CYPRESS GOLF COURSE

The desert arroyos and elevated tees here create dramatic elevation changes that most Scottsdale tracks can't match, with several holes plunging 40-60 feet from tee to green through classic Sonoran terrain. What sets this layout apart is how architect McCumber used the natural washes to frame strategic decisions—you'll face genuine risk-reward moments where aggressive lines over desert carry can shave strokes or add them quickly. The greens roll true year-round, and at this price point in north Scottsdale, it's the kind of value that makes you wonder why you're paying resort fees elsewhere.