SunRidge Canyon Golf Club
Scottsdale, Arizona
A Keith Foster design in Fountain Hills, SunRidge Canyon is famous for its dramatic par-3 finishing stretch known as the "Wicked Six." The course features 200-foot elevation changes and panoramic views of the McDowell Mountains and Verde River Valley.
History & Heritage
SunRidge Canyon Golf Club opened in 1996 in Fountain Hills, Arizona, designed by Keith Foster through rugged Sonoran Desert terrain with 200-foot elevation changes and the McDowell Mountains as backdrop.
The course is famous for its "Wicked Six" finishing stretch beginning at the 13th hole, featuring some of the most visually intimidating holes in Arizona desert golf.
SunRidge Canyon has been consistently rated among the top public courses in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area.
Signature Holes
The start of the Wicked Six, playing across a deep canyon to a green perched on the opposite ridge.
A dramatic Wicked Six par 4 through a narrow canyon corridor with a carry over a wash.
A stunning par 3 with a massive elevation drop to the green far below.
A dramatic finishing par 5 concluding the Wicked Six with elevation change and risk-reward options.
What to Expect
SunRidge Canyon offers dramatic desert golf with 200-foot elevation changes creating stunning vistas of the McDowell Mountains and Verde River Valley.
At 6,823 yards with a par of 71, the Wicked Six finishing stretch is one of the most memorable in Arizona golf.
Playing Tips
Elevation changes dramatically affect club selection. Downhill holes play shorter, uphill approaches need extra club. The thin desert air adds distance.
Avoid natural desert hazards. Play conservatively on the Wicked Six until you learn the holes.
Highlights
- ✓ Famous "Wicked Six" finishing stretch
- ✓ 200-foot elevation changes
- ✓ McDowell Mountain and Verde River views
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