Long Weekends in Phoenix

Your guide for making Arizona a spring destination with great golf and Spring Training

Every February and March, Scottsdale and the Phoenix area turn into a playground: glowing fairways, Spring Training everywhere, and beautiful days. All roads (and flights) lead to great guys and girls weekends in Arizona.

FOR THE BOYS: TOUCHDOWN AND TURN IT ON

Once you land, drop the bags, grab a cold brew, and head straight to We-Ko-Pa Golf Club. The northside complex offers two 18-hole options – Cholla or Saguaro. Both courses wind through the surrounding desert with wide, resort-friendly fairways. Play from the right tees – you’re shaking off travel rust at this point, not grinding for a score. We Ko Pa sets the tone – relaxed, welcoming, and built for the perfect mix of challenge and laughs.

A short drive away, The Vig McDowell Mountain delivers exactly what you need next: burgers, beers, wall-to-wall TVs, and a sprawling patio. There’s no rush. The afternoon belongs to you.

Then it’s off to your first spring training game at Scottsdale Stadium, where the vibe is unmatched. Compact, energetic, and sitting right in Old Town, it’s the perfect entry point to Cactus League baseball. Grab GA lawn seats, spread out on the grass, drink in hand, sun on your shoulders. The beer gardens buzz, lines move fast, and the baseball is pure spring, stars tuning up, prospects chasing moments, fans thawing out from winter.

Postgame, walk to Belle’s Nashville Kitchen for hot chicken, big cocktails, and live music. One round becomes two, and suddenly the trip clicks into full gear.

Late night goes one of two ways: Coach House, Arizona’s oldest bar – gritty, loud, legendary, or Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row, polished, packed, and built for groups that aren’t ready to slow down. Either way, night one ends with stories and the realization that you’ve got two more days of this.Go Big, or Go Home Rally Time!

Morning kicks off at Troon North’s Pinnacle Course, a true bucket-list round. Towering boulders, dramatic carries, elevated tees, and postcard desert views set the stage. It’s stunning, demanding, and worth every swing – the moment everyone realizes this trip is next level.

Lunch at Rehab Burger Therapy is mandatory. Oversized burgers, indulgent toppings, and milkshakes reset the group before the next act.

That afternoon, it’s Dodgers spring training at Camelback Ranch. The complex is modern and electric, especially when LA’s in town. Arrive early for batting practice, then settle in as cold drinks and fast-paced baseball create the perfect blend of golf adrenaline and spring bliss.

Dinner at Diego Pops brings tacos, margaritas, and a lively crowd before Old Town takes over – Boondocks for games, and Bottled Blonde for classic Scottsdale chaos. Inside jokes form. Legends begin.

The finale delivers variety and views: Las Sendas in the morning, Four Peaks for lunch, and spring training’s closing chapter at Tempe Diablo Stadium. End it at Culinary Dropout, or push on to Mill Avenue. Three days. Endless memories. Scottsdale, delivered.Sunshine, Style & Scottsdale Energy Baseball and golf are not just for the guys. Phoenix and Arizona make in February and March make up a perfect girls’ trip that blends golf, sunshine, style, cocktails, baseball, and spa energy into a single unforgettable escape.

FOR THE GIRLS: SUNGLASSES & SUNDRESSES ARE A MUST

Start your trip with a beautiful, approachable round at Papago Golf Club, home of the ASU Women’s Golf Team. It’s one of the most women-friendly layouts in the state, not just in design, but in atmosphere as well. Wide landing areas give you confidence, the greens are smooth but fair, and the iconic red Papago Buttes create the kind of backdrop that begs for photos.

After golf, head to O.H.S.O Brewery & Distillery in Arcadia. It’s colorful, lively, and full of groups doing exactly what you are, celebrating a trip with friends. The salads, bowls, and brewed-on-site beers keep things fresh and light.

There are great ballparks in Arizona, but none feel more perfectly made for a girls’ trip than Scottsdale Stadium. It’s walkable, stylish, energetic, and surrounded by shopping and restaurants. Grab lawn seats, they’re social, shaded in spots, and offer an easygoing vantage point that lets you snack, chat, sunbathe, and still follow the game.Turn Up the Heat Scottsdale knows exactly how to host a girls’ weekend, and it saves its best move for the finale.

By the final night, the desert air feels softer, the tans are glowing, and the group has fully slipped into that carefree, no-alarm, no-responsibilities mindset. Days have been spent poolside with cocktails sweating in the sun, drifting through boutiques, sneaking in spa resets, and lingering a little too long over lunch. Now it’s time to trade daytime chic for after-dark energy. Dinner sets the tone. A lively room, bold flavors, cocktails that arrive dangerously smooth. Plates are shared, laughter spills over the table, and the playlist feels intentional. This is the pregame that doesn’t feel rushed – just right. Everyone knows what’s coming next.

Whiskey Row is where the night ignites. Neon lights, bass thumping through the floor, and a crowd that came ready. The dance floor fills fast. Heels click. Hands go up. One round turns into another, and suddenly the night feels wide open. It’s flirty, electric, and unapologetically fun.

From there, Old Town becomes your playground. Rooftop bars with city lights glowing, packed patios buzzing with energy, DJs spinning throwbacks and crowd-pleasers. Each stop brings a new vibe, a new laugh, a new moment that will live forever in the group chat. By the time rides are called and shoes come off, no one wants it to end. Scottsdale delivered sunshine, style, and a final night that didn’t just cap the weekend, it crowned it.

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