TPC Scottsdale is home to the Waste Management Phoenix Open, the “greatest show on grass.”
It is now also one of the “most picturesque” golf courses in the United States, according to one company.
According to research conducted by golf apparel company Galvin Green, the Scottsdale course ranked No. 10 among the most picturesque golf courses in the country.
How did the company determine the list? It’s based on the number of Instagram-tagged posts that mention the course.
According to the company, TPC Scottsdale had 24,512 tagged Instagram posts through July 24, 2024, putting it behind nine other courses.
It wrote of TPC Scottsdale: “Situated in Scottsdale, Arizona, has a blend of desert landscape, strategic bunkering, and challenging water hazards that create a visually stunning and demanding test of golfing skill. This combination of exciting tournament atmosphere, unique course features, and beautiful desert setting solidifies TPC Scottsdale’s reputation as one of America’s most awe-inspiring courses.”
Of course, Instagram is just a visual representation. Looking for the Golfweek’s Best course lists? Here’s what our extensive network of raters have chosen:
Cameron Champ of the United States, Scott Stallings of the United States and Chad Ramey of the United States walk the 16th hole during the continuation of the weather-delayed first round of the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on February 09, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
9. Shoreacres, Illinois, 24,808
Shoreacres, Lake Bluff, Illinois, USA (Contributed photo)
8. Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, 25,210
Jordan Spieth walks on the eighth hole during the second round of the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
7. Chicago Golf Club, Illinois, 31,706
USGA Chicago Golf Club
6. Old Macdonald (Bandon Dunes), Oregon, 32,422
The Old MacDonald course in Bandon, Ore.
5. California Golf Club of San Francisco, California, 37,006
Late day light on the 3rd green in the foreground and par 3 8th green in the distance at The California Golf Club in San Francisco. A wonderful Alister Mackenzie design in the bay area.
4. Riviera Country Club, California, 37,524
Ben Griffin of the United States putts on the sixth green during the second round of The Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club on February 16, 2024 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
3. Bandon Dunes (Bandon Dunes), Oregon, 41,685
Bandon Dunes, the original and eponymous course at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Oregon (Courtesy of Bandon Dunes Golf Resort)
2. TPC Sawgrass, Florida, 59,528
The Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in Florida (Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
1. Augusta National Golf Club, Georgia, 123,399
The No. 16 green at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Network)
