Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club
A Robert Trent Jones Jr. desert classic in Cave Creek that rewards strategy over power, minutes from The Boulders. We book tee times, transport and lodging around it in one quote.
- Arizona's Best New Public Course · Arizona Republic
- Best Courses in Arizona · Golfweek
The course in photos
Tap any photo to enlarge.
Why groups book Dove Valley Ranch
Player friendly, not target golf. Generous transitions and strategic choices keep the round fun for every handicap.
A Robert Trent Jones Jr. design. 850 acres of Sonoran Desert, with petroglyph-etched boulders marking each hole.
North valley pairing. About 5 minutes from The Boulders for an easy two-course stretch.
About the course
Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club is a championship desert course in Cave Creek, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 1998 to rave reviews as Arizona's Best New Public Golf Course. The par-72 layout stretches over 7,000 yards and winds through 850 acres of Sonoran Desert terrain.
The course shifts between panoramic openness and intimate foliage along Willow Wash, with petroglyph-etched boulders marking each hole in tribute to the ancient Hohokam people who once called this land home. Unlike many of Arizona's target-style layouts, Dove Valley Ranch rewards strategic play over power, with player-friendly transitions and a variety of challenges that refresh even seasoned golfers round after round.
“This isn't just another golf course. Dove Valley Ranch is unsurpassed in natural beauty and play, and will be rated among the top golf and residential communities in the Western United States.”
Course details
Awards and accolades
- Arizona's Best New Public Golf Course: Arizona Republic
- Best Courses in Arizona: Golfweek
Facility info
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Short game area
- Professional instruction
- Clubhouse restaurant and bar
- GPS golf carts
- Beverage cart
- Rental clubs
- Golf shop
Dress code
- Proper golf attire required
- Collared or mock neck shirts required
- No denim or swimwear
- Spikeless facility
Golf course architect
- Architect: Robert Trent Jones Jr.
- Opened in 1998
Local knowledge
- About 35 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale
- 5 minutes from The Boulders Resort
- Head to the Buffalo Chip after your round
- Rideshare can be limited, so we book group transport both ways
Scorecard and tees
Par 72 (36 out, 36 in). Four sets of tees from 5,376 to 7,095 yards. Ratings and slopes shown are men's; women's are on the printable scorecard.
| Tee | Out | In | Total | Rating / Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,551 | 3,544 | 7,095 | 73.1 / 133 |
| Gold | 3,285 | 3,190 | 6,475 | 70.2 / 124 |
| White | 2,972 | 2,953 | 5,925 | 67.8 / 118 |
| Green | 2,701 | 2,675 | 5,376 | 65.5 / 112 |
Dove Valley Ranch FAQ
How far is Dove Valley Ranch from Scottsdale?
About 35 minutes north of Old Town Scottsdale in Cave Creek. We arrange group transport so nobody is stuck waiting on a rideshare after the round.
Can Dove Valley Ranch handle our group?
Yes. We book back-to-back tee times for multi-foursome groups, and a stop at the Buffalo Chip in Cave Creek makes an easy group outing after the round.
Who designed the course?
Robert Trent Jones Jr. It opened in 1998.
What is the dress code?
Collared or mock neck shirts, no denim or swimwear, spikeless shoes.
How much does it cost to play?
Dove Valley Ranch is a $$ course on our five-tier scale: a big-name design at a value price. Green fees swing widely by season and tee time, so we price it inside your package quote for your exact dates.
Pair it with
Most groups base in Scottsdale. See our group lodging and the fall overseed schedule before you pick dates.
Build your trip around Dove Valley Ranch
Tell us your dates and group size. We send back tee times, transport and lodging in one itinerary.
Get a group quotePrice tier compares typical peak-season pricing across Scottsdale courses ($ to $$$$$). Exact rates come with your package quote.