Salome Heights Golf Course

Desert winds rake across this high-desert track where elevation changes of 200 feet create shot values you won't find on Arizona's flatter resort courses. The back nine climbs into rocky arroyos that demand course management over brute force, particularly the stunning par-3 16th that plays across a natural wash to a green carved into the hillside. It's raw Sonoran golf without the resort markup, where locals know to bring extra sleeves and your best short game.