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We break the Scottsdale belt into North Scottsdale (Troon North, We-Ko-Pa, The Boulders), Central (TPC Scottsdale, Camelback) and the Tonto/Carefree edge. Most groups stack two championship rounds and one sleeper public, plus an Old Town night out.
About Scottsdale
AZ, USA
Scottsdale
TPC Scottsdale, We-Ko-Pa, Troon North. Desert architecture, rooftop pools, and Old Town until 2 a.m.
Best season: Nov – Apr · From $1,500
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Notable courses
Courses mentioned
- We-Ko-Pa SaguaroCoore & Crenshaw · Par 71 · 6,966 yd
- Troon North MonumentTom Weiskopf · Par 72 · 7,028 yd
- TPC Scottsdale StadiumWeiskopf / Morrish · Par 71 · 7,261 yd
- Grayhawk RaptorTom Fazio · Par 72 · 7,135 yd
Sample itinerary
A 4-day trip, blueprinted
Day 1
- Morning —
- Land at PHX, transfer to Scottsdale (20 min), check in to Princess or Boulders.
- Afternoon —
- Range + 9 holes on a short course.
- Evening —
- Old Town walkable bars + steakhouse.
Day 2
- Morning —
- TPC Scottsdale Stadium — sunrise tee time.
- Afternoon —
- Pool / spa.
- Evening —
- Mexican + mezcal on 5th Ave.
Day 3
- Morning —
- Troon North Monument — bring extra balls for the desert.
- Afternoon —
- Hike Pinnacle Peak.
- Evening —
- Steakhouse on Camelback.
Day 4
- Morning —
- We-Ko-Pa Saguaro — best value round of the trip.
- Afternoon —
- Late lunch, fly home.
Travel tips
What our editors actually do
- 01Tee off before 9 AM Mar–May; winds 15–25 mph routinely kick up past 1 PM.
- 02Stay in North Scottsdale for course proximity, Old Town for nightlife — they are 15 minutes apart.
- 03Princess and Fairmont release stay-and-play packages every September for the following winter.
FAQs
How many days do I need in Scottsdale?
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Four days, three rounds. That covers TPC, Troon and We-Ko-Pa with a recovery afternoon between marquee rounds.
Best time of year for Scottsdale golf?
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Mid-October through mid-May. November and April offer near-identical weather at a 30–40% discount vs February–March.
What is the best month to golf in Scottsdale?
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November through April. February through April is peak — book lodging 4–6 months out.
Best public courses in Scottsdale?
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TPC Scottsdale Stadium, Troon North (Monument), We-Ko-Pa (Saguaro), Grayhawk Raptor. All bookable as a non-member.
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