Without a doubt, Arizona is one of the great golf capitals of the United States. The clear weather and mild winters make the state a key vacation destination for golfers. There are lesser known public golf courses all over the state as well as courses known throughout the world in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson. In addition to wonderful golf, these cities provide a cosmopolitan experience that can rival any high end resort in the country.

Tucson maintains golf courses designed by many of the leading names in golf history. The La Paloma course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and the Star Pass course was designed by Arnold Palmer. Tom Fazio designed the Ventana Canyon course, situated in the midst of the extraordinary Arizona desert, surrounded by some of the finest health spas and spa resorts in the world. Tucson is just two hours from the Phoenix Scottsdale resort corridor where many cabin rentals are available.

Scottsdale offers something for golfers and non-golfers alike. The city is unique with shopping, dining, romantic travel inns, and a nightlife that is second to none. There has been a significant flood of celebrity, money, and business to Scottsdale in the last decade, and so those who have not been in a while would hardly recognize the city.

Golf in Scottsdale is truly world renowned, with the Troon North Golf Club’s Monument. Troon is a 36 hole golf course and can be a spot steep for the casual golfer. Of course, for this price, the greens are kept in excellent condition and rival the most well maintained greens in the world through the winter months. Pinnacle, Grayhawk, and Boulders offer golfers similarly luxurious greens, though at equally high prices. Among these, Grayhawk is recognized for being the place of numerous professional golfing events, such as the Frys.com Open, which is part of the PGA Tour’s Fall Series.

In addition to these courses, a few recently designed courses have been generating buzz in the golfing world. The Saguaro Course at We-Ko-Pa and the newly redesigned Champions Course at TPC Scottsdale should certainly be on a golfer’s list of courses to visit.

Phoenix offers a different experience. After flying into the famous Sky Harbor airport, Phoenix is a cultural hub in the state and the region. It is a vacation spot for many convention and business professionals, as well as those resolute about their golf. The Arizona Biltmore’s Adobe Course is one of the oldest courses in the state. For those interested in a completely relaxed setting, the Raven at South Mountain provides golfers more than 5,000 pine trees and a surprisingly lush environment for being located in the midst of the desert. The Wildfire Golf Club designed by Nick Faldo offers players the sensation of being at a vacation resort while still being located in the city limits of Phoenix.

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