SPRINGFIELD GOLF RESORT

The desert target golf here demands precision over length, with elevated tees firing shots across native washes and around towering saguaros that frame every angle. Water comes into play on half the holes—unusual for Arizona public golf—including a memorable island green that separates the serious players from the weekend hackers. The greens roll true year-round thanks to the desert climate, making this one of the Valley's most honest putting tests where three-putts come from poor reads, not bumpy surfaces.