Scottsdale, Arizona
Continental Golf Club offers a walkable, well-conditioned executive layout with just enough desert challenge to keep you honest. Fast rounds, creative renovation touches, and a lush oasis vibe make it a locals' favorite for a high-energy, low-pressure round. Bring your short game—accuracy, not muscle, wins here.
Check out the golden-hour lighting on holes 16 through 18—locals know sunset at Continental makes the final stretch surprisingly stunning.
Continental Golf Club is an 18-hole executive course that artfully blends the visual drama of desert golf with the approachability of a local public layout. Greg H. Nash and Jeff D. Hardin's routing makes smart use of the gently rolling Scottsdale terrain, encouraging precision over power and frequent use of every club in your short bag. Randy Heckenkemper's renovation opened up the playing corridors, introduced new waste bunkers, and added additional teeing areas—resulting in a playable, lush-feeling track that still features the strategy and shotmaking required of a 'real' golf experience. The result is a unique Scottsdale round that feels quick, energetic, and rewarding for all abilities.
Heckenkemper's renovation focuses on playability and pace, giving locals a brisk yet engaging round.
Hole 6 is a testing long par 3 that plays a demanding 182 yards, requiring a crisp long iron or hybrid over desert waste areas to a green that won’t hold mis-hits. It's the first major test of nerve and control on the front nine.
Prioritize distance control and commit fully to the carry, as anything short will find trouble.
Falling short brings waste bunkers and a tough recovery into play; aim for center-green safety.
Well-manicured turf, clean bunkers, and reliable surfaces year-round.
Rounds often finish in under four hours; fast play is the norm.
Casual but polished; feels like a private club with public access.
Standard golf attire; no formal code required.
With so many par 3s and short approach shots, dial in your short irons and wedges before you go.
Late-afternoon tee times can offer dramatic desert sunsets and great value.
Scottsdale sun bites hard—come ready with water and sun protection, even for a quick round.
Continental Golf Club opens as a new executive course designed by Greg H. Nash and Jeff D. Hardin.
The recent renovation by Randy Heckenkemper prioritized wider playing corridors and more waste bunkering, giving Continental a more open, lush, and playable desert feel. This overhaul turned it from a tight executive to a player-friendly oasis that's ideal for a fast and fun round.
With more than half its holes as par 3s and not a single par 5, Continental repeatedly challenges your wedge and iron game. Locals know it's the best place in Scottsdale to hone approach and recovery skills under real pressure.
Known for quick evening rounds and an affordable tee sheet, Continental has earned its following among Scottsdale golfers looking for a last-minute late-afternoon game, often finishing in golden desert light.
Locals call it 'the best fast round in Scottsdale.'
No par 5s—just pure short-game challenge.
Renovation widened corridors for a more open, desert-oasis experience.
Famous for affordable twilight and evening rounds.
Designed with walker-friendly routing—you barely need a cart.
Home of the WM Phoenix Open and the famous 16th hole.
Two of Arizona’s best public desert layouts.
Stunning desert terrain and celebrated shot values.
Walkable, player-friendly resort golf with strategic design.
Classic municipal layout with a valuable Phoenix golf history.
Old Town Scottsdale for nightlife, food, and easy course access.
Courses with the most similar DNA profile — matched by deviation shape across all eight playing characteristics.
Why it matches: What links these two? Moves through the round with the same walkable flow — a familiar feeling, expressed in Dobson Ranch Golf Course's own setting.
Why it matches: There is real overlap here. Belmont Golf Club has a similarly satisfying rhythm on foot, making it a compelling counterpart to Continental Golf Club.
Why it matches: What links these two? Moves through the round with the same walkable flow — a familiar feeling, expressed in Forest Park Golf Course's own setting.
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