Champions @ TPC Scottsdale: #16
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4.4
1361 Reviews (1361)
5 Stars
803
4 Stars
368
3 Stars
116
2 Stars
41
1 Stars
33
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
86.5%
Recommend this course
1200 out of 1361 reviews
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4.2
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.8%
Recommend this course
21 out of 26 reviews
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4.5
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.5%
Recommend this course
59 out of 69 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns top marks, delivering a challenging and rewarding round that keeps golfers returning year after year. Friendly staff and well-maintained conditions, from tee boxes to bunkers, round out an exceptional overall experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Desert
Par 71
Length 7115 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.2

TPC Scottsdale has earned a host of honors, including a spot among the top three Arizona golf facilities for service and among the "Top 50 Golf and Resort Destinations in the World," the latter by no less than Conde Nast Traveler.

The Champions Course at TPC Scottsdale sits where the Desert Course did, but offers the thrills of golfing a new course, this one designed by architect Randy Heckenkemper, who did his best to fit the new golf course into the untouched desert land that surrounds it.

The Champions Course at TPC Scottsdale rivals its better-known sibling golf course, the Stadium Course, with all the good looks and good golf one might expect in the Scottsdale area.

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Course Details

Year Built 2007
Fairways TiffDwarf Grass
Greens TiffDwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Randy Heckenkemper (2007)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover, Diners Club Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt required, no denim

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
1361 Reviews (1361)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Patio Dining 17
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 65
Undulating Greens 28
Water Hazards 25
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 38
Locals 33
A Weekend Splurge 28
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 54
Near Local Attractions 24
Worth the Drive 21

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quit screwing the locals!

Booked on golf now 9 days in advance. Thought I could show my Arizona ID that I’m a Scottsdale resident (like everywhere else) and get the discount. But No. You must book directly with them and 7 days in advance. No exceptions....so, like the title says. Quit screwing the locals!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Very well maintained. Later in day and poor pace of play no rangers. Excellent course, conditions and beautiful. I’d play again for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor Pace of play

Talked to the marshal 2 times on the front about the group of front of us as there were two holes open in front of them and we had at 3 different time's we had 3 groups on the tee box waiting for this slow group. Marshalls did nothing to help speed it up. 2 hours and 45 minutes to play the front. Get to the turn and the group was still on the tbox with no none in front of them for as far as we could see. Talked to the marshal again and he acted like they were keeping up. WRONG! Saw the marshal again on 11 and he acted again like they were doing great and was surprised when we were mad-45 minutes to play 10-11. This is the worst course management by a company that calls itself a "golf management company". A group of 3rd graders could have done a better job of course flow. Done with TPC, as there manager sent me an email and said everything appeared to be fine and have a good day.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great time, great staff

Course was in great shape. Tee boxes, Fairways, and Greens, all 9.5 out of 10. This is a great course, just as good as more expensive sister course, Stadium

Only drawbacks were there was lots of course maintenance vehicles driving around. And the 2 groups in front of us were extremely slow, and when we mentioned it to the marshal, he told us they “weren’t behind on pace”. We could have completed the round an hour earlier.

Will be back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Stunning!

From tee box to green this course is absolutely stunning!

Greens were so true. Challenging but not ridiculous.

Fairways were ample in size so even players with not as much skill had hopes to be playable!

Great restaurant and service.

Well done TPC!

Cant wait to get back!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

How did I miss this???

Been coming to Scottsdale for 30 years but never played this course. My wife and I loved it. Will play it many more times

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather

An Exceptional Day

Had a rough experience when playing in early March. I was very disappointed in numerous areas, but had an opportunity to return and try it again. I must say it was a complete change from my previous round.

The course is in excellent condition, the pace of play was outstanding and the staff was awesome. We were impressed in every way and will certainly be back. Thanks to all that helped make it a great day for the four of us. It was memorable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

An unusually friendly staff! Usually at these marquee golf courses one encounters staff that are full of themselves, but not here. Or maybe the Covid masks hid their sneering faces? In that case, GO MASKS!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful & Difficult

Really enjoyed the course.

However, you need to hit a straight

ball! So, bring extras!

Wonderful, accommodating staff!

Great place!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good course

1st time playing golf in Arizona for several years. TPC Champions course was in great shape and all of the services were top notch.

I have an issue in general with the prices for golf in Arizona, especially around the Phoenix area. We can play an Arnold Palmer-designed TCI course in the Midwest for $65. That course is as nice and is even more challenging than this course for less than 1/2 of the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Exactly what I was Hoping For

Course was in great condition. Friendly staff. Easy check in. I would definitely play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Disappointing Experience

I can't say I don't like the course. What I don't like is unprofessional and inconsiderate behavior from the ranger, right up to the clubhouse "professional."

Our foursome (me and my cousin and another pair) teed off at 7:15 AM. We quickly got 1.5+ holes ahead of the group behind us. We were on schedule for a 4h 15m round, and ended up finished the round in 4h 9m.

I was surprised, then, to have the ranger not once, but twice come up to us and tell us we were "WAY" behind and that we need to think about which hole to skip???? I'm guessing they screwed up our tee time in their book and were confused by our timing.?.? Needless to say this upset all of us off and ruined most enjoyment of the round.

Then we went to go speak with the person supposedly in charge, Joey. I young 20-something little child who has no understanding of professionalism yet. They did not offer anything as compensation for ruining our round, instead presenting contempt as a solution. This review won't matter because people will play here regardless, but I will never be playing here again.

If this is what TPC stands for, then I have no interest in TPC.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Disappointing Experience

I can't say I don't like the course. What I don't like is unprofessional and inconsiderate behavior from the ranger, right up to the clubhouse "professional."

Our foursome (me and my cousin and another pair) teed off at 7:15 AM. We quickly got 1.5+ holes ahead of the group behind us. We were on schedule for a 4h 15m round, and ended up finished the round in 4h 9m.

I was surprised, then, to have the ranger not once, but twice come up to us and tell us we were "WAY" behind and that we need to think about which hole to skip???? I'm guessing they screwed up our tee time in their book and were confused by our timing.?.? Needless to say this upset all of us off, and disrupted most enjoyment of the round.

Then we went to go speak with the person supposedly in charge, Joey who does not yet understand professionalism. The course did not offer anything as compensation for disrupting our round, instead presenting contempt as a solution.

If this is what TPC stands for, then I have no interest in TPC.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

PGA quality course at a great price

Amazing course, great layout, beautifully kept fairways and greens. Can’t beat the price compared to the Stadium Course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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