GOLF COMMUNITY GUIDE
Scottsdale National
Bob Parsons’ invitation-only club in the high desert east of Pinnacle Peak, with 45 holes and no homes on the course.
Scottsdale National began in 2003 as The Golf Club of Scottsdale and took its current name in 2013, after Bob Parsons, the founder of GoDaddy, bought it. Since then he has reinvested heavily: two 18-hole courses, a nine-hole par-3 course, two clubhouses and member villas, on desert land bordered by preserve on three sides. It is a club rather than a neighborhood, so for buyers the real question is where to live nearby.
At a glance
- Golf: 45 holes. The Mine Shaft is the original 2003 course by Jay Morrish and Dick Bailey. The links-style Other Course and the Bad Little Nine, a nine-hole par-3 course, are both by Jackson Kahn Design.
- The club: private and invitation-only, with two clubhouses and 15 member villas for overnight stays.
- Homes: none on the property. The club says no homes line its courses, so members live in the communities around it.
- Location: North Scottsdale, 85262, north of the McDowell Mountains and just east of Pinnacle Peak, with preserve land on three sides.
Homes around Scottsdale National
Because there are no homes at Scottsdale National, buying near it means choosing a community close by. The nearest options are the golf communities and custom-home areas around Pinnacle Peak, including Troon North, Troon Country Club, Pinnacle Peak Country Club, Desert Highlands and Estancia.
Each has its own club, its own pace and its own price range, which I cover in their guides. For the wider area, start with my North Scottsdale guide.
Membership
Scottsdale National is private, and membership is by invitation. The club does not publish its fees. Beyond members and their guests, the only other way to play is The Xperience, a three-day stay-and-play program offered by application and invitation.
For the latest on membership options, fees and waitlists, contact Abby Burton.
Questions buyers ask
Is Scottsdale National Golf Club private?
Yes. Membership is by invitation only, and the club does not publish its fees. Members may bring guests, and a small number of golfers play through The Xperience, a three-day program offered by application and invitation.
Who owns Scottsdale National?
Bob Parsons, the founder of GoDaddy and PXG. He bought the club when it was The Golf Club of Scottsdale and renamed it Scottsdale National in 2013.
Are there homes for sale at Scottsdale National?
No. No homes line the courses. Buyers who want to be close by look at nearby communities such as Troon North, Desert Highlands and Estancia.
Can you show me homes near Scottsdale National?
Yes. Contact Abby Burton and I will send you what is for sale in the communities around it and set up private tours.
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