Have you considered Arizona for your next golfing holiday?

Arizona: A Premier Golfing Destination 

With more than 300 days of sunshine per year and 370 golf courses, Arizona offers a variety of golfing experiences. Enjoy award-winning courses and resorts throughout the state, with diverse scenery from the Sonoran Desert to red rocks and ponderosa pines. Thanks to favourable weather and the quality of courses, Arizona is host to some of the biggest golf tours and events in the country, making it the ideal destination for a golfing holiday.
 

Pro golfing in Scottsdale

TPC Scottsdale Follow in the footsteps of famous golfers at TPC Scottsdale, where the PGA Tour's annual Waste Management Phoenix Open is played. The only PGA TOUR property within Arizona, the year-round award-winning champion courses are open-to-the-public 18-hole courses and are surrounded by the stunning McDowell Mountains.

TPC Scottsdale -Stadium - Hole 13 - photo credit TPC Scottsdale

Boulders Club at Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale The Boulders Golf Club's 18-hole North and South courses have a reputation as challenging. Learn from a pro golf caddie or work on technique with private lessons from PGA instructors. Named one of the Best Golf Course Resorts in the Southwest by Golf Digest's 2022 Editor's Choice Award, Boulder's Resort & Spa is an unmatched golfing experience paired with a luxury spa, utilising desert-based ingredients and adobe-style casitas. 

Golfing with a view in Sedona 

Sedona Golf Course - photo credit Arizona Office of Tourism

Seven Canyons Golf Club Located within the Coconino National Forest, golfers at Seven Canyons Golf Club have a storybook setting to compete on with its towering red-rock monoliths overhead and pinion pines all around. The 18-hole course is said to evoke a risk/reward mindset in players and is exclusive to members and guests at Enchantment Resort, as well as townhome rentals at Seven Canyons. Staying at Enchantment Resort soothe guests after a day of golfing with its soon-to-be reopened Mii amo Spa.
 

Golfing next to the Phoenix's biggest attractions

Papago Golf Course 2 - photo credit Jim Frenak

Papago Golf Club Nestled within bustling Papago Park, Papago Golf Club is a public golf course that immerses golfers in the desert scenery and offers stunning views of the Papago Buttes throughout all 18 holes. As the home course of Arizona State University's (ASU) golf teams, golfers can use Papago's Thunderbirds Golf Complex, a state-of-the-art facility designed by ASU Alum, Phil Mickelson, and includes a target practice area to develop wedge control. After a round of golf, take advantage of the course's close proximity to the Hole in the Rock Hiking Trail within Papago Park for a view of the city's skyline.

Wigwam Golf Club Near Phoenix is one of the most challenging golf courses in the entire state: the Gold Course, better known as the "Arizona Monster," at Wigwam Golf Club. Only the best players take on this challenging open-to-the-public 18-hole course that has hosted the US Open Qualifier. Conquer the Gold Course, then play the Blue Course, ideal for golfers who prefer short hitters, or the Red Course, ideal for those who like to end the game with difficult holes. Complete your day by staying at the legendary Wigwam resort, a luxury resort that offers southwest charming casitas and farm-to-table dining options. 
 

Golfing in Tucson's Sonoran Desert

Sewailo - photo courtesy of Visit Tucson

Sewailo Golf Club This Pascua Yaqui Tribe-owned 18-hole golf course was designed to honour the land and remind golfers of the beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Sewailo Golf Club's striking scenery is reflected in its name with Sewailo meaning "Land where the flowers grow", in the Pascua Yaqui language. With its five different tee boxes on each hole, this public golf course is an ideal stop for golf trips that consist of players of different levels. 

Golf near the Grand Canyon in Northern Arizona

Elephant Rocks Golf Course - photo credit Experience Williams

Elephant Rocks Golf Course in Williams  Only an hour away from the Grand Canyon, golfing at Elephant Rocks Golf Course is the perfect addition to a Grand Canyon trip. The course's quirky name originated from the elephant-shaped lava rocks that greet guests on their way to the public 18-hole course. Closed in the winter, the course is the perfect getaway during the spring and summer. Stay in Williams to dine in a retro diner along Route 66 or ride the Grand Canyon Railroad for a scenic ride to the natural wonder.