Pebble Beach 5th Hole

Estancia Golf Club

Golf Course Review by: Bill Satterfield (2010)

Quick Facts

Designer:  Tom Fazio in 1995

Cost:  Private

Contact Information:  Terry Carlson, Head Professional - (480) 473-4415

Course Website:  Official Website - Visit Estancia's official website by clicking on the link provided.

Directions:  Get here! - 27998 N. 99th Place, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Photos:  See additional photos of Estancia

Accolades: Ranked 82nd on Golf Digest's 2009-10 Top 100 Greatest Golf Courses in America and 3rd in the state of Arizona.

Signature Hole:  11th - 137 Yard Par 3

Boulders and Pinnacle Peak, Arizona golf doesn't get prettier
11th Hole at Estancia (137 Yard Par 3)

What to Expect: Estancia is a high end club that is part of the Discovery Land Company that owns several prestigious clubs in North America. The club sits on 640 acres of Arizona desert that encompasses the famous Pinnacle Peak landmark. The Tom Fazio layout sprawls for miles through the boulders and cactus that frame the course. Service is always a top priority at Discovery Land courses and Estancia is no exception. Caddies take care of the members and their guests while the maintenance crew ensures every blade of grass is in perfect health. The fairways are generous and the layout includes a great deal of variety in hole lengths and challenges.

By the Numbers:

Tees Par Yardage Rating Slope
Gold 72 7314 74.3 148
Black 72 7100 73.3 146
Blue 72 6696 71.3 138
White 72 6108 68.7 127
Red (Women) 72 5295 70.8 121


Individual Hole Analysis

Best Par 3:  7th - 174 Yards

The backstop behind the green makes for some interesting rolls toward the hole
7th Hole at Estancia (174 Yard Par 3)

Best Par 4:  15th - 453 Yards

A big hole that Fazio demands shotmaking
15th Hole at Estancia (453 Yard Par 4)

Best Par 5:  17th - 584 Yards

Bobcats are known to roam the land on the 17th
17th Hole at Estancia (584 Yard Par 5)

Birdie Time:  4th - 504 Yard Par 5

Generous fairway and only 504 yards for a par five is a formula for success
4th Hole at Estancia (504 Yard Par 5)

Bogey Beware:  14th - 631 Yard Par 5

631 yards causes a beating to a lot of players
14th Hole at Estancia (631 Yard Par 5)