Silverado Scottsdale Golf Club

The Buzz: One of the newer courses to the Scottsdale golf scene, Silverado also is one of its most player-friendly, a par-70 at 6,313 yards from the back tees that filled the last parcel of a green belt along Indian Bend Wash. That’s not to say that Silverado is...

Shalimar Golf Course

The Buzz: Over the years, Shalimar members have referred to their course affectionately as “Shali-gusta,” and even though it doesn’t quite resemble that course in Georgia where the Masters tournament is played every year, the nine-hole executive layout has produced...

Rolling Hills – Tempe Golf Course

The Buzz: Many executive courses claim to be better than the average bear, but Rolling Hills definitely has more character than most facilities in this category, along with a great location and affordable rates. Although the Tempe municipal course is an 18-hole...
Rio Verde Country Club

Rio Verde Country Club

Rio Verde Country Club – Quail Run Course / White Wing Course It has been around for nearly 40 years, but Rio Verde has re-emerged as a significant player in the Valley of the Sun’s private golf club offerings following the $6 million redesign and renovation of...
Red Mountain Ranch Country Club

Red Mountain Ranch Country Club

The Buzz: Red Mountain Ranch is one of several private clubs in Arizona that began allowing limited public play during the recent economic recession, which came as great news to golf enthusiasts who appreciate excellent course design. Pete Dye, who only created a...
Raven at Verrado Golf Club

Raven at Verrado Golf Club

The Buzz: It’s a hike to get to the Raven at Verrado, which is just about your last stop off Interstate 10 as you exit Phoenix en route to Los Angeles. Good thing this Tom Lehman-Jon Fought layout located in the small community of Buckeye is worth the drive. Lehman,...