
Stadium Course
TPC Scottsdale

About this course
The Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale is defined by its raucous, stadium-like 16th hole, a spectacle unmatched in professional golf. Carved into the Sonoran Desert landscape of North Scottsdale, the course presents a target-style experience, favoring strategic play over raw power and creating risk-reward opportunities. The fairways, generously wide in places and tight in others, reward accuracy as much as distance, while undulating greens demand a deft touch. Designed by Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf, the Stadium Course was conceived specifically to host the Phoenix Open (now the WM Phoenix Open), solidifying its place as one of the most-attended events on the PGA TOUR. Ben Crenshaw contributed a renovation that was unveiled in 2014. Each year, the world's best golfers navigate its demanding layout, which includes the famed par-3 16th, where the atmosphere is more akin to a sporting arena than a golf course. Beyond the tournament fervor, TPC Scottsdale offers a compelling desert golf experience. While the 16th hole earns the spotlight, the other 17 holes present strategic challenges that appeal to golfers of all skill levels. TPC Scottsdale is renowned for its exceptional facilities and commitment to providing an experience that extends beyond the course, making it a popular destination for golf enthusiasts visiting the area.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in AZ
Quick facts
- Location
- Scottsdale, AZ, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1986
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Tom Weiskopf, Jay Morrish
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,261 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.7/142
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
The journey to TPC Scottsdale begins at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), a major hub situated roughly 30 miles southeast of the property, with a straightforward 45-minute drive north through the sprawl of greater Phoenix before the landscape opens into the Sonoran Desert. For those arriving by private aircraft, Scottsdale Airport (SDL) sits just 15 minutes from the club's gates, offering a more discreet entry point befitting the resort's status as a premier destination. The final stretch carries you northeast along Pima Road, where the urban grid dissolves into the raw, sculptural beauty of desert terrain - saguaro sentinels rising against the mountains - before you arrive at TPC Scottsdale's distinctive modern clubhouse, perched at the threshold between manicured championship grounds and the untamed Sonoran wilderness.

FAQ
Common questions about Stadium at TPC Scottsdale
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Stadium at TPC Scottsdale has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 452 logged golfers.
Stadium was designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish.
Yes. Stadium at TPC Scottsdale is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Stadium is 71.
Stadium plays 7,261 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Stadium is 142.



