The Club at Seven Canyons

The Club at Seven Canyons occupies a dramatic site in Sedona's red rock country, where the course navigates through high-desert terrain characterized by deep arroyos, sandstone formations, and elevation changes of several hundred feet. Tom Weiskopf designed the layout, which opened in 2002, routing holes through and around the property's namesake canyons. The design works with the natural topography rather than imposing a traditional parkland template on the landscape, resulting in a routing where holes move through corridors of rock and vegetation with significant vertical movement. The course plays at varying elevations across its routing, with several holes featuring tee shots from elevated positions that provide views of the surrounding red rock formations. The property's desert environment means native grasses, scrub, and rock outcroppings frame the playing corridors, and the design incorporates these natural features as both strategic elements and visual backdrops. Water comes into play on a handful of holes, unusual for the high-desert setting. Seven Canyons operates as a private club and has maintained a low profile relative to other Southwestern desert courses, hosting members and their guests rather than pursuing tournament play or public recognition. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse positioned to take advantage of the Sedona views. The course represents Weiskopf's approach to working with dramatic terrain, allowing the land's natural character to shape the golf experience rather than imposing a predetermined routing on the site.