The short answer
How to plan a Scottsdale golf trip: when to go, how to book group tee times, well-known courses including TPC Scottsdale, and how to set up the house for the evenings.
- Peak golf season is typically fall through spring.
- Book group tee times early, especially January to April.
- Well-known public-access courses include TPC Scottsdale, Troon North, Grayhawk and We-Ko-Pa.
- Mix in a rest day; summer play is early morning only.
- Both Trailstead Scottsdale homes have a putting green.
Written and edited by Trailstead Stays content team, Trailstead Stays · Last reviewed 2026-10-05
When to go
Scottsdale's golf season peaks in the cooler months, typically from fall through spring. Courses commonly overseed in the fall, which can mean temporary closures or changed conditions; ask each course about its schedule. Summer golf is possible early in the day, but the heat is serious.
Big event weeks — the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale and spring training — change demand for tee times and lodging. See our WM Phoenix Open and Cactus League guides.
Well-known courses
TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course hosts the WM Phoenix Open. Troon North and Grayhawk are well-known desert courses in north Scottsdale, and We-Ko-Pa sits on the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation east of Scottsdale. The area has many more; Experience Scottsdale keeps a directory.
Rates, access rules and booking windows vary by course and season, so check each course directly — we do not quote green fees.
Booking for a group
For foursomes and larger groups, call or book online as early as each course allows. Ask about group bookings, cart rules, pace-of-play expectations and cancellation terms before committing.
Off the course
Plan one non-golf day: a sunrise hike, Old Town, or simply the pool. Our Old Town Scottsdale guide covers evenings out.
Where to stay for a golf trip
A private home with a putting green keeps the group practicing and competing after the round. The Sunkiss adds a sport court for pickleball; The Scottsdale Social adds lawn games and 15+ indoor games.
The Sunkiss and The Scottsdale Social each have five bedrooms, a private pool, a hot tub and a putting green. The Sunkiss adds a sport court set up for pickleball and basketball; The Scottsdale Social adds 15+ indoor games and lawn games. Guest limits, dates and the full stay total are confirmed on each home's own booking page.
| Step | What to confirm | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | Season, overseeding, event weeks | Course sites, event calendars |
| Tee times | Group rules and booking window | Each course |
| Lodging | Guest limits, dates, full total | Each home's booking page |
| Rest day | Hike, Old Town or pool | Experience Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month for golf in Scottsdale?
The cooler months, typically fall through spring, are the most popular. Check each course for overseeding closures in the fall.
Can the public play TPC Scottsdale?
TPC Scottsdale has offered public play. Check the course's official site for current access, booking and event-week closures.
Do the Trailstead Scottsdale homes have a putting green?
Yes. Both The Sunkiss and The Scottsdale Social have a putting green.
Last reviewed 2026-10-05 · Maintained by Trailstead Stays content team
