Arizona Golf Courses - TPC of Scottsdale, Stadium course

TPC Stadium
Holes	18
Par	71
Yardage	7089
Rating	74.5
Slope	135

Architect:
Jay Morrish and Tom Weiskopf

Type of Course: Public

Number of holes: 36 including Desert Course

Year Built: 1986

Type of Greens: Winter: Bent

Water Hazards: Yes

Accept Tee Times: Yes

Guest Policy: Open

Dress Code: No Denim, Collared Shirt and Bermuda Shorts Required

Walking Allowed: No

Cart Access: Course

Caddies Available: No

Golf Cart Rental: Yes

Motorized Pull-Cart Rental: Yes

Lockers and Showers: Yes

Senior Discounts Available: No

Credit Cards Accepted: Visa: Yes, MC: Yes, AMEX: Yes, Diners: Yes

Chipping Area: Yes

Practice Bunker: Yes

Food Facilities: Restaurant and Beverage Car

Bar: Full Bar

Accommodations: On site: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

TPC of Scottsdale, Stadium course

17020 N Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480/585-4334

Zagat Survey (Scale of 0 to 30)

Course	Facilities	Service	Value
24	26	23	17

"imagine the gallery cheering you on" as you "try to relive Tiger's hole-in-one" at the "expensive" home of the Phoenix Open", where the "friendly staff" in the "great practice area", "very nice pro shop" and top-notch Fairmont Scottsdale Princess hotel pamper pros and novices alike; "humoungous water hazards" and "an excellent mix of short and long holes" "requiring accuracy" make this "one of the better TPC layouts", so divas "try to keep in mind" the "barren" seating, cart-path-only rule and "aggressive" marshals are geared to accomodate "TV" and "big crowds."

Profile: The Stadium Course is a spacious layout fringed by saguaro cacti and mesquite trees, with a broad view of famed Pinnacle Peak to the north and the McDowell Mountains to the East. This course can be quite a substantial challenge because of the mounds and bunkers strategically placed throughout its design. This course has a desert ambiance, but the natural terrain doesn't come into play. The PGA Tour's Phoenix Open is held every January on the Stadium Course. Golfers may walk the Desert Course at TPC, however carts are mandatory on the Stadium Course. There is also a giant practice facility that is frequented by 27 PGA Tour professionals including Tom Lehman and Steve Jones. Tee times can be reserved 90 days in advance on the Stadium Course.

This resort facility, which was named by "GOLF Magazine" to its 1998 list of "Silver Medal Resorts," has two regulation eighteen hole courses. The Desert Course is a public facility, and is more typical of a target course. It is shorter, but tighter than its sister course, and errant shots are likely to trickle into desert shrub. The Desert Course offers the same dazzling views of the McDowell Mountains which serves as an enjoyable compliment to the Stadium Course. Golfers may also walk the desert course. The Desert Course is located across the street from the Stadium course and has its own clubhouse, grill, and practice area. Discounts are available to county resitents, seniors, and juniors. Tee times can be reserved seven days in advance by calling (480) 585-4334.

Directions:

From Phoenix Skyharbor Airport:
Exit Airport to I-202 East.
I-202 East to I-101 North.
I-101 North to Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd Exit 38.
At light, cross Frank Lloyd Wright and continue to Bell Road.
Take a left on Bell Road until road ends with entrance to TPC of Scottsdale.