
The Oakcreek Course
The Oakcreek Country Club
About this course
The Oakcreek Country Club sits in Sedona, Arizona, where the high desert landscape meets the dramatic red rock formations that define this part of the state. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the course reflects his characteristic approach to strategic design, with an emphasis on shot values and visual clarity. The routing takes advantage of the natural elevation changes and the presence of Oak Creek, which winds through portions of the property and comes into play on several holes. Jones's work here incorporates the native terrain and vegetation typical of northern Arizona's high country, with ponderosa pines, junipers, and desert scrub framing the fairways. The red rock vistas provide a distinctive backdrop throughout the round, though the course itself occupies a more vegetated corridor than the exposed rock formations visible in the distance. The design features Jones's trademark bunkering style and green complexes that reward precision while offering recovery options for less-than-perfect shots. Sedona's elevation—roughly 4,500 feet—means the ball travels farther in the thinner air, a factor players must account for in club selection. The climate allows for year-round golf, though summer temperatures can be warm. The Oakcreek serves primarily as a private club for its membership, offering a retreat-style golf experience in one of Arizona's most scenic regions, away from the larger resort developments found in Phoenix and Scottsdale.
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
- Sedona, AZ, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1968
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Sr.
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,824 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.5/131
- Course Vaults score
- 8.2
Getting there
The journey to Oakcreek Country Club unfolds across the high desert landscape of central Arizona, most commonly beginning at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), roughly ninety minutes south of Sedona. The drive north traces Interstate 17 through the Sonoran foothills before ascending into the Colorado Plateau, where the terrain transforms dramatically - saguaro and creosote giving way to ponderosa pine and the iconic red rock formations that define Sedona's skyline. For those traveling by private aircraft, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) or the smaller Sedona Airport (SEZ) offer closer alternatives, though the latter's elevation and runway constraints typically favor larger operators based at regional hubs. The final miles wind through Sedona's sculptural buttes and canyon passages, delivering you to Oakcreek's elevated perch where the club commands views across the Verde Valley and the layered geology that has made this corner of Arizona a destination unto itself.

FAQ
Common questions about The Oakcreek
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Oakcreek has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.
The Oakcreek was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr..
Yes. The Oakcreek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Oakcreek is 72.
The Oakcreek plays 6,824 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Oakcreek is 131.



