Mccormick Ranch

The Palm and Pine nines here deliver two distinctly different desert experiences, with the Palm's target golf demanding precision through abundant water hazards while the Pine side rolls through more traditional Sonoran terrain dotted with mature mesquite and palo verde. What separates this daily-fee gem from Scottsdale's resort competition is the strategic variety—you'll face forced carries over lakes on several holes, then immediately shift gears to navigate desert washes and elevated greens. The conditioning consistently punches above its price point, making it a go-to for locals who want championship-caliber golf without the resort markup.