Grayhawk Golf Club
The Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale is one of the most highly rated courses in the state. It is a robust 7,135 yards and demands long driving. The par 72 course has plenty of bunkers that will lead to trouble, and if you can't keep it in the fairways you will be challenged to hit demanding recovery shots.
Grayhawk Golf Club, 8620 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 (480) 502-1800
Desert Lakes Golf Course
The Desert Lakes Golf Course in Bullhead City is a 6,569-yard, par 72 course that is beautiful to walk and play, but quite demanding. While golfers do not have to pull out the big driver as often as they do on some courses, the fairways are quite narrow and there is plenty of water on the course to punish errant golfers.
Desert Lakes Golf Course, 5835 South Desert Lakes Drive, Bullhead City, Arizona 86426 (928) 768-1800
Stonecreek Golf Course
Stonecreek Golf Course in Phoenix is a 6,871-yard course that is almost always in sensational condition. The par 71 layout demands excellent fairway play. The greens are tight and curvy, and golfers can get frustrated with the lack of birdie opportunities.
Stonecreek Golf Course, 4435 East Paradise Village Pkwy, Phoenix, Arizona 85032 (602) 953-9111
Arrowhead Country Club
Arrowhead Country Club in Glendale has excellent amenities, and is one of the toughest courses in the western United States. The 7,001-yard, par 72 is tough and long. You must hit a solid ball off the tee in order to get the ball to the fairway in a workable position. There are multiple hazards throughout the course, so accuracy is a must.
Arrowhead Country Club, 19888 North 73rd Ave., Glendale, Arizona 85301 (623) 561-9600
Silverleaf Golf Club
Silverleaf Golf Club in Scottsdale is a test for accomplished golfers, and may want to be avoided by golfers with handicaps of 18 or more. The course is a monster at 7,267 yards, and is also a par 72. The golfer must hit long and accurate drives, and the fairways are narrow and somewhat unforgiving.
Sliverleaf Golf Club, 18701 North Silverleaf Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 (480) 515-3210
About The Author
Steve Silverman is an award-winning writer who has been covering sports for 28 years. He is the author of "The Minnesota Vikings: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" (Triumph Books, Chicago) and two other books on the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers.
