Deep in the Sonoran Desert and just Northeast of the city of Phoenix is a picturesque golf course designed by two of the most famed and praised golfers to ever play the game. Wildfire Golf Club features two 18-hole courses that deliver a high-quality desert golf experience to all of the golfers and tee time bookers who visit the facility. Nestled near the McDowell Mountains, Wildfire Golf Club offers an exemplary version of what golf in Arizona should be. From the century-old Saguro cacti to the native grasses and painted backdrops, this course has quickly turned into a must-golf destination for anyone who loves the sport. The two courses located at Wildfire Golf Club are part of the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, which has been voted as one of the Top 75 Resorts in North America by Condé Nast readers. However, the course offers public tee times for local residents and travelers alike, allowing anyone who is interested the chance to play this stunning Sonoran layout. You do not have to be a guest at the hotel to enjoy either the Faldo or Arnold Palmer Signature Courses. The Palmer Signature Course at Wildfire Golf Club is a par 72 layout that opened in 1997. Since that time it has developed a reputation as one the greatest golf courses in both the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas. The Palmer Course has a play yardage of up to 7,145, and offers impressive views of the surrounding landscape at every hole. The expansive and immaculate fairways allow the golfer to remain in play even if they tend toward the occasional errant shot or otherwise golf with a high handicap. With superb flashed bunkering and curvy putting greens that perfectly emphasize what Arnold Palmer courses are most famous for, golfers can expect challenge, excitement and entertainment while playing a round of golf here or otherwise enjoying their tee time booking. The Palmer Signature Course at Wildfire Golf Club features mini-Verde greens with Bermuda fairways that are overseeded with rye, and due to the sunny and warm weather Phoenix, AZ is known for, year-round tee times are available. The golf courses at Wildfire have been lauded with numerous accolades. Some of these prestigious mentions include recognition as one of the Top 100 Resort Courses in the United States, Top 121 Golf Resorts in the World and Top Five Golf Resorts in Arizona. These are in addition to being selected as the Marriott Golf Property of the Year and Best Resort Course in the Southwest. In addition to being an award-winning course, Wildfire Golf Club features a complete practice facility, which includes an all-grass driving range, an assortment of putting and chipping greens, a green-side practice bunker and advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) that comes equipped in each golf cart. So whether you prefer a course that favors short game or one that provides for nice long drives on some holes, the Palmer course is guaranteed to exceed your expectations and provide a fun and challenging experience while providing a decent pace of play in a beautiful setting. Book your Wildfire Golf Club tee time today!
