I could Friday
Want to. … yes. But I probably can’t.
Got any courses in mind?
Im open to west or east side
Let us know if there are courses you want to play and we can make it happen.
Was going to send you the details for our Dec league location, but I see you already signed up! Look forward to meeting you.
In Scottsdale
In Scottsdale
Camelback Ambiente on the high end. Long walk if you are interested in that. Can be very penal if you don't have the driver working.
TPC - Stadium should have stands going up now but you will pay for it. There is a time where you have to walk and/or take caddy. Champions I like the course better and there is a walker rate there.
Talking Stick - meh but not horrible.
North Scottsdale
Troon North - Expensive. Either course is fine, I like Pinnacle over Monument but it will be a good experience
Greyhawk - I haven't played in a long time so I would go there if you wanted to go.
Boulders - Pretty but also tight. Expensive this time of year. I will just say which courses are economical from now on.
Wekopa - More North Scottsdale adjacent. Saguaro is best of the best. Cholla I am disappointed in but a lot of folks like it.
Legend Trail - I find it a fun course but I hardly ever play it. Always slips my mind.
West side
Verrado - Love both of these courses.
Estrella - Troon course that is fun to play. Haven't been there is a while since Sterling Grove and Victory at Verrado opened.
Sterling Grove - Excellent course and new. Not a bombers course if that appeals to you
Quintero - Listed in Top 100. 3 par 3's are elevated tee box down to a green. One goofy par 5. The views can't be beat.
Wickenburg Ranch - Way out there. Fantastic course. If you want to play that you will get people to drive up there with you.
Others to consider
Raven - Good economical option. Not full on desert course and you can get deals there
Legacy - Right next door to Raven and same spiel.
Papago - ASU course and muni. Play here early as pace is slow. Fun atmosphere after the round
Aguila - Another muni that is fun and easy walk. Good pricing
GCU - I would rank below the other 2 muni's but it is a good course. Again not as desert as other courses
Whirlwind - 2 courses. They will be expensive during winter. Right now Devil's Claw is better than Cattail because of conditions
Southern Dunes - I will always recommend Southern Dunes. It is my favorite course in the valley with all things considered. Staff, practice area, restaurant, and course. If you decide to go here I will happily tag along. I don't find it very deserty but you can find a lot of desert there if you can't get off the tee. Be sure you can hit out of a bunker.
Avoid
Silverado, Arizona Grand, Foothills, Biltmore
Obviously there are way more courses but just giving my highlights. Keep in mind that we have a lot more walkers out there this time of year and you probably need to tee off by 1PM to get a full 18 in. Sun goes down around 5:30 ish and once the sun gets behind the mountains it gets dark quick.
Fuuuuu..........If I wasn't warden level locked down this weekend, I'd go in a heartbeat.
Like that course. Unfortunately, I am out this weekend.
A+ adviceIn Scottsdale
Camelback Ambiente on the high end. Long walk if you are interested in that. Can be very penal if you don't have the driver working.
TPC - Stadium should have stands going up now but you will pay for it. There is a time where you have to walk and/or take caddy. Champions I like the course better and there is a walker rate there.
Talking Stick - meh but not horrible.
North Scottsdale
Troon North - Expensive. Either course is fine, I like Pinnacle over Monument but it will be a good experience
Greyhawk - I haven't played in a long time so I would go there if you wanted to go.
Boulders - Pretty but also tight. Expensive this time of year. I will just say which courses are economical from now on.
Wekopa - More North Scottsdale adjacent. Saguaro is best of the best. Cholla I am disappointed in but a lot of folks like it.
Legend Trail - I find it a fun course but I hardly ever play it. Always slips my mind.
West side
Verrado - Love both of these courses.
Estrella - Troon course that is fun to play. Haven't been there is a while since Sterling Grove and Victory at Verrado opened.
Sterling Grove - Excellent course and new. Not a bombers course if that appeals to you
Quintero - Listed in Top 100. 3 par 3's are elevated tee box down to a green. One goofy par 5. The views can't be beat.
Wickenburg Ranch - Way out there. Fantastic course. If you want to play that you will get people to drive up there with you.
Others to consider
Raven - Good economical option. Not full on desert course and you can get deals there
Legacy - Right next door to Raven and same spiel.
Papago - ASU course and muni. Play here early as pace is slow. Fun atmosphere after the round
Aguila - Another muni that is fun and easy walk. Good pricing
GCU - I would rank below the other 2 muni's but it is a good course. Again not as desert as other courses
Whirlwind - 2 courses. They will be expensive during winter. Right now Devil's Claw is better than Cattail because of conditions
Southern Dunes - I will always recommend Southern Dunes. It is my favorite course in the valley with all things considered. Staff, practice area, restaurant, and course. If you decide to go here I will happily tag along. I don't find it very deserty but you can find a lot of desert there if you can't get off the tee. Be sure you can hit out of a bunker.
Avoid
Silverado, Arizona Grand, Foothills, Biltmore
Obviously there are way more courses but just giving my highlights. Keep in mind that we have a lot more walkers out there this time of year and you probably need to tee off by 1PM to get a full 18 in. Sun goes down around 5:30 ish and once the sun gets behind the mountains it gets dark quick.
