Golf in Cave Creek & North Scottsdale
Where Desert Living Meets the Fairway
Arizona Golfing Guide
Golf is more than a pastime in Cave Creek and North Scottsdale. It’s part of the lifestyle. Surrounded by rugged mountains, towering saguaros and dramatic Sonoran Desert scenery, this part of Arizona offers everything from relaxed public courses to some of the region’s most sought-after private golf communities.
Whether you're looking for your next tee time or considering a home where golf is part of everyday life, explore some of the courses and communities that make this area such a special place to live.
Golf Near Cave Creek
Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., Dove Valley Ranch is a public championship course that moves between open desert views and the greener landscape along Willow Wash. It’s a great example of how golf and residential living come together in the Cave Creek area.
Rancho Manana Golf Club
Set against the mountains and desert landscape of Cave Creek, Rancho Mañana offers a distinctly Arizona golf experience close to the restaurants, shops and character of downtown Cave Creek. The Town of Cave Creek itself highlights Rancho Mañana as one of the area's recreational attractions.
Desert Mountain
For the serious golfer, Desert Mountain offers an extraordinary private-club experience with seven golf courses, including multiple Jack Nicklaus-designed courses, within an expansive 8,300-acre community.
Terravita Golf & Country Club
Located near Cave Creek and Carefree, Terravita combines a private 18-hole championship golf course with Sonoran Desert scenery and views of Black Mountain. Its recently renovated course includes upgraded greens, fairways, tee boxes and practice facilities.
Find a Home That Fits Your Golf Lifestyle
For some buyers, living near the course is convenient. For others, it's the reason for moving to Arizona.
From homes overlooking the fairway to private club communities and properties just minutes from some of the area's best courses, Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale offer a wide range of options for golfers.
Reach out for more details about homes around the golfing community!
Steve Valkenaar: 480-440-8933
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