Forget everything you think you know about traditional golf course design. Here, the design philosophy seems to have been: if it’s spectacular, build it. Wolf Creek is routed through deep canyons and over dramatic plateaus, making for a non-stop series of jaw-dropping views and heart-pounding tee shots. You’ll find emerald green fairways and bleached white bunkers dramatically juxtaposed against the raw red rock of the desert—it’s a little bit surreal, like playing inside a video game. The course requires complete commitment to the line you choose, as many of your shots involve significant drops from an elevated tee to a tiny patch of striped green turf hundreds of feet below.

Worth noting, while every hole is visually arresting, the 12th is the undisputed star. This par five begins from a breathtaking, elevated tee, giving you a panoramic view of the canyons before you have to navigate a narrow fairway that eventually arcs around a water feature. It demands both length and precision to reach the green in regulation. This isn’t the place to chase a personal best score, but it is the place to capture the most memorable photographs and make the kind of swings you’ll talk about for years.