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Ruidoso vs Scottsdale

Two great golf trip destinations — but which one is right for your crew? Here's a head-to-head comparison using real data from our database.

Ruidoso, NMVSScottsdale, AZ
3Courses5
0Bucket-list courses4
$76Avg green fee$229
$200/nightLodging from$250/night
4Restaurants6
3Bars5
2Late-night bars5
3Activities5
Summer, FallBest seasonSpring, Fall
ELP (130 min)Nearest airportPHX (20 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose Ruidoso if you want lower green fees, or you're drawn to Southwest golf.

Choose Scottsdale if you want more course variety, more bucket-list courses, more nightlife, more activities, or you prefer Southwest golf.

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