Hardest golf courses in Scottsdale, AZ

The hardest golf course in the Scottsdale 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. 4Desert Mountain ClubScottsdale, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,933 yds9.2
5. 5Grand Canyon University Championship Golf CoursePhoenix, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,215 yds7.4
6. 6Grayhawk Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,221 yds9.4
7. 7Cochise Geronimo ClubhouseScottsdale, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,358 yds9.8
8. 8Scottsdale National Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,579 yds9.5
9. 9Renegade Golf CourseScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,933 yds8.8
10. 10Renegade Golf CourseScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,933 yds8.5
11. 11No. 7 at Desert MountainScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,933 yds8.1
12. 12Camelback Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,225 yds8.6
13. 13Longbow Golf ClubMesa, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,050 yds9.2
14. 14Desert Forest Golf ClubCarefree, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,203 yds9.6
15. 15Aguila Golf CourseLaveen, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,098 yds9.2
16. 16Boulders Golf ClubCarefree, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,120 yds6.6
17. 17Raven Golf ClubPhoenix, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,980 yds9.6
18. 18McCormick Ranch Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,157 yds6.3
19. 19Wildfire Golf ClubPhoenix, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,145 yds8.0
20. 20Talking Stick Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,001 yds7.3
21. 21Dove Valley Ranch Golf ClubCave Creek, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,095 yds8.2
22. 22McDowell Mountain Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,941 yds7.4
23. 23Ken McDonald Golf CourseTempe, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,876 yds7.0
24. 24Terravita Golf & Country ClubScottsdale, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,112 yds9.3
25. 25Desert Forest Golf Club, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,203 yds8.4
26. 26Superstition Springs Golf ClubMesa, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,936 yds6.7
27. 27Outlaw Golf CourseScottsdale, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,107 yds9.8
28. 28Mesa Country ClubMesa, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,070 yds9.3
29. 29Lone Tree Golf ClubChandler, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,953 yds7.4
30. 30TPC Scottsdale PGAScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,261 yds9.6
31. 31Moon Valley Country ClubPhoenix, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,165 yds8.5
32. 32Seville Golf & Country ClubGilbert, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,060 yds8.6
33. 33The Mirabel ClubScottsdale, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,147 yds9.5
34. 34Alta Mesa Golf ClubMesa, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,127 yds9.0
35. 35Foothills Golf ClubPhoenix, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,905 yds6.6
36. 36Las Sendas Golf ClubMesa, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,823 yds8.8
37. 37Union Hills Golf ClubSun City, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,889 yds6.5
38. 38Tonto Verde Homes & Golf Club CommunityRio Verde, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,010 yds9.3
39. 39The Westin Kierland Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,020 yds8.4
40. 40Toka Sticks Golf ClubMesa, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,870 yds7.2
41. 41Troon Country ClubScottsdale, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,080 yds9.6
42. 42Ancala Country ClubScottsdale, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 6,808 yds9.2
43. 43Ocotillo Golf ClubChandler, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,832 yds8.3
44. 44Verde River Golf & Social ClubRio Verde, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,031 yds9.5
45. 45Bear Creek Golf ComplexChandler, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,825 yds6.7
46. 46Legend Trail Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,785 yds7.3
47. 47FireRock Country ClubFountain Hills, AZ · Private · 18 holes · 7,005 yds9.3
48. 48Red Mountain Ranch Country ClubMesa, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,653 yds8.3
49. 49Kokopelli Golf ClubGilbert, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 6,667 yds5.8
50. 50Troon North Golf ClubScottsdale, AZ · Public · 18 holes · 7,039 yds8.4

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Updated November 2026