Foothills Golf Club
Foothills Golf Club features an 18-hole par-72 links-style course with wide fairways and 65 strategically placed bunkers. Built by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, it stretches nearly 7,000 yards across desert terrain. The clubhouse offers a pro shop, locker rooms, event rooms, a theater, restaurant, and patio. The Sunset Grill serves comfort food alongside scenic mountain views. Additional amenities include a driving range, putting green, simulator, instruction programs, tournaments, and happy-hour lounge.
Located in Phoenix’s foothills near South Mountain, the course anchors an upscale residential bundled golf community. Homeowners typically enjoy golf membership included with home purchase. The neighborhood offers mature landscaping, mountain views, and convenient access to practice facilities. Residents benefit from proximity to dining, shopping, medical centers, and suburban conveniences. The setting appeals especially to golf enthusiasts and active lifestyle seekers.
Description of Foothills Golf Course
Foothills Golf Club is a desert-links, par-72 course designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. It plays between about 5,441 and 6,968 yards depending on tee selection. The course uses Bermuda 328 on greens and Bermuda grass in fairways. The course rating is around 73.2 with a slope near 132 from championship tees. Conditions remain generally good year-round amid lush fairways and rocky desert terrain.
There are about 65 strategically placed bunkers challenging golfers across the layout. Water hazards come into play on at least three holes, including holes 13 and 14. Signature holes include a drivable par-4 sixth and a downhill par-5 eighth guarded by water. Wide fairways invite smooth tee shots, while finishing greens deliver subtle breaks toward South Mountain. Lakes, elevation shifts, and signature design elements yield a visually compelling desert golf experience.
Foothills Golf Club Membership Costs and Initiation Fees
The Foothills Golf Club requires an initiation fee. Estimates range from $5,000 to $50,000. Monthly dues average about $500. Annual costs total around $6,000 typically. Fees vary by membership type.
Golf membership is not included with home purchase. It remains separate for residents. Buyers must apply independently. Initiation and dues apply extra. Access prioritizes members always.
Foothills Club Real Estate
Homes in Foothills Golf Club range from modest three-bedroom homes to large luxury five-bedroom estates. The median sale price hovers around $705,000 as of July 2025. A notable recent transaction was a 5-bedroom, 4 bath home selling for $812,500 in August 2025. These residences offer varied styles, from contemporary to spacious Southwestern layouts. Many stand on substantial lots with scenic desert or golf views.
Some nearby homes in Foothills Club West pay HOA fees around $75 per month. Phoenix’s effective property tax rate is about 0.53%, lower than national averages. That equates to roughly $3,700–$4,000 annual tax on a $700,000 home. HOA dues cover maintenance of roads, landscaping, gates, and community amenities. Overall ownership includes maintenance obligations in addition to mortgage and taxes.