Thinking of joining one of the North Scottsdale’s golf club communities? I recently attended a presentation by the six representatives who explained what makes their courses different, and how to join. Here’s what they said, giving you an inside scoop on which club is best for you.
These clubs attract both golfers and those who enjoy other aspects of the club membership lifestyle. Most clubs also offer a social membership that includes swimming, fitness, tennis, social activities, and restaurants.
Some club memberships are only available to homeowners, while others are open to the public. Some memberships allow you to gain equity, getting money back when you sell it. Golf membership fees depend on supply and demand.
Members like being part of an established community of like-minded people. Some are more family-friendly, while others attract more retired folks. The summary below can help you determine the best fit for you.
Silverleaf is a 2,000 acre master-planned community in North Scottsdale, near Pima and Bell Roads. It is surrounded by views of the McDowell Mountains.
The Silverleaf private golf club has a Tom Weiskopf-designed, 18-hole championship golf course. The course is challenging but not too difficult for new players, according to Golf Digest. Its best feature is its rolling terrain and beautiful surroundings. The Mediterranean-style club house has both resort and lap pools, sauna, and both fine and casual dining.
The club has 350 members. Membership costs $400,000. You do get 50% refund of equity when you resign your membership. Despite that, there is a 5-8 year waitlist to join. You don’t have to own a home in Silverleaf to join the club. But members who are selling their home can resign the membership to the new buyer.
DC Ranch is a family-friendly community. There are 47 parks and 50 miles of trails, with lots of activities and events, including those at the Desert Camp and Homestead Community Centers.
The DC Ranch golf course is designed by Tom Lehman and John Fought. Beginners and children will feel comfortable, and can develop their skills at the practice facilities.
Golf memberships are $260,000, and there is a 3-year waiting list. There are currently 400 members. There is a Sport social membership, which allows six rounds of golf per family member. The Social membership allows golf from June through August. There are also single memberships in sport and social for those who do not have children under 24.You do not need to be a homeowner in DC Ranch.
Desert Mountain in North Scottsdale offers a guard-gated retreat amid 8,300 acres of stunning Sonoran natural beauty. Its 30 villages are centered around 7 golf courses. It has the world’s largest collection of private Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses. Here’s 5 reasons to love the desert mountain lifestyle.
You must be a homeowner to join the golf club. There are 45 homeowners on the 18-20 month waitlist. There are 2,000 golf members. Full golf membership is $200,000. The Seven golf membership allows access to No. 7 golf club. It’s $125,000. The social membership is $100,000.
The Troon North community is located in 1,800 acres east of Pima Rd and north of Jomax Rd. There are 13 neighborhoods ranging from condos to estates. There are many trailheads and parks, the most popular being Pinnacle Peak. The world-class Four Seasons Resort is located here.
Troon North has two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Tom Weiskopf, and players rave about both. They have beautiful views of Pinnacle Peak and “The Monument” rock formation. There is a 3-4 year waitlist for golf membership, which costs $150,000. There are 300 members. You don’t need to be a Troon homeowner to get a membership. The social membership is $60,000.
The Mirabel gated community has 335 homes located on 713 acres. is located north of the McDowell/Sonoran Preserve, and west of the Tonto National Forest.
Mirabel is the smallest golf club, with 275 members, giving it a small-town feel. Most of its current members are retired. You don’t have to be a homeowner to be a member. These are equity memberships and are transferable.
The Tom Fazio-designed, par 71 course will be enjoyed by both beginners and pros. The course has great desert views, including Pinnacle Peak.
Desert Highlands is a friendly, 560-home community south of Pinnacle Peak. When it was built in the 1980s, the development wasn’t gridded. This allowed developers to custom design the lots to the topography. As a result, there are no bad lots.
Desert Highlands Golf Club has 563 homeowners/members. You automatically become a member when you buy a house. The golf membership fee is included in the HOA fee, which is $150,000 to join. The Jack Nicklaus-designed, 18-hole, 72 par golf course hosted the first PGA Skins game in 1983. The club also has an 18-hole, par-41 putting course.
81,889 people live in The Inside Scoop on North Scottsdale Golf Communities, where the median age is 50 and the average individual income is $79,809. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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The Inside Scoop on North Scottsdale Golf Communities has 36,150 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in The Inside Scoop on North Scottsdale Golf Communities do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 81,889 people call The Inside Scoop on North Scottsdale Golf Communities home. The population density is 3,528.92 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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