Wow for the money and the experience this is probably one of the better courses in the Scottsdale area. I personally think this course is WAY better than Troon in terms of character and challenge. And harder than We-Ko-Pa.
We-Ko-Pa is great for scenery because there aren't any houses, but Eagle Mountain is not far behind. The slope rating from the gold tees (6800 yards) is 136 but it plays higher than that. The greens are wonderful and by that I mean the shape and condition. They are also slick, sloping and hard to hold from the fairway. I enjoy the challenge though some may find it frustrating...I would say these greens are pro-caliber in their difficulty and speed. Be gentle from above the hole.
Overall its just a great layout, very few holes are next to each other, they take great advantage of the canyons in which they are built and have a good combination of risk-reward. 18 is as pretty a finishing hole as you will see.
Tip: practice on the putting green by the clubhouse its much more realistic to whats on the course vs the flatter one down by the driving range.