As excitement builds for the 2025 WM Phoenix Open, one of the most vibrant events on the PGA Tour, Scottsdale will welcome golf enthusiasts from around the world this February 3-9. While the main action unfolds at the iconic TPC Scottsdale, Arizona is also renowned for its plethora of outstanding golf courses in the desert. Looking to tee it up while you're in town for the WMPO? Look no further than Troon Golf Arizona, where you can experience the best courses in the Grand Canyon State at the best available rates. Here are some of Troon’s must-play courses:
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club
18 Holes | Maricopa
480.367.8949 | AkChinSouthernDunes.com
Sprawling across more than 320 acres, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes offers a welcoming, laid-back ambiance –a place where golfers can enjoy a 'Pure Golf Experience,' complete with exceptional service and amenities. Set against breathtaking 360-degree views of Arizona’s vast desert landscape, this Fred Couples and Schmidt-Curley-designed course follows the tradition of some of the world’s most prestigious layouts, closely resembling the 'sand belt' region of Australia. During peak season, the course is fully over-seeded, with lush greenery, and you won’t find a cactus on the property. Instead, Eucalyptus and Acacia trees populate the landscape.
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale
36 Holes | Scottsdale
480.488.9028 | TheBoulders.com
Experience the extensive $4 million golf course enhancements on two award-winning, Jay Morrish-designed courses that seamlessly wend their way through her composition. Listed among the finest in the United States, the extraordinary setting includes dramatic 12-million-year-old rock formations and unmatched vistas that stretch across an enchanting desert landscape.