SunRidge Canyon Golf Club
SunRidge Canyon Golf Club
13100 N Sunridge Dr
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268-3400
United States
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Overview
Tucked in a canyon 30 minutes northeast of Phoenix Sky Harbor, Sunridge Canyon features an intriguing mix of doglegs and carries over ravines. The course is best known for its closing "Wicked 6," which consists of two par 3s, two par 4s and two par 5s that play generally uphill and into the prevailing wind. The course hosted the 1997 USGA Men's State Team Championship.
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Awards
Ranking history:
Best in State: Ranked since 2025.
2025-'26 ranking: 42nd.
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Reviews
Review
“Resort type course in Fountain Hills, AZ designed by architect Keith Foster. Opened in 1996. Out and back design set in a valley between some scenic hills. Medium sized greens with moderate undulations. Greens had been recently resurfaced and were in good shape except for #2 & #5, which will be repaired soon. Elevated tees gave good views of each hole. Best holes were the finishing holes #s 13-18, known as the “Wicked Six”."
Read More2026
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“SunRidge Canyon delivers a dramatic desert-golf experiences in the Valley, weaving through canyons and natural washes to create a layout that’s both visually stunning and strategically engaging. The course makes exceptional use of the surrounding foothills, with elevation changes that shape the routing and provide panoramic views and demanding shot values. Fairways are generally playable but reward precision, while the greens are well-contoured and thoughtfully protected which places a premium on short-game creativity. The overall design maintains a strong balance of challenge and fairness, keeping better players locked in without overwhelming the high-handicappers."
Read More2025
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“Keith Foster- course architect This desert mountain course is located in Fountain Hills, Arizona, about 30 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. There are nice changes in elevation throughout the course. Some forced carries over ravines, waste areas and water. Overall a fun course and a good value compared to other courses in the area."
Read More2023
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“This course has a little bit of everything desert golf is about. Shots that have to carry washes and canyons, some optics that make you 2nd guess yourself and water that comes into play as well. A great variety of hole design woven through a canyon, it's really beautiful. It is desert golf however and the desert comes into play pretty quickly. Unlike a lot of desert courses you're not likely to find you ball. It disappears into thick desert brush or down into rock fill chasms that are not really accessible for ball retrieval. SO make sure you have plenty of balls when you tee off because you play out and back, you do not come back to the clubhouse until after 18. The par 3's a long, the shortest one plays 185 from the back tees, # 8 was playing 260 when I played. The last 6 are called "The Wicked 6," not sure about wicked but 18 is a really good finishing hole. If you can keep the ball out of the desert you'll really enjoy the scenery and the golf."
Read More2022
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“Interesting golf course with a wonderful restaurant and bar. The course is part of a residential community. Many of the holes are good, but lack some interest. However, the back nine holes are stunning. The marketing by the course is that the final six holes are the wicked six. I am not sure they are wicked, but they are truly great holes with water, doglegs, and fun shots."
Read More2022
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