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Monument Golf Course at Troon North. Photo courtesy Troon North Golf Club

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Driving the Valley for five fantastic fairways

Greenfield Lakes Golf Course

Greenfield lakes is arguably the top executive course in Maricopa County. After undergoing a complete remodel, the course boasts a beautiful par 62, 18-hole golf course. Featuring a great mix of short holes, with some drivable par 4’s and long par 5’s, Greenfield Lakes offers a dynamic course layout with challenges at each hole. This course is perfect for both newer golfers looking for a great time, and low handicappers looking for a challenge. When compared to other courses in the same price range, Greenfield Lakes stands out for their unique amenities and the overall beauty of the course. This course features outstanding grass coverage throughout all areas, with each hole having some combination of water hazards and bunkers around the green. On top of a beautifully designed course, Greenfield Lakes offers an exciting lighted driving range with Top-Golf Tracer technology. For $27 per hour, golfers can play premier courses from around the world and see every shot traced, all while enjoying Greenfield Lakes’ beverage service. Summer rates range from $33 to $47, with a golf cart included. GolfGilbert.com

Dinosaur Mountain at Gold Canyon Golf Resort

Dinosaur Mountain certainly fits the bill as one of Arizona’s most unique golf courses. Featuring exhilarating elevated tee boxes, stunning views and abundant wildlife, this course will have golfers wanting to return again and again. Situated in the heart of Gold Canyon, this par 72, championship-caliber course offers golfers an incredible journey of 18 scenic holes. While every course has at least one signature hole, Dinosaur Mountain has multiple. As golfers make their way up and down the canyon, the course gets more breathtaking at every hole. No matter the experience of a golfer playing this course, it will be challenging in the best way possible. Gold Canyon is unique for offering not only Dinosaur Mountain, but a second championship-caliber course appropriately named Sidewinder, as it weaves golfers through the valleys and basins of Gold Canyon. With Dinosaur Mountain’s summer tee times range from $75 to $98, there is no excuse to not try such an amazing course. Overall, Dinosaur Mountain at Gold Canyon Golf Resort is a leading Arizona course with a one-of-a-kind experience. GCGR.com

Troon North Golf Club

Troon North Golf Club is nationally renowned and features two championship-caliber courses, Pinnacle and Monument, that are both ranked in the 2023 Top 200 public golf courses in the nation according to Golfweek. Additionally, Golf Digest included them in their 2022 list of best courses to play in Arizona. Both courses offer golfers a picturesque desert golfing experience, albeit a challenging one. Featuring narrow fairways and plenty of bunkers, it is safe to say this course is one of the Valley’s toughest. Elevated tee boxes, unparalleled scenery and top-notch food give Troon North an appropriate ranking. Each course features plenty of iconic holes, leaving golfers with a difficult choice on which is their favorite. Troon North’s summer pricing varies from $99 to $299, depending on the time of day and the month. They also offer a 20 percent discount on the second round if golfers book 36 holes ahead of time – something everyone should do at least once. Playing both courses consecutively makes for an extraordinary day. TroonNorthGolf.com