Estrella Mountain Golf Club
Overall Ranking: #21
Estrella Mountain is a wonderful Jack Nicklaus Jr. designed golf course set in the foothills of South Phoenix. The design is superb and the course views are very, very impressive. If not for the 1 hour plus drive from the Scottsdale area, this course would’ve ranked higher on this list. The clubhouse is older and needs some attention, but if you’re in no hurry to back into town, then sit back and listen to nature in this remote location nestled in the Sonoran Foothills.
Level Of Difficulty (7)
Awe Factor (9)
Conditions (6.5)
Value/Bang for your Buck (8)
Course Layout (7)
Service (7.5)
Proximity to Prime Hotels, Restaurants and Activities (0.5)
Scottsdale & Phoenix Area Golf Course Rating & Scale Guidelines
- Level of Difficulty: 1-10: 1 = Easiest / 10 Hardest
- Awe Factor: 1-10: 1 = Dud / 10 Amazing
- Conditions: 1-10: 1 = Goat Ranch/ 10 Augusta
- Value/Bang for your Buck: 1 = Lowest Value / 10 Amazing Bargain!!
- Course Layout: 1-10: 1 = Dud / 10 Amazing
- Service: 1-10: 1 = Terrible / 10 Amazing
- Proximity to Prime Hotels, Restaurants and Activities:
1-5:
1 = Boondocks – 1hr+
2 = Outskirts – 45+ mins
3 = City fringe – 30+ mins
4 = Sweet spot – 20+ mins
5 = Stumble home – 10 mins or less
