Welcome to Phoenix Golfing!

The Phoenix area is home to world class golf. The over 300 sunny days a year and average annual temperature of 72 degrees makes just about any day a year a great day for golf here. The city boasts a wide range of golf courses, from those managed by the city's park department to private exclusive clubs. The different hazards and courses offer a variety of challenges for golfers of all skill levels. And the Phoenix – Scottsdale area is home to more golf courses listed in the "USA Top 100" than any other area in the United States. Spectacular mountain views and brilliant sunsets are just an added bonus to golfing here. With all this, the most difficult decision a golfer may face is choosing which courses to play.

Arizona Biltmore Golf Club
There are two courses at the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club. They are called the Adobe and the Links. The Adobe golf course has a simple design that challenges golfers. It also has rolling fairways with greens that require accuracy. The Links course is shorter than the Adobe, but has more hazards. The Arizona Biltmore Golf Club is located in Phoenix.

City of Phoenix Golf Clubs
The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department oversees seven golf courses. The City of Phoenix Golf Clubs are: Aguila, Cave Creek, Encanto 18, Encanto 9, Maryvale, Palo Verde, and Papago. All the courses are open from dawn until dusk every day, including holidays. Tee times can be arranged up to four days in advance by calling the course. Greens fees can cost $4 to $35. There are summer specials after 11 a.m. from June 1 to September 30.

The Foothills Golf Club
The Foothills Golf Club has 18 holes with a par 72. The course is located near Phoenix and is surrounded by ridges and buttes. Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish designed the course. The Foothills has a clubhouse, a pro shop, and panoramic views of South Mountain.

Legacy Golf Resort
Golfers of all skill levels will enjoy playing at the Legacy Golf Resort in Phoenix. The Legacy has 18 holes with fairways, hazards, and manicured greens. Natural grasses, wild flowers, shrubs, and trees surround the course. The course also offers scenic views of South Mountain, Squaw Peak, and downtown Phoenix's skyline.

Palm Valley Golf Club
The Palm Valley Golf Club offers 36 holes, a nine-hole Wedge course, and a practice facility. The Palms course is one of the most famous championship courses in the Phoenix area. The Lake course has a par 62. The Phoenix Business Journal named Palm Valley Golf Club one of the best public courses in Arizona.

Phantom Horse Golf Club
Golfers at the Phantom Horse Golf Club will enjoy the views of the Sonoran Desert and has elevated tees on the mountainside. Golf Digest awarded the course four stars in 2001 and named it one of the best places golfers should play in the country. Phantom Horse has more than 6,300 yards and has a par 71. This course is in Phoenix.

Raven Golf Club at South Mountain
The Raven Golf Club at South Mountain is an 18-hole 7,078-yard course located in Phoenix. The par-72 course offers views of the mountains, flower gardens, and pine trees. The 18th hole has a lake and 428 yards. The Arizona Republic named the Raven the No. 2 public golf course in the state.

Talking Stick
There are two Talking Stick golf courses in Phoenix. Talking Stick North is a Scottish-links style course with angular holes. The South course has bunkers and traditional landscaping featuring native cottonwoods and hardwoods. Both courses have 18 holes. The North course has par 70, while the South course has a par 71.

Thunderbirds Golf Club
Sports Illustrated named the Thunderbirds Golf Club one of the top 10 new golf courses in the United States in 2001. Thunderbirds is an 18-hole, par-71 championship course that has five sets of tees. This course measures 4,800 to 7,013 yards. Thunderbirds Golf Club is in Phoenix.