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The Boulders vs. Troon North

Resort-attached luxury at the Boulders vs. pure target-style golf at Troon North — two iconic 90s-era developments.

At a glance

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The Boulders
Troon North
Tagline
Resort-style desert living among 12-million-year-old granite outcroppings
Desert-mountain golf with two of America’s top-100 public courses
Location
Carefree / North Scottsdale, AZ 85377
North Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Price range
$950K – $7M
$1.4M – $12M
Lot count
Golf
Club access
HOA
Our take

The Boulders adds Waldorf-Astoria resort amenities and is closer to Carefree. Troon North feels more residential and golf-focused, with bolder homes built into the desert hillsides.

The Boulders

Resort-style desert living among 12-million-year-old granite outcroppings

The Boulders is a Curio Collection resort community where Jay Morrish’s twin championship courses wind through massive granite outcroppings. Casitas, patio homes and custom estates are interspersed with the resort’s award-winning spa and dining.

Location: Carefree / North Scottsdale, AZ 85377
Price: $950K – $7M
Read the full The Boulders guide
Troon North

Desert-mountain golf with two of America’s top-100 public courses

Troon North is the original desert-mountain golf destination in North Scottsdale. The Monument and Pinnacle courses—both consistently ranked among America’s top-100 public courses—weave through granite boulders, ancient saguaros, and dramatic elevation changes.

Location: North Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Price: $1.4M – $12M
Read the full Troon North guide

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