The 5 Best Golf Courses in Arizona
You Need to Visit

Are you looking for the best golf courses in Arizona? Read our list of the top 5 public golf courses in Arizona. Whether you live in Arizona or are just visiting, you’ve got to visit at least one of these golf courses.

1. Best Rated Golf Course: TPC Scottsdale

Scottsdale, AZ

TPC Scottsdale has two of the best rated golf courses in Arizona, the Stadium and Champions Courses. The Stadium Course is maintained at PGA tour quality year-round. It is overall a tougher course than the Champions Course. A unique feature of the Stadium Course is the seating at the par 3, 16th hole, which bears resemblance to the Roman colosseum.

The Champions Course is suitable for players of all skill levels and is just as beautiful as the Stadium Course. The Champions Course is also the more affordable of the two options.

Pricing is between $230-$525/player/round for the Stadium Course and $125-$223/player/round for the Champions Course. Rates vary depending on the day and time of day. The price for both courses includes the green fee and a cart. The stadium course also provides a forecaddie.*

*You are expected to tip the forecaddie a minimum of $40/player.

2. Best Walking Course: Saguaro Course at We-Ko-Pa

Fort McDowell, AZ

The Saguaro Course at We-Ko-Pa is one of the best public golf courses in Arizona. Saguaro was built for easy walking. The designers of the course, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, wanted to highlight and preserve the natural landscape. So, very little dirt was moved when building the course.

Pricing is between $95-$325/non-resident player/round, depending on the time of year. The price includes the greens fee, a golf cart with gps, practice balls, and bottled water.

3. Best Scenery: Quintero Golf Course

Peoria, AZ

Quintero is a beautiful, secluded golf course with a scenic lake, ponds, water features, rock walls, mountain views, and a waterfall. Along with breathtaking scenery, this course offers exciting challenges. For example, par 4, hole 5 plays uphill. Then the next hole, par 3, hole 6 has a steep drop to the green.

Pricing is between $171-$388/player/round, depending on the day and time of day. This price includes the greens fee, cart, and practice balls.

4. Most Unique Course: South Course at The Boulders

Carefree, AZ

Visit the South Course at The Boulders for a unique golfing experience. Its lake, ponds, and magnificent rock formations will have you feeling like you’ve entered another planet. Part of the fun of this course is that you will have to cross desert wastelands at most holes.

Guest pricing is between $95-$379/player/round, depending on the day and time of day. This price includes the greens fee and a cart.

5. Best Value Course: Ahwatukee Golf Course

Phoenix, AZ

The Ahwatukee golf course is the best golf course in Phoenix at its price point. Ahwatukee displays charming water features, palm trees, and mountain views. The best part is that this amazing golf course offers affordable prices.

Pricing is between $20-$81/player/round, depending on the day and time of day. This price includes the greens fee and a cart.