Pebble Beach 5th Hole

Troon Country Club

Golf Course Review by: Bill Satterfield (2010)

Quick Facts

Designer:  Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish in 1986

Cost:  Private

Contact Information:  Tim Rafferty, Head Professional - (480) 585-0540

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

Directions:  Get here! - 25000 Windy Walk Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Photos:  See additional photos of Troon Country Club

Accolades: Ranked on Golf Digest's Top 100 Greatest Golf Courses in America list from 1989-1997. Rated Best New Private Course in 1986. Ranked 18th in the state of Arizona on Golf Digest's 2011-12 Best in State rankings.

Signature Hole:  15th - 139 Yard Par 3

Beautiful uphill par 3
15th Hole at Troon CC (139 Yard Par 3)

What to Expect: Troon Country Club is one of the earliest efforts of the Tom Weiskopf/Jay Morrish team that went on to design over two dozen of courses together, a few of which can be found in the deserts of Arizona. Located near several other great courses (Estancia, Whisper Rock, etc.), Troon embraces the desert terrain and features the natural bushes, boulders, and of course, cactus as they frame the holes. Water comes into play on the final three holes of the front nine and nowhere on the back nine. The course is walkable for most golfers although there is a fair amount of elevation changes throughout the course. Conditions are always a top priority at Troon CC so you are sure to enjoy the healthy turf as you go pin seeking!

By the Numbers:

Tees Par Yardage Rating Slope
Tournament (Black) 72 7041 73.7 143
Championship (Blue) 72 6650 72.0 138
Middle (Silver) 72 6295 70.3 133
Regulation (White) 72 5928 67.9 125
Forward (Green/Women) 72 5469 69.4 122
Front (Red/Women) 72 5157 69.4 122


Individual Hole Analysis

Best Par 3:  15th - 139 Yards

Short and pretty; always a good combo
15th Hole at Troon CC (139 Yard Par 3)

Best Par 4:  9th - 411 Yards

Double dogleg to a peninsula green
9th Hole at Troon CC (411 Yard Par 4)

Best Par 5:  3rd - 541 Yards

A wash runs through this three-shotter
3rd Hole at Troon CC (541 Yard Par 5)

Birdie Time:  8th - 507 Yard Par 5

Par 5s around 500 yards always are a good recipe for birdies
8th Hole at Troon CC (507 Yard Par 5)

Bogey Beware:  14th - 440 Yard Par 4

Similar in strategy as the 8th at Pebble Beach, a semi-blind tee shot and heroic approach are the call on this hole
14th Hole at Troon CC (440 Yard Par 4)