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Few private desert clubs carry the mystique of Estancia. Tom Fazio's 1996 design occupies the rugged base of Pinnacle Peak in north Scottsdale, where massive granite boulders, saguaro cacti, and dramatic elevation changes aren't just backdrop — they're built directly into the routing. The result is a course that feels carved from the mountain rather than imposed upon it, with rocky outcroppings framing fairways and native desert serving as a genuine hazard rather than decorative rough. It consistently ranks among the finest private courses in Arizona and draws notice in national top-100 lists.
Estancia is a true members' sanctuary — no resort play, no public access, a deliberately limited membership. That exclusivity preserves both the pace and the pristine condition the club is known for. Scottsdale's northern desert, at slightly higher elevation than the valley floor, offers dramatic views toward the McDowell Mountains and dependably clear skies, even in Arizona's warm shoulder seasons.
The course rewards strategic thinking. Fazio routed it to use the terrain honestly, meaning uneven lies, forced carries over desert scrub, and approach angles that demand more than just distance. Pinnacle Peak looms over several holes, giving the round an almost theatrical sense of place that stays with you.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold · men | 7,256 | 74 | 147 | 72 |
| Gold · women | 7,256 | 81.9 | 151 | 72 |
| Black · men | 6,966 | 72.7 | 143 | 72 |
| Black · women | 6,966 | 80.2 | 148 | 72 |
| Combo · men | 6,898 | 72.4 | 141 | 72 |
| Blue · men | 6,645 | 71.2 | 137 | 72 |
| Blue · women | 6,645 | 78.4 | 144 | 72 |
| Copper · women | 6,336 | 76.7 | 140 | 72 |
| Copper · men | 6,281 | 69.7 | 129 | 72 |
| White · men | 6,008 | 68.1 | 125 | 72 |
| White · women | 6,008 | 74.4 | 139 | 72 |
| Green · men | 5,694 | 66.6 | 120 | 72 |
| Green · women | 5,694 | 72.7 | 131 | 72 |
| Green/Red · men | 5,426 | 65.9 | 118 | 72 |
| Red/Green Combo · women | 5,392 | 71 | 127 | 72 |
| Red · men | 5,178 | 64.8 | 113 | 72 |
| Red · women | 5,178 | 69.8 | 124 | 72 |
| Blue Diamond · men | 4,082 | 60.2 | 106 | 72 |
| Blue Diamond · women | 4,082 | 64 | 108 | 72 |
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