Few golf resorts in the world can match the extraordinary natural setting of the Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale. Carved from the rugged terrain of the Grand Canyon State, the two championship courses deliver an unparalleled Southwestern golf experience. Each designed by Jay Morrish to make the most of the breathtaking atmosphere, these layouts feature dazzling panoramas of soaring saguaro cacti, massive granite rock formations and seemingly endless desert expanses. Indigenous plants and friendly wildlife – quail, desert cottontails, roadrunners, deer, coyotes and even baby bobcats that make their homes in the desert – add to the eye-popping setting throughout the 1,300-acre resort grounds.
The North Course measures 6,959 yards from the tips and challenges golfers with forced carries over desert washes, all while delivering picture-perfect views of Black Mountain. In contrast, The South Course – which stretches to 6,888 yards – boasts dramatic rock outcroppings and narrow fairways that are guaranteed to challenge golfers’ skill and focus. Signature holes include # 5 South Course that plays right up to the backdrop of a dazzling spectacle called the Boulder Pile. Hole #7 South includes big balancing rock boulders that sit precariously atop a tiny one, just an arm’s length from golfers on the tee. Bring your camera!
Need help with a loopy swing? The Boulders Golf Academy offers private, one-on-one instruction with expanded programs including the popular “Golf Simplified” –an innovative yet simple & practical hands-on instruction technique that combines digital video analysis and on-course playing lessons.
As you can imagine, the Boulders Resort has received dozens and dozens of golf awards honoring golf’s finest properties, the excellent condition of the manicured fairways, sculpted tee boxes, and clubhouse facilities. Now, the completion of another extensive golf refinement project further enhances the playability of these two iconic golf courses. On the heels of a $multi-million Boulders South course renovation, the Boulders North Course completed an extensive enhancement project that included upgrading and leveling all tees, restoring the green complexes to their original shape and size, and adding more pin locations. The greens on both courses have been resurfaced with new Tiff Eagle, an ultra-dwarf hybrid green that offers improved speed, consistency and playability as well as smooth transitions during seasonal weather changes. In addition, a comprehensive bunker refurbishment on both courses includes new tee boxes, new pump stations, and the chipping and putting practice areas have been renovated.
Golf is not the only way to enjoy this celebrated destination. The Boulders Resort also offers court time at the Tennis Garden and 12 new pickleball courts. If you are anxious to learn about the region and enjoy outdoor activities, you can go on a guided desert hike or take a guided night-time bike tour to witness the quiet desert landscape lit up by the multitudes of bright stars throughout the sky. How about the thrill of climbing the face of a 75-foot granite boulder? The Rock-Climbing Clinics include the necessary gear and experts to teach the basic skills. The Walk the Rock Tour or the Sonoran Explorin’ Nature & Wildlife Tour via golf cart, offers fascinating information about the surrounding region and even desert survival tips. The concierge staff can also arrange hot-air ballooning, horseback rides, desert jeep tours and even excursions to the Grand Canyon.
For a more relaxed option, guests can soak up the Arizona sun at one of the resort’s four swimming pools or get pampered at the legendary Spa which brings the outside in with its rejuvenating treatments that incorporate the area’s indigenous herbs and rituals. The 33,000 sq. ft. facility includes an expansive fitness center, movement studio, Yoga Studio, meditation labyrinth, luxury spa amenities, Spa Café, and an abundance of complimentary fitness classes. Golfers will appreciate an array of spa services that are customized for golfers and the Golf Fitness class, powered by Orange Whip, that focuses on increasing flexibility and strength, enhances coordination, helps change ball flight and creates a perfect balanced tempo within your golf swing.
At the Boulders Resort, you will feel like you are a million-miles-from-everywhere to relax in “splendid seclusion.” The private Casitas offer wood-burning fireplaces, spacious bathrooms and private patios—each with its own unique view of the desert or golf course. For a golf getaway with friends, 1–4-bedroom Villas offer all the comforts of a private home. Five on-site restaurants range from casual to fine dining incorporating fresh ingredients that are foraged daily from the expansive Organic Garden.
The value-added Fall Stay & Play Golf Package includes a nightly stay in a private Casita, one round of golf per registered guest, complimentary access to the Boulders’ Spa facility, unlimited fitness classes and complimentary parking.
Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale combines inspiring golf, an exceptional spa, luxurious accommodations, superior services, endless amenities and a nature-lovers paradise surrounded by the 12-million-year-old granite rock formations that pepper the landscape. The result is a stunning mix of man-made and natural beauty that serves as the perfect backdrop for an incomparable golf getaway.
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