

In the United States, there are a number of places that are ideal for playing golf because they offer some of the best golf courses and the golfing communities have access to all the amenities for enjoying the sport. Some of these places include Hawaii, Florida, California, and Arizona, which are home to some of the best golf courses and some of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world.
However, given that these places are host to a large number of golf courses, which is very true for Arizona, finding a golf course to play in and scheduling golf games can be a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, there is a very good source of information for golfers to access before they make the trip to Arizona, which is the Internet.
Online directories
The Internet is one of the best sources for information on golf courses and other golf matters in places like Arizona. This is because the Internet is host to a number of golf directories that provide very important information to golfers, including the addresses of golf courses, their schedules, and the tournaments that are played on different golf courses. Usually, these directories have links to the web sites of the different golf courses in a certain location, which you can access by clicking on the link.
For Arizona golf directories, golf courses are often categorized by location or the city where they are located, which include Sedona, Green Valley, Southern Arizona, Scottsdale, and Fountain Hills.
In addition to these, additional services with regard to golf equipment, golf tips, and other important resources are also provided on these web sites. Looking for a golf directory online is a fairly easy process because all you need to do is to type the words "golf directory" and the place you are interested in, and you will automatically be led to a number of web sites that provide golf directories.
Given the popularity of golf in places like Arizona, picking a golf course among a wide selection of courses can be a bit of a challenge. Fortunately, there are a number of golf directories that golfers can go to online, where they can access information that they need, including the location and the schedules of golf courses, helping to make their golfing trip more convenient and enjoyable.
Arizona Golf provides detailed information on Arizona Golf, Arizona Golf Courses, Arizona Golf Vacations, Arizona Golf Resorts and more. Arizona Golf is affiliated with Scotland Golf Tours
© 2006 by "DiscoveringArizona Inc." · All Rights Reserved · E-Mail: jayq@discoveringarizona.com
Can't Find What You're Looking For?
Try Google Search!
The Boulders, North Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway, Carefree
(800) 553-1717 or (480) 488-9009 www.thebouldersclub.com
Tee times for nonresort guests are very limited in winter and spring (try making reservations a month in advance if you aren't staying at the resort). You'll pay $245 to $290 for a round in winter, $195 to $220 in spring.
The Wigwam Golf Club & Spa, 300 Wigwam Blvd.
(800) 909-4224 or (623) 935-3811 www.wigwamresort.com
In high season, greens fees are $135 for any of the three courses and $45 in summer. Reservations for nonguests can be made no more than 7 days in advance.
Gold Canyon Golf Resort, 6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon
(800) 827-5281 or (480) 982-9449 www.gcgr.com.
Greens fees on this course range from $157 to $187 in winter and from $57 to $67 in summer. The Sidewinder course is more traditional and less dramatic, but much more economical. Greens fees are $87 to $102 in winter and $42 to $47 in summer. Reserve a week in advance. It's well worth the drive.
Arizona Biltmore Country Club, 24th Street and Missouri Avenue
(602) 955-9655 http://www.arizonabiltmore.com/golf/
Reservations can be made up to 2 months in advance. There's also a championship 18-hole putting course.
Camelback Golf Club, 7847 N. Mockingbird Lane
(888) 24-CAMEL or (480) 596-7050 http://www.camelbackgolf.com/
Resort Course greens fees are $96 to $170 in winter; Club Course fees are $80 to $125 in winter. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance.
Phoenician Golf Club, 6000 E. Camelback Rd.
(888) 888-8234 or (480) 423-2449 www.thephoenician.com.
Greens fees for nonresort guests are $110 to $180 in winter and spring, $60 to $90 in summer, and can be made up to 60 days in advance.
Troon North Golf Club, 10320 E. Dynamite Blvd., Scottsdale
(888) TROON-US or (480) 585-7700 www.troonnorthgolf.com.
Greens fees are $185 to $295 in winter and spring.
Tournament Players Club (TPC) of Scottsdale, 17020 N. Hayden Rd. (888) 400-4001 or (480) 585-4334 www.playatpc.com
Stadium course fees top out at $228 in winter and spring, while Desert Course fees are a reasonable $57 in winter and spring.
Kierland Golf Club, 15636 Clubgate Dr., Scottsdale
(888) TROON-US or (480) 922-9283 www.kierlandgolf.com
Greens fees are $95 to $180 in winter.
ASU-Karsten Golf Course, 1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe
(480) 921-8070 www.asukarsten.com
Greens fees are $75 to $89 in winter. Phone reservations are taken up to 14 days in advance; online reservations are taken up to 30 days in advance.
Legacy Golf Resort, 6808 S. 32nd St.
(888) 828-FORE or (602) 305-5550 www.legacygolfresort.com
Greens fees are $99 to $149 in winter.
Stonecreek Golf Club, 4435 E. Paradise Village Pkwy.
(602) 953-9111 www.americangolf.com
Greens fees are $69 to $95 in winter.
Ocotillo Golf Club, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler
(888) 624-8899 or (480) 917-6660 www.ocotillogolf.com
Greens fees are $155 in winter.
Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club, 33244 N. Black Mountain Pkwy., Cave Creek (480) 488-0009 www.dovevalleyranch.com
Greens fees are $105 to $130 in winter.
Rancho Mañana Golf Club, 5734 E. Rancho Mañana Blvd., Cave Creek (480) 488-0398 www.ranchomanana.com
Greens fees are $75 to $155 in winter.
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, 18200 East Toh Vee Circle, Fountain Hills
(480) 836-9000 www.wekopa.com
Greens fees are $85 to $195 in winter. Reservations are taken up to 90 days in advance.
Papago Golf Course, 5595 E. Moreland St.
(602) 275-8428 http://phoenix.gov/SPORTS/papago.html
Encanto Golf Course, 2775 N. 15th Ave.
(602) 253-3963 http://phoenix.gov/SPORTS/encant18.html
Cave Creek Golf Course, 15202 N. 19th Ave.
(602) 866-8076. http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/SPORTS/golf.html
Green fees at these three municipal courses are $17 to $34 to walk ($22 extra for a golf cart)
Rolling Hills Golf Course, 1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe
(480) 350-5275 http://www.tempegolf.net/
There are two executive 9-hole courses here and greens fees are a very reasonable $24 for 18 holes. A golf car will cost you another $20. Reservations can be made a week in advance.
