Golf Courses: SunRidge Canyon Golf Club

Nestled between the canyon walls of the McDowell Mountain foothills, this course is expertly placed like the missing piece to a beautiful golf course puzzle that evolved over millions of years in the Sonoran Desert. Only its natural beauty rivals the drama that this course offers. Golf at SunRidge Canyon is a true "adventure" with pristine fairways rolling around strategically placed hazards to undulating greens, all the while allowing the desert to provide a natural border. The effect provides subtle changes to the topographical layout of the course.

From beginning to its incredible finish, SunRidge can compete with any course in the area (and far beyond) for its stunning panoramic views and pure measurement of your mental game and shot-making skills. The front nine begins at the upper mouth of the canyon and plays downhill in switch back fashion to the canyon floor. Along the way, each shot demands careful consideration and must be weighed on its risk/reward factors. Because the fairways are not parallel with each other, players enjoy a true sense of serenity. However, don't let this tranquil desert setting fool you. This course's rare beauty tests every aspect of your game.

Course Stats

Printable scorecard

Facility & Course Information

• Course Style: Desert/Target
• Number of Holes: 18
• Green Type: Summer: "Old Line" TifDwarf Bermuda, Winter: Poa Trivialis/Bent Mix.
• Fairway Type: Summer: 419 Hybrid Bermuda, Winter: Perennial Rye.
• Twilight Rates: Yes, rates & times vary with season.
• Replay Rates: Yes, 50% off rack rate plus Tax.
• Junior Rates: No, not available
• 9 Hole Rates: No, not available
• Practice Facility: Yes, including driving range, practice putting areas and pitching/chipping areas to practice your short game.
• Cart Access: 90 degrees rule, all carts come with GPS system.
• Club Rental: Yes, Callaway and Slazenger (right handed) and Ping (left handed), $35.00 plus Tax.
• Lessons: Yes, please contact pro shop for pricing and details.
• Locker Room/Shower Facilities: Yes, locker room facilities as well as showers are available for both Men and Women.
• Dress Code: Yes, Men's shirts are to have a collar, Women's shirts are to have either a collar or sleeves, shorts should be mid-thigh length or longer, properly hemmed and no denim.
• Spike Policy: Yes, soft spikes only.
• Shoe Rental: No, not available
• Restaurant: Yes, The Ridge Room is open daily for breakfast, lunch, cocktails and happy hour. Dinner is available for private functions only.
• Bar: Yes, full service bar located in The Ridge Room.
• Rider Fee: Yes, $20.00 plus Tax.
• Conference & Banquet Facilities: Yes, The Ridge Room and a multi-purpose covered pavilion of 2500 sq ft that overlooks the 18th hole can accommodate up to 300 people.
• Director of Golf: Joel Schafer

Tournaments/Events

• Host site for the 1997 USGA State Team Championship
• Host site for the 1996 LPGA Mitsubishi Championship

Awards

• One of "America"s 100 Best Golf Shops" 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 By Golf Shop Operations Magazine
• Ranked No. 42 in the country "Top 100 You Can Play" By Golf Magazine, May 1996
• 1996 Gold Nugget Award for Merit for Best Public/Private Recreational Facility
• Ranked the "Valley's Top 10 Public Golf Courses" By Arizona Republic and Arizona Corridors

Address & Directions

SunRidge Canyon
13100 N. SunRidge Canyon Drive
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268

Directions from Phoneix Sky Harbor international airport:
Take the 202 East 10 miles to Arizona State Route 87 (Country Club Dr) exit. Left on Arizona State Route 87 13 miles to Shea Blvd. Left on Shea, 3.2 miles, right on Palisades Blvd 1.6 miles to SunRidge Drive, left on SunRidge Drive .3 miles.