About
Elevation changes are the name of the game here with swings from the tees that could make the most even-keeled soul feel Vertigo. The drop from tee to the fairways is as steep as 350 feet. The stretch of 12 through 15 is particularly height challenging. Designer Randy Heckenkemper likes to compare his course his course to a roller coaster. This for a high season $55 greens fee that wouldn't even be enough to get a ticket into some amusement parks.
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Top Courses in Arizona(2022 #10)
Golfer Photos
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Views keep coming! Photo submitted by littledonny2008 on 03/17/2026
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Photo submitted by dcamp1121 on 07/19/2025
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Photo submitted by ronald4954869 on 09/06/2024
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Photo submitted by ronald4954869 on 09/06/2024
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Photo submitted by ronald4954869 on 09/06/2024
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Photo submitted by mattlikestogolf on 09/06/2024
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Photo submitted by mattlikestogolf on 09/06/2024
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Photo submitted by jake2909 on 03/27/2023
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Photo submitted by jake2909 on 03/27/2023
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Photo submitted by Dennis6405835 on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by u000005355037 on 10/14/2021
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Photo submitted by u000001049794 on 01/19/2021
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Photo submitted by jimary3 on 03/14/2015
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An inviting green in January. Photo submitted by DarbyWL on 01/20/2015
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13th Photo submitted by Vernon5846266 on 09/23/2014
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#17 Photo submitted by tomkalafut on 10/14/2013
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#12 from the golds Photo submitted by tomkalafut on 10/14/2013
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#12 from the tips Photo submitted by tomkalafut on 10/14/2013
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#8 Photo submitted by tomkalafut on 10/14/2013
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#6 (par 4) from the golds Photo submitted by tomkalafut on 10/14/2013
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#5 (par 4) hit a mid-iron to the 150 pole and it will roll down the hill Photo submitted by tomkalafut on 10/14/2013
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Sign says' Caution" Steep hill and curves ahead. Photo submitted by jslaceyjr on 05/13/2013
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Photo submitted by u000002862416 on 04/05/2013
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Photo submitted by u000002862416 on 04/05/2013
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Photo submitted by Patrick1760364 on 10/18/2012
Golfer Reviews
Beautiful course
Course was in great shape. Pace of play was good. We did not have to wait for people in front of us, nor did we have people waiting on us. Course was challenging with some elevation change. Would highly recommend course.
Challenging
I probably set a record for lost balls. If you miss the fairway your ball is gone, the course is quite the challenge, definitely not for a beginner and quite the challenge for a intermediate player like me.
Course review
It would have been nice to know before we arrived that there was not a cart person bringing refreshments around the course on Wednesday’s and that the bar did not open and they couldn’t make us drinks before 10am.
Beautiful tough course
Everything about the course was great. Very tough course with lots of contours. This course is for younger folks. Us 75+'s had to stop after 12 holes. The up and down's of every walking step combined with the heat wore us down. The shocking concern of no GPS's for the carts was very concerning. Not knowing the layout and yardage is hard enough for younger players. Great course, not what I expected though.
Beautiful but extremely difficult course
This course is beautiful but so hard. There are a lot of blind holes and the elevation changes are severe. If you are afraid of heights the cart paths are steep and scary. For a very advanced player I think it would be an awesome challenging course.
Great views; overpriced, gimmicky target golf. Slow greens and long fairways.
The views here are spectacular; it may be worth playing once for that reason alone. However, if you’re looking for a fair golf course that’s out in front of you, this is not it. Every tee shot is a forced carry and a number of them are blind from the tips. Greens were rolling at an 8 (at most) and still haven’t recovered from early April aeration. Fairways needed to be mowed, as well as tee boxes. The course overall was quite soft. Not a good value for the conditions or layout.
The layout gets repetitive - huge elevation drop on many tee shots, hitting up to an elevated green. It’s also very difficult to see groups in front of you in a number of spots due to the elevation changes and lack of cart GPS. Just a bizarre (if very scenic) golf course that charges way too much. M
Challenging & Beautiful
This course has a very interesting layout that requires precise shots. Luckily they provide a course booklet because there are a lot of blind shots or hidden undulations.
I can see why the course would play tough/slow if they didn’t give those books.
Front 9 pace was terrible even thought it was all 2-somes. No Marshall to help things along. Also no restaurant that day.
This is not a walkable course! Even with a cart it seemed like every green was hard to get to - no place to park the cart without a steep walk.
Will have to go back now that I know the layout a bit better.
PS; don’t take your beginner friend there.
Cool layout no services
Course was in not great shape. Needs more water everywhere. The greens have been punched within the last month and are still a bit rough. No food service was open and no beverage cart. You’re on your own out there
Beautiful coarse friendly staff. Not for the beginner golfer as there is mandatory carries on every hole. But great fun
Beautiful course
This is a gorgeous course, but I don't recommend it for beginners. There are quite a few blind shots and brush to carry. I am glad we played but I don't think we would repeat.
I could see really enjoying the challenge if you could play it several times to figure out placements. They do give a yardage book which helped a great deal.
Target golf
This course is more target golf than any Scottsdale course i know. Be sure to bring enough golfballs with you, if not on the fairway, you’re lost. Steep up and downhill fairways, if you like that, its a must, especially considering the greenfee compared to most scottsdale courses. Great condition of fairway and greens, very well maintained, greens slower than usual, maybe because of the heat this week. Overall fun to play, quite a challenge. Great place to escape the heat in the valley.