Scottsdale, Arizona
Troon Country Club weaves classic Weiskopf/Morrish risk-reward design with spectacular desert scenery and tournament history. It remains a Scottsdale private-club cornerstone, challenging even expert players and rewarding patient strategy. Expect polished conditions and a dose of Arizona golf lore.
Be sure to check out the Open Championship memorabilia in the clubhouse, including artifacts honoring Tom Weiskopf’s win at Royal Troon—unique to this club’s legacy.
Troon Country Club defines the classic Arizona desert-championship aesthetic: rugged, sculpted terrain lined with natural washes, saguaro cacti, and bold bunkering. Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf’s debut design melds strategic shot choices and risk-reward opportunities with the natural rises and valleys of the Sonoran foothills. Each hole leverages the land, from attacking short par 4s to brawny par 5s threading through mountain vistas. Although modern and playable, the course never loses the dramatic, untamed feel of its desert setting.
First-ever Morrish/Weiskopf collaboration—a pivotal innovation in Scottsdale desert golf.
A true short par 4 temptress, this hole dares players to bite off a direct desert carry or play safe to the wide side. Success opens up an easy birdie, but an overzealous swing courts disaster among the native hazards and desert waste.
Aggressive players can challenge the green from the tee for a pitch-and-putt eagle try, while the prudent route is a layup to wedge distance, relying on precise placement over brute strength.
A miss left kicks hard into desert scrub and wild angles, and shallow bunkers guard the front and side of a slender green.
Superb private-club conditioning—fast greens and immaculate desert-framed fairways.
Steady, member-caliber pace—expect minimal delays outside of large events.
Refined, tradition-rich private atmosphere with a Scottsdale flair.
Standard private-club golf attire is required; confirm details with the club.
The Sonoran sun and dry air are relentless—bring extra water, sunscreen, and a hat for all 18.
The demanding opening stretch will punish a cold start—take time to loosen up at the range and chipping green.
You’ll likely play from sandy waste or native brush—practice your escapes and punch-outs before teeing it up.
Course opens as the first Morrish/Weiskopf co-design.
Debuts on Golf Digest’s 100 Greatest Courses list.
Hosts the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship.
Peaks at No. 41 on Golf Digest 100 Greatest.
Hosts the U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Championship.
Selected to host the U.S. Mid-Amateur again.
Troon Country Club took its name from Royal Troon in Scotland, the site of Tom Weiskopf’s 1973 Open Championship win. The story gives the desert course both a link to the game’s roots and a direct tie to one of its creators’ proudest career moments.
This course was the very first collaboration between Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf, launching a prolific partnership that would later define much of Arizona’s best modern golf. Their debut set a new standard for championship desert design.
From the U.S. Mid-Am to the Senior Women's Am, Troon Country Club quickly became a favorite for USGA championships and state-level opens—earning an identity as Arizona’s big-stage competitive test across several decades.
For a decade, Troon hosted the renowned Ping Pro-Scratch Invitational, drawing accomplished pros and top amateurs to compete on its demanding desert layout and helping the club cement its reputation in the Southwest.
Named after Royal Troon, honoring Weiskopf’s Open win.
Hosted the Arizona Open a record 11 times.
First design collaboration between Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf.
Holes carve through boulders and natural Sonoran terrain.
Flyovers reveal a striking contrast between emerald fairways and desert waste.
Weiskopf desert design pedigree and jaw-dropping scenery; Scottsdale’s public-access flagship.
PGA Tour host with risk-reward par 5s and the famous stadium par-3 16th.
Championship-caliber public track now hosting college golf’s biggest events.
Purest daily-fee desert golf in the region, no homes, just wilderness.
Sinuous canyon routing with memorable shotmaking tests and dramatic vistas.
North Scottsdale/Kierland for the shortest drives and best access to all the top courses.
Courses with the most similar DNA profile — matched by deviation shape across all eight playing characteristics.
Why it matches: Saratoga National Golf Club is a natural next stop after Troon Country Club: it offers similarly polished playing surfaces.
Why it matches: If Troon Country Club is your kind of course, The Quarry at la Quinta is worth a look because it puts the same premium on presentation.
Why it matches: There is real overlap here. Southern Highlands Golf Club offers similarly polished playing surfaces, making it a compelling counterpart to Troon Country Club.
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