Designed by Arthur Hills, this delightful course opened in 1994. Hills creatively used mounds to separate fairways and frame greens. The course measures approximately 6850 yards from the back tees, but is not overly difficult. Fairways are spacious and rolling with river rock used in wash areas to form lateral hazards. The par 3s are especially fun to play. For example, the 195-yard 12th is memorable and known as the "Boulder Hole." Palm Valley is located in Goodyear, 40 minutes west of Scottsdale.