Sundance Golf Club, Buckeye

The 6th hole at Sundance Golf Club may be easy on the eyes, but it can be hard on a golfer’s scorecard. As the course’s signature hole, the 175-yard par-three requires a tee shot over the placid waters of Sundance Lake in order to reach a multi-tiered green. It may sound simple, but the considerable length from tee to green and the psychological challenge of the water hazard is a formidable combination—so much so that legendary course designer Greg Nash decided there was no need to add any greenside bunkers or trap-doors to the layout. The 6th hole is one of only two holes that have water in play—the rest of the 6,944-yard, par 72 layout ripples through desert tundra and arroyos, a mostly flat expanse that offers endless views of the White Tank Mountains to the north and the Estrella Mountains in the south.

To help golfers prepare for their round, Sundance Golf Club offers a driving range, a putting green, and a staff of PGA pros eager to assist in golf lessons. After a day at the links, visitors can unwind over a burger and a beverage at the Crooked Putter Restaurant, which is named after the only kind of eating utensil the restaurant offers.

Course at a Glance:

• 18-hole, par 72 course designed by Greg Nash
• Length of 6,944 yards from the farthest tees
• Course rating of 72.0 from the farthest tees
• Slope rating of 127 from the farthest tees
• Five tee options