
Paradise Valley Course
Paradise Valley Country Club

About this course
Paradise Valley Country Club sits in the heart of Paradise Valley, Arizona, an affluent enclave between Phoenix and Scottsdale known for its desert mountain views and resort character. The course was designed by Lawrence Hughes, a regional architect active in the Southwest during the mid-twentieth century. The property occupies relatively flat terrain typical of the valley floor, with Camelback Mountain and the surrounding ranges providing a dramatic backdrop to the layout. The routing reflects the design conventions of its era, with tree-lined fairways and traditional bunkering that contrast with the natural Sonoran Desert landscape beyond the course boundaries. Water features appear on several holes, a common element in Arizona courses from this period despite the arid climate. The layout serves a private membership drawn largely from the surrounding residential community, which includes both year-round residents and seasonal visitors who spend winter months in the Valley. Paradise Valley Country Club functions primarily as a social and recreational hub for its members rather than a tournament venue. The club facilities include dining and social spaces that complement the golf course, typical of established country clubs in affluent Phoenix-area neighborhoods. The course has likely undergone maintenance updates and refinements over the decades to address turf management challenges inherent to desert golf and to keep pace with evolving membership expectations, though the fundamental routing and character established by Hughes remain intact.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in AZ
Quick facts
- Location
- Paradise Valley, AZ, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1957
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Lawrence Hughes
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,887 yards
- Difficulty
- 73/132
- Course Vaults score
- 8.2
Getting there
Paradise Valley Country Club is reached most easily through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), a major Southwest hub just twenty minutes south of the club's gates. Private aircraft often favor Scottsdale Airport, positioned even closer to the northeast and favored by those who prefer a quieter arrival into the Valley of the Sun. The drive from either point traces the gradual ascent into Paradise Valley proper, where the urban grid softens into wide, cactus-lined boulevards and the raw peaks of Camelback Mountain and Mummy Mountain rise dramatically against the desert sky - a fitting threshold to one of Arizona's most storied and secluded golf sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Paradise Valley
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Paradise Valley has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.
Paradise Valley was designed by Lawrence Hughes.
Paradise Valley is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Paradise Valley is 72.
Paradise Valley plays 6,887 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Paradise Valley is 132.



