Best Time to Golf in Arizona, Region by Region

The best time to golf in Arizona, by region

Region	Elevation (approx.)	Best months	Watch for
Phoenix and Scottsdale	1,100 to 2,500 ft	October to April	Overseeding in fall; peak prices in winter
Tucson	2,400 ft and up	October to April	Similar seasons, slightly cooler
Sedona	4,300 ft	March to May, September to November	Check overseeding dates
Prescott	5,400 ft	April to October	Cold winter mornings
Flagstaff area	7,000 ft	Late May to early October	Snow in winter; check the course is open

Elevations and months are our general guide, not official figures. Weather and course conditions vary by year.

Overseeding: the fall closures

Many desert courses go dormant in summer and are overseeded in fall to keep them green through peak season, which the Arizona Golf Association describes as running from October through March. Courses close or play in rough condition for a few weeks while this happens, usually between late September and October. The dates vary by course each year, and some play carts on paths only for a while afterward. The association publishes a schedule, so check it before you book a fall trip.

When golf is cheapest

Desert rates usually drop around June and stay low until overseeding begins, and the savings against winter prices can be large. The trade-off is heat: book the first tee times of the day and be off the course before noon. High country rates run the other way, with summer as their busy season. For month-by-month detail in the desert, see the best time to golf in Scottsdale.

Basing a golf trip in Scottsdale

Scottsdale has the deepest choice of courses in the state, with Troon North, TPC Scottsdale, Grayhawk and We-Ko-Pa all within reach, and Sedona is close enough for a day trip. Paradise Reserve in North Scottsdale sleeps up to 16 and has a golf simulator and lit putting green, which helps on a day when the wind picks up or a course is closed. See a Scottsdale golf trip house.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to golf in Arizona?

For the desert, March and October to November are hard to beat, though watch for overseeding in the fall. In summer, go north to the Flagstaff area.

Is golf cheaper in Arizona in the summer?

In the low desert, yes. Rates usually drop around June and stay low until overseeding begins, but it is very hot, so play early.

When do Arizona golf courses overseed?

Usually between late September and October, and dates vary by course. Check the Arizona Golf Association schedule and call the course.

Peak season and overseeding from the Arizona Golf Association overseeding guide. Rate patterns from GolfPass. Elevations are approximate. Checked November 2026; confirm current fees and dates with each course.

The best time to golf in Arizona.