Scottsdale Golf Trip Planning Guide
The undisputed king of buddy-trip golf. Five-star desert courses by day, Michelin-level steaks and a raging Old Town bar scene by night. PHX is 20 minutes away and the Airbnb game is strong.
5 courses · 6 restaurants · 5 bars · 5 activities
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
PHX (20 min drive)
$130–$350
$250/night
0 of 5
~$474/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Scottsdale. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Quintero Golf Club — desert, $130–$250 · 4.9★
Rees Jones design carved through Hieroglyphic Mountains — remote but worth every minute of the drive
Mastro's City Hall Steakhouse — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.6★
Iconic Scottsdale steakhouse with a live piano bar and butter cake that ends the night right
Coach House — dive · Open late
No-frills Old Town dive that has been the official post-round watering hole since 1959
Day 2
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Saguaro Course) — desert, $150–$280 · 4.8★
Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw design on Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation land with jaw-dropping Sonoran views
Desert Dog ATV / Jeep Tours — 2-3 hours, $130–$200/pp
Sonoran Desert ATV or Jeep tours through saguaro-studded trails — perfect arrival-day activity
Steak 44 — steakhouse, $$$$ · 4.7★
Locally loved upscale steakhouse with tableside Caesar salad and a buzzing dining room
Bottled Blonde — rooftop · Open late
Pizza and bottle service on a packed rooftop patio — peak Old Town energy on weekend nights
Day 3
Troon North Golf Club (Monument Course) — desert, $175–$325 · 4.7★
Tom Weiskopf masterpiece nestled against Pinnacle Peak with the iconic Monument boulder
Topgolf Scottsdale — 2-3 hours, $35–$65/pp
Three-story driving range with games, food, and drinks — great for a competitive warm-up night
Diego Pops — mexican, $$ · 4.4★
Colorful modern Mexican with killer tacos, margaritas, and a great Old Town patio
Riot House — rooftop · Open late
Multi-level rooftop bar with DJs, bottle service, and a party crowd
Course-by-Course Guide
Scottsdale has 5 courses worth playing, including 4 bucket-list tier layouts.
TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course)
Bucket ListHome of the WM Phoenix Open and the legendary Stadium Hole 16
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Saguaro Course)
Bucket ListBill Coore & Ben Crenshaw design on Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation land with jaw-dropping Sonoran views
Troon North Golf Club (Monument Course)
Bucket ListTom Weiskopf masterpiece nestled against Pinnacle Peak with the iconic Monument boulder
Grayhawk Golf Club (Raptor Course)
PremiumTom Fazio design with killer post-round scene at Phil's Grill on the patio
Quintero Golf Club
Bucket ListRees Jones design carved through Hieroglyphic Mountains — remote but worth every minute of the drive
Where to Stay
Scottsdale has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $250/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$800–$2500/night
Sleeps 12–20 · North Scottsdale near Kierland or Grayhawk — big luxury homes with pools and mountain views
$250–$500/night
Sleeps 12–16 · North Scottsdale resort corridor — Kierland, Grayhawk, or Talking Stick area
Group Dining Guide
6 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Mastro's City Hall Steakhouse
$$$$Iconic Scottsdale steakhouse with a live piano bar and butter cake that ends the night right
Steak 44
$$$$Locally loved upscale steakhouse with tableside Caesar salad and a buzzing dining room
Diego Pops
$$Colorful modern Mexican with killer tacos, margaritas, and a great Old Town patio
Grimaldi's Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria
$$Brooklyn-style coal-fired pizza — perfect low-key group dinner after a long day on the course
Hash Kitchen
$Boozy brunch paradise with a DIY Bloody Mary bar and oversized breakfast plates
Toca Madera
$Trendy Mexican-Asian fusion with craft cocktails and a nightclub-adjacent energy
Nightlife
5 bars curated for groups. 5 stay open past midnight.
Coach House
Late NightNo-frills Old Town dive that has been the official post-round watering hole since 1959
Bottled Blonde
Late NightPizza and bottle service on a packed rooftop patio — peak Old Town energy on weekend nights
Riot House
Late NightMulti-level rooftop bar with DJs, bottle service, and a party crowd
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row
Late NightCountry star's bar with live music, strong pours, and a mechanical bull
Salty Senorita
Late NightMassive margaritas and a chill outdoor patio — great for warming up before Old Town gets wild
Activities Beyond Golf
5 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Desert Dog ATV / Jeep Tours
Sonoran Desert ATV or Jeep tours through saguaro-studded trails — perfect arrival-day activity
Topgolf Scottsdale
Three-story driving range with games, food, and drinks — great for a competitive warm-up night
Salt River Tubing
Float the Lower Salt River with a cooler of beers through desert canyon scenery (summer only)
Scottsdale Gun Club
Indoor shooting range with a huge selection of firearms — machine guns available
Arizona Spa & Wellness
Multiple resort spas in the area (Sanctuary, Civana) for the crew that needs recovery
Getting There
Fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) — it's a 20-minute drive to Scottsdale. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Scottsdale Party Bus and AZ Limo). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.