Best Resort Golf Courses in Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona · Tom Weiskopf & Jay Morrish (1986) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 7,261 yards

Home of the WM Phoenix Open — the most attended event in golf — TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course is a desert classic. The iconic 16th hole's natural amphitheater is legendary, and the course delivers championship golf against a stunning Sonoran Desert backdrop.

Tucson, Arizona · Tom Fazio (1987) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,948 yards

Set in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, Ventana Canyon's Mountain Course is a Tom Fazio desert masterpiece with the iconic island tee on the par-3 3rd hole — a shot from a rocky ledge to a green surrounded by saguaro-studded desert. The course offers dramatic elevation changes and mountain views on every hole.

Tucson, Arizona · Jack Nicklaus (2006) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,208 yards

Part of the three-course Dove Mountain complex that hosted the WGC-Accenture Match Play, the Saguaro Course is a Jack Nicklaus design at The Ritz-Carlton Marana. The desert layout features wild elevation changes, boulder-strewn terrain, and Tortolita Mountain views.

Scottsdale, Arizona · Jay Morrish (1984) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,726 yards

Set among the iconic 12-million-year-old boulder formations of Black Mountain, the Boulders South Course is a Jay Morrish design that defines desert golf in Arizona. The dramatic rock outcroppings frame many holes, creating some of the most photographed shots in American golf.

Phoenix, Arizona · Bill Johnston (1928) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,430 yards

Adjacent to the legendary Arizona Biltmore resort, this historic layout has hosted presidents and celebrities for nearly a century. The classic design offers a resort golf experience steeped in Old Phoenix charm.

Tucson, Arizona · Tom Fazio (1988) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,836 yards

A Tom Fazio resort design at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon in the Catalina Mountain foothills, the Mountain Course is famous for its signature par-3 3rd hole that plays over a desert canyon to a green backed by towering rock formations. The layout through pristine Sonoran Desert features saguaro-lined fairways and stunning mountain scenery.

Tucson, Arizona · Notah Begay III (2013) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,363 yards

Designed by Notah Begay III on the Pascua Yaqui tribal land, Sewailo (meaning "flower world") features 92 bunkers, 7 lakes, and a dramatic 7,363-yard desert layout. The course connects to Casino del Sol resort, making it a convenient Tucson golf-and-gaming option.

Tucson, Arizona · Bruce Devlin & Robert von Hagge (1962) · 18 holes · Par 73 · 7,262 yards

A historic desert resort course that hosted the PGA Tour's Tucson Open for decades, Tucson National at the Omni resort is one of Arizona's most storied layouts. The mature desert landscape and championship pedigree make it a Tucson golf institution.

Tucson, Arizona · Tom Lehman (2004) · 18 holes · Par 70 · 6,585 yards

The sister course to the Catalina at Omni Tucson National, the Sonoran Course is a Tom Lehman design that offers a slightly shorter, more strategic desert experience. The layout winds through pristine Sonoran terrain with mountain views and challenging green complexes.

Phoenix, Arizona · Bill Johnston (1989) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,518 yards

Located at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in north Phoenix, Lookout Mountain offers dramatic elevated tee shots, mountain-framed greens, and a resort-friendly layout that rewards accuracy over length. The shorter yardage makes it accessible while the terrain keeps it engaging.