Ever wondered what makes SunRidge Canyon's final six holes earn the nickname "The Wicked Six"? This Keith Foster-designed desert canyon masterpiece challenges even scratch golfers with its dramatic elevation changes and strategic design.
SunRidge Canyon Golf Club delivers an authentic desert canyon golf experience just minutes from Scottsdale. Since opening in 1995, this Troon-managed public course has earned recognition in Golfweek's "Best Courses You Can Play" with its combination of strategic design, Champion Ultradwarf Bermudagrass greens, and breathtaking Sonoran Desert scenery.
The Wicked Six: Holes 13-18
The course's defining stretch begins at the par-3 13th and climbs through six diverse holes:
Hole 13 - Par 3: Opens the uphill journey with an elevated green
Hole 14 - Par 4: Strategic driving hole where position matters
Hole 15 - Par 5: Risk-reward with canyon hazards
Hole 16 - Par 4: Plays into prevailing wind
Hole 17 - Par 3: The signature 209 yards over box canyon
Hole 18 - Par 5: Rewards aggressive play, punishes errant shots
Course Specifications
| Tees | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
|------|---------|--------|-------| | Black | 7,002 | 72.2 | 138 | | Gold | 6,426 | 70.0 | 132 | | White | 6,010 | 67.7 | 124 | | Green | 5,034 | 64.6 | 113 |
Pros
- Keith Foster design with strategic routing and varied challenges
- Champion Ultradwarf Bermudagrass greens maintained to Troon standards
- "The Wicked Six" provides memorable finishing sequence
- Signature 17th hole offers dramatic 209-yard carry over box canyon
- full practice facilities including TrackMan club fitting
- Wicked Six Bar & Grill with live music and Friday bagpipes
- Six tee options accommodate all skill levels
Cons
- Dynamic pricing means rates fluctuate until booking
- Back nine climbs uphill into prevailing wind
- Located in Fountain Hills (not Scottsdale proper)
- Reddit ranks it middle-of-pack in $200-250 tier
- Collared shirt required, denim not permitted
Rates and Booking
SunRidge Canyon uses dynamic pricing through September 30, 2025. Reddit users report $200-250 range for peak season. Book up to 40 days in advance directly, or 120 days through Experience Scottsdale.
Players Card: $179-199, valid October 2025 - July 2026
Practice Facilities
- Driving range with complimentary balls (10/1/25-5/31/26)
- Putting green and chipping area
- Cool Clubs Custom Fitters with TrackMan technology
- Golf academy with teaching professionals