Scottsdale
Quintero
Desert canyon / remote public
Quintero is not convenient. That is the trade. After its 2025 Rees Jones-led renovation, it has a stronger case as the most memorable desert golf in the broader Phoenix orbit: new greens, rebuilt bunkers, upgraded practice space, and a setting that feels more remote than anything near Old Town.
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The take
Quintero is not convenient. That is the trade. After its 2025 Rees Jones-led renovation, it has a stronger case as the most memorable desert golf in the broader Phoenix orbit: new greens, rebuilt bunkers, upgraded practice space, and a setting that feels more remote than anything near Old Town.
Best for
Strong players and scenery
Watch out
Drive time and difficulty
How to play it
Must consider
Course intelligence
What you need to know
Strengths
- Huge desert scenery
- Isolation
- Elevation
- Serious shot values
Watch-outs
- Remote
- Difficult for casual players
- Logistics eat the day
Signature holes
6, 9, 16, 18
Book it right
Cost, access, and timing
Green fees
Premium public rate; price against Troon/Grayhawk before booking.
Best season
Best window: November-April Peak cost: February-March Summer reality: Brutally hot, cheaper, and only for heat-tolerant groups Shoulder value: Late April-May and October Packing rule:
Replay priority
High
Booking move
Book peak-season premium tee times early, especially TPC, We-Ko-Pa, Troon North, Grayhawk, and Quintero.
Weather read
Pick the right window.
Best window: November-April Peak cost: February-March Summer reality: Brutally hot, cheaper, and only for heat-tolerant groups Shoulder value: Late April-May and October Packing rule: Desert layers;
Jan
68F / 45F
Sun Best; rain Low
Feb
72F / 48F
Sun Best; rain Low
Mar
79F / 53F
Sun Best; rain Low
Apr
87F / 60F
Sun Good; rain Low
May
96F / 68F
Sun Hot; rain Low
Jun
105F / 77F
Sun Very hot; rain Low
Google review
4/5 - 6 months ago
Quintero’s “RETURN TO GLORY”
This is an update to a review that was left Dec 2024, which was 0/5 stars. We paid ~$400 to play a course last year that looked as if the entire maintenance staff had been told to stop working for the previous month (overgrown tee boxes, burned out f
Quintero’s “RETURN TO GLORY”
This is an update to a review that was left Dec 2024, which was 0/5 stars. We paid ~$400 to play a course last year that looked as if the entire maintenance staff had been told to stop working for the previous month (overgrown tee boxes, burned out f
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Google review
5/5 - 3 months ago
I’ve golfed all around the world, and this was easily one of the best golf experiences I’ve ever had.
From the start, the attention to detail and professionalism stood out. The staff called us a few hours before our tee time to proactively inform us of a frost delay. Even though
I’ve golfed all around the world, and this was easily one of the best golf experiences I’ve ever had.
From the start, the attention to detail and professionalism stood out. The staff called us a few hours before our tee time to proactively inform us of a frost delay. Even though
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Google review
5/5 - 6 months ago
If you want to see Arizona Golf at its absolute best, Quintero should be at the top of your list! Unbeatable topography with stunning views. on nearly every hole, manicured landscapes, big smooth rolling greens - all leading to a fantastic golf experience. Expensive, hard to
If you want to see Arizona Golf at its absolute best, Quintero should be at the top of your list! Unbeatable topography with stunning views. on nearly every hole, manicured landscapes, big smooth rolling greens - all leading to a fantastic golf experience. Expensive, hard to
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