Scottsdale Golf Course Overseeding Schedule 2026

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 95+ 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. Dates below reflect the most recent Arizona Golf Association course reporting and are updated as facilities revise their plans. 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
Aguila Golf Course	10/05/26	10/19/26
Ahwatukee Country Club	09/01/26	09/15/26
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes	10/12/26	10/30/26
Arizona Biltmore – Estates Course	10/19/26	11/09/26
Arizona Biltmore – Links Course	09/28/26	10/19/26
Arizona Grand Golf Course	10/19/26	11/15/26
Arrowhead – King Course	10/12/26	11/03/26
Augusta Ranch	10/05/26	10/19/26
Bear Creek – Bear Course	09/28/26	10/16/26
Bear Creek – Cub Course	10/19/26	11/02/26
Boulders – North Course	10/12/26	11/01/26
Boulders – South Course	09/14/26	10/11/26
Camelback – Ambiente	10/12/26	11/06/26
Camelback – Padre	09/28/26	10/20/26
Cave Creek Golf Course	10/12/26	10/26/26
Desert Canyon	10/05/26	10/30/26
Dove Valley Ranch	09/27/26	10/16/26
Eagle Mountain	10/11/26	10/30/26
Encanto Golf Course	10/19/26	11/01/26
Falcon Dunes	10/13/26	10/27/26
The Foothills Golf Club	10/04/26	10/23/26
Gold Canyon – Dinosaur Mountain	10/12/26	11/06/26
Gold Canyon – Sidewinder	09/14/26	10/09/26
Golden Hills (fka Arizona Golf Resort)	09/28/26	10/12/26
Golf Club of Estrella	10/05/26	10/23/26
Grand Canyon University	10/13/26	10/30/26
The Grand – Cimarron	09/30/26	10/22/26
The Grand – Granite Falls North	10/14/26	11/03/26
The Grand – Granite Falls South	09/28/26	10/19/26
Grass Clippings Rolling Hills	10/12/26	11/02/26
Grayhawk – Raptor	10/12/26	10/30/26
Grayhawk – Talon	09/28/26	10/12/26
Ken McDonald	10/19/26	11/02/26
Kierland – Acacia	09/28/26	10/14/26
Kierland – Ironwood	10/14/26	10/30/26
Kierland – Mesquite	09/14/26	09/28/26
Kokopelli	09/27/26	10/10/26
The Lakes Golf Club (fka Ahwatukee Lakes)	10/26/26	11/02/26
Las Colinas	09/30/26	10/16/26
Las Sendas	09/28/26	10/16/26
Legacy Golf Resort	10/19/26	11/06/26
Legend at Arrowhead	09/30/26	10/25/26
Legend Trail	09/14/26	10/01/26
Lone Tree	09/28/26	10/16/26
Longbow	10/05/26	10/24/26
Lookout Mountain	09/27/26	10/16/26
Los Caballeros	09/15/26	10/15/26
McCormick Ranch – Palm	09/28/26	10/16/26
McCormick Ranch – Pine	Closed*	11/02/26
McDowell Mountain	09/27/26	10/16/26
Mountain Brook	10/12/26	11/06/26
Mountain Shadows	09/21/26	10/09/26
Ocotillo – Oasis Course	09/21/26	10/04/26
Ocotillo – Sky Course	10/05/26	10/18/26
Ocotillo – Valley Course	10/19/26	11/01/26
Orange Tree Golf Resort	09/28/26	10/15/26
Painted Mountain	09/21/26	10/10/26
Palm Valley – North Course	10/05/26	10/21/26
Palm Valley – South Course	10/21/26	11/06/26
Palm Valley – West Course	09/21/26	10/05/26
Papago	10/12/26	11/02/26
Phoenician	10/05/26	10/22/26
Poston Butte	10/12/26	10/30/26
Power Ranch	10/11/26	10/31/26
Pueblo El Mirage	10/05/26	10/23/26
Quintero	09/21/26	10/05/26
Rancho Mañana	09/15/26	10/06/26
The Raven – Phoenix	10/05/26	10/23/26
San Marcos Golf Resort	09/28/26	10/14/26
Scottsdale Country Club	09/19/26	10/01/26
Scottsdale Silverado	09/20/26	10/05/26
Springfield Golf Resort	10/05/26	10/21/26
Sterling Grove Country Club	10/05/26	10/30/26
Stonecreek Golf Club	10/05/26	10/19/26
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
Tatum Ranch	09/28/26	10/20/26
The Duke at Rancho El Dorado	09/28/26	10/13/26
Toka Sticks	10/13/26	10/30/26
TPC Scottsdale – Champions	09/14/26	09/30/26
TPC Scottsdale – Stadium	09/28/26	10/18/26
Trilogy at Vistancia	10/04/26	10/23/26
Troon North – Monument	09/21/26	10/09/26
Troon North – Pinnacle	10/05/26	10/24/26
Verde River Golf & Social Club	10/05/26	10/31/26
Verrado – Founders	10/11/26	10/30/26
Verrado – Victory	09/21/26	10/09/26
We Ko Pa – Cholla	10/05/26	10/23/26
We Ko Pa – Saguaro	10/12/26	10/30/26
Western Skies	10/19/26	11/06/26
Whirlwind – Cattail	10/05/26	10/22/26
Whirlwind – Devil’s Claw	09/14/26	10/01/26
Wigwam – Blue	10/09/26	11/08/26
Wigwam – Gold	10/05/26	10/25/26
Wigwam – Red	09/21/26	10/11/26
Wildfire – Faldo	09/28/26	10/18/26
Wildfire – Palmer	10/19/26	11/13/26

*McCormick Ranch Pine Course is closed for renovation rather than overseeding and is scheduled to reopen 11/02/26. 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. In Scottsdale, Kierland Mesquite, Boulders South, and TPC Scottsdale Champions close earliest in mid-September; Arizona Grand, Wildfire Palmer, and the Arizona Biltmore Estates Course are among the last to reopen in mid-November.

Which Scottsdale courses are open in October 2026?

Plenty of them. Closures run on a rolling schedule, so October always has strong options. SunRidge Canyon reopens 10/01/26, TPC Scottsdale Champions on 09/30/26, and Quintero on 10/05/26 — all three are back in play before the heaviest closure week of the month. Later in October, Troon North Monument, Grayhawk Talon, McCormick Ranch Palm, and Talking Stick O’odham are all reopened and playing well.

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. Sedona courses including Seven Canyons, Sedona Golf Resort, and Oakcreek do not overseed at all, which makes the higher-elevation drive a strong option during the Valley’s October closure window. Ask us about current conditions when planning your trip — course agronomists share updates regularly and we pass those along to our clients.