Private Clubs in the Phoenix-Scottsdale Area

Anthem Golf & Country Club's Ironwood Course is a private 18-hole layout established in 1999 within a master-planned community in Phoenix, Arizona. Designed by Greg Nash, the par-72 course stretches 7,211 yards from the tips and integrates the natural Sonoran Desert terrain, including arroyos and native vegetation, into its strategic design. The club operates alongside a second Greg Nash-designed course, the Persimmon Course, cementing its standing as one of the Phoenix area's notable private golf destinations.

Moon Valley Country Club is a private 18-hole golf club in Phoenix, Arizona, designed by renowned architect Dick Wilson and established in the late 1950s. The course gained national prominence as the longtime host of the LPGA Tour's Standard Register Ping tournament from 1989 to 2003, where Annika Sorenstam shot the first 59 in LPGA Tour history in 1997. Bob Cupp completed a significant course renovation in 1996, refining the traditional desert layout that stretches to 7,216 yards with a slope rating of 137.

Paradise Peak West is a private 18-hole golf club in Phoenix, Arizona, designed by legendary American architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. The championship layout stretches 7,146 yards with a course rating of 74.1 and slope of 135, featuring the signature water hazards characteristic of Jones Sr.'s design philosophy. The club has hosted the Arizona Amateur Championship and represents a notable entry in the Phoenix-area private golf landscape.

Phoenix Country Club is Arizona's oldest private country club, established in 1899 and rooted in the heart of Phoenix with a Spanish Colonial Revival clubhouse dating to 1922. Originally designed by Harry Collis and later renovated by PGA Tour player Tom Lehman in 2002, the par-71 layout hosted the Phoenix Open from 1932 to 1986 and continues to serve as the venue for the PGA Tour Champions' Charles Schwab Cup Championship.

Leisure World Golf is an 18-hole community course established in the early 1970s within the Leisure World active adult development in Mesa, Arizona. Designed by Ken Kavanaugh, the par-72 layout stretches 6,159 yards and features a traditional desert-style design with mature trees and water hazards, serving as a central amenity for East Valley's longtime retirement community.

Alta Mesa Golf Club is a private 18-hole championship course located in Mesa, Arizona, designed by architect Jack Snyder. Stretching 7,093 yards from the championship tees with a slope rating of 132, the parkland-style layout features bentgrass greens, water hazards, and demanding holes that have made it a worthy host of both the Arizona Men's and Women's State Amateur Championships.

Mesa Country Club is a private parkland-style course established in 1948 in Mesa, Arizona, and one of five classic mid-century city clubs in the state. Originally designed by William "Billy" Bell and refined by Richard "Dick" Turner in 1970, the course is defined by mature aleppo pine and eucalyptus-lined fairways, elevation changes, and challenging small greens. In 2024, the club completed a $10 million renovation that rebuilt greens to USGA specifications, modernized irrigation, and restored elements of Bell's original design.

Blackstone Country Club is a private desert golf club situated within the Vistancia community of Peoria, Arizona, known for its dramatic volcanic rock landscape. The 18-hole championship course was designed by Jim Engh and features striking elevation changes, strategic bunkering, and a signature par-3 island green at the 14th hole that exemplifies Engh's bold, terrain-driven design philosophy.

Westbrook Village Golf Club is a semi-private 36-hole golf facility established in the early 1980s within the Westbrook Village active adult community in Peoria, Arizona. Both the Lakes Course and Vistas Course were designed by Ken Kavanaugh, offering distinct playing experiences — the Lakes Course featuring prominent water elements and the Vistas Course integrating the natural desert landscape of the greater Phoenix area.

Kiva Club at Vistancia is a desert golf community club located in Peoria, Arizona, opened in 2006 as part of Shea Homes' Vistancia master-planned development. The 18-hole, par-72 championship course stretches to 7,172 yards and was designed by Trilogy Golf to integrate naturally with the surrounding Sonoran Desert landscape, carrying a course rating of 73.1 and a slope of 134.

Rio Verde Country Club is a private golf community nestled in the Sonoran Desert landscape of Rio Verde, Arizona, originally established in the late 1960s. The club features two 18-hole championship courses, Quail Run and White Wing, originally designed by Red Lawrence and later renovated by PGA Tour champion Tom Lehman in 2007. Both layouts are recognized for their fast greens, strategic design, and scenic views of the surrounding desert terrain.

Tonto Verde Homes & Golf Club Community is a private residential golf community founded in 1993 along the Verde River in Rio Verde, Arizona, offering sweeping views of Four Peaks and the Mazatzal Mountains. The club features two championship courses — the Peaks and the Ranch — both designed by Gary Panks and David Graham, spanning 36 holes with the Ranch Course stretching over 7,000 yards.

Verde River Golf & Social Club is a private 18-hole club situated in Rio Verde, Arizona, set against the dramatic backdrop of Tonto National Forest. Designed by PGA Tour champion and course architect Tom Lehman, the par-72 layout stretches to over 7,000 yards and emphasizes the rugged natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert landscape. Beyond golf, the club offers a full suite of social amenities including a swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and a fitness center.

Briarwood Country Club is a private 18-hole golf community in Sun City West, Arizona, founded in 1983 and designed by noted Arizona architect Greg Nash. The par-72 course stretches 6,458 yards and is recognized for its mature, tree-lined fairways and small, fast greens that present a balanced challenge for golfers of varying skill levels.

Corte Bella Golf Club is a residential golf community nestled within the upscale, age-restricted enclave of Sun City West, Arizona. Designed by Greg Nash, the 18-hole, par-72 course stretches to 7,011 yards from the championship tees and carries a slope rating of 136, reflecting a genuinely challenging layout. The course is distinguished by water hazards on seven holes, 77 strategically placed bunkers, and a signature 14th hole featuring a double-dogleg fairway and water-guarded green.

Desert Forest Golf Club in Carefree, Arizona holds the distinction of being North America's first desert-style golf course, pioneering a design philosophy that lets the natural Sonoran landscape dictate play rather than the other way around. Designed by Robert "Red" Lawrence in 1962, the par-72 layout stretches to 7,035 yards and was built with minimal earth movement, no artificial water features, and a minimalist approach that has influenced desert golf architecture ever since. The club hosted the 1971 U.S. Senior Amateur and remains a strictly member-owned institution, a rarity that underscores its reverence for the original vision.

Tatum Ranch Golf Club is a private 18-hole desert golf club nestled in the Sonoran Desert landscape of Cave Creek, Arizona. Designed by architect Robert Cupp, the course integrates natural arroyos and desert terrain into its layout, with the par-4 7th hole standing out as a signature challenge where golfers must carry an arroyo bisecting the fairway.

Seville Golf & Country Club is a private country club in Gilbert, Arizona, notable for being the town's first private golf facility when it opened in the early 2000s. The 18-hole, par-72 championship course was designed by Gary Panks, who wove the natural Arizona landscape and numerous water hazards into a layout stretching 7,031 yards from the tips.

Arrowhead Country Club is a private 27-hole facility in Glendale, Arizona, originally established in 1948 with a course designed by architect Ted Robinson, Sr. The championship layout stretches 6,719 yards through a striking mix of desert ravines, tree-lined fairways, and lakes, highlighted by a signature waterfall near the 18th green.

Paradise Valley Country Club is a private 18-hole club established in the heart of Paradise Valley, Arizona, offering a challenging desert golf experience since the early 1950s. Originally designed by Lawrence Hughes and later redesigned by Arthur Jack Snyder in 1986, the par-72 layout stretches 6,802 yards and incorporates the natural Sonoran desert terrain with a course rating of 72.8 and slope of 134. The club has a history of hosting regional competition, including the 1978 Arizona State Amateur Championship.

Palmbrook Country Club is a Sun City, Arizona golf club founded in 1961, offering an 18-hole championship course designed by Greg Nash that stretches to 6,800 yards from the championship tees. The layout features narrow fairways, water hazards, and strategically placed bunkers set against a backdrop of the White Tank Mountains.