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Expert guides comparing Scottsdale's best golf courses. Find top-rated courses near you, budget-friendly options, and plan your perfect golf trip.

Featured Guide

Scottsdale Golf Course Prices & Green Fees — 2026 Guide

Compare verified green fees for all 59 courses. Filter by price, type, and season.

Location Guides

Golf Courses in Cave Creek & Carefree, AZ (2026 Guide)

Play golf among giant boulders and Sonoran Desert wilderness. Guide to Cave Creek & Carefree courses with green fees, insider tips, and local knowledge.

Golf Scottsdale StaffFebruary 6, 2026

Location GuidesCave CreekCarefree

Location Guides

Golf Courses in Central Scottsdale: Old Town to Kierland (2026 Guide)

16 golf courses in Central Scottsdale from budget munis to luxury resorts. Walkable to Old Town, near every hotel. Green fees, insider tips, and booking advice.

Golf Scottsdale StaffFebruary 6, 2026

Location GuidesCentral ScottsdaleOld Town Scottsdale

Location Guides

Golf Courses in Chandler & Gilbert, AZ (2026 Guide)

Discover the best golf courses in Chandler and Gilbert, AZ. From LPGA-host Whirlwind at Wild Horse Pass to budget-friendly Kokopelli. Green fees, tips, and more.

Golf Scottsdale StaffFebruary 6, 2026

Location GuidesChandlerGilbert

Location Guides

Golf Courses in Fountain Hills: Best Courses Near the Famous Fountain (2026)

5 golf courses in Fountain Hills from $62-$275. Desert canyon layouts, mountain views, and less crowded rounds just 20 minutes east of Scottsdale.

Golf Scottsdale StaffFebruary 6, 2026

Location GuidesFountain Hills

Location Guides

Golf Courses in Gold Canyon & Apache Junction (2026 Guide)

Play the most scenic golf near Phoenix at Gold Canyon Golf Resort. Dinosaur Mountain, Sidewinder, and Apache Creek offer dramatic Superstition Mountain views from $45.

Golf Scottsdale StaffFebruary 6, 2026

Location GuidesGold CanyonApache Junction

Location Guides

Golf Courses in Mesa, AZ: Best Public & Budget Courses (2026)

Find the best golf courses in Mesa, AZ from $18 budget rounds to $249 championship layouts. Green fees, insider tips, and spring training pairings for 2026.

Golf Scottsdale StaffFebruary 6, 2026

Location GuidesMesaEast Valley

Location Guides

Golf Courses in North Scottsdale: Complete 2026 Guide

North Scottsdale's best golf courses from $85-$550. Public, resort, and private options at TPC Scottsdale, Troon North, Grayhawk, and 15 more courses.

Golf Scottsdale StaffFebruary 6, 2026

Location GuidesNorth Scottsdale

Location Guides

Golf Courses in Paradise Valley, AZ: Luxury Golf at Camelback's Base (2026)

Paradise Valley golf courses offer luxury resort play at Camelback Mountain's base. Green fees, stay-and-play packages, and local tips for every course.

Golf Scottsdale StaffFebruary 6, 2026

Location GuidesParadise Valley

Location Guides

Golf Courses in Peoria & Glendale, AZ (2026 Guide)

Discover Quintero Golf Club and West Valley golf in Peoria and Glendale, AZ. From a top-100 Rees Jones masterpiece to affordable daily-fee courses near spring training venues.

Golf Scottsdale StaffFebruary 6, 2026

Location GuidesPeoriaGlendale

Location Guides

Golf Courses in Phoenix: Best Public & Resort Courses (2026 Guide)

Play Phoenix golf courses from $30-$189. Six public and resort courses with insider tips, seasonal pricing, and local knowledge. Minutes from Sky Harbor Airport.

Golf Scottsdale StaffFebruary 6, 2026

Location GuidesPhoenix

Private Clubs

Pinnacle Peak Country Club Membership Cost (2026 Guide)

Pinnacle Peak CC membership costs ~$50K non-equity with a 5-year payment plan and $5K trial membership. The most accessible private golf club in Scottsdale with a Nicklaus Signature course.

Golf Scottsdale StaffFebruary 6, 2026

Private ClubsMembership CostsPinnacle Peak

Private Clubs

Mirabel Golf Club Membership Cost (2026 Guide)

Mirabel Golf Club membership costs $200K-$250K initiation with $31K/year dues. Complete guide to fees, social membership options, and why Mirabel is known as Scottsdale's best dining club.

Golf Scottsdale StaffFebruary 4, 2026

Private ClubsMembership CostsMirabel

Private Clubs

Estancia Club Membership Cost (2026 Guide)

Estancia Club golf membership costs $295K-$350K initiation with $28,500/year dues billed annually. Inside Scottsdale's most exclusive club with ~280 members and a top-ranked Fazio course.

Golf Scottsdale StaffFebruary 2, 2026

Private ClubsMembership CostsEstancia

Private Clubs

Desert Mountain Club Membership Cost (2026 Guide)

Desert Mountain membership costs $225K-$250K for full golf access to SIX Nicklaus courses. Three membership tiers, yearly price increases, and complete cost breakdown.

Golf Scottsdale StaffJanuary 31, 2026

Private ClubsMembership CostsDesert Mountain

Private Clubs

DC Ranch Country Club Membership Cost (2026 Guide)

DC Ranch CC golf membership costs $250K-$275K initiation with $1,990/month dues. Three membership tiers, 1.5-3 year waitlists, and how it compares to Silverleaf.

Golf Scottsdale StaffJanuary 29, 2026

Private ClubsMembership CostsDC Ranch

Private Clubs

Silverleaf Country Club Membership Cost (2026 Guide)

Silverleaf membership costs $400K-$500K for golf initiation with $2,750-$3,000/month dues. Complete breakdown of fees, property requirements, and what Scottsdale's most expensive club includes.

Golf Scottsdale StaffJanuary 28, 2026

Private ClubsMembership CostsSilverleaf

Private Clubs

Scottsdale National Golf Club Membership Cost (2026 Guide)

Scottsdale National membership reportedly costs $300K+ initiation with $60K annual dues. Inside look at Bob Parsons' ultra-exclusive club, pricing, and what makes it different.

Golf Scottsdale StaffJanuary 27, 2026

Private ClubsMembership CostsScottsdale National

Private Clubs

Whisper Rock Golf Club Membership Cost (2026 Guide)

Whisper Rock Golf Club membership costs $100K-$130K initiation with $15,400 annual dues. Complete guide to fees, application process, and what Phil Mickelson's home course includes.

Golf Scottsdale StaffJanuary 25, 2026

Private ClubsMembership CostsWhisper Rock

Course Comparisons

12 Best Golf Courses in Scottsdale, AZ (2026 Rankings)

The 12 best Scottsdale golf courses ranked for 2026 season. Public, resort, and private options from $49-$350+. Includes TPC Scottsdale, Troon North, We-Ko-Pa, and more.

Golf Scottsdale StaffDecember 29, 2025

Best CoursesTop PicksScottsdale Golf

Course Comparisons

10 Best Public Golf Courses in Scottsdale, AZ (2026)

Top 10 public golf courses in Scottsdale ranked by locals. Green fees from $49-$275 with ratings and booking tips for TPC Scottsdale, We-Ko-Pa, Troon North, and more.

Golf Scottsdale StaffDecember 29, 2025

Public CoursesTop PicksScottsdale Golf

Budget Golf

Cheap Golf in Scottsdale: 10 Best Courses Under $100

Play Scottsdale golf courses from $25/round. 10 affordable courses with summer deals, twilight rates, and locals-only discounts that save 50%+. Updated for 2026.

Golf Scottsdale StaffDecember 29, 2025

Budget GolfAffordableValue

Private Clubs

15 Best Private Golf Clubs in Scottsdale (2026 Rankings)

Scottsdale's top private golf clubs ranked with initiation fees ($50K-$500K+), member perks, and how to get invited. Includes Silverleaf, Whisper Rock, and Desert Mountain.

Golf Scottsdale StaffDecember 29, 2025

Private ClubsCountry ClubsMembership

Planning

Scottsdale Golf Packages: Best Stay & Play Deals (2026)

Compare the best Scottsdale golf packages for 2026. Stay-and-play deals at TPC Scottsdale, Troon North, and Fairmont Princess from $299/night with rounds included.

Golf Scottsdale StaffDecember 29, 2025

Golf PackagesStay and PlayGolf Trips

Where to Stay

9 Best Golf Resorts in Scottsdale for Stay & Play (2026)

Top Scottsdale golf resorts with on-site courses and stay-and-play packages. Compare Fairmont Princess, Boulders Resort, Westin Kierland, and more. Rates from $150/night.

Golf Scottsdale StaffDecember 29, 2025

Golf ResortsStay and PlayLuxury Golf

Planning

Scottsdale Golf Trip Planning Guide (2026 Edition)

Plan your Scottsdale golf trip with our 2026 guide. Best courses to play, where to stay, when to visit, sample itineraries, and money-saving tips from locals.

Golf Scottsdale StaffDecember 29, 2025

Golf TripPlanningTravel Guide

Course Guides

TPC Scottsdale Guide: Stadium & Champions Course (2026)

Complete TPC Scottsdale guide for 2026. Stadium Course (home of WM Phoenix Open) and Champions Course green fees, tee times, the famous 16th hole, and insider tips.

Golf Scottsdale StaffDecember 29, 2025

TPC ScottsdaleStadium CourseWM Phoenix Open

Course Guides

Troon North Golf Club Guide: Pinnacle vs Monument (2026)

Complete Troon North Golf Club guide comparing Pinnacle and Monument courses. Green fees from $175, tee time tips, signature holes, and what to expect at each course.

Golf Scottsdale StaffDecember 29, 2025

Troon NorthCourse GuideDesert Golf

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