PEBBLEBROOK GOLF COURSE

The desert winds whip across this Sun City West layout, where elevated tees and strategic water hazards demand precision over power from Arizona's retirement community and visiting snowbirds alike. Pete Dye's influence shows in the railroad ties framing several greens, though the real test comes from reading the subtle breaks on Bermuda putting surfaces that can humble single-digit handicappers. Smart course management trumps ego here—the par-4 finishing hole rewards those who lay back off the tee, setting up a manageable approach to a green guarded by desert wash.