Perched in the high Sonoran Desert northwest of Phoenix, Quintero Golf Club delivers what Golf Digest and GolfWeek both named the best public course in Arizona. Rees Jones carved this 7,249-yard championship layout into rugged terrain framed by the Hieroglyphic Mountains, creating a course that feels both impossibly scenic and intensely strategic. Every hole is unique—some climb dramatic uphill slopes while others plunge downhill par-3s that take your breath away, and the constant elevation changes demand precision and imagination from tee to green.
What makes Quintero legendary is the purity of the experience. Set on 828 acres of mostly undeveloped desert surrounded by Bureau of Land Management wilderness, the course offers genuine seclusion rarely found near a major metro area. The bentgrass greens are among the smoothest in the Southwest, fairways are generously wide for straight hitters, and strategic bunker placement keeps you honest. Rees Jones designed nine different tee options per hole, making this a course that challenges scratch golfers yet remains accessible to everyday players.
The conditioning is meticulous year-round, the staff is genuinely warm and professional, and the practice facilities are extensive. Between rounds, groups can relax in designer condos right on the property with pools, hot tubs, and views of the fourth fairway. The remote location—nearly an hour from Phoenix Sky Harbor—is actually part of the appeal: you're getting away from it all without compromising on amenities.
A Rees Jones masterpiece at 7,249 yards featuring dramatic elevation changes, pristine bentgrass greens, and strategic desert routing through the High Sonoran Desert.
Quintero offers 9 luxury condos and designer-decorated homes located on the property, including executive lofts with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and units up to 3 bedrooms with en-suite baths. All feature full kitchens, towering windows with fairway views, and access to resort amenities including pools, hot tubs, and barbecue areas. The condos are strategically positioned on or near the fourth hole, offering prime relaxation spots between rounds.