MyGolfSpy’s 10 Most Wanted Golf Courses: Arizona and Nevada

The search for the best golf courses in the USA moves to Arizona and Nevada.

While the desert offers some of the most unique scenery the game has to offer, it also presents a bit more danger as well. From the wildlife, which includes coyotes, scorpions, and rattlesnakes, to cacti; most notably the notorious jumping cholla, desert golf isn’t without its risks. Toss in temperatures that can rise above 110° in the summer, and you have an abundance of reasons why desert golf is uniquely challenging.

For adventurous golfers, however, the good far outweighs the bad.

To build our list of the Most Wanted Golf Courses in Arizona and Nevada we used our #Datacratic process and stats from our partners at the TheGrint, a golf handicap and stat tracking service, whose extensive database contains more than 120,000 golf course reviews submitted by average golfers like you.

Here are the 10 Most Wanted Golf Courses in Arizona and Nevada.

#1 Wolf Creek

“Wolf Creek Golf Club strives to deliver the ULTIMATE GOLF EXPERIENCE to each and every guest. As you are called to the first tee and look down towards the green, you notice a one of a kind canvas. The detail of the striped emerald green fairway below, lined with brilliant white sand bunkers, you instantly know that Wolf Creek is a special place. This is only a small sample of what is yet to come.”

#2 Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort (Wolf Course)

“Just 25 minutes northwest of the famed Las Vegas Strip, this international golf destination is serving up the ultimate trio of magnificent, championship golf courses. Sculpted by World Golf Hall of Fame architect Pete Dye, these courses are his only pure designs in Nevada.”

#3 Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort (Sun Mountain)

“Just 25 minutes northwest of the famed Las Vegas Strip, this international golf destination is serving up the ultimate trio of magnificent, championship golf courses. Sculpted by World Golf Hall of Fame architect Pete Dye, these courses are his only pure designs in Nevada.”

#4 Gold Canyon Golf Resort (Dinosaur Mountain)

“The scenery, dramatic elevation changes, abundant wildlife and exhilarating views all make for a memorable golfing experience. “Unforgettable” certainly describes the Dinosaur Mountain course where the championship layout is laced with a rollercoaster ride that would rival Six Flags! Most golf courses have one signature hole, Dinosaur Mountain has at least ten holes that could fit the bill.”

#5 The Boulders Resort Golf Club (South)

“The South course provides its players with much of the same experience they would find on the North course. The scenic views and desert beauty continue – with even more locations for the perfect KODAK moment. While the North course is the original offering from the resort, many people believe that the South course is the most scenic. In fact it has holes that go right up into the boulder formations. During your round you will encounter the signature “Boulder Pile” and also “Rosie’s Rock”, two of the resort’s most recognizable rock formations.”

#6 Quintero Golf Club

“Playing over 7200 yards from the Championship tees, and a comfortable 5043 yards from the forward tees, the Quintero experience offers strategic bunker placement, generous landing areas (for the straight hitters) and multi-level bentgrass greens often referred to as some of the smoothest and truest in the Southwest.”

#6 We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Cholla)

“The Cholla Course at We-Ko-Pa is dramatic to say the least as it plays across desert washes and atop ridges flowing seamlessly into greens tucked into hillsides and desert arroyos. Cholla is one of the most pristine desert golf experiences in the Southwest. Threading through an open expanse overlooking the Verde and Salt River Valleys, Red Mountain, and the Superstition Mountains, Cholla preserves the essence and purity of desert-style golf. In fact, you will often hear as much talk of the setting and sensational views as you will about the incredible golf course at hand.”

#8 Troon North Golf Club (Pinnacle)

“Revered as Scottsdale’s crown jewel, the challenge, visual sensation, and special ambiance of Troon North sets the standard by which all other courses are measured. The immaculately groomed fairways, bentgrass greens and exceptional customer service create the renowned Troon Golf Experience.  Troon North’s Monument and Pinnacle courses consistently rank at the top of every golfer’s must-play list”

#8 Raven Golf Club at Verrado

“Tucked in the foothills of the White Tank Mountains in Buckeye, Arizona, stretching to more than 7,000 yards, and offering jaw dropping views and rugged natural beauty, Verrado Golf Club is an exceptional West Phoenix Valley golf experience that can accommodate golfers of all levels. After your round, the Verrado Grille restaurant is a great place to relax and take in the Sunset!”

#10 Troon North Golf Club (Monument)

“Revered as Scottsdale’s crown jewel, the challenge, visual sensation, and special ambiance of Troon North sets the standard by which all other courses are measured. The immaculately groomed fairways, bentgrass greens and exceptional customer service create the renowned Troon Golf Experience. Troon North’s Monument and Pinnacle courses consistently rank at the top of every golfer’s must-play list”