Private Golf Club Guide
A complete 2026 breakdown of Scottsdale's most exclusive private golf communities — membership costs, dues, home prices, and amenities.
Buying a home in one of these communities does not mean you are required to join the golf club. For example, many DC Ranch homeowners live there and never step foot on the course. Golf membership is a separate, optional decision in most of these communities — this guide is simply a resource so you know exactly what's available and what it costs if you choose to join.
Note: Desert Highlands is an exception — golf membership is required for all property owners.
Private Golf Clubs
Desert Mountain
Jack Nicklaus Design
2,050 Golf Members Cap · 50 Seven Members Cap
Membership
F&B: $2,500/year
Amenities
Silverleaf
Tom Weiskopf Design
350 Golf Members · 500 Social Members Cap
Membership
F&B: Food & Beverage Minimum
Amenities
Estancia
Tom Fazio Design
277 Golf Members · 30 Social Members Cap
Membership
F&B: No Food & Beverage Minimum
Must own property. Social membership by invitation only. Golf caddies included.
Amenities
Mirabel
Tom Fazio Design
275 Golf Members · 50 Social Members Cap
Membership
F&B: $1,500/year
Amenities
DC Ranch
Tom Lehman Design
400 Golf Members Cap
Membership
F&B: $1,000/year
Club changes membership pricing monthly. $75,000 Sport Phase II Assessment. $51–$119/month additional.
Amenities
Desert Highlands
Jack Nicklaus Design
563 Members Cap
Membership
F&B: No Food & Beverage Minimum
Golf membership required for all property owners. Irrigation assessment $100/month through 2028. Annual service charge $1,500.
Amenities
Whisper Rock
Phil Mickelson & Tom Fazio Designs
580 Golf Members Cap — Wait List to Join
Membership
By invitation only.
Amenities
Troon Country Club
Tom Weiskopf Design
300 Golf Members · 220 Social Members Cap
Membership
F&B: $1,500/year
Amenities
Boulders
Jay Morrish Design
400 Golf Members Cap
Membership
Must be resident for Social or Clubhouse membership.
Amenities
Terravita
Billy Casper & Greg Nash Design
325 Golf Members Cap
Membership
Social membership required for all property owners. Golf Capital Fund $147–$214/month.
Amenities
Troon North
Membership
F&B: No Food & Beverage Minimum
Amenities
All membership costs, dues, and home price ranges are sourced from the Tackett Team 2026 Private Club Guide and are subject to change. Contact Paul Haley for the most current availability and pricing.
Scottsdale Golf Communities — FAQ
Do I have to join the golf club to buy a home in these communities?
No — in most Scottsdale golf communities, golf club membership is completely separate from home ownership. You can buy a home in DC Ranch, Silverleaf, or Desert Mountain and never join the golf club. Desert Highlands is the one exception where golf membership is required for all property owners.
What is the most expensive private golf club in Scottsdale?
Silverleaf has the highest golf membership initiation fee at $500,000, with monthly dues of $3,000. Home prices in Silverleaf range from $3,000,000 to $30,000,000. Estancia is also among the most exclusive, with a $350,000 initiation and social membership by invitation only.
What is the most affordable private golf community in Scottsdale?
Terravita offers some of the most accessible entry points, with home prices from $750,000 to $2,000,000 and golf membership initiation fees between $60,000 and $70,000. Boulders is another option with golf initiation starting at $80,000.
How much does Desert Mountain golf membership cost in 2026?
Desert Mountain offers three membership tiers. Full golf membership is $250,000 initiation with $2,242/month in dues. Seven Golf membership is $154,000 initiation with $1,311/month. Lifestyle membership is $123,000 initiation with $1,110/month. There is also a $2,500/year food and beverage minimum.
Is Whisper Rock open to the public?
No. Whisper Rock is a private club by invitation only, with a waitlist to join. It features two golf courses designed by Phil Mickelson and Tom Fazio, with a membership cap of 580 golf members.
What is the difference between Troon Country Club and Troon North?
Troon Country Club is a private club with a $200,000 golf initiation fee and $1,515/month in dues. Troon North is a public golf facility with a $65,000 membership and $535/month dues — no invitation or residency required.
Which Scottsdale golf communities have homes under $2 million?
Terravita offers homes from $750,000 to $2,000,000. Boulders has homes from $1,000,000 to $4,000,000. Troon Country Club and Troon North both start at $1,000,000.
Who is the best realtor for Scottsdale golf communities?
Paul Haley of Haley Housing specializes in Scottsdale's private golf communities. As a member of the Tackett Team — the #1 eXp Luxury team in Arizona — Paul has direct relationships within these communities and can provide current membership availability, waitlist status, and off-market opportunities.
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