Short answer — best areas and specific condo-style options for a golf-focused Arizona vacation:

Top areas (why they’re great)

• Scottsdale / North Scottsdale — biggest concentration of top public and private courses (Troon North, Grayhawk, Kierland, TPC Scottsdale) and many condo/residence options close to courses and restaurants. (golfdigest.com)
• Phoenix / Paradise Valley — convenient to Sky Harbor, lots of resort-style condo rentals that pair easy airport access with championship golf (e.g., Lookout Mountain / Tapatio Cliffs area). (golfbreaks.com)
• Tucson / Marana (Dove Mountain, Ventana Canyon, The Gallery) — dramatic mountain courses (Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio) and full-service residence/condo options at resort properties. (golfdigest.com)
• Carefree / Cave Creek & Fountain Hills — quieter desert/Outback-style golf with vacation-home and villa rentals near courses.

Top condo / residence picks (well-regarded for golf access, service, and condo-style accommodations)

1. The Residences at The Ritz‑Carlton, Dove Mountain (Marana/Tucson area) — luxury residences with direct access/privileges to The Golf Club at Dove Mountain (Jack Nicklaus courses) and nearby Gallery courses. Excellent for golf groups wanting full‑service resort + condo space. (golfdigest.com)

2. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North (Scottsdale residences/villas) — small number of high-end residences adjacent to Troon North courses (Pinnacle & Monument); top service and easy tee access. Great if you want a luxury condo experience plus world-class desert golf. (azgolfpass.com)

3. The Boulders Resort & Spa (Carefree) — casitas and villa‑style condo rentals on-site with two highly ranked desert courses carved around massive boulder formations — a classic Arizona golf-resort condo option. (theboulders.com)

4. Loews (formerly The Lodge) at Ventana Canyon / Ventana Canyon Club (Tucson) — villas/condo units and easy play on two Tom Fazio courses (Mountain & Canyon); dramatic mountain setting for golfers who also want hiking/scape. (ventanacanyonclub.com)

5. Grayhawk / Kierland / Gainey Ranch condos (North Scottsdale) — not a single property, but condo complexes and private residences clustered around Grayhawk, Kierland (TPC-ish access), and local public courses make these neighborhoods perfect for booking multiple condos for groups and quick tee times. (Scottsdale is the state’s golf hub.) (golfdigest.com)

6. We‑Ko‑Pa Resort casitas (Fort McDowell / near Scottsdale) — standalone casitas with resort booking and direct access to two top public courses (Saguaro & Cholla) that rank highly in Arizona. Good mid‑to‑high-end condo alternative for golfers. (golfdigest.com)

How to choose the best condo for your trip

• If you want walk-to-course convenience: pick residences actually on the resort (Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain, Four Seasons Troon North, Boulders). (golfdigest.com)
• If you want lower cost per person for a group: rent a multi‑bed condo or villa in North Scottsdale neighborhoods (Grayhawk/Troon North area) and drive short distances to multiple courses. (azgolfpass.com)
• For the most variety of top courses in a short drive: base in Scottsdale (largest course density). (golfdigest.com)

Booking tips

• Book tee times early (many top Arizona courses publish slower winter tee sheets first and can fill quickly for peak season — roughly mid‑October through April).
• Compare resort residence inventories (Ritz/FS/Boulders sometimes list residences through the resort and also through short‑term rental sites); check whether condo rentals include guest golf privileges or require separate green‑fee bookings. (azgolfpass.com)
• For groups, look for condos with at least 3 bedrooms, a kitchen, and parking/garage to save on meals and make logistics easier.
• Check refund/cancellation and Covid/vaccine policies if those matter to you.

If you’d like, I can:

• Narrow options by city (Scottsdale vs. Tucson vs. Phoenix), price range, group size, or exact travel dates and then pull current condo listings and availability/pricing for your dates.

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