The best golf course layouts in Scottsdale, Arizona
The golf courses within about 25 miles of Scottsdale, Arizona that Course Vaults golfers rate highest for layout: routing, hole variety, and design. Each course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers who played it; 15 courses qualify.
Also covers Phoenix, Fort McDowell, Mesa, Gilbert, Peoria and 7 more nearby towns.
Founders
Quintero Golf Club
Peoria, AZ, USALayout 4.4 out of 5 from 17 golfers
PublicRees Jones
- 4.3Conditions
- 4.4Layout
- 3.5Value
- 4.8Scenery
- 3.5Facilities
Quintero in Peoria, AZ should be on anyone’s list who plays golf in Arizona often. Feels like a blend of Colorado and Arizona golf. Out in the middle of nowhere and is an absolute gem.
Written by
@ChipJohnson01
- Driving range
- Views
- Must play
Upper
Whisper Rock Golf Club
Scottsdale, AZ, USALayout 4.4 out of 5 from 5 golfers
PrivateTom Fazio
- 5.0Conditions
- 4.4Layout
- 4.4Scenery
- 4.7Facilities
- Must play
- Pristine
- Challenging
Saguaro
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
Fort McDowell, AZ, USALayout 4.3 out of 5 from 32 golfers
PublicBen Crenshaw & Bill Coore
- 4.6Conditions
- 4.3Layout
- 3.6Value
- 4.5Scenery
- 4.0Facilities
Great walk and a cool design from C&C. Greens have some challenge, but most of the bite comes from tough tee shots (at least from back tees). Fun alternating stretches of short scoring holes followed by holes that protect par heavily.
Written by
@Slamminsam
- Must play
- Pristine
- Driving range
The Estancia Club
Scottsdale, AZ, USALayout 4.2 out of 5 from 7 golfers
PrivateTom Fazio
- 4.9Conditions
- 4.2Layout
- 4.3Scenery
- 4.4Facilities
- Challenging
- Pristine
- Caddies
Monument
Troon North Golf Club
Scottsdale, AZ, USALayout 4.2 out of 5 from 19 golfers
PublicJay Morrish & Tom Weiskopf
- 4.2Conditions
- 4.2Layout
- 2.8Value
- 4.0Scenery
- 3.4Facilities
Was shocked at the shape of the greens. Ball marks everywhere and somehow soaked. Was not worth the price they charge. Views were the only part really worth the experience
Written by
@Aviator
- Challenging
- Driving range
- Must play
(Cholla) We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
Fort McDowell, AZ, USA
Layout 4.1 out of 5 from 12 golfers
(Raptor) Grayhawk Golf Club
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Layout 4.0 out of 5 from 14 golfers
(Stadium) TPC Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Layout 4.0 out of 5 from 20 golfers
(Pinnacle) Troon North Golf Club
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Layout 3.9 out of 5 from 11 golfers
Eagle Mountain Golf Club
Fountain Hills, AZ, USA
Layout 3.6 out of 5 from 5 golfers
(O'odham) Talking Stick Golf Club
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Layout 3.6 out of 5 from 9 golfers
(Champions) TPC Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Layout 3.4 out of 5 from 13 golfers
(South) The Boulders Golf Club
Carefree, AZ, USA
Layout 3.3 out of 5 from 6 golfers
(Ironwood) Kierland Golf Club
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Layout 3.2 out of 5 from 5 golfers
(The Raven) Raven Golf Club
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Layout 3.1 out of 5 from 5 golfers
How we rank
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Scottsdale, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
FAQ
Founders at Quintero Golf Club is #1 on Course Vaults in and around Scottsdale, Arizona at Layout 4.4/5 (17 golfers). 15 courses qualify for this list.
This ranking uses each golfer’s layout rating, on a 0.5–5 scale. Layout is the layout score golfers give when they log a round. Every golfer counts once per course: repeat rounds are averaged first, then the course score is the average across golfers. A course needs layout ratings from at least 5 different golfers. Ties go to the course with more golfers, then the higher Course Vaults score. Only open courses with a published Course Vaults score (at least 5 explicit ratings) are eligible, and a page is published only when at least 5 courses qualify. City pages include courses within about 25 miles of Scottsdale, so nearby suburbs can appear. Rankings refresh about hourly.
A course appears once at least 5 different golfers have rated its layout on Course Vaults. Log your round and rate it in the app to help it qualify.
Yes. It includes qualifying courses within about 25 miles of Scottsdale, not only courses whose address is in the city.
This page was last generated Nov 12, 2026, 4:00 AM EST. Scores and eligibility are recomputed about every hour.
