Golf Courses
in the surprise arizona area
The Surprise, Arizona area has many outstanding options for the avid golfer, including a wide variety courses and plenty of tee times to fit your schedule.
COMMUNITY GOLF COURSES
ARIZONA TRADITIONS
5-star rating by Golf Advisor and Trip Advisor. Dick Bailey designed par 70 course. Public course. 18- hole regulation length course. Also, there is a driving range, chipping area, and putting green.
SUN VILLAGE
18-hole par 3 course recommended a good course for beginners and quick games. A good walking course and the back nine have water holes. Public course.
GREAT EAGLE
Located in Happy Trails Par 72 championship golf course with water on 5 holes and bunkers. Rated one of the most affordable courses in Arizona. Public course.
CORTE BELLA
Designed by Greg Nash 18-hole par 72. There are 5 sets of tees, owned and operated by Scottsdale Golf Group. Although considered private, there are limited tee times for the public. Considered one of the nicest courses in the Valley.
COYOTE LAKES
Arthur Jack Snyder and Forrest Richardson planned this course layout. 18- hole par 71. Front nine is more challenging than the back 9 yet also requires strategy. The signature hole is 14th, a par-3 hole with sand bunkers and a lake. GPS on every cart. Public course.
SUN CITY GRAND HAS 4 CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES!
DESERT SPRINGS
First championship course built in Sun City Grand. Billy Casper and Greg Nash designed. Par 72 with 7 sets of tees. 17 water hazards, sand bunkers. Chipping area and putting green. Public course.
CIMMARRON
The last built course in Sun City Grand and considered the most challenging of the 4 courses. Par 72 with 4 sets of tees. Also designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash. Public course.
GRANITE FALLS SOUTH AND NORTH
Located in Sun City Grand also designed by Billy Casper and Greg Nash. North course par 72 with the most challenging hole the par 4 15th. The south course has generous fairways and 10,000 square-foot greens. Public course.
SUN CITY HAS 8 GOLF COURSES, 5 CHAMPION & 3 EXECUTIVE COURSES!
WILLOWCREEK
Located in Sun City, a challenging course. 18- hole par 72. 3 sets of tees. Water hazards are on 4 holes. Designed by George and Tom Fazio. Now open to the public. RCSC cardholders have a reduced rate. Regulation length course.
NORTH GOLF COURSE
Located in Sun City. The original Sun City golf course. Few straight golf holes more variety from hole to hole. Regulation course. Private non-equity golf course.
SOUTH GOLF COURSE
Located in Sun City. From the back tees this is the longest course in Sun City. 18- hole known for its flatness and length. Private course except in the summer months. 4 sets of teeboxes.
LAKES WEST
Located in Sun City and considered one of the most popular courses in Sun City. Architect Tripp Davis.
RIVERVIEW
Located in Sun City and has the most movement from tee to green than any other course. LAKES EAST. Located in Sun City. Executive course with a variety of par 3’s and 4’s.
QUAIL RUN
Located in Sun City. 9- hole course. Par 3’s, 4’s, and 5’s. Designated as a Certified Sanctuary by the Audubon Sanctuary System.
WILLOWBROOK
Located in Sun City. Considered one of the most fun yet most challenging to play. Executive course.
SUN CITY WEST HAS 4 REGULATION & 3 EXECUTIVE COURSES
DEER VALLEY
Located in Sun City West. Par 72 regulation golf course. Designed by Greg Nash and Billy Casper. The newest course in Sun City West. Public course.
GRANDVIEW
Located in Sun City West. Par 72 regulation golf course. The longest of the 7 Sun City West Recreation Center courses. Have hosted the LPGA Legends Tour tournaments in the past. Lakes, bunkers, and contoured fairways offer a challenge.
PEBBLEBROOK
Located in Sun City West. One of the first courses built in Sun City West. Par 72 regulation course. Parkland style with wide open fairways. Recommend to seniors and intermediate players.
TRAIL RIDGE
Located in Sun City West. Par 72 regulation course. Designed by Billy Casper wit desert landscape, lakes, and bunkers. 5 different tees.
DESERT TRAILS
Located in Sun City West. A par 61 executive course. Designed by Billy Casper. There are 7 par 4’s and 3 different tees on each hole.
ECHO MESA
Located in Sun City West. A par 61 executive golf course. Known to be exceptionally demanding with lakes, sand, and grass bunkers. Of all 7 courses in Sun City West it is considered one of the most challenging.
STARDUST
Located in Sun City West. The original par 60 executive golf course. 3 tees on each hole. The back nine is considered the more difficult with water on 4 holes.
OTHER GOLF COURSES
FALCON DUNES
Military course just north of Luke Air Force Base. Open to military and government employees active and retired. A links style course. 18-hole par 71. Championship course with water and bunker hazards.
BRIARWOOD
Located in Sun City West. Private course. Designed by Greg Nash. Traditional course with tree lined fairways. Guest policy with members only.
HILLCREST
Located in Sun City West. 5-time host of the Senior PGA Tour, 2- time home to LPGA competitions, and other events. Known for being a challenging course. 18-hole par 72 regulation course. Public course.
PUEBLO EL MIRAGE
Located in El Mirage. Ranked one of the best courses in the valley. Designed by Fuzzy Zoeller, a par 72 championship length course. A challenging course with shots over the water at hole #3 and lakes on 11 holes and the par 4 signature 15th hole.
COURSES 10 MILES OUTSIDE SURPRISE
WIGWAM, TUSCANY FALLS, VERRADO, VICTORY, & COPPER CANYON
In the West Valley Surprise area, there are numerous golf courses, private and public suitable for a variety of skill level. All courses have beautiful greens and views. Golfing is year- round except for October for greens maintenance.Top