Golf is a game that takes time. It takes time to improve your skills. It takes time to fill your bag with just the right clubs. It takes time to fix that hook or slice. It takes time to read the green. And sometimes it takes too much time to play a single round of golf.

When you’re short on daylight (literally or figuratively), but still want to get your fix, these five courses and experiences will satisfy your craving for great golf in a fraction of the time.

Mountain Shadows

Nestled at the foot of Camelback Mountain, with views of Mummy Mountain in the opposite direction, the Mountain Shadows course is comprised of 18 interesting par-3s and a bonus “wager hole” between 17 and 18. Best of all, your foursome can get around the course in a party cart in just a couple of hours.

Cool Clubs

Let Cool Clubs improve your golf game without ever stepping onto a golf course. Scottsdale’s Cool Clubs is an independent club fitter with state-of-the-art technology that lets you play on an indoor TrackMan^TM video screen while their staff analyzes your swing dynamics. Next, they’ll set you up with the perfect set of new clubs or modify your current set to fit your game perfectly. You’ll leave Scottsdale with an improved golf game and more time to enjoy the city.

Rancho Mañana

Start your weekend off right in the heart of the Sonoran Desert at Rancho Mañana Golf Club in historic Cave Creek. Their Friday Wine & 9 special (seasonal in the fall and winter months) gets you nine holes of superb desert golf and two wines or beers from the club’s Oasis patio grill. There’s no better way to squeeze in a quick nine and enjoy a drink and an amazing Scottsdale sunset.

Continental Golf Course

When your days are booked solid, why not golf at night? This quick, par-60 course is home to the Night Golf Tournament – one of the most entertaining experiences you’ll ever have on a golf course. The tournament takes place during the summer and on select evenings throughout the year. Trust us, it will be the highlight of your Scottsdale Experience.