TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 2
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TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 2
The second hole on the Champions course at TPC Scottsdale is a long, dogleg left par 4. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 3
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TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 3
The third hole on the TPC Scottsdale Champions course is a par 3. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 5
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TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 5
The fifth hole on the Champions course at TPC Scottsdale features a split fairway. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 9
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TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 9
The ninth hole on the Champions course at TPC Scottsdale is a long, straightaway par 4. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 10
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TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 10
The 10th hole on the TPC Scottsdale Champions course is a long, snaking par 5. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
TPC Scottsdale Champions course in Arizona
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TPC Scottsdale Champions course in Arizona
The TPC Scottsdale Champions course can play over 7,100 yards from the championship tees. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 13
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TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 13
The 13th hole on the TPC Scottsdale Champions course is a 164-yard par 3. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 14
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TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 14
The 14th hole on the Champions Course at the TPC Scottsdale is a 429-yard par 4. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 18
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TPC Scottsdale - Champions golf course - hole 18
The 18th hole on the TPC Scottsdale Champions course is guarded by water at the green. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
TPC Scottsdale Champions G.C. in Arizona
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TPC Scottsdale Champions G.C. in Arizona
The TPC Scottsdale Champions course in Arizona was designed by architect Randy Heckenkemper. Brandon Tucker/Golf Advisor
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TPC Scottsdale's Champions Course is one of the better value plays in Phoenix/Scottsdale golf

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The TPC Scottsdale Champions Course is the second fiddle to Waste Management Phoenix Open host, the Stadium Course. The Champions Course was built on the site of the former TPC Desert Course, and was completely rebuilt in 2007 by Randy Heckenkemper. As a Scottsdale municipal course, it is aimed at being one of the better value plays in Scottsdale, and has a price point well below the vaunted Stadium Course and more in line with area bargain courses, but the shot values here are certainly tour-worthy.

The golf course plays plenty challenging for tour pros and aspiring area golfers, playing as a par-71 to more than 7,100 yards from the championship tees and three forward sets. There are plenty of risk-reward moments throughout the design, such as a split fairway par-4 fifth hole and a drivable par-4 15th on the back nine.

The Champions course has its own driving range, restaurant and practice facilities and is just minutes away from the Stadium Course clubhouse. Because of its separate location, it is open for public play during Waste Management Phoenix Open week to visitor play.

Brandon Tucker is the Sr. Managing Editor for GolfPass and was the founding editor of Golf Advisor in 2014, he was the managing editor for Golf Channel Digital's Courses & Travel. To date, his golf travels have taken him to over two dozen countries and nearly 600 golf courses worldwide. While he's played some of the most prestigious courses in the world, Tucker's favorite way to play the game is on a great muni in under three hours. Follow Brandon on Twitter at @BrandonTucker and on Instagram at @btuck34.
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TPC Scottsdale's Champions Course is one of the better value plays in Phoenix/Scottsdale golf