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Can’t get enough golf? You’ve come to the right place! Arizona is home to numerous award-winning golf locations that draw visitors from around the world year after year. Many come to tee off in the dry sunny weather … and then wonder why they don’t live here year round. For those who’d like to do more than visit, why not settle down permanently in one of Arizona’s top rated golf communities.

The Scottsdale area boasts numerous golf communities, from luxurious gated developments to more laid back neighborhoods. If you’re seeking out the top golf courses above all else, consider Troon North Golf Club, in Scottsdale. Boasting two unique courses designed by renowned architects Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, this is the spot for breathtaking vistas and must-play greens. Another top course is at The Boulders Resort & Spa, also in Scottsdale, which offers two challenging Jay Morrish-designed courses set amidst unforgettable rocky Southwestern landscapes.

If luxury and high-end amenities are more what you’re after, consider these communities: Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, set in a private, gated community featuring no less than six Jack Nicklaus-designed courses. There is also a spa, a fitness center, tennis facilities, and fine dining options. Estancia, in North Scottsdale, boasts a Tom Fazio-designed golf course that blends into the natural landscape of nearby Pinnacle Peak, as well as fitness and tennis facilities. Also in North Scottsdale is Mirabel, a luxurious gated golf community tucked into the natural beauty of the Southwest desert and mountains. With a limited membership, this community is centered around a challenging Tom Fazio-designed course.

For those with a family in tow, check out Grayhawk Golf Club, also located in Scottsdale. With two championship golf courses, multiple pools, and tennis courts, as well as many family-friendly events, this community works well for busy broods. DC Ranch is another family-friendly community in North Scottsdale, located at the base of the McDowell Mountains. DC Ranch offers panoramic views of Scottsdale and Phoenix, multiple neighborhood parks, 33 miles of paths and trails for hiking, and numerous events for families.

And for those looking for a 55-plus resort community, check out Trilogy at Verde River, just east of North Scottsdale. Verde River offers a gated community set adjacent to Tonto National Forest and a newly redesigned golf course by PGA standout Tom Lehman. Ultimately, there’s nothing quite like golfing in Arizona… except, of course, living and golfing in Arizona!