Acacia at Westin Kierland Golf Club

The Acacia Course at Westin Kierland Golf Club is a Scott Miller design located in North Scottsdale, part of a resort property that includes multiple golf courses. Miller, who has designed and renovated courses throughout the southwestern United States, created Acacia as one of three nine-hole layouts at the facility, allowing for various eighteen-hole combinations. The course sits within the developed resort environment of the Kierland area, where golf integrates with hotel accommodations and residential neighborhoods characteristic of Scottsdale's northern corridor.

The routing works through relatively modest elevation changes typical of desert courses built in this part of the Valley, with the design incorporating native Sonoran Desert vegetation including the namesake acacia trees, saguaro cacti, and desert scrub. The layout features strategic bunkering and water elements that come into play on select holes, requiring players to navigate both natural desert areas and manufactured hazards. As a resort nine-hole course, Acacia accommodates players of varying skill levels while maintaining enough challenge to keep the layout interesting for repeat play.

The Westin Kierland property caters primarily to resort guests and visiting golfers, offering convenient access to golf as part of a broader hospitality experience. The facility provides practice areas and instruction typical of resort operations, with the golf serving as one amenity among dining, spa, and conference facilities. The North Scottsdale location places the course within reach of the area's concentration of golf options and desert recreation.