While Arizona isn’t known as the most popular golfing state in the US, it still boasts numerous gorgeous golf courses and resorts. If you’re thinking of traveling to the Grand Canyon state for a few rounds of golf under the mesmerizing Arizona sunsets, a stay-and-play package at one of the many impeccable resorts is the way to go.
1. Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge
Ventana Canyon in Tucson offers stay-and-play packages on not one, but two, 18-hole championship courses designed by Tom Fazio. Plus, they have a luxury day spa and fitness center on-site. The lodge has 50 private suites that each have their own kitchenettes, bathrooms, and private patios.
The stay-and-play gold package includes 15% off accommodation in any of the suites and daily golf for two guests. In the mornings, you get a nice breakfast before heading to your complimentary golf cart, and in the evening, if you stay longer than 3 nights, you can find a way to spend your $50 resort credit at any of the facilities.
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2. Meridian Condo Resorts
If you stay at Meridian Condo Resorts in the Valley of the Sun, you can play golf at any of the famous Scottsdale golf courses. They have a popular Unlimited Golf Stay and Play package that includes VIP treatment, luxury lodging, unlimited rounds of golf, and use of exclusive amenities.
Since the resorts have a couple of accommodation options and golf courses to choose from, their packages start from $59. They give you the option to create and customize your own package to suit your needs.
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3. Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
Somewhere in the Sonoran Desert between the gorgeous Phoenix North Mountains is the world-class par 72 championship course, known as Lookout Mountain. In the same area, you’ll also find an even more gorgeous collection of 584 luxurious suites at the Hilton.
The resort offers a stay-and-play package that includes accommodation in one of the suites, and a round of golf for each adult. Each day of your stay, every booked adult gets to enjoy a marvelous breakfast buffet. Plus, they also throw in a 15% discount at the golf shop and a 20% discount at the spa.
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4. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
In the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix, under the magnificent Arizona sunsets, the Wildfire Golf Club and JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa await. The resort has many lodging options to choose from, including rooms with a view of the resort, mountains, or pools.
The stay-and-play package includes accommodation, daily unlimited golf for two on a Palmer or Faldo course, and unlimited use of the practice facilities. Plus, they include a $50 resort credit to use on any of the amenities, including the restaurants, spa, and gift shops.
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5. Arizona Grand Resort & Spa
Arizona Grand Resort has a total of 744 guest suites that are designed and decorated to feel like a home away from home. To make your stay even more comfortable and relaxing, the par 71 Arizona Grand Golf Course is surrounded by breathtaking mountain vista scenery.
The resort has several packages that can be used for golfing, like the resort credit package. The package includes a $50 credit for every night of your stay, which you can choose to use at the restaurant, spa, or golf course. Then, there’s the golf package, which includes an upgrade to a premier suite (with a view of the golf course!), a single round of golf, and a $25 dining credit per person.
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6. Wigwam Golf Resort
This resort has a whopping 54 holes for guests to play and 331 guest casitas and suites to choose from. That’s a total of three championship golf courses at one resort! Plus, there are 2 waterslides, 9 tennis courts, 4 pools, 3 restaurants, and a spa on-site. What more could you ask for?
The Tee It Up stay-and-play package that the resort offers includes accommodation options at any of the suites or casitas. Additionally, you get to enjoy a scrumptious daily breakfast off the menu before heading out to play your heart out in unlimited same-day consecutive-play golf.
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7. Loews Ventana Canyon
Between the Santa Catalina Mountains, you’ll find two gorgeous courses designed by the one and only, Tom Fazio. But the Mountain Course and Canyon Course aren’t the only features that Loews Hotels & Co in Tucson have to offer. From cozy cabanas and suites to a luxurious spa and well-equipped fitness center, they have it all.
Their Swing into Savings package offers a daily round of golf for two players and use of the driving range. Plus, you get complimentary golf cart use and bag storage. So, take a look at our article on traveling with your golf clubs to take advantage of this offer and arrive with your own clubs.
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8. Inn at Eagle Mountain
There’s no perfect getaway like a stay at a homely inn located in the Sonoran Desert. Each room has a fireplace and whirlpool spa rub to add to the relaxed feeling you experience when you visit the Inn at Eagle Mountain. Plus, they have an on-site spa and two restaurants.
They don’t offer set stay-and-play packages but they offer you the chance to customize your own to suit your needs. You can choose to create a package that includes golf at any of the three local courses, including Eagle Mountain, Sunridge Canyon, and We Ko Pa.
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9. Rancho De Los Caballeros
Now, a ranch with horses and a luxury spa isn’t your typical golfing destination, right? Get ready to be pleasantly surprised when you book a stay-and-play package at Rancho De Los Caballeros in Wickenburg.
The golf package includes two rounds of golf on a championship course for every two-night stay. The accommodation features gorgeous casitas and daily breakfast, lunch, AND dinner! Plus, you get a cart and a free sleeve of balls to use on the course. So, bring your best golf travel bag, golfing outfit, and clubs because the rest is included!
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FAQ
When is the best time to play golf in Arizona?
Arizona has more than 300 days of sunshine every year, so ultimately, when you choose to play golf in this state is entirely up to you. The peak golfing season is considered to be from November to April because that’s when the weather in the state is at its best. If you prefer a quiet course, booking in any other month is the best option because, during peak season, the tee sheets fill up very quickly.
Is it expensive to play golf in Arizona?
Golf in places like Phoenix and Scottsdale could take you back a couple hundred dollars. The average for a round of golf in the most coveted tee times in Arizona is between $150 and $300. While this may be considered particularly expensive, it’s important to remember that most of these courses are world-class championship courses.
How many golf courses are there in Arizona?
Arizona has more than 370 golf courses, with most of them in Phoenix and Scottsdale. These courses are all diverse and designed by different designers, like Tom Fazio and Arnold Palmer. Some are traditional with links-style layouts, while others are more challenging as they climb up the mountains.
