Scottsdale golf courses provide some of the best in both style and price with more than 25 courses open to the public including many world class resort courses.  From completely desert layouts to more traditional courses, many price points can be found to meet the needs of any golfer.  An equal number of resorts offer accommodations that can pamper even the most discerning golf traveler.

The month of July continues to bring lower green fees and room rates making Scottsdale a great summer golf destination. Courses are also less crowded as the heat is a little much for some but it's actually not too bad as long as you drink lots of liquids. Most golf carts have roofs to keep you shaded as well. If you bring a towel to wet, it'll make the round all that much more enjoyable. Resorts are also offering exceptional rates on golf packages from now through the summer.

Scottsdale resorts also offer a great base of which to play the more than 50 other phoenix metro area courses. Many of these courses are within a 30 minute drive of most Scottsdale resorts.  The Boulders Resort in the far North part of Scottsdale has 36 spectacular holes of golf and is also just a few minutes from the picturesque Rancho Manana Golf Club located in Cave Creek.  Rancho Manana really represents the uniqueness of golf in the Scottsdale desert with lots of mountain and valley views and was recently named in the "Top 10" in the state by Ranking Arizona as well as being named in the "Top 50 in the country for Women" by Golf Digest.

Other nearby communities with great golf include Fountain Hills that includes the well known SunRidge Canyon Golf Club that was ranked as a Top 50 “You Can Play” by GOLF Magazine in 1996 and is a past host of the USGA National State Championship.

The famous Red Rocks of Sedona are a great backdrop for the Sedona Golf Resort located about 90 minutes North of Scottsdale.  Although open all year, spring through fall offer the best times to golf in Sedona.