New Scottsdale Course

[laxstar24]

So I'm heading out to Scottsdale again this January and was wondering what courses people would recommend that I haven't played yet. I know that several private clubs are allowing non-members to play so if you have a recommendation please share. Here is where I have already played:

Grayhawk- both
Troon North- both
Wildfire-both
We Ko Pa- Cholla
McCormick Ranch
Ocotillo
Legend Trails

Thanks for the recommendations.

[sabram]

1. - We-Ko-Pa Saguaro course - perhaps the best of them all
2. - The Boulders - South Course - worth it for the surroundings alone
3. - Dinosuar Mountain at Gold Canyon
4. - Talking Stick North - Course is good on a plain piece of land
5. - Vista Verde
6. - The Boulders - North
7. - TPC Stadium (over-priced)
8. - TPC Champions - decent value
9. - Talking Stick South
10.- Eagle Mountain
11. -SunRidge Canyon - I found it too difficult for my game.
12. -Ranch Manana

Here is a link to photos of these courses
http://golfcoursephotos.weebly.com/arizona.html

[uttexas]

1. - We-Ko-Pa Saguaro course - perhaps the best of them all

I like your list. I'd switch Vista Verde to #10 and Eagle Mountain to #5.

[drglew]

I came back from my 1st Scottsdale trip (so i'm no expert) -- stayed at the Westin Kierland & played two rounds at Kierland G.C. there (as my wife took the car for a meeting). Gorgeous course with some really pretty holes, perfectly conditioned, overseed has come in beautifully. Not the most difficult course in the world (slope is only in the 120's), and as a "resort course" most landing areas are pretty generous...certainly helped my confidence though & shot a personal best 80 (should have shot 70's but choked on the last two holes...oh the power of the mind!). Might not be a bad "starter round" for your trip if you want a little tune-up before hitting the bad boys.

the resort itself is beautiful as well btw; their restaurant Deseo had spectacular food (we bumped into several locals who told us they regularly eat at that hotel restaurant)...Kobe beef skirt steak--yum...and it's right next to the Kierland Commons shopping area that also has several really good restaurants...Greene House was fantastic.