GOLF.com: Sedona Delivers Stunning Red-Rock Golf Across Three Distinct Courses

Sedona: A Red-Rock Golf Destination Worth the Trip

Sedona, Arizona sits about 90 miles north of Phoenix inside the Coconino National Forest, and its iron-rich sandstone formations make it one of the most visually striking golf destinations in the American Southwest. Cooler by 10–15 degrees than greater Phoenix in summer, Sedona draws hikers, photographers, and golfers alike to its iconic landscapes.

Three Courses, Three Distinct Personalities

Sedona Hilton Golf Resort

The most accessible option, this Troon Golf-managed Gary Panks design stretches 6,646 yards from Oak Creek village, just five minutes south of downtown. Wide fairways, large undulating greens, and a recently completed irrigation and bunkering renovation make it the friendliest round in the area. The GM describes it as the closest thing to "playing golf inside the Grand Canyon."

Oakcreek Country Club

The original championship-length course in Sedona, co-designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. It carries a private-club atmosphere but is open to visitors (summer greens fees up to $209). Classic doglegs, three lakes, and refined bunkering demand specific shot shapes and reward course management over raw power.

Seven Canyons

A private Tom Weiskopf design tucked 10 minutes north of town, Seven Canyons is the most scenic — and most exclusive — of the three. Access requires staying at the adjacent Enchantment Resort or booking through Sedona Luxury Rentals. It's not a bomber's course; accuracy wins here. Bring extra sleeves.

Strokeslab Take

For golfers who want to benchmark their game in Sedona, Seven Canyons is where SG: Approach and SG: Around the Green will separate the field — the tight layout punishes anything offline. For a more relaxed, resort-style round with equally stunning visuals, the Hilton course delivers the best value-to-scenery ratio.