D Squared Productions
D Squared Productions
D Squared Productions
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Ben Jared
Overview
The famed home of the WM Phoenix Open boasts probably the most well-known stadium hole in golf: the par-3 16th. Tiger Woods' hole-in-one in 1997 put it on the map for casual fans, who now flock to Scottsdale during Super Bowl week. The layout has architectural merit, too, with its risk-and-reward-filled back nine. Tom Weiskopf, who designed the course with Jay Morrish, has overseen renovations of the course—making tweaks to please the tour player and resort guest alike.
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Awards
Ranking history:
Best in State: Ranked 22nd, 2017-'18. Ranked 29th, 2021-'22. Ranked 35th, 2023-'24.
2023-'24 ranking: 35th.
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Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
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“Fun experience with famous TV holes and a crisp, manicured layout. Lacks some depth & variety"
Read More2025
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“A nice course and fun atmosphere in Scottsdale. An above average challenge on the back 9, with a great five hole finish. The stadium being up or down changes the experience on 16, so players be aware. An overall pleasing course."
Read More2025
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“A nice course with the challenge of the last four holes that can make of break your score. Play it and experience of playing # 16 as shown on tv for the WM tournament."
Read More2023
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“A course that possesses hole quality with extreme volatility. 1-10 are average at best, and fairly low on the fun factor. the fun increases on 11-14 and climaxes on 15-18 leaving the dull front feel like a distant memory."
Read More2022
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“Fun course to play, albeit arguably overpriced. There are some really enjoyable and memorable holes here, not just the main ones you recognize from the PGA Tour telecasts. The course doesn't overly penalize the mid-high handicapper compared to the low handicap. There is some room to spray the ball off the tee and still advance it forward. Conditioning can vary depending on the season."
Read More2022
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“Good desert golf"
Read More2021
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“This TOUR stop gets a lot exposure and everyone knows the last three holes, which are the best on the property but the rest of the course is not very compelling."
Read More2021
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“The finish of the course is fabulous with some very memorable holes and a great degree of risk/reward choices and design variety. However, the strength of the finish can't offset the blandness of the housing track run front nine."
Read More2018
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“A very good choice to play golf in Scottsdale, although the price may seem a little high. This is where they play the Waste Management Phoenix Open so make sure you hit a good tee shot on 16 or the fantom crowd will boo you. A good variety of hole designs, but the fairways are generous which may take the pressure off the tee box. Pay attention to the greens when putting to have a good scoring day. I have enjoyed playing this redesigned course by Wesikopf and will go back again."
Read More2018
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“Although the course itself might not live up to the hype it gets during the Waste Management Phoenix Open, it does have some compelling shot values. Some exiting risk and reward highlighted by the drivable 17th par 4. Can be pricey in high season, but a fantastic value if you search online in the off season. One draw back is that in recent years, the course is imposing caddies on visitors - the reason is to get it that "PGA Tour" experience feel. There are some courses were a caddie is a valuable thing to have. But, not at the TPC Scottsdale Stadium course!"
Read More2018
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