Arizona is home to some of the best golf communities found anywhere in the United States, including in Florida. The outstanding golf community properties in Scottsdale offer everything from amazing estates to stylish patio homes perfect for the snowbird. A look at five of the best golf communities in Scottsdale sheds light on the amazing Arizona lifestyle.

The Boulders is one of the extraordinary golf communities in Scottsdale. The lovely community is set on a beautiful expanse that straddles Scottsdale and the neighboring berg of Carefree.

The Boulders is home to the internationally famous Boulders Resort and Spa, a property which is home to one of the most highly regarded golf courses in Arizona. In addition to an extraordinary course, The Boulders features brilliant custom homes set on oversized lots. In addition, The Boulders has lovely lock and leave patio residences, homes that are perfectly suited to snowbirds.

Mirabel Club

Located in North Scottsdale, Mirabel is a private preserve set on over 700 acres. With an elevation of 3,000 feet, this majestic golf community provides some of the most breathtaking views in all of Maricopa County. As an aside, the higher altitude provides a temperature respite during the warmer months of the year.

The centerpiece of Mirabel Club is the incomparable golf course designed by the legendary Tom Fazio. Next to the course if an amazing clubhouse inspired the iconic designs of Frank Lloyd Wright. The clubhouse comes compete with a spa, large pool, ad a fully equipped fitness center.

Nearly all of the residences at Mirabel are custom homes. There are also three dozen El Corazon homes located in close proximity to the clubhouse.

Terravita

Terravita is a Scottsdale golf community that offers perhaps the broadest selection of different residential options among these type of Arizona communities. Terravita sits on 823 acres and consists of 23 unique neighborhoods scattered across the expanse. Terravita is nestled in the shadows of the stunning Black Mountain.

The neighborhoods of Terravita consist of lock and leave patio homes of about 1,400 square feet, intermediate size residences of around 2,200 square feet, and larger homes at approximately 4,000 square feet.

The Terravita golf course is the brainchild of Billy Casper and Greg Nash. In addition to a tremendous course, Terravita has winding trails that run throughout the property.

Tatum Ranch

Tatum Ranch is a master planned golf community. The community is designed not only with a tremendous golf course as a primary feature but in a way that emphasizes the natural splendor of the area.

Tatum Ranch is an amalgam of several smaller neighborhoods. Some of these individual neighborhoods are themselves gated. Tatum Ranch prides itself in offering some of the more affordable golf community housing options found anywhere in the greater Phoenix-Scottsdale area.

Located in Scottsdale directly north of Desert Ridge and Phoenix itself, Tatum Ranch has residences that include condos, townhomes, and single family homes.

Tatum Ranch Golf Club itself features an outstanding course. The clubhouse offers a pro shop and other amenities that include delectable dining. Tatum Ranch Golf Club offers a number of different membership levels. These include memberships for families as well as for seasonal Scottsdale residents.

DC Ranch

Yet another of the sterling golf communities in Scottsdale is DC Ranch. DC Ranch is also a planned community that presents a broad selection of different types of housing options.

Residences at DC Ranch include condos and townhomes in different price ranges. There are also larger single family residences. The golf course itself is surrounded by magnificent luxury estates.

The Country Club at DC Ranch is home to a highly regarded golf course as well as other amenities, including a large pool and tennis courts. The Country Club at DC Ranch is the center of seemingly never-ending social and other offerings the year around. Residents of DC Ranch have ready access to a delightful entertainment, shopping and dining area called Market Street.

Golf will always be a focal point of life in Arizona for many people. As a result, prime golf communities like these in Scottsdale will continue to draw residents looking for the very best that the state has to offer.

Jessica Kane is a writer for Nick’s Building Supply, Inc., the best place for custom made or replacement front doors online.