest and challenge.
• Weather considerations: even if the day starts moderate, the desert sun can be intense, so sun protection (sunscreen, hat, hydration) is key.