Hardest golf courses in Phoenix, AZ

The hardest golf course in the Phoenix area is Papago Golf Club in Phoenix. All 50, hardest first; the number is our overall rating.

1. 1Papago Golf ClubPhoenix, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,380 yds7.8
2. 2We-Ko-Pa Golf ClubFort Mcdowell, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,225 yds9.6
3. 3Whisper Rock Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,550 yds9.7
4. 4Grand Canyon University Championship Golf CoursePhoenix, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,215 yds7.4
5. 5Grayhawk Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,221 yds9.4
6. 6Sterling Grove Golf + Country ClubSurprise, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,258 yds8.6
7. 7Camelback Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,225 yds8.6
8. 8Longbow Golf ClubMesa, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,050 yds9.2
9. 9Aguila Golf CourseLaveen, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,098 yds9.2
10. 10Wigwam Golf ClubLitchfield Park, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,345 yds8.6
11. 11Raven Golf ClubPhoenix, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,980 yds9.6
12. 12McCormick Ranch Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,157 yds6.3
13. 13Golf Club of EstrellaGoodyear, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,139 yds7.6
14. 14Wildfire Golf ClubPhoenix, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,145 yds8.0
15. 15Talking Stick Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,001 yds7.3
16. 16Dove Valley Ranch Golf ClubCave Creek, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,095 yds8.2
17. 17McDowell Mountain Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,941 yds7.4
18. 18Ken McDonald Golf CourseTempe, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,876 yds7.0
19. 19Superstition Springs Golf ClubMesa, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,936 yds6.7
20. 20Mesa Country ClubMesa, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,070 yds9.3
21. 21Lone Tree Golf ClubChandler, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,953 yds7.4
22. 22TPC Scottsdale PGAScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,261 yds9.6
23. 23Moon Valley Country ClubPhoenix, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,165 yds8.5
24. 24Alta Mesa Golf ClubMesa, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,127 yds9.0
25. 25Foothills Golf ClubPhoenix, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,905 yds6.6
26. 26Las Sendas Golf ClubMesa, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,823 yds8.8
27. 27Union Hills Golf ClubSun City, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,889 yds6.5
28. 28The Westin Kierland Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,020 yds8.4
29. 29Desert Springs Golf CourseSurprise, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,006 yds8.8
30. 30Toka Sticks Golf ClubMesa, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,870 yds7.2
31. 31Troon Country ClubScottsdale, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,080 yds9.6
32. 32Ancala Country ClubScottsdale, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 6,808 yds9.2
33. 33Ocotillo Golf ClubChandler, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,832 yds8.3
34. 34Bear Creek Golf ComplexChandler, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,825 yds6.7
35. 35Hillcrest Golf ClubSun City West, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,750 yds5.9
36. 36FireRock Country ClubFountain Hills, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,005 yds9.3
37. 37Red Mountain Ranch Country ClubMesa, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,653 yds8.3
38. 38Kokopelli Golf ClubGilbert, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,667 yds5.8
39. 39Falcon Dunes Golf CourseWaddell, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 6,611 yds9.7
40. 40Troon North Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,039 yds8.4
41. 41Cave Creek Golf CoursePhoenix, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,631 yds7.4
42. 42Granite Falls Golf ClubSurprise, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,839 yds7.6
43. 43Palm Valley Golf ClubGoodyear, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,013 yds8.1
44. 44Pueblo El Mirage Golf CourseEl Mirage, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,596 yds6.4
45. 45Coldwater Golf ParkAvondale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,761 yds6.2
46. 46The Clubs at ArrowheadGlendale, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 6,914 yds8.0
47. 47The Clubs at Arrowhead Legend CourseGlendale, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,005 yds6.5
48. 48Great Eagle Golf ClubSurprise, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,683 yds6.3
49. 49Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse PassChandler, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,128 yds9.0
50. 50The 500 Golf Club at Adobe Dam Regional ParkGlendale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,897 yds8.0

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Updated November 2026