Arizona Biltmore Golf Club

The Arizona Biltmore Golf Club's Links Course operates alongside the Adobe Course at this historic Phoenix resort property. Bill Johnston designed the Links layout, which opened in the 1970s as part of the resort's golf expansion. The course sits in the desert landscape of central Phoenix, where the Biltmore resort has been a landmark since the late 1920s, though the golf facilities came later as the property developed its recreational amenities. The routing works through relatively flat terrain with desert vegetation framing the holes. Johnston's design incorporates the natural Sonoran Desert setting while maintaining playability for resort guests of varying skill levels. Water features appear on several holes, and the course presents strategic options rather than severe penalties, reflecting its role as an accessible resort layout. The fairways are generally generous, though approach shots require accuracy to hold greens protected by bunkers and desert waste areas. The Arizona Biltmore resort itself carries significant architectural heritage, with connections to Frank Lloyd Wright's design influence in its main buildings. The golf courses serve the resort's membership and guest population, providing convenient access to golf in an urban Phoenix location. The Links Course complements the older Adobe Course, giving members and visitors two distinct routing options. The setting offers views of the surrounding Phoenix mountains, and the courses benefit from the resort's established landscaping and mature vegetation that has developed over decades.