Playing golf at The Westin Kierland Golf Club
The Westin Kierland Golf Club is the on-site golf facility at The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, offering guest access to three nine-hole courses (27 holes total) and on-resort tee times. The club is adjacent to the hotel and visible from several rooms and terraces, so golfers can walk or take a short shuttle/ride to the first tee.
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At a glance: the Westin Kierland Golf Club
The Westin Kierland Golf Club is the resort’s on-site golf facility and includes three distinctive nine-hole courses for a total of 27 playable holes. The club is listed among the Top 10 Public Courses in Phoenix/Scottsdale by golf publications cited on the resort’s site.
Because the course is on the same property as the hotel, many guest rooms and suites offer direct golf-course views; check the room type when you book if you want a balcony or windows overlooking fairways.
- Number of holes: 27 (three 9-hole courses)
- Access: on-site from The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa
- Noted ranking: listed among Top 10 Public Courses in Phoenix/Scottsdale on the resort site
| Feature | What to know |
|---|---|
| Location | On resort grounds at 6902 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Course layout | Three nine-hole courses (27 holes total) |
| Visibility from hotel | Fairways and water hazards visible from some rooms and terraces |
Getting to the course from your room
The golf club sits within the resort grounds, so reach the pro shop and first tee on foot or with a short resort shuttle/ride. The resort provides a shuttle to nearby shopping (Kierland Commons) as part of the daily resort fee but does not list a dedicated hotel-to-course shuttle separate from on-site transport.
If you prefer a room with a golf view, book one of the room types that specify golf-facing views. Confirm the exact view with reservations if that’s important to you.
- Walk from central resort areas to the clubhouse—distances vary by building location.
- Ask the front desk or concierge for directions to the pro shop and nearest cart staging area.
- Confirm Room, Golf View or Suite, Golf View when booking to ensure visible fairways from your accommodation.
| Room type | Why choose it |
|---|---|
| Room, Golf View | Listed specifically as golf-facing — best for easy sightlines to fairways |
| Suite, Golf View | Larger room with balcony or windows overlooking the course |
| Junior Suite, Resort View | Not golf-specific; confirm view at booking if golf visibility matters |
Tee times, reservations and access
The resort promotes on-site tee-time access for hotel guests. Specific booking windows, green fees, walking/cart rules and other operational details change seasonally and are not listed in the dossier, so contact the golf club or the resort directly for current tee-time policies and rates.
If you need assistance arranging tee times, the hotel concierge or the BookResorts agent phone number can help coordinate reservations and provide current availability.
- For up-to-date tee-time availability and green fees, contact the golf club or the hotel’s concierge.
- BookResorts agents (24/7) can assist with golf-related arrangements: +1 (888) 605-1350.
- Ask about cart rental, practice facilities and start-time rules when you call—these details vary by season.
| Need | What to do |
|---|---|
| Tee time availability | Contact the pro shop or concierge to reserve |
| Green fees/rates | Ask the golf club for current pricing (seasonal) |
| Equipment rental | Confirm at the pro shop whether clubs or shoes are available |
Course layout and playing conditions
The Westin Kierland Golf Club is arranged as three nine-hole courses that can be combined into 18-hole routings; each nine offers different desert and water-hazard challenges. Specific course yardages, pars and hole-by-hole details are not provided in the dossier and should be requested from the pro shop if needed.
Tee time and course setup (pin placements, pace-of-play expectations) vary by day and season. For group play or tournaments, coordinate with the golf operations team in advance.
- Three nine-hole courses combine into different 18-hole combinations.
- Course routing includes desert landscaping and water hazards visible from resort vantage points.
- Contact the pro shop for detailed hole yardages, slope and rating information.
| What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Course routing for your day | Different 18-hole combinations change strategy |
| Pace-of-play policies | Helps plan your start time when playing with a group |
| Practice facilities | Warm-up options and driving-range availability |
Practice, instruction and equipment
The dossier confirms on-site golf facilities but does not list specific instruction programs or individual lesson availability. If you want a lesson, clinic or club fitting, contact the golf shop or hotel concierge to ask about current offerings and pro-instructor availability.
Equipment rental policies (club rentals, shoe rentals) also are not specified in the dossier and should be confirmed directly with the pro shop before your arrival.
- Ask the pro shop about private lessons, group clinics or junior instruction.
- Confirm rental equipment availability and reservation requirements in advance.
- If traveling with non-golfers, the resort provides other on-site activities (spa, pools, shopping shuttle) while you play.
| Service | Check with pro shop |
|---|---|
| Private lessons | Availability and booking |
| Club rentals | Types and sizes on hand |
| Golf clinics | Schedule and cost (seasonal) |
Practical tips for golf travelers
Plan tee times early in the day during summer months when temperatures can be high. Scottsdale’s peak tourist season runs January–April, when demand for tee times and rooms is higher. The dossier reports drive times to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport typically around 26–40 minutes depending on traffic.
If you want easy access to food and drinks before or after a round, the resort’s dining options include Faro & Brag (breakfast, lunch, dinner), Indigo Poolside Bar & Grill and Brittlebush Bar & Grill. Ritual Market & Coffee is available for quick grab-and-go items.
- Check local weather—Scottsdale can be very hot in summer; fall and spring are milder.
- Reserve tee times and dining in advance during January–April peak season.
- If you need a room with direct golf views, request Room, Golf View or Suite, Golf View when booking.
| When to play | Why |
|---|---|
| Morning in summer | Cooler temperatures for safer, more comfortable rounds |
| Fall/Spring shoulder months | Milder weather and commonly recommended travel months |
| Peak winter/spring (Jan–Apr) | Higher demand — reserve tee times early |
