PHOENICIAN

The desert target golf here demands precision over power, with elevated tees launching balls into narrow landing zones framed by saguaro and palo verde. Water comes into play on half the holes—a rarity in Scottsdale—while the signature par-3 4th plays downhill to an island green that's claimed more Titleists than a cart girl's tip jar. Homer Flint's design maximizes the dramatic elevation changes of the Sonoran Desert, creating approach shots that feel more like carnival games than traditional golf.