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.
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.
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
North Scottsdale near Kierland or Grayhawk — big luxury homes with pools and mountain views
$250–$500 /night
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.