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AZ Summer Tour · Est. 2005

Arizona's Premier Amateur Golf Tour

Competitive golf for Phoenix metro players since 2005. Weekly stroke play events, an optional 2-man season-long match play, a season-long points race, major championships, and Troon priority events — all under USGA handicap rules.

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0–18Handicaps
Phoenix MetroLocation
Feb – AugSeason
2005Est.
Who We Are

Built by Golfers, for Golfers

Since 2005, the AZ Summer Tour has brought together Phoenix metro golfers for competitive, organized amateur golf. We run a full season of weekly events — from stroke play to match play to Ryder Cup team formats — all governed by USGA handicap rules so every player competes on a level field. Every event features live gameday scoring powered by the Unknown Golf app, so players and fans can follow the action in real time.

Our season is strategically built around the NFL calendar — we tee off the Sunday after the Super Bowl and play every Sunday through the summer, wrapping up right as the NFL regular season kicks off. No conflicts, no excuses.

Whether you're a scratch player chasing the Desert Cup or a 15-handicapper looking for a competitive weekend game, there's a spot for you on the Summer Tour.

Amateur golfers on an Arizona golf course
Who We Cater To

Built for Competitive Amateur Golfers

Competitive but welcoming — we attract players who love the game and want more than a casual round.

Handicaps 0–18

All skill levels welcome. Our USGA handicap system keeps competition fair across the field.

Phoenix Metro Players

We play at the best courses across the greater Phoenix and Scottsdale area.

Competitive & Welcoming

Serious competition without the stuffiness. Great golf, great people, great games.

February – August

A full season of events from late winter through summer, with a championship finale.

What Does It Cost?

No Membership Fee. (Just Sign Up First.)

There's no annual membership fee to join the Summer Tour — but we do require a one-time player registration to join the league, plus a weekly sign-up for each event to make sure you have a tee time.

Getting Started

One-time or annual requirements — not paid to the Summer Tour.

Free
Summer Tour Membership
No fee to join. Ever.
~$35/yr
AGA / GHIN Handicap
Required. Paid directly to the Arizona Golf Association — not to us.
$50/yr
Unknown Golf App Membership
Optional but recommended. Gives you access to the live scoring app, unlimited side games, and saves you $2 per event in service fees (the league covers non-member fees).

Weekly Event Costs

What you pay each Sunday you play.

Varies
Green Fees
Paid directly to the course. Fees listed on the schedule for every event.
$10
Event Entry
100% payout to the top 50% of the field. You're playing for real money every week.
$5
Desert Cup Points Fund
Builds the season-end prize fund paid out to the top 10 points earners.
$3–$5
Service Fee
Unknown Golf members pay $3. Non-members pay $5 — the extra $2 covers what the league pays on your behalf.
$10
Skins
Optional. Gross and net skins paid out on the day.
$1/par 3
Closest to the Pin
Optional. Typically $4 total for a standard 4-par-3 course.
$1/wk
Hole-in-One Pot
Optional. $25 one-time buy-in to join the fund — no additional weekly cost for the rest of 2026. Starting in 2027, $1 per week per player grows the pot throughout the season. Hit one and take it all.

A typical Sunday with green fees, entry, points fund, service fee, skins, and CTPs runs roughly $60–$100 depending on the course — and you're competing for payouts every single week.

What We Play

Every Format. All Season Long.

USGA Handicap Competition
Weekly Tournaments
Match Play
Money Games
Skins
Season Long Points Race
4 Major Championships
Live Scoring via Unknown Golf
Ryder Cup Style EventsOffseason

Live Gameday Scoring

Live

Every Summer Tour event is scored live using the Unknown Golf app. Follow your group's scorecard, track the leaderboard, and watch the standings update in real time — right from your phone on the course.

Live leaderboard updates
Hole-by-hole scoring
Available on iOS & Android