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Arizona Golf Playbook

Fall in Arizona feels like Christmas morning for golfers, minus the ugly sweaters. Overseeding’s wrapped, the temps are cooling, and the greens? Chef’s kiss. Here’s your go-to guide to navigating fall conditions, staying sharp, and locking down prime tee times.

Fall Course Setup: What to Expect

After weeks of overseeding, Arizona fairways are bouncing back greener than a Masters jacket. You might run into cart path restrictions while courses settle, and a few layouts will feel slightly off until mid-season form kicks in.

Pro Tip: Check course updates before you roll out. Most spots post daily conditions — save those links and skip the “surprise” closed holes.

🔗 Quick Resource: Greenskeeper.org for real-time conditions.

Maintenance Watch: Stay One Step Ahead

Fall is primetime for fairway TLC. Expect extra mowing, topdressing, and fertilizing — all to keep that lush carpet under your feet. But heads up: maintenance schedules can shift fast.

Smart Move: Always double-check before early morning rounds. Nothing like “greens closed” taped to the starter shack kills a day.

How to Play in Softer Fall Conditions

Post-overseed, it’s a different ballgame:

• Fairways: Softer. Expect less rollout.

• Greens: Slower. Bring the heat.

Quick Fixes:

• Club up on approach shots.

• Get aggressive with chips — trust the loft.

• Focus on spin and carry, not bounce-and-run.

Bonus Tip: Treat fall like free short-game bootcamp. Dial it now, dominate all winter.

A Review of Every Course I’ve Played 

Booking Tee Times: Strategy 101

Fall = crowd surge. Snowbirds, vacationers, locals, everyone’s back at it.

Booking Tips:

• You'll be able to reserve tee times 14 days out whenever possible.

• Afternoon rounds = big discounts via Troon Access or local twilight deals.

• Use tools like Golf Advisor for real-time tee sheets and deals.

No excuses — lock in early or love playing at 3 p.m. behind a six-some.

Top Picks for Fall Golf in Arizona

If you’re hunting the best overseeded layouts right now, start here:

• Legacy Golf Resort (Phoenix): Big fairways, better views.

• McDowell Mountain Golf Club (Scottsdale): Pure surfaces and epic sunsets.

New to AZ? These are the kind of tracks that turn first-timers into lifers.

Final Word: Own the Season

Fall golf in Arizona isn’t just better — it’s elite.

Greener fairways. Crisper air. Peak vibes.

You can get your tee sheet stacked, tighten your short game, and make this the season you play your best golf.

🏜️ See you out there.

Need To Know

• The LIV vs. PGA Tour showdown has all the drama of election season—passionate rivalries, secret meetings, and promises of “a big change.” Like campaign ads, the LIV-PGAT debate is finally winding down, with whispers of an agreement that could redefine the golf landscape. Players like Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have been “stumping” on both sides of the issue. Whether we’re relieved or reeling from shock by week’s end, we’re all just hoping for peace… at least until the next election! (The Sun)

• Sir Nick Faldo champions shorter golf courses, like Chiddingfold’s bold new 12-hole layout. This redesign has drawn younger players, quickened the pace of play, and attracted global interest. Traditionalists balked at first, but now the course thrives with a lively new vibe. Perhaps 12 holes is the sweet spot. (Bunkered)

• The world’s first golf launch monitor revolutionized the game by providing players with precise data on ball speed, launch angle, spin, and trajectory for optimized performance. I’m so glad we have TrackMan. (HoleIn1TrickShots)

In The Know

• The 2024 Charles Schwab Championship will be held from November 7 to 10 at Phoenix Country Club. This prestigious tournament features the top 36 players from the Charles Schwab Cup points list, showcasing elite talent in a stunning desert setting. (PGA Tour Champions)

• Visit Grass Clippings for a special $5 Toptracer range bucket deal until November 18th! Perfect your swing while enjoying top-notch technology at an unbeatable price. (Grass Clippings)

• Check out this oddly satisfying video of greenskeepers expertly changing hole locations. See the precision and care that goes into crafting the perfect putting challenge! (DP World Tour)

Over two decades of experience playing across the Arizona desert, I’ve played some of the state's most iconic and hidden gem courses. Here’s my take on over 125 courses and country clubs in Arizona.