The 500 Club

Overview: The 500 Club is an 18-hole public course in the foothills of northwest Glendale, within the wider Phoenix golf market. The operator lists Brian Whitcomb’s design at par 72 and 6,897 yards from the black tees. Its setting combines low desert vegetation with elevated foothill views, while the course itself relies on subtle shaping, bunkers and a varied par mix rather than a single dramatic landscape feature. The location makes it a practical choice for golfers based in the West Valley and a useful complement to Scottsdale’s more heavily marketed resort courses.

History: Course records place the opening in 1989, giving The 500 Club a long operating history in a part of metropolitan Phoenix that has continued to expand around it. The current operator maintains the 18-hole championship course alongside the separate Futures Course, practice facilities and event space. That combination helps explain the club’s broad audience, from local regulars to groups looking for a full golf venue near the northwest Phoenix communities.

Did You Know? The club’s name refers to the 500 Club property, which includes both the championship course and a separate nine-hole Futures Course. The 18-hole layout itself is a full par-72 test.