Monument Course stands as the original and more accessible sibling of Troon North's 36-hole desert experience, a 7,039-yard Tom Weiskopf design that opened in 1990 and immediately changed the conversation about golf in the American Southwest. Built through the Sonoran Desert foothills beneath Pinnacle Peak, this course wraps around giant granite boulders and saguaro cacti with the kind of visual drama most courses only dream of. What sets Monument apart from Pinnacle is its forgiving fairways and links-style approach—you can bump and run your shots, work the ball on the ground, and navigate without demanding perfect 90-degree approach shots. The signature third hole features a massive 25-foot boulder splitting the fairway (the hole that named the course), while the 16th, a downhill par-3 of 244 yards from the back tees, delivers views for miles. Recent renovations by Weiskopf have enhanced playability while preserving the course's unique character. Conditions are immaculate: bentgrass greens that roll true, perfectly manicured fairways, and strategic bunkering throughout. This is serious desert golf, but it rewards smart play and good course management over sheer power. Groups love it because you can play the appropriate tees for your level and still feel challenged—even high-handicappers find playable green-side areas and a course that doesn't demand perfection on every shot.
7,039 yards of links-style desert golf with generous fairways, signature boulder on hole 3, and scenic views of Pinnacle Peak.
7,009 yards of more dramatic, technical desert golf with elevated tees, water features, and the iconic 609-yard par-5 16th hole.
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North sits on-site with luxury adobe casitas overlooking the Sonoran Desert, private plunge pools on select rooms, full-service spa, multiple restaurants, and complimentary shuttle to the golf courses. Up to $200 per night in green fee credits available with resort packages.