Sedona Golf Resort
At the Sedona Golf Resort, golfers can chip away at 18 different holes in the shadow of Bell Rock. The Gary Panks designed course in the Village of Oak Creek plays 6,646 yards to a par 71. Something to watch for? The tenth hole with a jaw-dropping red rock background. It’s is one the most photographed par 3 holes in the Southwest. You might even spot people on the course just
looking to take pictures of this magical spot. The holes here are generously spaced out, and each one provides a different, stunning view. PGA professionals give lessons and clinics. The Sedona Golf Resort is also home to the Juniper Bar & Grille, where you can grab a bite before you pick up your clubs.
35 Ridge Trail Dr., 928-284-9355, sedonagolfresort.com
Oakcreek Country Club
Located in the Village of Oak Creek, the Oakcreek Country Club golf course is open to the public and offers an 18-hole course. The well manicured grounds come complete with red rock views. This
course was actually designed by the legendary father and son team of Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. Robert Trent Jones Sr. was a British and American golf course architect who designed more than 270 golf courses all over the world. The 145-acre golf course features three lakes. Golfers can look forward to tree-lined doglegs with strategically placed landing areas. The Oakcreek Country Club typically hosts the pro- and local friendly Sedona Open in June and the Northern Arizona Amateur Championship in the fall. Oakcreek also features the Sedona School of Golf, where you can brush up on your golf skills. Additional amenities include a full-service pro-shop, dining at the Redstone Grill, practice area, putting green and short game area.
690 Bell Rock Blvd., 928-295-6400, oakcreekcc.com
Canyon Mesa Country Club
Tucked away in a residential area of the Village of Oak Creek lies the Canyon Mesa Country Club golf course. This course is nine holes, par 28. The smaller course caters to families, golf aficionados who want to work on their short games or those who don’t have a ton of time but want to get in a quick game. On average, the white tees are about 140 years from a hole – making it a less intimidating environment where golf novices can learn. The course comes complete with water hazards, sand traps and beautiful views.
500 Jacks Canyon Road, 928-284-0036, canyonmesacountryclub.com
Seven Canyons Golf Club
West Sedona’s Seven Canyons is a 200-acre private club at the end of Long Canyon Road, smack dab in the middle of more than 100,000 acres of Coconino National Forest. The club opened in 2003 and features a par 72, 18-hole golf course designed by the PGA golf legend Tom Weiskopf. Complementing the course is a tiered Practice Park featuring a 20,000 square-foot teeing area with 25 hitting stations, a 5,000 square-foot practice green, four target greens and a chipping area with practice bunker. The Practice Park is set within its own secluded box canyon. At the hub, a 14,000-square-foot clubhouse offers The Spot Restaurant & Bar with breathtaking views from the rustic indoor dining room or outdoor patio and firepits. Seven Canyons also features the state-of-the-art Mana Fitness Center, featuring Keiser’s exercise equipment, Power Plate whole body vibration training and Woodway Treadmills. The 25-meter heated lap pool, locker rooms and steam rooms round out the fitness offerings. – Written by Erika Ayn Finch, updated by Teresa K. Traverse
625 Golf Club Way, 928-203-2001, sevencanyons.com
