3 rounds of desert golf at premier Phoenix-area courses
Arrive at least 45 minutes before your tee time to check in, warm up, and hit the range.
| Date | Course | Tee Time | Cost | From VRBO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Feb 5 | Papago Golf Club | 12:40 PM | $275/person | 35 min |
| Fri, Feb 6 | Golf Club of Estrella | 11:35 AM | TBD | 15 min |
| Sat, Feb 7 | Verrado Golf Club - The Founders Experience | 11:54 AM | TBD | 20 min |
One of the most iconic municipal courses in the country, Papago is set against the stunning Papago Buttes. A true desert classic with mature trees and challenging layout.
Signature Hole: #15 - Par 3 with stunning butte views
• 9:30 AM - Land at PHX
• 10:00 AM - Pick up Budget rental
• 11:30 AM - Lunch at Lou's Bar & Grill
• 12:40 PM - Tee time
A Jack Nicklaus II design set in the Sonoran Desert with dramatic elevation changes, mountain views, and pristine conditioning. The back nine winds through natural desert terrain.
• 9:45 AM - Leave house
• 10:15 AM - Breakfast at Players Grill
• 11:35 AM - Tee time
• Evening - Uber to BJ's
Carved into the White Tank Mountains, Verrado offers dramatic elevation changes and stunning desert vistas. Designed by PGA Tour pro Tom Lehman, it's a true desert masterpiece.
• 10:00 AM - Leave house
• 10:30 AM - Breakfast at Verrado Grille
• 11:54 AM - Tee time
• Evening - Red Allen's or Litchfield's
The most famous hole in golf! The par-3 16th is nicknamed "The Coliseum" for its stadium-style seating that holds 20,000+ fans. The adjacent 17th offers incredible views of the action.
• EARLY - Leave for TPC Scottsdale 45 min
• All Day - Enjoy The Cove Suite
• 4:30 PM - Super Bowl LX Kickoff 🏈
• Dinner - Oregano's (delivery/pickup)
• Collared shirts required
• No denim on the course
• Golf shorts or pants
• Soft spikes only
• Morning temps in the 50s - bring layers!
• Afternoons warm to upper 60s/low 70s
• Sunscreen is essential
• Stay hydrated in the desert
• Golf clubs (or rent)
• Extra balls - desert is unforgiving!
• Hat and sunglasses
• Light jacket for morning