Arizona Biltmore is an old-Phoenix pedigree with two very different tests.
Adobe rewards patience… Links demands conviction. I went stupid low here once (62). Here’s the truth on both.
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Arizona Biltmore
Arizona Biltmore golf = two siblings raised on old-Phoenix money and SPF 50+.
One whispers tradition.
One screams, “send it!”
And together, they might be the most underrated 36-hole setup in the Valley.
The Adobe Course
Vibe: Classic, subtle, timeless.
Think martini lunch, cashmere sweater, and someone calling you “sport.”
Walkable layout.
Quiet greens.
IQ golf, not influencer golf.
Pros
Elite walkability
Greens that reward touch
Excellent “first date golf” course
Cons
Flat in spots
Not built for your TikTok buddy who drops tees like confetti
It can feel repetitive if you have a heartbeat
Truth No One Says
Looks simple. Isn’t.
For the golfer who likes chess, not fireworks.
The Links Course
Vibe: Scottsdale Energy, Phoenix zip code.
Commit-or-cry tee shots.
This course wants one thing:
Your conviction.
Pros
Strategy everywhere
Birdie chances… if you earn them
Perfect for match play
Cons
Spray driver = go home
Greens have jokes
It exposes doubt instantly
Unexpected Truth
This is modern Arizona golf.
Fast, firm, fun, and full of spots where a 70 can quickly turn into 80.
Oh, and this is where I tied my lowest round, 62.
Adobe vs Links
Category | Adobe | Links |
|---|---|---|
Walkability | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Strategy | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
“Go Low” Score | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Classic feel | 🏛️🏛️🏛️🏛️ | 🏛️🏛️ |
Ego Risk | Low | Bring your therapist |
Your Turn
Hit reply and tell me:
Adobe or Links, which course fits your personality?
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