The Scottsdale golf course overseeding schedule for 2026 is your planning tool for booking tee times around fall course closures. Overseeding is a standard maintenance practice across Arizona – each fall, golf course agronomy crews plant cool-season ryegrass seed over existing warm-season turf like Bermuda or paspalum. Courses shut down for one to three weeks while the seed germinates, then reopen with lush, green playing conditions that last through the peak winter season. Use the table below to check closure and reopening dates for 60+ Phoenix and Scottsdale area courses.
Use the Scottsdale golf course overseeding schedule 2026 below to plan around closures and find courses that are open and in great shape. Our team tracks conditions across every course we work with and can point you toward the best options for your travel dates. Courses marked TBD have not yet released their 2026 dates – check back or contact us for the latest updates.
What Is Golf Course Overseeding?
Arizona golf courses use two types of grass: warm-season turf (Bermuda or paspalum) that thrives in summer heat, and cool-season ryegrass that provides color and playability in winter. Each fall, courses shut down for one to three weeks to overseed — aerating the existing turf, spreading ryegrass seed, and letting it germinate before reopening. The result is a green, fast-playing course through the peak winter golf season from November through April. For more on Arizona golf turf management, the Arizona Golf Association publishes course condition updates throughout the season.
How Overseeding Affects Your Scottsdale Golf Trip
If you are planning a Scottsdale golf trip in September, October, or early November, overseeding closures are the most important scheduling factor to plan around. Most courses close for 10 to 21 days during this window. Booking through our team means we handle the timing for you — we will only build your itinerary around courses that are open and playing well on your dates.
A few things to keep in mind:
- Courses that reopen after overseeding may have cart path restrictions and temporary greens for the first week or two.
- Dates shift year to year based on temperatures and turf conditions.
- Some courses complete overseeding in phases across multiple nines, staying partially open.
- Desert-style courses with native grass areas (like We-Ko-Pa and Troon North) are less affected than courses with full Bermuda fairways.
2026 Arizona Golf Course Overseeding Dates — Full Scottsdale and Phoenix Schedule
| Golf Course | Closure Date | Re-open Date |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Biltmore – Estates Course | 10/19/26 | 11/09/26 |
| Arizona Biltmore – Links Course | 09/28/26 | 10/18/26 |
| Arizona Grand Golf Course | 10/19/26 | 11/16/26 |
| Ak-Chin Southern Dunes | TBD | TBD |
| Boulders – North Course | 10/12/26 | 11/01/26 |
| Boulders – South Course | 09/14/26 | 10/11/26 |
| Camelback – Ambiente | 10/12/26 | 11/05/26 |
| Camelback – Padre | 09/28/26 | 10/19/26 |
| Desert Canyon | 10/05/26 | 10/30/26 |
| Dove Valley Ranch | 09/27/26 | 10/16/26 |
| Eagle Mountain | 10/12/26 | 10/30/26 |
| Golf Club of Estrella | 10/05/26 | 10/23/26 |
| The Foothills Golf Club | 10/04/26 | 10/23/26 |
| Gold Canyon – Dinosaur Mountain | 10/12/26 | 11/05/26 |
| Gold Canyon – Sidewinder | 09/14/26 | 10/08/26 |
| Grayhawk – Raptor | 10/12/26 | 10/30/26 |
| Grayhawk – Talon | 09/28/26 | 10/12/26 |
| Kierland – Acacia | TBD | TBD |
| Kierland – Ironwood | TBD | TBD |
| Kierland – Mesquite | TBD | TBD |
| Las Sendas | 09/28/26 | 10/19/26 |
| Legacy Golf Club | 10/19/26 | 11/05/26 |
| Legend at Arrowhead | 09/30/26 | 10/25/26 |
| Legend Trail | 09/14/26 | 10/01/26 |
| Longbow | 10/05/26 | 10/22/26 |
| Lookout Mountain | 09/27/26 | 10/16/26 |
| McCormick Ranch – Palm | 09/28/26 | 10/15/26 |
| McCormick Ranch – Pine | TBD | TBD |
| McDowell Mountain | 09/27/26 | 10/16/26 |
| Ocotillo – Oasis Course | TBD | TBD |
| Ocotillo – Sky Course | TBD | TBD |
| Ocotillo – Valley Course | TBD | TBD |
| Orangetree Golf Club | TBD | TBD |
| Palm Valley – North Course | TBD | TBD |
| Palm Valley – South Course | TBD | TBD |
| Palm Valley – West Course | TBD | TBD |
| Papago | 10/12/26 | 11/02/26 |
| Phoenician | 10/05/26 | 10/22/26 |
| Power Ranch | TBD | TBD |
| Quintero | 09/21/26 | 10/15/26 |
| Rancho Manana | 09/15/26 | 10/06/26 |
| The Raven – Phoenix | 10/05/26 | 10/22/26 |
| Sterling Grove Country Club | TBD | TBD |
| Stonecreek Golf Club | TBD | TBD |
| SunRidge Canyon | 07/26/26 | 10/01/26 |
| Superstition Springs | TBD | TBD |
| Talking Stick – O’odham | 09/27/26 | 10/15/26 |
| Talking Stick – Piipaash | 10/18/26 | 11/05/26 |
| TPC Scottsdale – Stadium | 09/28/26 | 10/18/26 |
| TPC Scottsdale – Champions | 09/14/26 | 09/30/26 |
| Trilogy at Vistancia | TBD | TBD |
| Troon North – Monument | 09/21/26 | 10/09/26 |
| Troon North – Pinnacle | 10/05/26 | 10/24/26 |
| Verrado – Victory | 09/21/26 | 10/09/26 |
| Verrado – Founders | 10/11/26 | 10/30/26 |
| We Ko Pa – Cholla | 10/05/26 | 10/22/26 |
| We Ko Pa – Saguaro | 10/12/26 | 10/29/26 |
| Whirlwind – Cattail | 10/05/26 | 10/22/26 |
| Whirlwind – Devil’s Claw | 09/14/26 | 10/01/26 |
| Wigwam – Red | 09/21/26 | 10/11/26 |
| Wigwam – Blue | 10/19/26 | 11/08/26 |
| Wigwam – Gold | 10/05/26 | 10/25/26 |
| Wildfire – Faldo | 09/28/26 | 10/19/26 |
| Wildfire – Palmer | 10/20/26 | 11/15/26 |
*Overseeding dates are always subject to change at the discretion of each golf course. Always confirm directly with the course before booking. Courses listed as TBD have not released their 2026 dates yet — this page is updated regularly as new information becomes available.
Plan Your Scottsdale Golf Trip Around Overseeding
Not sure which courses fit your dates? Our team builds custom Scottsdale golf itineraries for groups of 4 to 60 players and handles all the scheduling — including overseeding conflicts. We have direct relationships with every major course in the Valley and know which ones are in the best shape at any given time of year.
Get in touch and we will put together a no-obligation trip plan around your group’s dates, budget, and course preferences. No booking fees, no markups — just better access and less planning work for you. We book courses across the full Valley, including popular options like Power Ranch, We-Ko-Pa, Troon North, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona Golf Overseeding
When do most Scottsdale golf courses overseed?
Most courses in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area close for overseeding between mid-September and early November. Bookmark this Scottsdale golf course overseeding schedule — 2026 dates shift year to year based on temperatures and turf conditions. TPC Scottsdale Champions and Troon North Monument tend to close earliest; courses like Papago and the Boulders North Course often reopen last.
Can you still play golf in Scottsdale during overseeding season?
Yes — courses close on a rolling schedule, so there are always courses open even during peak overseeding season in October. We can identify the best options on your specific dates and build an itinerary that avoids closures entirely.
Is golf better before or after overseeding?
Both have tradeoffs. Late summer (August to mid-September) means lower prices and fewer crowds, but heat and stressed turf. Post-overseeding (November through April) is peak season — lush ryegrass, perfect weather, and the best playing conditions of the year. The weeks immediately following a course reopening can see temporary greens and cart path restrictions while the seed establishes.
Which Scottsdale courses do not overseed?
A small number of courses in the region use paspalum or other grasses that maintain year-round color without overseeding, and some desert-style courses with native rough areas have a shorter overseeding window. Ask us about current conditions when planning your trip — course agronomists share updates regularly and we pass those along to our clients.