Lush Phoenix golf course fairway at golden hour with Sonoran Desert backdrop

Greater Phoenix, Arizona

America's Premier
Golf Destination

Nearly 200 courses. 300+ sunny days. 5 million residents.
One domain that owns the market.

By the Numbers

1.67M City Population 2024 city proper
5M+ Metro Population Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale MSA
~200 Golf Courses Greater Phoenix metro
~40 Courses per Million Residents Among the highest in the US
300+ Sunny Days / Year Near year-round playability
$400–478M WM Phoenix Open Impact Annual regional economic impact
~66,200 Arizona Golf Jobs 2021 data
16.6M Annual Rounds Played Arizona statewide 2021
$6B Total Economic Activity Arizona golf industry 2021

Market Intelligence

Phoenix, AZ Golf Report

Popularity & Density in America's 5th-Largest City

Phoenix at a Glance

Phoenix is the 5th-largest city in the United States, with a 2024 population of approximately 1.67 million in the city proper. The greater Phoenix metropolitan area (Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale MSA) exceeds 5 million residents, making it one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation.

Its desert climate enables nearly year-round golf — more than 300 sunny days annually, with mild winter highs typically in the 60s–70°F and minimal rainouts. This makes Greater Phoenix one of the world's premier golf destinations.

Aerial view of Phoenix metro golf course with Sonoran Desert and mountain backdrop

Golf Course Density

Greater Phoenix is home to nearly 200 golf courses — sources consistently cite 185–220 across public, resort, private, and municipal facilities in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. The City of Phoenix itself operates 5 championship 18-hole courses and 3 nine-hole courses.

  • Dramatic Sonoran Desert layouts (saguaros, rock formations)
  • Traditional parkland-style courses
  • World-class luxury resort options
  • ~40 courses per million residents — among the highest for any major US metro

The broader state of Arizona has ~370 courses total, with the vast majority concentrated in the Phoenix metro.

Desert golf course in Greater Phoenix with iconic saguaro cacti lining the fairway

Popularity & Economic Impact

Phoenix/Scottsdale is internationally recognized as a top golf tourism hub, attracting players seeking reliable weather and high-quality, accessible courses year-round.

$400–478M WM Phoenix Open annual regional economic impact TPC Scottsdale, February — one of the PGA Tour's most popular events.
$20M+ Charity raised in a single WM Phoenix Open year Record-breaking charity totals in recent editions.
$6B Total economic activity from Arizona golf industry (2021) ~66,200 jobs and $518M in state/local tax revenue.
16.6M Rounds played statewide in 2021 Golf is a major tourism driver alongside world-class resorts.
Domain for Acquisition

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phxgolfcourse.com is a premium, keyword-rich domain sitting at the intersection of one of America's largest cities and its most prolific golf markets. Whether you're building a directory, media property, booking platform, or brand around Phoenix golf — this is the domain to own.

  • Exact-match keyword domain — Phoenix golf course
  • Serves a $6B+ annual golf economy
  • 200 courses, 5M+ metro residents, 300+ sunny days
  • Strong organic SEO foundation from day one
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