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It's easy to understand what elevates Scottsdale Arizona in the pantheon of golf rankings. No other golf destination can boast of such remarkable diversity. Scottsdale has a solid mix of traditional, tree-lined courses and desert, target-style designs. There's an appealing blend of special occasion "trophy" courses, and modest "family-friendly" and "beginners" courses. Scottsdale has top-ranked municipal tracks and super-exclusive country club retreats. Private and public. Resort and retirement. Modern and classic. Throw in seemingly endless sunny skies, gentle breezes, mountain vistas, top professional tournaments such as the FBR Open, the Tommy Bahama Challenge, plus acclaimed golf equipment manufacturers, golf course architects, top instructors and golf schools, superb resorts and spas, restaurants, arts, nightlife and shopping, including golf's most honored retail store-In Celebration of Golf -and it becomes quite clear: When it comes to golf, Scottsdale has it all.
Even with its 330 days of sunshine a year, Scottsdale wasn't an automatic overnight golf sensation. Today, the city and its immediate surroundings are blessed with 200 courses, all of them delightful, most of them within a half-hour's drive of each other, and more than half of them possessed of ranking awards for either design excellence, beauty, service, facilities, playing conditions or value. A handful of our courses have been rewarded for having all of these attributes. Back in 1910, however, when golf first came to Scottsdale, the playing fields weren't the lush, velvety carpets we know today. No, those hardy pioneers of the links toiled on dirt fairways and oiled sand greens. Two years later, Arizona achieved statehood and Scottsdale's remarkable transformation from Wild West outpost to sophisticated golf mecca began in earnest.
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New ownership has revived the oldest course in the Verde Valley. Located just 20 minutes from Sedona and 5 minutes from Cliff Castle Casino the 18 hole/par 71 course offers the best value in the area, and is a must play for any skill level. Full service pro shop, restaurant, and bar.
Nestled amongst the famous Red Rocks of Sedona, Oakcreek Country Club is Sedona’s original championship golf course, featuring tree-lined doglegs with strategically-placed fairway bunkers in the landing areas, and slightly elevated greens surrounded by large, swirling bunkers.
Verde Santa Fe Golf Course is nestled under the beautiful Mingus Mountains 13 miles south of Sedona. Featuring an enjoyable 18-hole regulation golf course with restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, bar, fully stocked pro shop, driving range, private & group lessons, group outings welcomed.
The Sedona Golf Resort is widely considered one of the world's most unforgettable golf courses.
Sedona area Golf Courses. |
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