GOLFER’S GUIDE AArizona Edition
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Arizona Fall Frenzy
Sedona Golf Resort
Palm Valley Eagle Mountain
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The Red Rock Splendor of Sedona Golf Resort
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Scottsdale-based OB Sports shows off one “foursome” of their award-winning courses Eagle Mountain, Longbow, Palm Valley and Sedona.
16 Overseed 2010 A rundown on the process will enlighten you while our overseed schedule will help you find the right place to play during this transitional period.
Grayhawk’s Talon No.16
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Sure it’s one of the top names in golf, but Grayhawk is much more than Talon and Raptor.
22 Desert Canyon Golf Club This Fountain Hills favorite just keeps getting better with time. Read about the latest undertakings at this scenic course.
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Pages of detailed information on scores of Arizona’s best courses.
48 Quarry Pines Golf Club It may have a new name but Quarry Pines is still the home of the state’s only “open-pit” golf experience.
Wigwam Golf Resort
57 Directory/Maps A succinct listing page and easy to follow maps will get you to our favorite courses and restaurants.
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Enjoyable dining venues for you to enjoy before or after your round.
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Fall Frenzy of Fascinating Arizona Golf
Eagle Mountain Golf Club, Longbow Golf Club, Palm Valley Golf Club and Sedona Golf Resort Provide Distinctive Golf Experiences Throughout Arizona
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olfers throughout the Grand Canyon State (and those who visit this stunning landscape with clubs in tow) know that the fall season is one of Arizona’s undiscovered secrets. Fall weather throughout the state is arguably some of the best of the year. Plus the courses boast some of their better agronomic conditions and treat golfers with mid-priced shoulder season golf values. Scottsdale-based OB Sports Golf Management is working on “cornering the market”…literally…with spectacular courses
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in nearly every corner of the Valley of The Sun and even serving up some truly spectacular golf in Northern Arizona. To that end, here are four featured OB Sports courses that need to be on your Arizona “must play” list. Eagle Mountain Golf Club Ranked as one of the Top 50 Public Golf Courses in the Country by Golf World, the Scott Miller-designed, Eagle Mountain Golf Club has long been a favorite amongst both traveling and
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resident golfers. Perched high above Scottsdale, Eagle Mountain pitches and rolls with the dramatic topography of the property. The golf ccourse weaves its way around tthese craggy mountain peaks aand through shady desert arrroyos loaded with Mesquites, Palo Verdes and Saguaros, P making Eagle Mountain the quintessential Sonoran Desert track. The views from the golf course are stunning with the entire southeastern Valley of the Sun on display. Golf course architect Scott Miller designed Eagle Mountain to not only take advantage of the rugged desert terrain, but also to capture your imagination with stunning views and a truly player-friendly layout. In typical “save the best for last” tradition, Miller’s 18th hole is arguably one of the more memorable on the course with dramatic tee to green elevation change and a par 4 that tumbles down a steep slope to a green protected by dramatic bunkering and a shimmering water feature. Cyber-savvy golfers will appreciate that Eagle Mountain Golf Club is continuing their best Advance Booking offering that provides substantial savings to those who make reservations in advance. Golfers save by booking their tee time 8 to 90 days in advance on Eagle Mountain’s official website: eaglemtn.com. “It’s similar to airline models,” said Bret Greenwood, general manager. “Golfers simply book their tee times at least 8 days in advance on our official website to save, in some cases, as much as $140 per foursome.” Since opening, Eagle Mountain has earned numerous awards including “Best New Public Golf Course” from the Arizona Republic; 4 ½ Stars out of 5 2010 ISSUE 4
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from Golf Digest and was recently ranked amongst the Best Courses Near You in Golf Magazine’s ranking of the top courses in Arizona you can play. It is almost a given that the combination of stunning views, great golf and engaging service, there’s bound to be more awards to come. To book a tee time or for more information call (480) 816-1234 or visit www.eaglemtn.com. You can also follow the conversation about Eagle Mountain on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ eaglemtngolf or become a fan of Eagle Mountain on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eaglemountaingolf Longbow Golf Club Often described as the “Essence of Arizona Golf,” Longbow Golf Club serves up a desert golf experience that is firmly tied to the traditions of the game. Purists appreciate the beauty and challenge of Longbow’s core-golf experience: no homes or roads intrude on the interior of the playing field. And short distances from green to the next tee make walking a pleasure. In fact, Riksha push carts (the same ones at Bandon Dunes, Tetherow and Langdon Farms in Oregon) are
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provided and make walking a viable option. Golfing guests at the Ken Kavanaugh-designed Longbow are typically awe-struck by the sweeping views of nearby mountain ranges (including Red Mountain, the McDowells, Usery Mountains, and Superstitions) and the unique blend of aesthetic charm and desert golf challenge lies at the heart of Longbow’s appeal. In fact, Golfweek magazine honored Longbow in 2009 as one of the “Top 100 Resort Courses in the Country” and more recently the same publication ranked Longbow as one of the Top 20 Best Public Access Courses in Arizona for 2010. Longbow has also emerged as an excellent venue for a variety of competitive events. It has hosted many prestigious tournaments including numerous Gateway Tour events, the U.S. Amateur qualifying, and the AJGA Winn Grips Heather Farr Classic presented by Longbow (past champions include the likes of current PGA Tour professional and 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open Champion, Hunter Mahan, reigning 2010 U.S. Women’s Open Champion, Paula Creamer and local talent that included 10
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Amanda Blumenherst, Drew Kittleson, Philip Francis, Trey Kaahanui and more.) In addition to hosting competitive events, Longbow has served as a place for junior golfers to learn the game and hone their skills. In 2010, Longbow joined with The First Tee of Phoenix to open a satellite facility on-property along with the founding of the OB Sports Golf Academy in the same year. The latter represents one of the most comprehensive game improvement programs available to junior golfers; and in its relatively short existence, several students have already earned top finishes in AJGA events, appearances in the 2010 U.S. Women’s Open and several golf scholarships to prominent universities. For more information or to book tee times at Longbow, visit www.longbowgolf.com or call (480) 807-5400. You can become a fan of Longbow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/longbowgolfclub, or follow Longbow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/longbowgolfclub Palm Valley Golf Club Boasting what is arguably one of the West Valley’s most complete golf experience, the Palm Valley facility is headlined by the par-72, 7,100-yard Arthur Hillsdesigned Palm Course and the 18-hole, par-62, 4,750-yard Hale Irwin designed mid-length Lakes Course. Both courses offer a creative blend of desert and resort style golf all at a value that is second to none. Both courses are highlighted with a strategic routing that are accented by creative bunkering and interesting yet receptive green complexes. This area favorite is rounded out by complete practice facility
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that includes multiple practice tees, short game area and one of the largest practice putting greens in the West Valley. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate Palm Valley’s great location (1 mile north of I-10 off Litchfield Road in Goodyear) that is minutes from the Cleveland Indians spring training facility and only nine miles from University of Phoenix Stadium and Jobing.com Arena. All of which makes Palm Valley Golf Club the perfect golf destination to take in a pre-game round of golf prior to attending a professional sport-
ing event. Upon taking over management of Palm Valley in January 2010, OB Sports unveiled a new loyalty program and enhanced the golf shop offerings and spruced up the popular Fairway Grille at Palm Valley. Long a favorite lunch destination and locale for weddings and special events, ‘The Grille’ gained even more popularity with recent renovations that include fresh paint and the addition of the huge 60-inch flat screen TV’s bordered by five more 50inch flat screens. The recent enhancements make Palm Valley the perfect place to take in a post-round appetizer or libation while 2010 ISSUE 4
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taking in the big game! For those looking for a unique venue for a wedding, reception or special event, the event pavilion features unobstructed views of the shimmering water features and the surrounding courses. For more information on Palm Valley www.palmvalleygolf.com or call the golf shop at (623) 935-2500. You can also become a fan of Palm Valley on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ palmvalleygolf or follow Palm Valley on Twitter at www.twitter.com/palmvalleygolf.
Sedona Golf Resort When one conjures up images of Sedona they picture dramatic high desert scenery, striking red rock formations and majestic sunsets. Now picture that stunning scenery with spectacular golf weaved into the fabric of this truly international destination. That picture you painted in your mind encapsulates the experience at Sedona Golf Resort. No other Sedona golf course provides a better combination of jaw-dropping splendor and exceptional challenge than the highly acclaimed, Gary Panksdesigned layout. Located in the heart of one of the most captivating regions of the Southwest, the thrilling 6,646-yard, par71 course is widely considered among the world’s most unforgettable golf experiences. Winding around the famed red rocks of Sedona, each hole provides a unique adventure. No wonder this championship Sedona golf course receives a continuous four-star rating from Golf Digest and is truly the “must play” in ‘Red Rock Country’. The newest addition to the OB Sports family, Sedona Golf Resort boasts dramatic
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elevation changes that range from 3,960 feet to as much as 4,260 feet, offering players elevated tees, raised greens and challenging approach shots. As the course winds around Sedona’s crimson cliffs, each hole presents a unique challenge, governed by its own set of circumstances. No matter how many times you play, there’s always something surprising and new to look forward to as you golf Sedona Golf Resort. Not only is Sedona Golf Resort decorated with spectacular vistas, but the club is decorated with awards and accolades that include being honored by both Golf Digest and the Arizona Republic ranked it in the top 5 best public courses in the state. For more information on Sedona Golf Resort or to book tee times, visit www.sedonagolfresort.com or call the golf shop at 1.877.733.6630. You can follow the conversation about Sedona Golf Resort at www. facebook.com/sedonagolfresort. Widely regarded as the leader in boutique upscale golf management, OB Sports is well known for providing memorable golf experiences, friendly service and values that are second to none. Speaking of value, all of the OB Sports courses above offer the Best Rates Guaranteed when booking tee times on their official websites (meaning you will rest assured that you are getting the best value booking on the clubs websites). So what are you waiting for? Whether you are looking to tee it up in Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, Mesa/East Valley, Goodyear/West Valley or Sedona OB Sports has a fascinating golf experience for you to discover this fall. 12
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AT A GLANCE Eagle Mountain Golf Club – Fountain Hills Top 50 Public Courses in the Country – Golf World Readers Choice Awards 2009 480.816.1234 www.eaglemtn.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/eaglemtngolf Par 71 – Designed by Scott Miller Longbow Golf Club – Mesa Top 20 Best Courses You Can Play in Arizona – Golfweek, 2010 480.807.5400 www.longbowgolf.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/longbowgolfclub Par 71 – Designed by Ken Kavanaugh Palm Valley Golf Club - Goodyear The West Valley’s Premier Golf Experience (623) 935-2500 www.palmvalleygolf.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/palmvalleygolf Palms Course – Par 72, Designed by Arthur Hills Lakes Course – Par 62, Designed by Hale Irwin Sedona Golf Resort - Sedona Top 5 Best Public Courses in the State Golf Digest Four Star Award Winner 1.877.733.6630 www.sedonagolfresort.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/sedonagolfresort Par 71 – Designed by Gary Panks Other OB Sports Facilities include: Arizona: We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Cholla and Saguaro), Talking Rock Las Vegas: Angel Park Golf Club (Palm and Mountain), The Legacy Golf Club, Aliante Golf Club Beyond: Tetherow Golf Club in Bend, Oregon, Lodestone in McHenry Maryland, Tijeras Creek Golf Club in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, Hunter’s Creek Golf Club in Orlando, and more. Visit www.obsports.com for details. OB Sports Golf Academy – www.obsportsgolfacademy.com Shop OB Sports at www.shopobsports.com
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Perfect Your Practice Improve Your Results
By Mike Malaska – Nicklaus Academies’ World-Wide Director of Instruction
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e can all agree that in this great game, perfection is simply unattainable. There are a million and one variables involved in this sport. However, the pursuit of perfection in your practice habits may very well make you more consistent, and consistency is the second most frequent request we hear from my students (right behind “I want to hit it farther!”). In 1998 Jack Nicklaus said “You don’t have to hit the ball long and perfect. You have to hit the ball long enough and in play.” So, let’s look at some ways to help make your practice time more beneficial so your ball is consistently long enough and on the short grass. Below are a few very important tips to help you maximize your return on investment. Set up a “Practice Station”. Your goal in full swing practice is to put an accurate label on why your ball is not going where you want it to, and in order to do that, you need to eliminate as many variables as possible. If you see a consistent pattern of shots landing to the right (or left) of your intended target, you need to rule out the possibility that you are actually aimed to the right (or left) of the target. Before you hit a single shot, take three longer irons (or the bright yellow or orange “aiming sticks” that you now see poking out of nearly every golf bag on the Tour) and lay them down in the manner pictured in the photo. Begin your ball striking session with correct alignment from your very first shot and you will begin to ingrain a higher level of target awareness. Work on your Swing Path/Swing Plane. Cut the head off of a club you no longer need (or get a piece of dowel from Home Depot), stick it in the ground and slide a “pool noodle” down the shaft. If your tendency is to suck the club inside or below plane on the backswing, place the foam obstacle just inside the target line and practice taking the club back and over the noodle. If you tend to come down “over the top” or above plane, place the shaft just outside the target line and practice coming into the ball from beneath the noodle. The more repetitions you make in a structured practice environment, the sooner thesequence of movements become usable, and more importantly, repeatable on the golf course. About the author: PGA Professional Mike Malaska is No. 24 on Golf Digest’s ranking of instructors and is one of Golf Magazine’s Top 100. To arrange a personal session with Mike, call 602.799.7099 or visit www.nicklausacademies.com
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‘Tis the Season for Overseeding
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all in Arizona means the arrival off cooler, l d drier, chamber h b off commerce weather. For golfers, fall also signifies the annual return of overseeding, where most our 300+ courses discard their thick Bermuda summer grass and begin the transformation into lush, green winter Ryegrass.
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Pla Playing Tips for the Fairway “W “When hitting off thin Ryegrass that has hasn’t taken hold yet, try to use irons — especially wedges — because they have less bounce,” says Golfer’s Guide contributor and Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher Mike Malaska. “The thick bounces on game-improvement irons won’t work as well because there’s less of a cushion underneath the ball. After overseeding has taken, the lush fairways permit very little roll, so go with a driver that’ll give you as much carry and distance as you can get.”
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2010 Overseeding Schedule Course
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500 Club ......................................10/4 – 10/14 Aguila GC ......................................Call Course Ahwatukee CC ..........................10/11 – 10/27 Ahwatukee Lakes.......................Reopens 10/8 Alta Mesa CC ................................Call Course Antelope Hills GC ...................................Open Anthem CC Ironwood .............................Reopens 10/7 Persimmon .............................. 10/8 – 11/1 Apache Creek GC.........................Call Course Arizona Biltmore CC Adobe....................................10/04 - 10/24 Links .....................................10/25 - 11/14 Arizona Grand Golf Resort.........10/12 – 11/4 Arizona National GC...............Reopens 10/11 Arizona Traditions........................Call Course Arrowhead CC .............................10/4 – 10/22 ASU Karsten GC......................Reopens 10/13 Augusta Ranch GC ....................Reopens 10/3 Bear Creek Golf Complex Bear Course.......................Reopens 10/09 Cub Course .........................10/10 – 10/23 Bougainvillea GC ..........................Call Course Boulders GC South..................................................Open North.......................................10/2 - 10/22 Camelback GC Indian Bend............................10/7 - 10/25 Padre ....................................Reopens 10/4 Cave Creek GC .............................Call Course Cimarron GC ...........................Reopens 10/19 Club West GC..............................10/18 – 11/4 Coldwater GC ............................10/18 – 10/29 Continental GC.............................Call Course Copper Canyon...........................10/11 - 10/31 Corte Bella GC ..............................Call Course Coyote Lakes GC.......................10/04 – 10/15 Dave White GC.............................Call Course Dell Urich GC ..........................Reopens 10/15 Desert Canyon GC ......................10/5 – 10/19 Dove Valley Ranch GC..............Reopens 10/6 The Duke @ Rancho El Dorado ..Reopens 10/13 Golf Club @ Eagle Mountain ...10/03 – 10/15 Encanto ..........................................Call Course Estrella Mountain GC ..................Call Course Falcon Dunes GC ......................10/25 – 11/05 FireRock CC.................................9/27 – 10/15 Flagstaff Ranch.........................................Open Fred Enke GC ............................10/18 – 10/29 Gold Canyon Golf Resort Dinosaur ..............................10/18 – 11/04 Sidewinder ........................Reopens 10/14
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Grayhawk Golf Club
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” — Aristotle lthough the vibe at Grayhawk Golf Club is way more Eric Clapton than Aristotle, his famous quote definitely holds true. That is, experience any of the club’s attractions in a vacuum and you’re certainly in for a day that’s better than most, but this belies the fact that Grayhawk shines brightest when the spotlight is fixed on the whole enchilada instead of just the rice or beans. But let’s be fair, Grayhawk does rest firmly on the cornerstone of golf: junior golf, daily-fee golf, golf instruc-
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tion, PGA Tour golf – been that way since it opened in ’94. And it was during those years that Grayhawk cultivated a unique nexus between golf and the various lifestyle-type pursuits that naturally spin off of the game. For example, Grayhawk’s blowout parties that piggyback on the competitive golf event du jour are legendary. The shopping is more a kin to a department store-type experience than a golfer’s auxiliary. Their version of happy hour (Emergency Round) routinely packs the patio. And
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Phil’s Grill itself personifies this concept. Lefty’s lair, decked out with a host of his golf memorabilia, provides a comfortable leather-clad “hang” that should be considered a mandatory accompaniment to every round of golf. Perhaps best of all, Grayhawk recently announced a couple new programs that’ll allow you to tee up, drink up and eat up without incurring too big a wallop to your wallet. The rise in the popularity of golf over the past couple decades resulted in an unprecedented boom in golf course construction across the U.S., a demand that could only be slowed by 2010 ISSUE 4
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the worst recession since the Great Depression. Despite numerous clubs running for the exits, Grayhawk Golf Club continues to tack through the rough waters aided by its seaworthy crew and a spectacular facility. But they’ll be the first to admit that it’s not about the bricks and mortar. Like Clapton would say, “It’s in the way that you use it.” For more information on Grayhawk Golf Club call 480.502.1800 or visit grayhawkgolf.com. Find them on facebook at facebook.com/GrayhawkGolfClub.
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aylorMade Performance Labs (TMPL) has set the industry standard in custom club-fitting through its six exclusive locations conveniently located at luxurious hotel and golf properties in San Diego, Palm Desert, Chicago, Boston, Orlando and Atlanta. Through their passion and knowledge for custom fitting, TMPL’s talented staff of club fitting professionals has been lowering handicaps across the nation. TMPL employs Motion Capture Technology. Originally developed to fit clubs for TaylorMade-adidas Golf Tour professionals, this technology works by gathering vital swing information and statistics via a launch monitor, six high-speed video cameras and a computer to capture the golfer’s swing in sharp, 3-D animation – the same technology used in today’s popular movies and video games. “The visual component that one receives from the Motion Capture Technology is incredible,” boasted Steve Tolpa, manager of the Boston Lab which is located at the prestigious International Golf Club. “This state-of-the-art technology combined with the expertise of our highly-trained club fitters clearly makes TaylorMade Performance Labs golf’s ultimate fitting experience.” The golfer is fitted with 34 reflective markers, placed on strategic points on 2010 ISSUE 4
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the body, as well as on the shaft and head of the fitting club to capture a number of swings with the driver, iron, wedge and putter. The 2.5 hour custom fitting experience includes recommendations for every club and even the correct golf ball! Following the swing analysis and club recommendations, demo clubs are built, onsite, with the customer’s correct swing specs so the player can validate the system’s recommendations on the driving range. Each customer receives a take-home CD with all captured swings, the swing analysis and motion capture recommendations, viewable on computer and best of all, new custom TaylorMade clubs built to recommended specifications are shipped directly to the player in as little as 48 hours. “A golfer will learn a lot about their swing and at the same time have fun testing the latest products,” Tolpa stated. “Our ultimate goal is to give the player confidence knowing that their equipment is right for them so they will play better and enjoy the game even more.” For more information or to schedule your custom fitting, visit www.tmplabs.com.
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lending its colorful past as the first ever golf course in the town of Fountain Hills since 1971, with a recently completed renovation project highlighted by a new state-of-the art irrigation system designed to keep the course colorful for years to come, the ownership and staff is proud of its tradition and fired up about the future.
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Voted as the No. 1 public golf course in Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell for six consecutive years (2005– 10) by Market Survey of America and hailed by Golf Digest as a 2009 “must play” course in a nationwide survey, the par-71 golf course is an atypical, player friendly desert layout that has become a local institution among golfers in the know. Straying from what is almost always expected from a desert golf course, Desert Canyon delivers a unique look and feel by mixing more traditional desert terrain with mature trees and wide open fairways. The course winds its way through wonderful desert topography, up and down the natural arroyos and canyons that occur only in the Sonoran Desert. With its elevated tees, challenging doglegs and a variety of elevation changes, Desert Canyon is a course you will never forget. Desert Canyon is inhabited by Cottonwoods, Mesquites and African Sumac trees, as well as flowering bushes that have matured quite nicely since the course opened nearly 40 years ago. This established vegetation is something that
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you’re likely to notice the minute you step foot on the golf course and a feature that newer courses in the area just don’t offer. Overall, golfers will find tremendous variety in the shaping and routing of the holes at Desert Canyon. Five holes bend to the right, while four others are left doglegs. The par-5 fourth hole is a classic short par 5 with many options available to the birdie seeker. The ninth hole provides a stern test for all. Playing uphill and into the prevailing wind, making par is always something to brag about. Two of the layout’s par 3s are challenging blind uphill tee shots, while the signature par-3 16th hole drops a remarkable 150 feet to the green and is skirted by an assortment of bunkers. Desert Canyon pays homage to the great Scottish courses with a deep greenside bunker fronting No. 17. Players will have to tread carefully to dig out from the depths if they find themselves peering out over the lip of this treacherous hazard. With dramatic panoramic views of spectacular Red Mountain, the Four Peaks, 2010 ISSUE 4
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Superstition Mountain and the world’s fourth tallest fountain, Desert Canyon is a distinctive golf experience. The staff at Desert Canyon truly believes the new and improved irrigation system is the missing piece of the puzzle that will align the course with Arizona’s elite. The refurbishment undertaken at Desert Canyon, which began in late 2008, included the replacement of more than 1,600 sprinkler heads and six miles of irrigation main line piping. Expansion of the manmade lake near No. 1, new controllers and valves and a new pump station complete the project. The cost of this overhaul was more than $2.2 million - a significant investment to ensure that locals and out-of-town travelers would enjoy the perfect golf experience. Enhancements resulting from the rejuvenation effort will be noticeable during and between shots. A Fountain Hills Original While Desert Canyon Golf Club hopes to continue its tradition of providing golfers
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with a well-maintained and enjoyable golf course by modernizing the way it waters, the town of Fountain Hills made a name for itself by designing a device that spewed water skyward like no other built before it. Shortly prior to John Allen constructing what was then a nine-hole golf course known as Fountain Hills Country Club, the young town of Fountain Hills hired Robert P. McCulloch to build a high powered fountain it hoped would bring it instant recognition. The idea worked, and at the time the fountain, which can reach up to 560 feet when all of its working parts are operating under optimum conditions, was the world’s tallest. The fountain held the record for more than a decade, and was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Opened in 1971, Desert Canyon has the distinction of being the first golf course in Fountain Hills. The original Fountain Hills Country Club was opened with the intention of luring people who wanted to buy land right next to a beautiful piece of property to the town. Ten years ago the facility became the public Desert Canyon Golf Club. Over the course of the decade, the golf course carved out a unique niche in Fountain 24
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Hills, which is also home to four other upscale public golf courses. That difference in playability is what separates Desert Canyon from the pack and gives the course a higher retention rate than its competitors. At 6,489 yards with a reasonable rating/slope of 69.9/125 from the farthest set of tees, Desert Canyon manages to be a challenging test without being unmanageable for the high or mid-handicapper. The landscape is highlighted by water, views of one of the most unique mountains in Arizona, Red Mountain, rustic desert washes and arroyos, magnificently manicured Bermuda greens and a bevy of elevation changes, rather atypical for desert golf. In fact, the rising and falling nature of the topography necessitated a more modernized irrigation system. “They’ll (golfers) see improvement with the correct amount of water to every spot and everything will be green,” said Karl Boettcher, long-time general manager at Desert Canyon Golf Club. “The improvements will have a visual impact and a bona fide impact on the quality of golf.” For more information, visit www.desertcanyongolf.com or call (480) 837-1173.
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Yards Rating Slope 3788 59.2 88 3240 57.5 82 2806 54.3 81
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ated “Best Executive Golf Course” by the Arizona Republic, Augusta Ranch Golf Club is known for superior playing conditions and a challenging layout. Augusta Ranch is a traditional design that is not overbearing yet still offers the challenge of seven par 4s in the 300-yard range. While it’s the ideal facility for players new to the game, golfers looking to lower their scores will find Augusta Ranch to be a great place to hone their short game. In an era of limited free time, one can play 18 holes in less than three hours and yes, walking is permitted.
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re you looking for a golf experience unlike any other? Does the unusual, yet beautiful, excite you? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you are ready for Quarry Pines Golf Club. The Pines represents an evolution in golf course design and the enjoyment of the game. Ten years ago, following a decision to abandon the sand and gravel quarry adjacent to the original golf course, the Town of Marana and the quarry/golf course owner agreed on a plan that would reclaim the quarry. By strategically relocating ten golf holes into the old quarry and reconfiguring eight of the existing holes, one of Tucson’s most popular golf courses was transformed into an even better product. Today the unique desert landscape is highlighted by dramatic elevation changes and the addition of thousands of trees. We invite you to come play Quarry Pines – Arizona’s only quarry golf course!
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STATISTICS Par: 72 Gold Black Silver Cooper
Yards Rating Slope 6502 70.0 130 5876 68.1 123 5312 66.1 114 4843 69.4 118
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Copper Canyon Golf Club’s 18 holes of championship golf, offer generous fairways and scenic lakes, adding to the unique beauty of the Del Webb active adult community at Sun City Festival. The golf course offers four sets of tees ranging from 5,200 – 6,800 yards with expertly manicured, undulating greens that have become the trademark at Copper Canyon, located adjacent to the White Tank Mountains, west of Phoenix. Call today for tee time reservations.
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Club West Golf Club
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ucked away from the busy city, along the southern edge of Phoenix’s South Mountain Park, sits the beautiful Club West Golf Club. Open since late 1993, the Brian Whitcomb and Ken Kavanaugh design snakes its way through 90 acres of rolling desert and mountainous terrain. Whitcomb and Kavanaugh took full advantage of the foothills and promontories of the lower slopes of South Mountain. Only a few holes on each nine can be characterized as level. From the first tee to the 18th green, the elevation varies by as much as 100 feet. Club West’s signature hole, the par-3 17th hole, is routinely voted one of the best par 3s in the state by the golfers of Arizona and is an exhilarating configuration of two greens—both tucked into the hillside with steep vertical drops below the teeing areas—reached by hitting from a precipice as much as 217 yards away.
Phoenix, AZ 480-460-4400 www.clubwestgolf.com STATISTICS Par: 72 Black Blue White Gold White (L) Gold (L)
Yards 7,142 6,585 6,200 4,985 6,200 4,985
Rating Slope 73.1 129 70.0 118 68.6 115 63.5 104 75.1 123 67.6 109
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esigned in 1972 by Arizona golf legend John Phoenix, AZ 480-893-1161 Bulla, Ahwatukee Country Club serves up a www.ahwatukeegolf.com challenging yet fair 6,713-yard, par-72 layout that meanders in the foothills of Phoenix’s rugged South Mountains. Avid golfers will appreciate the unique combination of golf set within the desert landscape, while the mature tree-lined fairways pay homage to a more RATES traditional golf experience. Not to mention, Ahwatukee Call golf shop for current specials or visit ahwatukeegolf.com for the Country Club is conveniently located just minutes from BEST RATE GUARANTEED Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - making this STATISTICS valley favorite a perfect course to being or end your Par: 72 Yards Rating Slope Back 6713 70.8 120 Arizona golf vacation. Middle 6103 68.2 115 While “country club” is in the name, (and Forward 5506 70.3 112 Ahwatukee does in fact offer a unique membership ofPERSONNEL fering), the club happily welcomes daily-fee play, year President .............................. Terry Duggan Director of Golf ........................Jay Becher round. Head Professional .........Darren Szewaga With prime time, peak-season golf rates not exAssociate Pros ....Barry Hand, Mike Rast ceeding more than $79 Ahwatukee Country Club is one Superintendent .................Mel Bouknight of the great golf values in Arizona. 53 Map Key Number
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Golf’s Ultimate Thrill Ride
Championship Golf. Picture Perfect Beauty. At 5,200-feet above sea level, the temperature isn’t the only cool thing you’ll find at StoneRidge Golf Course – the golf course is pretty cool too. Located an hour north of Phoenix in Prescott Valley, StoneRidge’s par-72 layout stretches more than 7,000 yards and features the best mountain golf experience this side of the Rockies. StoneRidge, Golf’s Ultimate Thrill Ride. With over 2,200 square feet of meeting space and an outdoor patio, StoneRidge is the perfect place for banquets, weddings and meetings.
Stoneridgegolf.com . Telephone 928.772.6500 1601 N. Bluff Top Drive, Prescott Valley, Arizona
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER YOU’RE INVITED TO PLAY Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club “Walk In The Footsteps of Golf’s Legends” Past Host of Senior & LPGA TOUR Events
Experience two legendary Nicklaus designs as our “Member For A Day!” Full Golf, Junior Golf, Corporate Golf and Social Memberships now available
For tee times call 480.983.3200 or visit www.superstitionmountain.com
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Experience The New Las Sendas!
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n 1995, Las Sendas Golf Club opened to rave reviews and quickly i kl ttook k it its place as both Mesa’s and the East Valley’s premier golf facility. Las Sendas was designed by architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. and holds the special distinction of being his first Arizona creation. The course itself is a demanding, desert-style par-71 layout that winds its way through an exclusive, master-planned community and the area’s scenic Usery Mountains. Las Sendas has consistently been rated in the Top 10 in Arizona and according to two Zagat Surveys, is the 12th most challenging and one of the top 100 courses in the nation. With six sets of tee boxes, it’s still very fair for the mid to high handicapper. Last November, Lloyd and Wayne McBean, Ken Elias and Ian Warrack, all of Calgary, Alberta Canada, along with Phoenician John Musil, purchased the club. Their extraordinary vision was to remodel the facility’s assets, pave the cart paths and provide the necessary improvements that are expected at a world-class golf facility.
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The consortium’s ingenious business model by d l was tto raise i additional dditi l ffunds d b syndicating 50 percent of the assets to local residents, friends and family. In less than three weeks, the ownership group sold all of the investment units and funded their entire project. Las Sendas Golf Club is now a debt-free facility with an incredible upside. Three dining establishments, including the fine-dining Bogey’s Steak & Seafood, have already opened. A state-of-the art golf shop as well as member locker room facilities are scheduled to open this fall. The 2nd phase of the capital improvement plan includes additional banquet facilities private card rooms, member’s health club and a new patio dining deck. Located at 7555 E. Eagle Crest Drive, at the intersections of Power and Thomas Roads in Mesa, Las Sendas Golf Club is less than 20 minutes from Sky Harbor Airport and readily accessible from all parts of the Valley. For more information, visit www.lassendas.com
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ou are cordially invited to experience Sedona’s original championship golf course, Oakcreek Country Club. Designed in 1967, Oakcreek is not your typical Arizona golf course. Oakcreek Country Club, a semi-private facility, is perfectly set in the unchanging magnificence of the world renowned Red Rock Country and promises golfers a bonafide test of their playing abilities while simultaneously providing them an abundance of pleasing, visual memories. Remarkable, well-manicured, picturesque, lush, green, are all appropriate terms to describe this traditional par-72 layout. The fairways are classic, tree-lined doglegs with wall-to-wall grass and numerous bunkers strategically placed in the landing areas. The undulating greens are slightly elevated and guarded by large, swirling bunkers. Overall, Oakcreek is “player friendly,” allowing plenty of margin for error but always giving the golfer an opportunity to recover. Oakcreek is located just 90 minutes north of Phoenix and should definitely be high on any golfer’s Arizona “must play” list. 40
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Yards Rating Slope 6824 71.7 131 6353 69.5 124 5965 67.3 118 5579 71.0 128
RATES From $79.00. Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance. PLEASE CALL GOLF SHOP TO… • Receive current specials • Schedule events/tournaments • Hear about available, new membership programs PERSONNEL Architect ......... Robert Trent Jones Sr. Robert Trent Jones Jr. General Manager ..............Tony Rizzo Head Pro ...................... Gabe Beronja Superintendent ......... Patrick Grimes Map Key Number 29
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OR IF YOU’RE REALLY SERIOUS, ASK ABOUT BLACK TEE for details call 480 502 1800 or visit GrayhawkGolf.com
A limited number of White Tee golf cards are for sale. White Tee cards are non-transferable and non-refundable. Grayhawk reserves the right to cancel the privileges of the card holder at any time. Applicable sales tax will be added to all fees quoted. 2011 White Tee benefits valid through Dec. 31, 2011.
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Desert Canyon Golf Club
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he accolades keep coming. Desert Canyon was just Fountain Hills, AZ named “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest! This honor, 480-837-1173 www.desertcanyongolf.com combined with Market Surveys of America’s award of “Best Public Golf Course” six years in a row (2005-2010), STATISTICS Par: 71 Yards Rating Slope means that Desert Canyon should be on your golf agenda. Black Tees 6,489 69.9 125 Desert Canyon is a challenging yet playable experience. The Blue Tees 6,171 68.4 118 course winds its way through wonderful desert terrain up and White Tees 5,770 66.6 114 down the natural arroyos and canyons that occur in the Sono- Red Tees 5,230 70.5 117 ran Desert. You’ll find tremendous variety in the layout as well: five holes are doglegs to the right; four holes are “left benders.” RATES From $32 Two par 3s are blind uphill approach shots while another, Please call golf shop for current rates and specials. the signature 16th hole, is a dramatic downhiller skirted by Arizona resident rates offered. bunkers. Players won’t want to miss the tribute to the great Scottish courses, so peek into the depths of the front left trap PERSONNEL General Manager ...... Karl Boettcher on No. 17. Golf Shop Manager .......John Gentile The ninth hole, at 397 yards, provides a stern test for all. Superintendent ........... Johnny Webb Playing uphill and into the prevailing wind, making a four on this hole is always something to brag about. With dramatic panoramic views of spectacular Red Mountain, the Four Peaks and the tallest fountain in the world, Desert Canyon is truly a Map Key Number 51 unique golf experience. 42
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KINDLY REFRAIN FROM OOHING AND AAHING AT THE SCENERY WHILE YOUR OPPONENT IS PUTTING.
With breathtaking views and a thrilling design crafted by Tom Lehman and John Fought, the Raven Golf Club at Verrado combines the ďŹ nest elements of Arizona golf with the legendary Raven standards for service.
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Spectacular Golf
Located minutes from Scottsdale in the rugged McDowell Mountains of Fountain Hills, the Scott Millerdesigned Eagle Mountain Golf Club dramatically weaves its way through shaded box canyons and around majestic mountain peaks unique to this scenic corner of the Sonoran desert.
Elevate your game
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2010 Golfweek’s Best Courses ranks Longbow Golf Club as One of the Top 20 Best Courses You Can Play in Arizona 2010 Golfweek’s Best Public Access Courses, state-by-state ranking for 2010 ranks the Ken Kavanaugh-designed Longbow Golf Club as one of the Top 20 Courses in Arizona! Longbow is a proud host of Golfweek Junior Series qualifying events, the NCAA Division II National Championship, WAC Women’s golf championship and has played host to Paula Creamer, Morgan Pressell, and more during the annual AJGA Winn Grips Heather Farr Classic. Now you have a chance to experience what has been described as the “Essence of Arizona Golfâ€?‌ Longbow Golf Club.
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Yards Rating Slope 7078 72.8 130 6722 70.5 125 6264 68.1 119 5759 73.0 129
RATES $35-$140 Please call Golf Shop to: • Receive current rates/specials • Schedule events/tournaments • Receive membership information PERSONNEL General Manager .................. Travis Fish Event Sales Manager .......Laura Hahne Superintendent .....................Dan Croke Food & Beverage Mgr ..... Mickey Leone Architects .. David Graham/Gary Panks
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Quarry Pines, with most holes routed below the rim of a massive stone quarry, offers a truly unique and enjoyable golf experience. Located in Marana just off Interstate 10, the state’s first and only quarry golf course is easy to reach from anywhere in the Tucson metro area, and is close enough to be an option for Phoenix area golfers looking for a different kind of golfing challenge. Most golfers make their first visit to Quarry Pines because they have heard about our exciting golf course
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layout and unique series of quarry golf holes. Quarry Pines golfers keep coming back not just for the endless variety of shot-making challenges, but because they know they can also count of friendly, professional service and outstanding golf course conditions. Quarry Pines has everything you and your foursome need to enjoy a great day of golf, including a full golf practice facility, a pro shop stocked with top brand merchandise at fair prices, and a relaxing grill room with cold drinks and delicious food. The same
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features that make Quarry Pines one of the region’s most popular daily-fee golf courses also make our playable, par-71 golf course a terrific choice for your next group golf event. Our systematic approach to event planning and marketing insures that your event will be a worldclass success, with no surprises and no headaches. Quarry Pines Golf Club, 8480 North Continental Links Drive, Tucson, AZ 85743. For more information about our frequent player programs or to book your next event, call (520) 744-7443.
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AT A GLANCE: Par 71 / 6,486 yards
Quarry Pines
Designed by Gilmore Graves Daily Fee Green Fees: $40-$99 Frequent Player Programs and Annual Memberships Available Tee Times: (520) 744-7443 x1 Website: www. www.playthepines.com playthepines.com For unbelievable daily golf specials go to the web specials page of our website. 50
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Arizona Golf Course Directory: Greater Phoenix, Scottsdale & Central Arizona 500 Club, The
Bougainvillea GC
Desert Mirage GC
(623) 492-9500 Public 4707 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix 85310
(602) 237-4567 Public 5740 W. Baseline, Phoenix 85339
(623) 772-0110 Public 8710 W. Maryland, Glendale 85305
Adobe Dam Family Golf Center
Boulders GC
The Desert Mountain Club
(480) 488-9028 Resort (623) 581-2800 Public 3847 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Glendale 85310 34831 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Carefree 85377
(480) 488-1362 Private 10333 Rockaway Hills, Scottsdale 85262
Aguila GC
Briarwood CC
Desert Sands GC
(602) 237-9601 Public 8440 S. 35th Ave., Laveen 85351
(623) 584-5301 Private 20800 135th Ave., Sun City West 85375
(480) 832-0210 Executive 1922 South 74th St., Mesa 85208
Ahwatukee GC
Camelback GC
(480) 893-1161 Public 12432 S. 48th Street, Phoenix 85044
(480) 596-7050 Resort (623) 546-7400 Semi-Private 7847 N. Mockingbird Lane, Scottsdale 85253 19900 N. Remington Dr., Surprise 85374
Alta Mesa CC (480) 827-9411 Private 1460 N. Alta Mesa Dr., Mesa 85205
Ancala CC (480) 391-2777 Private 11700 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale 85259
Anthem G&CC (623) 742-6210 Private 2708 W. Anthem Club Dr., Anthem 85086
Apache Creek GC (480) 982-2677 Public 3401 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction 85220
Apache Sun GC (480) 987-9065 Executive 919 E. Pima Rd., Queen Creek 85242
Apache Wells CC (480) 830-4725 Semi-Private 5601 E. Hermosa Vista Dr., Mesa 85215
Arizona Biltmore CC (602) 955-9655 Resort 24th St. & Missouri Ave., Phoenix 85016
Arizona CC
Desert Springs GC
Casa Grande Municipal GC
Desert Trails GC
(520) 836-9216 Public 2121 N. Thornton Rd., Casa Grande 85222
(623) 544-6017 Private 20218 Skylark Dr., Sun City West 85375
Cave Creek GC (602) 866-8076 Public 15202 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix 85023
CC at DC Ranch
Dobson Ranch GC (480) 644-2291 Public 2155 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 85202
Dove Valley Ranch GC
(480) 342-7200 Private (480) 488-0009 Public 9290 East Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale 85255 33244 N. Black Mountain Pkwy., Cave Creek 85331
Cimmarron GC
(623) 975-5654 Public 17100 W Clearview, Surprise 85374
Club West GC (480) 460-4400 Public 16400 S. 14th Avenue, Phoenix 85045
Coldwater GC (623) 932-9000 Public 100 N. Clubhouse Dr., Avondale 85323
Continental GC (480) 941-1585 Executive 7920 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale 85251
Copper Canyon GC
The Duke at Rancho El Dorado (480) 844-1100 Public 42660 W. Rancho El Dorado Pkwy., Maricopa 85239
Eagles Nest GC at Pebble Creek (623) 935-6750 Semi-Private 3645 Clubhouse Dr., Goodyear 85338
Eagle Mountain GC (480) 816-1234 Public 14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy Fountain Hills 85268
Echo Mesa GC (623) 544-6014 Executive 20349 Echo Mesa Dr., Sun City West 85375
Encanterra CC
(928) 252-6783 Public 480-677-8148 Private (480) 946-4565 Private 26577 W. Desert Vista Blvd., Buckeye 85396 37449 N. Encanterra Dr., Queen Creek 85242 5668 E. Orange Blossom Lane, Phoenix 85018 Coronado Golf Club
Arizona City GC
(520) 466-5327 Public 13939 Cleator, Arizona City 85223
Arizona GR (480) 832-1661 Resort 425 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206
Arizona Grand GC
(480) 947-8364 Executive 2829 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale 85257
Corte Bella GC
Encanto GC
(602) 253-3963 Public 2705 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix 85007
Encanto Nine GC
(623) 556-8951 Semi-Private (602) 262-6870 Executive 22415 N. Padaro Drive, Sun City West 88375 2300 N. 17th Avenue, Phoenix 85007
Cottonwood CC
(480) 895-9449 Private (602) 431-6480 Resort 25630 Brentwood Dr., Sun Lakes 85248 8000 S. Arizona Grand Pkwy., Phoenix, 85044 Country Meadows GC Arizona Traditions GC (623) 972-1364 Executive (623) 584-4000 Public 8411 N. 107th Ave., Peoria 85345 17225 N. Citrus Rd., Surprise 85374 Coyote Lakes GC Arrowhead CC (623) 566-2323 Public (623) 561-9600 Private 18800 N. Coyote Lakes Pkwy., Surprise 19888 N. 73rd Ave., Glendale 85308 85374
The Estancia Club (480) 473-4415 Private 27998 N. 99th Pl., Scottsdale 85262
Estrella Mountain GC (623) 932-3714 Public 15205 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear 85338
Estrella Mountain Ranch GC (623) 386-2600 Public 11800 S. Golf Club Dr., Goodyear 85338
Deer Valley GC
Falcon Dunes GC
(480) 921-8070 Public 1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe 85281
(623) 535-8355 Military (623) 544-6016 Private 13975 Deer Valley Rd., Sun City West 85375 15100 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix 85355
Augusta Ranch GC
ASU Karsten GC
Desert Canyon GC
Falcon GC
(480) 354-1234 Executive 2401 S. Lansing, Mesa 85212
(623) 935-7800 Public (480) 837-1173 Public 10440 Indian Wells Dr., Fountain Hills 85268 15152 W. Camelback Rd., Litchfield Park 85340
Bear Creek GC
Desert Forest GC
FireRock CC
(480) 883-8200 Public 500 E. Riggs Rd., Chandler 85249
(480) 488-3527 Private 37207 N. Mule Train Rd., Carefree 85377
(480) 836-8000 Private 15925 E. Shea Blvd., Fountain Hills 85268
Bellair GC
Desert Highlands GC
First Tee Phoenix
(602) 978-0330 Executive 17233 N. 45th Ave., Phoenix 85308
(480) 585-8521 Private 10040 E. Happy Valley Rd., Scottsdale 85255
(602) 305-7655 Executive 9510 S. 7th Street, Phoenix 85040
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Lakes at Ahwatukee GC
Oasis GC
(480) 460-4653 Public 2201 E. Clubhouse Dr., Phoenix 85048
(480) 893-3004 Public 13431 S. 44th Street, Phoenix 85044
(480) 888-8890 Public 5764 E. Hunt Highway, Queen Creek 85242
Fountain of the Sun CC
Las Colinas GC
Ocotillo GC
(480) 986-3158 Private 500 S. 80th Street, Mesa 85208
(480) 917-6660 Public (480) 987-3633 Public 21515 Rancho Del Rey Blvd., Queen Creek 85242 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler 85248
Francisco Grande GR
Las Sendas GC
Orange Tree Golf Resort
(520) 836-6444 Resort 26000 Gila Bend Hwy, Casa Grande 85222
(480) 396-4000 Public 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa 85207
(480) 948-3730 Resort 10601 N. 56th Street, Scottsdale 85254
Gainey Ranch GC
Legacy GR
Painted Mountain GR
(480) 483-2582 Private 7600 E. Gainey Club Dr., Scottsdale 85258
(602) 305-5550 Public 6808 S. 32nd St., Phoenix 85042
(480) 832-0156 Public 6210 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 85215
The GC Scottsdale
Legend at Arrowhead
Palm Valley GC
(480) 443-8868 Private Dynamite Blvd. and 122nd Street
(623) 561-1902 Public 21027 N. 67th Avenue, Glendale 85308
(623) 935-2500 Public 2211 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 85338
Glen Lakes GC (623) 939-7541 Executive 5450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale 85301
Legend Trail GC
Palmbrook CC
(623) 977-8383 Private (480) 488-7434 Public 9462 E. Legendary Lane, Scottsdale 85262 9350 W. Greenway Road, Sun City 85351
Leisure World CC
Palo Verde CC
(480) 982-9449 Resort 6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon 85219
(480) 832-0003 Private 908 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206
(480) 895-0300 Private 25630 Brentwood Dr., Sun Lakes 85248
(480) 987-9800 Public 433 E. Golf Club Dr.. Queen Creek 85242
(480) 987-1910 Public 445 E. Ocotillo Rd., Queen Creek 85242
Gold Canyon GR
The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch Links at Queen Creek, The Grandview GC (623) 544-6013 Private 14260 Meeker Blvd., Sun City West 85375
Granite Falls GC (623) 546-7575 Public 15949 W. Clearview Blvd., Surprise 85375
Grayhawk GC (480) 502-1800 Public 8620 E. Thompson Peak Pwky., Scottsdale 85255
Great Eagle GC (623) 584-6000 Public 17200 W. Bell Road, Surprise 85374
Greenfield Lakes GC (480) 503-0500 Executive 2484 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert 85296
Hillcrest GC (623) 584-1500 Public 20002 Star Ridge Dr., Sun City West 85375
Hohokam CC (520) 723-7192 Public 8324 E. Highway 287, Coolidge 85228
Ironwood GC (480) 895-0614 Retirement 550 W. Champagne Dr., Chandler 85248
Ken McDonald GC (480) 350-5250 Public 800 E. Divot Dr., Tempe 85283
Kierland GC (480) 922-9283 Public 15636 Clubgate Dr., Scottsdale 85254
Kokopelli GC (480) 926-3589 Public 1800 W. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert 85233
Lakes at Westbrook Village GC (602) 566-3439 Semi-Private 19260 N. Westbrook Pkwy., Peoria 85382
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Lone Tree GC
Palo Verde GC (602) 249-9930 Public 6215 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix 85015
Papago GC
(602) 275-8428 Public (480) 219-0830 Semi-Private 6262 South Mountain Blvd., Chandler 85249 5595 E. Moreland, Phoenix 85008
Longbow GC
Paradise Valley CC
(480) 807-5400 Public 5601 E. Longbow Parkway, Mesa 85215
(602) 840-8100 Private 7101 N. Tatum Blvd., Paradise Valley 85253
Los Caballeros GC (928) 684-2704 Resort 1551 S. Vulture Mine Rd., Wickenburg 85390
Paradise Valley Park (602) 992-7190 Executive 3505 E. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix 85050
Maryvale GC
Pavilion Lakes GC
McCormick Ranch GC
Pebblebrook GC
(480) 948-3370 Public (623) 846-4022 Public 5902 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix 85033 8870 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale 85250 (480) 948-0260 Resort 7505 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale 85258
Mesa CC (480) 964-3514 Private 660 W. Fairway Dr., Mesa 85201
The Mirabel Club (480) 595-2923 Private 37401 N. Mirabel Club Dr., Scottsdale 85262
Mission Royale GC (520) 876-5335 Public 11 S. Mission Pkwy., Casa Grande 85222
Moon Valley CC (602) 942-1278 Private 151 W. Moon Valley Dr., Phoenix 85023
MountainBrook GC
(623) 544-6010 Retirement 18836 North 128th Ave, Sun City West 85375
The Phoenician GC (480) 423-2449 Resort 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale 85251
Phoenix CC (602) 263-5208 Private 2901 N. 7th Street, Phoenix 85014
Pinnacle Peak CC (480) 585-0385 Private 8701 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255
The Pointe GC at Lookout Mountain (602) 866-6356 Resort 11111 N. 7th Street, Phoenix 85020
Poston Butte GC
(480) 671-1000 Public (520) 723-1880 Public 5783 S. MountainBrook Dr., Gold Canyon 85219 6100 W. Merrill Ranch Pkwy., Florence 85232
Mountain Shadows GC
(480) 905-8999 Executive 5641 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale 85253
Oakwood GC
Pueblo El Mirage CC (623) 583-0425 Public 11201 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage 85335
Quail Run GC
(480) 895-1159 Retirement (623) 876-3035 Executive 25612 E. J. Robson Blvd., Sun Lakes 85248 9774 Alabama Avenue, Sun City 85351
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Sun City Lakes East & West GCs Troon G&CC
(928) 501-1500 Private 16752 W. State Route 74, Peoria 85382
(623) 876-3020 Public 10433 Talisman Road, Sun City 85351
Rancho Manana GC
Sun City North GC
(480) 488-0398 Public (623) 876-3010 Public 5734 E. Rancho Manana Blvd., Cave Creek 85331 12650 N. 107th Avenue, Sun City 85351
(480) 585-0540 Private 25000 N. Windy Walk Dr., Scottsdale 85255
Troon North GC (480) 585-5300 Public 10320 E. Dynamite Blvd., Scottsdale 85255
Raven at South Mountain
Sun City Riverview GC
(602) 243-3636 Public 3636 E. Baseline Dr., Phoenix 85040
(623) 876-3025 Public 16401 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City 85351
Raven at Verrado
Sun City South GC
(623) 388-3008 Public 4242 N. Golf Dr., Buckeye, AZ 85326
(623) 876-3015 Public 11000 N. 103rd Avenue, Sun City 85351
Red Mountain Ranch CC
Sun Lakes CC
(623) 977-4281 Private 9860 Lindgren Avenue, Sun City 85373
(480) 985-0285 Private 6425 E. Teton, Mesa 85205
(480) 895-9274 Retirement 25425 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes 85248
Viewpoint GR
Rio Salado GC
Sunbird GR
(480) 990-1233 Executive 1490 E. Weber, Tempe 85281
(480) 883-0820 Executive 6250 Sunbird Boulevard, Chandler 85249
Rio Verde CC
Sundance Golf Club
(480) 471-9420 Private (623) 328-0400 Public 18731 E. Four Peaks Blvd., Rio Verde 85263 900 S. Sundance, Buckeye 85326
Riverview GC
Sunland Springs Village GC
(480) 644-3515 Public 2202 W. 8th St., Mesa 85201
(480) 984-4209 Executive 11061 E. Medina, Mesa 85220
Rolling Hills GC
Sun Village GC
(480) 350-5275 Executive 1415 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe 85281
(623) 584-5774 Public 17300 N. Sun Village Parkway, Surprise, 85374
Royal Dunes GC
SunRidge Canyon GC
(520) 568-2000 Private (480) 837-5100 Public 48456 W Highway 238, Maricopa, AZ 85239 13100 N. SunRidge Dr., Fountain Hills 85268
Tuscany Falls CC at Pebble Creek (623) 536-2491 Public 3645 Clubhouse Dr., Goodyear 85338
Union Hills CC
(480) 373-5555 Semi-Private 650 N. Hawes Rd., Mesa 85207
Villa De Paz GC (623) 877-1172 Public 4220 N. 103rd Avenue, Phoenix 85037
Villa Monterey GC (480) 990-7100 Executive 8100 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale 85251
Vista Verde GC (480) 471-2710 Semi-Private 18401 E El Circulo Dr.,Rio Verde 85263
Vistal GC (602) 305-7755 Public 701 E. Thunderbird Trail, Phoenix 85042
San Marcos GR
Superstition Mountain G&CC
Vistas at Westbrook Village GC
(480) 963-3358 Resort 100 N. Dakota, Chandler 85224
(480) 983-1411 Private 8000 E. Club Village Dr., Superstition Mountain 85219
Sanctuary GC
Superstition Springs GC
(623) 566-1633 Semi-Private 18823 N Country Club Pkwy., Peoria 85382
(480) 502-8200 Public 10690 E. Sheena Dr., Scottsdale
(480) 985-5622 Public 6542 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 85206
Scottsdale Silverado GC
Talking Stick GC
(480) 778-0100 Public 7605 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale 85250
(480) 860-2221 Public Public 9998 East Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale 85256 (602) 545-8542 1245 E. Warner Road, Gilbert 85234 Tatum Ranch GC Whirlwind GC (480) 515-5908 Private Public 29888 N. Tatum Ranch Dr., Cave Creek 85331 (480) 940-1500 Terravita G&CC 5692 North Loop Rd., Chandler 85226 (480) 488-1333 Private Whisper Rock GC 34034 N. 69th Way, Scottsdale 85262 (480) 575-8700 Private
Seville G&CC (480) 722-8100 Private 4052 Clubview Dr., Gilbert 85296
Shalimar CC (480) 831-1244 Executive 2032 E. Golf Avenue, Tempe 85282
Silverleaf
Tierra Grande CC
(480) 515-3210 Private 18701 N. Silverleaf Dr., Scottsdale 85255
(520) 723-9717 Public 813 W. Calle Rosa, Casa Grande 85222
Springfield GC
Toka Sticks GC
(480) 895-5759 Public (480) 988-9405 Public 1200 E. Saint Andrews Blvd., Chandler 85249 6910 E Williams Field Rd., Mesa 85212
Stardust GC
Tonto Verde GC
(623) 544-6012 Retirement (480) 471-2710 Semi-Private 12702 Stardust Blvd., Sun City West 85375 18401 El Circulo Dr., Rio Verde 85263
Starfire at Scottsdale CC
TPC of Scottsdale
(480) 948-6000 Public 11500 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale 85260
(480) 585-3939 Public 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 85255
Stonecreek, The GC
Trilogy GC at Power Ranch
(602) 953-9110 Public (480) 988-0004 Public 4435 E. Paradise Village Pkwy., Phoenix 85032 4415 E. Village Parkway, Gilbert 85236
We-Ko-Pa GC (480) 836-9000 Public 18200 E. Toh Vee Circle, Fountain Hills 85264
Western Skies GC
32002 N. Old Bridge Rd., Scottsdale 85262
Wickenburg CC (928) 684-2011 Public Country Club Dr., Wickenburg 85358
Wigwam GR (623) 935-3811 Resort 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park 85340
Wildfire GC (480) 473-0205 Resort 5225 E. Pathfinder, Phoenix 85024
Willowbrook GC (623) 876-3033 Executive 10600 N. Boswell Blvd., Sun City 85351
Sun City CC
Trilogy GC at Vistancia
Willowcreek GC
(623) 933-1353 Semi-Private 9433 N. 107th Avenue, Sun City 85351
(623) 328-5100 Public 12575 W. Golf Club Drive, Peoria 85383
(623) 876-3030 Public 10600 N. Boswell Blvd., Sun City 85351
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Haven GC
San Manuel GC
(520) 749-4212 Semi-Private 12000 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson 85749
(520) 625-4281 Public 110 N. Abrego Dr., Green Valley 85614
(520) 385-2224
Arizona National Golf Club
Heritage Highlands G&CC
(520) 749-3636 Public 9777 E. Sabino Greens Dr., Tucson 85749
(520) 579-7000 Semi-Private (520) 586-7888 Public 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Tucson 85742 P.O. Box 2034, Benson 85062
San Pedro Golf Course
Arthur Pack Desert GC
Hilton El Conquistador GR
Public
26950 N. Reddington Rd., San Manuel 85631
Santa Rita CC
(520) 744-3322 Public 9101 N. Thornydale Rd., Tucson 85741
(520) 544-1770 Resort 10000 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson 85737
Canoa Hills GC
Kino Springs CC
16461 S. Houghton Rd., Tucson 85641
(520) 648-1880 Public 1401 Calle Urbano, Green Valley 85614
(520) 287-8701 Public 187 Kino Springs Dr., Nogales 85621
Shadow Mountain CC
Canoa Ranch GC
La Paloma CC
(520) 393-1966 Public (520) 299-1500 Semi-Private 5800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley 85614 3660 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson 85718
CC of Green Valley
Mountain View GC at Saddlebrooke
(520) 762-5620
(520) 826-3412
Public
Public
1105 Irene St., Pearce 85625
Silverbell GC (520) 791-5235
Public
(520) 228-3734 Military 3965 S. Craycroft Road, Tucson 85708
3600 N. Silverbell Rd., Tucson 85745 (520) 818-1100 Semi-Private 38691 S. Mountain View Blvd., Tucson 85739 Skyline CC (520) 299-0464 Private Omni Tucson National GR (520) 575-7540 Resort 5200 E. St. Andrews Dr., Tucson 85718 2727 W. Club Dr., Tucson 85741 Starr Pass Country Club and Spa
del Lago GC
Oro Valley CC
(520) 670-0400
(520) 647-1100 Public 14155 E. Rancho del Lago, Vail 85641
(520) 297-3322 Private 200 W. Valle Del Oro, Oro Valley 85737
3645 West Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson 85745
Desert Hills GC
Palo Duro Creek GC
Dorado GC
Pines GC At Marana
(520) 885-6751 Executive 6601 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson 85710
(520) 744-7443 Public (520) 825-3110 Semi-Private 8480 N. Continental Links Dr., Tucson 85743 1555 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, 85755
Douglas GC
Pueblo del Sol CC
Torres Blancas GC
(520) 364-3722 Public 1372 E. Fairway Dr., Douglas 85608
(520) 378-6444 Private 2770 St. Andrews Dr., Sierra Vista 85635
(520) 625-5200
El Conquistador CC
Quail Canyon GC
(520) 544-1800 Resort 10555 N. La Canada Dr., Tucson 85737
(520) 887-6161 Public 5190 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson 85704
El Rio Municipal GC
Randolph Park Golf Complex
P.O. Box 1297, 1 Otera Rd., Tubac 85646
(520) 791-4229 Public 1400 W. Speedway Blvd., Tucson 85745
(520) 791-4161 Public 600 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson 85711
Tucson CC
Fort Huachuca GC
Ritz-Carlton Golf Club
(520) 533-7092 Military Bldg 15479, Ft. Huachuca 85613
(520) 572-3500 Resort 6501 Boulder Bridge Pass, Marana 85658
Fred Enke Municipal GC
Rio Rico Resort & CC
(520) 586-2585
(520) 791-2539 Public 8251 E. Irvington Rd., Tucson 85730
(520) 281-8567 Resort 1550 Camino Caralampi, Rio Rico 85648
800 E. Country Club Dr., Benson 85602
Gallery GC, The
Rolling Hills GC
(520) 432-3025
(520) 625-8831 Private 77 Paseo de Golf, Green Valley 85614
Davis Monthan GC
Resort
Stone Canyon Club, The
(520) 219-1500 Private (520) 625-5090 Private (520) 761-4394 Public 2500 Circulo de las Lomas, Green Valley 85614 2690 North Country Club Dr., Nogales 85621 945 W. Vistoso Highlands Dr., Tucson 85737
(520) 744-2555 Private (520) 298-2401 Private 14000 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., Marana 85658 8900 E. 29th St., Tucson 85710
Sun City Vistoso GC
Public
3233 S. Abrego Dr., Green Valley 85614
Tubac GR (520) 398-2021
(520) 296-9689
Resort
Private
2950 N. Camino Principal, Tucson 85715
Turquoise Hills Family Golf Center Public
Turquoise Valley GC Public
1791 Newell Rd., Naco 85620
Twin Lakes GC
GC at Vistoso, The
Saddlebrooke CC
Grande Valley GC
San Ignacio GC
(520) 466-7734 Public 1505 S. Toltec Rd., Eloy 85231
(520) 577-4015 Resort (520) 648-3468 Public 4201 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley 85614 6200 N. Clubhouse Lane, Tucson 85715
(520) 384-2720 Public (520) 797-9900 Public (520) 825-2505 Retirement 1000 S. Rex Allen Jr. Dr., Willcox 85643 955 W. Vistoso Highlands Dr., Tucson 85737 64500 E. Saddlebrooke Blvd., Tucson 85739
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Northern
Seven Canyons, The Club at
White Mountain CC
Antelope Hills GC
(928) 203-2001 Private 3755 Long Canyon Rd., Sedona 86336
(928) 367-4913 Private P.O. Box 1489, Pinetop 85935
(928) 776-7888 Public 19 Clubhouse Dr., Prescott 86301
BC Ranch Golf Club (928) 567-4487 Public 4105 E. Lakeshore Dr., Lake Montezuma, AZ 86342
Canyon Mesa GC (928) 284-0036 Executive 500 Jacks Canyon Rd., Sedona 86351
Elephant Rocks GC (928) 635-4935 Public 2200 Golf Course Drive, Williams 86046
Flagstaff Ranch (928) 226 -3111 Private 3605 S. Flagstaff Ranch Rd., Flagstaff 86001
Forest Highlands GC (928) 525-9000 Private 657 Forest Highlands, Flagstaff 86001
GC at Chaparral Pines (928) 472-1430 Private 504 N. Club Dr., Payson 85541
Glen Canyon CC (928) 645-2715 Semi-Private P.O. Box 1333, Page 86040
Hassayampa GC (928) 443-1958 Private 2060 Golf Club Ln., Prescott 86303
Lake Powell National GC (928) 645-2023 Public 400 Clubhouse Dr., Page 86040
Oakcreek CC (928) 284-1660 Semi-Private 690 Bell Rock Blvd., Sedona 86351
Payson GC (928) 474-2273 Public 1504 W. Country Club Dr., Payson 85541
The Pine Canyon Club 928-779-5800 Private 3000 S. Clubhouse Circle, Flagstaff 86001
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(928) 343-1663 Executive 6800 Strand Ave., Yuma 85364
(928) 339-4944 Public 100 Country Club Lane, Alpine 85920
Apache Stronghold GC (928) 475-7800 Public P.O. Box 1012, San Carlos 85550
Bison G&CC (928) 537-4564 Semi-Private 860 N. 36th Dr., Show Low 85901
Cobre Valley CC (928) 473-2542 Public 22 Pinal Canyon Dr., Globe 85502
Concho Valley CC (928) 337-2622 Public HC 30, Box 900, Concho 85924
Greenlee CC (928) 687-1099 Public HCR Box 306, Duncan 85534
Hayden Municipal GC (928) 356-7801 Public Golf Course Rd., Box 298, Hayden 85235
Hidden Cove GC (928) 524-3097 Public P.O. Box 70 Hidden Cove Rd., Holbrook 86025
(928) 286-1110 Private 395 E. Pinewood Blvd., Munds Park 86017
Prescott CC
(928) 627-3262 Public 220 N. Marshall Loop Rd., Somerton 85350
El Rio G&CC (928) 577-0123 Public 1 Paseo El Rio, Mohave Valley, AZ 86440
Emerald Canyon GC (928) 667-3366 Public 72 Emerald Canyon Dr., Parker 85344
Foothills GC (928) 342-9565 Public 14000 E. County 14th St., Yuma 85367
Fortuna Del Ray GR (928) 342-4766 Public 13650 N. Frontage Rd., Yuma 85367
Havasu Island GC
Pine Meadows CC (928) 535-4220 Public 2209 Country Club Dr., Overgaard 85933
Pinetop CC
(928) 369-4531 Executive 4643 Bucksprings Rd., Pinetop 85935
Silver Creek GC (928) 537-2744 Public 2051 Silver Lake Blvd., Show Low 85901
Snowflake Municipal GC
(928) 472-1480 Private 301 S. Clubhouse Dr., Payson 85541
(928) 536-7233 Public 90 N. Country Club Dr., Snowflake 85937
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Torreon GC
(928) 284-9355 Resort 35 Ridge Trail Dr., Sedona 86351
(928) 532-8000 Private 651 S. Torreon Loop, Show Low 85901
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(928) 855-2719 Public 2400 Clubhouse Dr., Lake Havasu City 86406
(928) 443-3500 Private 315 E. Smoke Tree Lane, Prescott 86301
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Pinetop Lakes G&CC
The Rim GC
Desert Lakes GC
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Prescott Lakes G&CC
(928) 772-0130 Public 12200 E. Hwy 69, Dewy 86327
(928) 344-4653 Public 1245 Desert Hills Dr., Yuma 85365
(520) 855-5585 Resort (928) 363-7441 Public 1090 McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City P.O. Box 927, 301 Airport Rd., Kearny 85237 86403
(928) 772-8984 Public (928) 369-2461 Private 1030 Prescott Country Club Blvd., Dewey 86327 6739 Country Club Dr., Pinetop 85935
Quailwood Greens GC
Desert Hills Municipal G&CC
Kearny GC
(928) 639-9190 Resort (928) 348-3140 Public 1480 W. Groseta Ranch Rd., Cottonwood 86326 P.O. Box 592, Safford 85548
Pinewood CC
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(928) 772-6500 Public Bridgewater Links GC Executive 1601 N. Bluff Top Rd., Prescott Valley 86314 (928) 855-4777 1477 Queens Bay, Lake Havasu City 86403 Talking Rock (928) 858-7000 Private Cerbat Cliffs GC 15075 N. Talking Rock Ranch Rd., Prescott 86305 (928) 753-6593 Public Verde Santa Fe GC 1001 E. Gates Ave., Kingman 86401 (928) 634-5454 Public Chaparral CC 645 S. Verde Sante Fe Pkwy., Cornville 86325 (928) 758-3939 Executive 1260 E. Mohave Dr., Bullhead City 86442
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Mesa Del Sol GC (928) 342-1283 Public 12213 Calle Del Cid, Yuma 85367
Mesa View GC (928) 633-2818 Executive 4 Ash Street, Bagdad 86321
Refuge GC (928) 764-2275 Private 3275 Latrobe Dr., Lake Havasu City 86404
Salome Heights GC (928) 859-4653 Public 58600 Monroe Ave., Salome 85348
Valle Vista CC (928) 757-8744 Public 9686 Concho Dr., Kingman 86401
Yuma G&CC (928) 726-1104 Private 3150 Fortuna Ave., Yuma, 85365
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NATIONAL TEAM CLASSIC Golff, Gaming g and Good Times Co ome e To ogetthe er Golfer’s Guide Magazine is teaming with Harrahs Entertainment and some of the finest golf courses in Las Vegas to offer its readers a memorable event that combines competitive golf and gaming into one unforgetable four-day Vegas vacation. The inaugural Golfer’s Guide National Team Classic tees off this coming February on three of the best courses in the Las Vegas area bringing a unique and entertaining event to one of the most fascinating cites in the world. With competition beginning Feb. 21, family, friends and even foes will have the opportunity to team up over three rounds of 2-man competition in betterball, alternate shot and captain’s choice formats. The tournament will be staged at the famed Rio Secco Golf Club, Arroyo Golf Club at Red Rock and Siena Golf Club, all of which provide the unrivaled scenery, challenge and fun that golf in Las Vegas is known for. When away from the golf course, the National Team Classic home base will be The Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, where gaming and partying will be in full swing. All tournament participants receive four nights at the luxurious casino and one free entrant into a $10,000 Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament following the first day of competition (Monday, Feb. 21). Each contestant will receive $4,000 in tournament chips with optional buyins during the first hour of the poker 62
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tournament. The winner will take home, or at the very least to the gaming floor, $2,600 with the runner up pocketing $2,000. In addition to the tournament, Golfer’s Guide will host a welcome reception on Sunday, Feb. 20 and a tournament-ending awards party on Wednesday, Feb. 23. For the most avid golfers, however, the real action will take place on the terrific links of Rio Secco, Siena and Arroyo. Surrounded by the towering Spring Mountains, Sienna features gently rolling fairways and artful bunkering, as well as stunning views of the Vegas skyline. Arroyo, a sister course to Sienna, ribbons seamlessly through the rugged terrain of the fabulous Red Rock Canyon, one of Las Vegas’ most revered natural landmarks. For its part, Rio Secco is among the most acclaimed courses in the desert. Located at the base of Black Mountain, the course provides a world-class experience unlike any other off the Strip. The cost of the event $1,999 per two-man team and includes three rounds of tournament play, four nights at the Rio, one entry into the poker tournament and two receptions. For more information on the Golfer’s Guide National Team Classic visit www. nationalteamclassic.com or call 866 9994653. Be sure to be on hand the week of Feb. 21 where golf, gaming and good times converge in way only Las Vegas can deliver.
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Tee-up this year at the Pointe Hilton Resorts with our Stay and Play package. Your package includes a one night stay at either Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort or Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, Hilton Breakfast for two, and one round of golf per person at the Lookout Mountain Golf Club.
October 15 - December 31, 2010 rates from $238/Suite/Night*
Phoenix, Arizona 1-800-945-1823 pointehilton.com *Package rates are based on double occupancy and inclusive of golf. Packages and package rates are all based on availability. Please make your reservations within 5 days of arrival by calling the phone number below and request Plan Code "P9". Please call 1-800-945-1823 to book your package and to reserve tee times. Package price is only available with a valid tee time reservation. Package rate may be subject to change if additional tee times are required. Exclusive of tax and gratuity. Guests receive one round of play per person for each night's stay based on double occupancy. Please note that the golf course will be closed September 27 through October 14, 2010 for course overseeding. Offer includes two Hilton Breakfast buffet certificates for each night's stay. One certificate is valid for one adult Hilton Breakfast buffet. Each child 5 years of age or younger will eat without charge when accompanied by a paid adult including adults utilizing the Hilton Breakfast buffet certificate. At the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort breakfast certificate is redeemable at Pointe In Tyme restaurant and at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort breakfast certificate is redeemable at Hole-in-the-Wall restaurant. Breakfast certificates have no cash value; gratuities are not included. Certificates not valid for room service breakfast, after departure or at another hotel. Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts and is not applicable to groups. Š2010 Hilton Worldwide LLC
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Rolling across 240 acres of rugged desert and seated 800 feet above Las Vegas, this meticulously maintained 7,332 yard, par 72 course was designed by Rees Jones, one of the top golf architects in the world. Panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip, natural desert landscape and wildlife, and breathtaking views of the most luxurious estate properties in Las Vegas provide a golf experience for the senses. For more information, please visit riosecco.net or call (702) 777-2400.
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Donovan’s of Phoenix Environment that whispers of luxury. A dining experience that truly impresses. A place to be, relax and enjoy.
Wine, Cocktail Bar, Martini Hour 4:00 PM. Dinner Seating Begins at 5:00 PM. Business Casual.
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“Our fixed-price menu features hand-cut beef, poultry, pork, lamb and fish. The salad buffet selection, which includes fresh seafood and pasta, rivals any other in the Southwest.”
Hours of Operation Lunch: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Daily Dinner: 3:30-10 p.m. Daily
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