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Scottsdale Golf Community Guide
Every January, private golf clubs throughout Scottsdale update their initiation fees, monthly dues, and membership structures. If you're considering joining a private golf club in 2026, here is a comprehensive breakdown of what current membership costs look like across the area — ranked from least expensive to most exclusive.
Membership fees, dues, and availability are subject to change and should always be verified directly with each club. Information below reflects 2026 pricing structures and publicly available data.
Terravita Golf & Country Club
Golf Initiation: $60,000–$70,000
Social Initiation: $7,800
Golf Dues: $760–$938/month
Golf Capital Fund: $156–$215/month
Social Dues: $270/month
Note: Social membership is required for all residents.
Terravita offers one of the more accessible private golf memberships in North Scottsdale, balancing golf access with strong lifestyle amenities.
Troon North Golf Club (Semi-Private)
Golf Initiation: $65,000
Golf Dues: $535/month
Troon North features two award-winning courses — Monument and Pinnacle — designed by Tom Weiskopf. It operates as a semi-private club and offers strong desert golf appeal.
The Boulders Golf Club
Golf Initiation: $80,000
Social Initiation: $21,000
Clubhouse Initiation: $15,000
Golf Dues: $564–$736/month
Social Dues: $271–$375/month
Clubhouse Dues: $222–$286/month
Note: Must be a resident to be eligible for membership.
Gainey Ranch Golf Club
Full Golf Membership
Initiation: $100,000
Monthly Dues: $1,425
Limited Golf Membership
Initiation: $10,000
Monthly Dues: $825
Social Membership
Initiation: $1,000
Monthly Dues: $205
Gainey Ranch offers multiple membership tiers, appealing to both full-time residents and seasonal homeowners.
Whisper Rock Golf Club
Golf Initiation: $130,000 (per person, invitation only)
Annual Dues: $15,400/year
Whisper Rock is member-owned and highly private, featuring two nationally recognized courses designed by Phil Mickelson and Tom Fazio.
Troon Country Club
Golf Initiation: $200,000
Sport Social Initiation: $60,000
Golf Dues: $2,000/month
Social Dues: $800/month
Food & Beverage Minimum: $1,500/year
Golf Capital Fund: $200/month
Social Capital Fund: $100/month
Desert Highlands
Golf Initiation: $205,000 (required for all property owners)
Monthly Dues: $1,925/month (includes HOA)
Capital Dues: $100/month
Irrigation Assessment: $100/month through 2028
Annual Service Charge: $1,500
Mirabel Golf Club
Golf Initiation: $250,000
Social Initiation: $50,000
Golf Dues: $31,000/year
Social Dues: $11,500/year
Food & Beverage Minimum: $1,500/year
Mirabel is an equity club featuring a Tom Fazio-designed course and a highly curated membership base.
Desert Mountain Club
Golf Initiation: $250,000
Seven Golf Initiation: $140,000
Lifestyle Initiation: $112,000
Golf Dues: $2,354/month
Seven Dues: $1,377/month
Lifestyle Dues: $1,166/month
Food & Beverage Minimum: $2,500/year
Desert Mountain includes seven private courses and extensive resort-style amenities.
DC Ranch Country Club
Golf Initiation: $290,000+ (market-based pricing)
Clubhouse Initiation: $35,000
Golf Dues: $1,900/month
Clubhouse Dues: $783–$956/month
Food & Beverage Minimum: $1,000/year
Capital Dues: $150–$450/month
Estancia Club
Golf Initiation: $350,000 (invitation only)
Social Initiation: $35,000 (must own property)
Golf Dues: $28,500/year
Social Dues: $9,500/year
Silverleaf Club
Golf Initiation: $500,000
Social Initiation: $100,000
Golf Dues: $3,000/month
Social Dues: $900/month
Silverleaf represents one of the most exclusive private golf club experiences in Scottsdale, combining ultra-luxury real estate with a highly curated membership environment.
Final Section (Conversion Block)
If you're considering joining a private golf club in Scottsdale and want: