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Destination: Scottsdale

Arguably the golf capital of the United States, it's hard to beat the weather and the number of high-quality golf courses in Scottsdale, Ariz. The average high in December and January of 68 degrees caters to snowbirds, and though temperatures eclipse 100 degrees in the summer, Golfers on a budget can find some real savings with green fees half off or more during the hot months.

There are more than 200 courses cut out of the rocky terrain of the Sonoran Desert in the area. And there are dozens of must-play golf courses, from the Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale, home to the Waste Management Phoenix Open, to the Monument and Pinnacle Courses at Troon North, and the Talon and Raptor Courses at Grayhawk Golf Club, a venue associated with Phil Mickelson, who played college golf at nearby Arizona State University.

Getting to Scottsdale is easy, too. It's just a half hour from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, and is only a few hours from Los Angeles.

Scottsdale is hardwired toward keeping tourists happy. This affluent city ranks third, after New York City and Las Vegas, respectively, for having the most AAA Five-Diamond hotels and resorts in the United States. The Phoenician, Camelback Inn, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, the Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa in nearby Carefree, and the Fairmont Princess Resort and Spa have all been so honored in recent years. All these resorts add up to more spas per capita than anywhere in the country. If you can't relax here, then you're out of luck.

The culturally rich Scottsdale includes more than 125 professional art galleries and studios, rivaling trendy Santa Fe, N.M., and even New York City. There's something always cooking in town: an annual auto show in January, a culinary festival in April, a film festival in September-October, and a fashion week in November.

Scottsdale gives off a party vibe without being over the top. Bars and restaurants are aplenty, all supported by the region's avid sports scene. The NBA's Phoenix Suns, the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes, the NFL's Phoenix Cardinals and MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks (and don't overlook the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury) keep fans cheering in every season.

For those looking to get away from the crush of these sprawling metropolises, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing are all nearby at the Camelback Mountain or the McDowell Mountains in the McDowell-Sonoran Preserve. Lakes tucked inside desert canyons are great for boating and fishing.

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Courses

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Longbow Golf Club
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Mesa $24
TPC Scottsdale - The Stadium Course
Tee Times
Scottsdale $69
Las Sendas Golf Club
Tee Times
Mesa $16
Red Mountain Ranch Country Club
Tee Times
Mesa $11
Hawk at StarFire Country Club
Tee Times
Scottsdale $19.99
Golf Club at Eagle Mountain
Tee Times
Fountain Hills $33
Quail Run at Rio Verde Country Club
Tee Times
Rio Verde $80 - $90
Scottsdale Silverado Golf Club - Silver Pony Course
Tee Times
Scottsdale $19.5
Ambiente Course at Camelback Golf Club
Tee Times
Scottsdale $35
McDowell Mountain Golf Club
Tee Times
Scottsdale $37
Continental Golf Course
Tee Times
Scottsdale $10
South at Boulders Golf Club & Resort
Tee Times
Carefree $38
Pinnacle at Troon North Golf Club
Tee Times
Scottsdale $35
Palm at McCormick Ranch Golf Club
Tee Times
Scottsdale $16
Acacia/Mesquite at Kierland Golf Club Scottsdale $69 - $179
Ranch at Tonto Verde Golf Club
Tee Times
Rio Verde $12
TPC Scottsdale - The Champions Course
Tee Times
Scottsdale $41
Rancho Manana Golf Club
Tee Times
Cave Creek $12
Mesquite/Ironwood at Kierland Golf Club Scottsdale $69 - $179
SunRidge Canyon Golf Club
Tee Times
Fountain Hills $20
Legend Trail Golf Club
Tee Times
Scottsdale $4
Camelback Golf Club - Padre Course
Tee Times
Scottsdale $20
Xalychidom Piipaash at Talking Stick Golf Club
Tee Times
Scottsdale $29
Orange Tree Golf Club
Tee Times
Scottsdale $13
Peaks at Tonto Verde Golf Club
Tee Times
Rio Verde $12
Mulligan 9 at StarFire Country Club
Tee Times
Scottsdale $19.99
Silverado Golf Course
Tee Times
Scottsdale $19.5
Ironwood/Acacia at Kierland Golf Club Scottsdale $69 - $179
The Phoenician Golf Club
Tee Times
Scottsdale $24
Desert Canyon Golf Club
Tee Times
Fountain Hills $13
Coronado Golf Course
Tee Times
Scottsdale $7.99
Monument at Troon North Golf Club
Tee Times
Scottsdale $35
Pine at McCormick Ranch Golf Club
Tee Times
Scottsdale $16
North at Boulders Golf Club & Resort
Tee Times
Carefree $38
Verde River Golf & Social Club
Tee Times
Rio Verde $15
Desert Highlands Golf Club Scottsdale $100 - $150
White Wing at Rio Verde Country Club Rio Verde $80 - $90
Desert Forest Golf Club Carefree $120 - $140
Ancala Country Club Scottsdale $90
Troon Country Club Scottsdale $125
FireRock Country Club - LittleRock Course Fountain Hills N/A
Dunes/Arroyo at Gainey Ranch Golf Club Scottsdale $125 - $176
Renegade Course at Desert Mountain Golf Club Scottsdale $88 - $175
FireRock Country Club Fountain Hills $127
Raptor at Grayhawk Golf Club Scottsdale $80 - $115
Scottsdale National Golf Club Scottsdale $123
Talon at Grayhawk Golf Club Scottsdale $79 - $114
Lower Course at Whisper Rock Golf Club Scottsdale $125
Cochise Course at Desert Mountain Golf Club Scottsdale $88 - $175
Terravita Golf Club Scottsdale $100 - $140
Cholla Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club Scottsdale $75 - $190
Arizona Country Club Phoenix $98 - $109
Arroyo/Lakes at Gainey Ranch Golf Club Scottsdale $125 - $176
The Mirabel Club Scottsdale $100 - $135
Pinnacle Peak Country Club Scottsdale $90 - $100
Chiricahua Course at Desert Mountain Golf Club Scottsdale $88 - $175
Outlaw Course at Desert Mountain Golf Club Scottsdale $88 - $175
Upper Course at Whisper Rock Golf Club Scottsdale $125
Akimel O'odham at Talking Stick Golf Club Scottsdale $59 - $165
Country Club at DC Ranch Scottsdale $45 - $200
Silverleaf Golf Club Scottsdale $146
Apache Course at Desert Mountain Golf Club Scottsdale $88 - $175
Geronimo Course at Desert Mountain Golf Club Scottsdale $88 - $175
Saguaro Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club Scottsdale $75 - $190
Lakes/Dunes at Gainey Ranch Golf Club Scottsdale $125 - $176
Estancia Club Scottsdale $100 - $170
No. 7 at Desert Mountain Golf Club Scottsdale N/A
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