Oakwood Country Club

The desert target golf here demands precision over power, with elevated tees launching balls across arroyos toward greens protected by ancient saguaros and strategically placed bunkers. Water comes into play on half the holes despite the Sonoran setting, creating risk-reward scenarios that separate thoughtful course management from desert hackers. The par-3 16th epitomizes Arizona golf at its finest—a downhill beauty where club selection varies wildly depending on desert winds and pin position.