Mountain Brook Golf Club, an 18-hole semi-private course, is a favorite tee time in Gold Canyon, Arizona. Tucked near the back of the Superstition Mountains about 40 miles east of Phoenix, it s a traditional shotmaker s test that players of wide-ranging skill levels find fun and user-friendly. Mountain Brook Golf Club recently earned honors from Golf Advisor as one of the most improved golf courses in the United States. Architect Brian Whitcomb designed the playing field in 1996 on flat terrain. Although plenty of houses line the fairways, the golf grounds are wide and the views of the mountains are inspiring. With four sets of tee markers and another hybrid option on the scorecard, players can take on the challenge of this par-71 layout from as short as 5,009 yards and as long as 6,641 yards. Mountain Brook Golf Club s routing begins and ends with a long par 5. Water enters the fray on only three holes the 2nd, 3rd and 4th. On the par-3 3rd, to reach the green you must thread your ball between two ponds. As you make your way through the round at Mountain Brook Golf Club, beware of both the rough and the strategically placed bunkers lurking in the fairways and by the greens. In most cases, the bunkers by the greens are situated beside the putting surfaces, though a notable exception is the 8th hole where three sand pits front the green. Mountain Brook Golf Course boasts nice, fast greens with breaks influenced by the mountains. Some of the greens have intriguing pin placement possibilities. Practice facilities at the club span twelve acres and include a dedicated short game area designed by Phil Mickelson. If you want to warm up before your round, you can use the driving range and putting green. Mountain Brook Golf Club boasts a full-service clubhouse with a pro shop and a restaurant. Don t miss out on a tee time at this friendly and fun golf facility to the east of Phoenix in Pinal County.