Scottsdale AZ Attractions & Activities | Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites, Arizona

Activities in Scottsdale are abundant. Golfing the numerous courses around the Sonoran Desert; shoppers paradise; daily events; Site seeing tours second to none; and soak up Arizona culture at one of the many museums.

Golfers will love both private and public courses which are designed to give even the most skilled golfers a challenge.

Shoppers will love the quaint shops, antique stores and art galleries as well as the high end mall settings.

Take a day drip to the Salt River; an evening tour of the Sonoran Desert; hike Camelback Mountain… Scottsdale is an adventure in itself.

After a full day of exploring all Scottsdale has to offer, pamper yourself at one of the many Spas and Day Spas.

Boulders Golf Club and Resort

34631 N Tom Darlington Dr, The Boulders A Wyndham Luxury Resort, Carefree, AZ 85377 480-488-9028

Description: CAREFREE. If you want to get away from it all, this is the place for you. The desert wildlife and breathtaking scenery make this one of the most relaxing resorts in the US. As for the golf, there is a good chance you will encounter the natural desert terrain, as it surrounds each of these holes and finds its way into several of these immaculate fairways. Accurate placement of your tee shots is desired if you want the best chance to hit these greens.
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Desert Forest Golf Club

37207 N Mule Train Rd, Carefree, AZ 85377 480-488-4589

Description: CAREFREE. Accuracy is the name of the game at this course, which features natural desert areas around the fairways. The long course also has several dogleg holes, so if you can shape your tee shot, hitting the fairway may be easier. Start getting wild off these tees and you will be in for a long day. Greens are undulating and quick, so don't think the battle is over once you hit the green.
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Desert Highlands Golf Club

10040 E Happy Valley Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-419-3745

Description: SCOTTSDALE. Extremely exclusive, this course offers six different sets of tees, allowing all levels of golfers to find a comfortable challenge. Treacherous desert areas that are nearly impossible to play from line the fairways. Many of the holes are long, but if you get too aggressive and miss the fairway, you probably won't be happy; that is, if you find your ball at all.
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Estancia Club

27998 N 99th Pl, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 480-473-4400

Description: SCOTTSDALE. This Fazio course is a very fair test. With relatively wide fairways, it offers a number of good opportunities to fire at the pins if they avoid fairway bunkers. Water does come into play on occasion, so be aware of what lies ahead when on the tee. Hit these medium-sized greens in regulation, and you can have a run at the birdie.
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Golf Club at Desert Mountain Cochise

37700 Desert Mountain Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 480-488-1362

Description: SCOTTSDALE. Host site of the Senior PGA Tour's Tradition Tournament, this championship course is everything you would imagine. With beautiful desert scenery throughout, the course requires accurate iron play and a creative short game to perform well. With the majority of trouble located around greens, errant approach shots often leave you in a difficult position.
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Golf Club at Desert Mountain Geronimo

37700 Desert Mountain Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 480-488-1362

Description: SCOTTSDALE. This outstanding course breaks you in slowly, but be prepared to shift from regarding it as a friendly course with a number of scoring opportunities to viewing it as a demanding course that requires accurate shots and long carries over trouble. Featuring a number of elevation changes, it leads you to encounter several elevated tees and greens throughout the beautiful layout.
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Golf Club at Desert Mountain Renegade

37700 Desert Mountain Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 480-488-1362

Description: SCOTTSDALE. This unique course features two different pin locations on each green. Before the round, you not only need to decide which tees to play, but you must also decide which flags to play white or gold. The white are typically towards the front of the greens while the gold are placed in more challenging locations. On several occasions, the difference between the two pins can be as much as two or more clubs.
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Grayhawk Golf Club Raptor

8620 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-502-1800

Description: SCOTTSDALE. With a number of mounds, gaping bunkers and several water hazards, this is a true shot-maker's course. While these fairways are relatively generous, they are often interrupted by cross-bunkers, desert areas or other hazards that will cause problems. The bunkers surrounding these greens and a handful of water hazards will come into play during your round at this fabulous course.
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Grayhawk Golf Club Talon

8620 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-502-1800

Description: SCOTTSDALE. Featuring large, open fairways and elevated greens, you won't soon forget this beautiful course. A true desert design, you can expect to face several carries over natural areas, and some intimidating bunkers. These elevated greens are also large and undulating, so expect some difficult putts if your approaches find the opposite side of the green from the pin.
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Phoenician

6000 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-423-2450

Description: SCOTTSDALE. Boasting magnificent terrain, the Phoenician plies guests with three nine-hole layouts, each of which offers unique and challenging conditions. With typical desert features like large rocks and spectacular views, the courses also deliver dramatic elevation changes, tropical areas with palm trees, and a variety of sand and water hazards. Extremely scenic, the beautiful course itself is one to remember.
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TPC at Scottsdale Stadium

17020 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-585-4334

Description: SCOTTSDALE. This championship course is the host site for the PGA Tour's Phoenix Open. As with most TPC courses, finding a prime seat to watch an event here isn't hard. As for playing the course, you should be aware of the obstacles that await. Well-placed mounds will provide some awkward lies in these fairways, and expect a number of bunkers to creep into play in the landing areas and around these greens. CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS UNTIL NOVEMBER 2007.
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Troon North Golf Club Monument

10320 E Dynamite Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 480-585-5300

Description: SCOTTSDALE. Expect to encounter a number of typical desert features on this upscale course. It's in remarkable condition, with fairways that provide ample landing room and greens that are far from small. The excellent layout features well-placed bunkers and interestingly aligned greens. When in doubt, play away from the trouble and rely on your short game to pick up par.
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Troon North Golf Club Pinnacle

10320 E Dynamite Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 480-585-5300

Description: SCOTTSDALE. Situated near Pinnacle Peak, a local landmark, this target-style course is outstanding. It offers narrow fairways and a number of natural areas, so the demand on accuracy is at a premium. Changes in elevation come with breathtaking views of the seemingly endless desert landscape, complete with boulders and a variety of cacti. To score well, don't get too aggressive, but hit some good irons.
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