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golf
Discovery Guide
table of contents
the scottsdale golf
experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
At Your Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Back to School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
A Winning Combination . . . . . 5
Women’s Golf is Spoken Here . . 7
Golf Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Desert Golf . . . . . . . . . . . 10
New & Notable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Brown or Green? Overseeding
in Scottsdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Watching Our Water . . . . . . . . 13
Greatest moments in
scottsdale golf
history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Then & Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Scottsdale: Home to the Pros . . 16
The 19th Hole . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Dining and Nightlife . . . . . . . . 18
Prime Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
A Spa-tacular Experience . . . . 20
Recreation Options . . . . . . . . . 20
Top Pro Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
This isn’t your father’s
golf game . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
We’re Here to Help . . . . . . . . . 23
The Greatest Show on Grass . . 24
Golf Support
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Golf Business Listings . . . . . . . 25
Hotel & Resort Listings . . . . . . 26
www.GolfInScottsdale.com
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
the Scottsdale
golf experience
By Joseph Mark Passov & JoAnne Zeterberg
R
ecently the readers of Golf World and modest “family-friendly” and “begin-
200 courses, all of them delightful, most
magazine named Scottsdale fourth
ners” courses. There are top-ranked munici-
of them within a half-hour’s drive of
on their list of “Top 38 Golf Destinations
pal tracks and super-exclusive country-club
each other, and more than half of them
in the World.” To folks in the know, this
retreats. Private and public. Resort and
possessed of national awards for design
ranking came as no surprise. So who are
retirement. Modern and classic. Throw .
excellence, beauty, service, facilities,
these “folks in the know?” Basically,
in seemingly endless sunny skies and
playing conditions or value. A fistful of
they’re everyone from vacationers to
mountain vistas; the PGA TOUR’s “Greatest
our courses have been rewarded for all of
longtime residents to PGA TOUR pros. Show on Grass,” the Waste Management
these attributes. Back in 1910, however,
This honor only confirmed what these
Phoenix Open at the TPC Scottsdale;
when golf first came to Scottsdale, the
folks have felt for a long, long while: For
plus acclaimed golf equipment manufac-
playing fields weren’t the lush, velvety
the perfect golf experience, Scottsdale is
turers, golf course architects, top instruc-
carpets we know today. No, those hardy
the ideal destination. tors and golf schools; superb resorts and
pioneers of the links toiled on dirt fairways
spas, restaurants, arts and nightlife, and it
and oiled-sand greens. Two years later,
It’s easy to understand what elevates
becomes quite clear: When it comes to
Arizona achieved statehood and Scotts-
Scottsdale in the pantheon of golf rankings.
golf, Scottsdale has it all.
dale’s remarkable transformation from
No other destination can boast of such
Wild West outpost to sophisticated golf
remarkable diversity. There’s a solid mix
Even with its 330 days of sunshine a year,
mecca began in earnest. Forty to 50 years
of traditional, tree-lined courses and desert,
Scottsdale wasn’t simply an overnight golf
after getting its first taste of golf, Scotts-
target-style designs. There’s an appealing
sensation. Today, the city and its immedi-
dale began to bloom as a fertile golf
blend of special-occasion “trophy” courses,
ate surroundings are blessed with nearly
destination. The style of the time was to
At Your Service
Scottsdale-area courses have long
been lauded for achieving the highest levels of guest service possible
for public-access facilities. From
headset-clad outside staff hustling to
help get you situated to a variety of
complimentary amenities, Scottsdale courses know how to treat their
Gainey Ranch Golf Club
“tame the desert” and construct classic,
best-attended golf tournament in the
civilized-looking, Midwestern-parkland
world, the Waste Management Phoenix
layouts that resembled the mind’s-eye
Open; the Talon and Raptor courses at
definition of a golf course. Today, those
Grayhawk; and the award-winning tandem
traditional tree-lined treats known as
at Troon North. Other Scottsdale-area
Orange Tree, Mountain Shadows, Camel-
daily-fee desert standouts include Sanctu-
back Golf Club and McCormick Ranch
ary at WestWorld and Legend Trail in
Golf Club continue to be savored for their
Scottsdale, We-Ko-Pa on the Fort McDowell
mature ambience and time-tested
Yavapai Nation, SunRidge Canyon and
challenges. They’re also perfect summer-
Eagle Mountain in Fountain Hills, and
time courses thanks to their welcoming
the aptly named Boulders in Carefree.
abundance of shady spots.
If a hybrid layout sounds appealing, one
The new breed of desert, target-style
with traditional turfed areas dusted with
course designs came about in the 1980s as
desert accents, look no farther than Gainey
a result of water restrictions that limited
Ranch, Kierland and The Phoenician in
the acreage of turfgrass that could be
Scottsdale; Talking Stick on the Salt River
irrigated. Consequently, most new designs
Pima-Maricopa Indian Community;
of the past 20 years have embraced a
Ocotillo in Chandler; ASU Karsten in
back-to-nature theme, with green ribbons
Tempe; and Desert Canyon in Fountain
of fairway grass being framed and often
Hills. There are even top-notch hybrid
bisected by arroyos and native vegetation. executive courses that are on the Scotts-
Missed shots can occasionally result in
dale golf menu, such as Continental Golf
unique recoveries from the desert, but
Club. What it boils down to is that locals
the contrast from lush green grass to
and visiting golfers alike have multiple
earthtoned desert is invariably striking.
options from which to choose, whether
customers well. At the TPC Scottsdale, every group can be joined by a
forecaddie (Nov. 1 – April 30) who
will carry your bags, offer shot selection advice, read greens and more. Golfers also receive complimentary bag tags, practice balls, yardage books and, during the warmer
months, chilled, mango-scented
towels to keep you cool. The Phoenician also offers chilled towels in the
summer (their rotation of scents
includes mango, vanilla and mint),
as well as complimentary bottled
water. And if you rent a set of clubs
at Gainey Ranch Golf Club, they’ll
toss in a free pack of golf balls in addition to the yardage books, bag tags
and range balls provided to every
guest. Top it all off with crackerjack
teams of golf professionals who know
the game inside and out, and it’s no
wonder so many Scottsdale tracks
have earned honors for outstanding
customer service from the best in the
business, including Golf Digest, Zagat
Survey and Travel + Leisure. they favor traditional, parkland-style golf;
Courses that best epitomize this breed
desert, target-style layouts; or those that
include the TPC Scottsdale, home of the
offer “a bit o’ both.”
What makes it so easy to experience this
bountiful golf harvest is the ideal weather
that Scottsdale enjoys. The extraordinary
number of sunny days practically guarantees that your dream round will come off
as planned, no matter what the season. Preternaturally blue skies also mean that
your favorite golf holes come camera-
A Winning Combination
Strategic designs, beautiful backdrops and wonderful weather are certainly the three
foundational elements in the Scottsdale golf success recipe. When you add innovative customer service, memorable clubhouses and pro shops, unparalleled practice
facilities and pristine course conditions, it’s easy to see why so many Scottsdale
courses have been recognized for excellence. Among the awards bestowed in the
past few years are:
ready. Winter months generally call for
Golf Digest “2008 50 Best 19th Holes”
Golf World “2009 Readers’ Choice Top 50
crisp mornings, where by mid-round,
Grayhawk Golf Club – Phil’s Grill
Public Golf Facilities”
you’ve peeled off the sweater; while in
mid-summer, the amazingly low humidity makes for comfortable play (and tre-
#21 Grayhawk Golf Club
Golf Digest “2010 America’s Top Courses
#26 SunRidge Canyon Golf Club
for Women”
#31 We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
#2 The Boulders Golf Club (South)
#40 The Boulders Golf Club
mendous values) even when the mercury
#43 Eagle Mountain Golf Club
tops 100. In spring and fall, we can’t deny
Golf Digest Index “2008 World’s 50 Best
it: With average daytime temperatures
Golf Hotels – U.S.”
hovering in the low 80s, conditions are
perfect, morning, noon and night.
#49 Ocotillo Golf Resort
#21 The Boulders Golf Club
Golf World “100 Best Pro Shops for 2009”
#25 Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Public Access/Resort
Grayhawk Golf Club
Kierland Golf Club
Troon North
Back To School
Golfweek “2009 Top Arizona Public-Access
Talking Stick Golf Club
When it comes to learning the game, there’s
Golf Courses”
TPC Scottsdale
no shortage of top schools and teachers in
#1 We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Saguaro)
Troon North Golf Club
town. Sure, golf school is a great place for
#2 Troon North Golf Club (Monument)
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
#3 We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Cholla)
The Phoenician
#4 Talking Stick Golf Club (North)
Private
#6 TPC Scottsdale (Stadium)
beginners to immerse themselves in the
game and learn the correct fundamentals
Desert Mountain Golf Club
right off the bat. It’s also the perfect oppor-
#8 Troon North Golf Club (Pinnacle)
tunity, however, for intermediate and
#9 The Boulders Golf Club (North)
Meetings & Conventions “2009 Golden Tee
advanced players to hone their skills as
#12 SunRidge Canyon Golf Club
Award”
well. Think of it as a tune-up. Even the
#13 Grayhawk Golf Club (Raptor)
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa #14 Talking Stick Golf Club (South)
at Gainey Ranch
best in the business, from Tiger Woods on
down, call on a mentor with a trained eye
to examine their mechanics – someone who
gets paid to observe the grandest and tiniest
#15 The Boulders Golf Club (South)
#16 Longbow Golf Club
#20 TPC Scottsdale (Champions)
#23 Grayhawk Golf Club (Talon)
flaws in grip, stance and swing, who can
offer a full critique and help you decide
GOLF MAGAZINE “2010 Gold Medal
whether your game needs a tweak, a fix or
Winner”
a complete overhaul. Luckily, you’ve come
to the right place. There’s no better place
than Scottsdale to play golf – or to learn
• The Boulders Golf Club
• Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North .
• The Phoenician
Camelback Golf Club
golf. Here’s a sampling of the very best:
FAST FACTS:
• 200 Area Golf Courses
• 330 Days of Sunshine Annually
• 71 Hotels & Resorts
• 75 Downtown Nightclubs, Bars
& Lounges
• 600 Restaurants Citywide
what happened to Kostis and McCord?”
All guests who enroll receive five hours
Not to worry. They’re still one big happy
of private instruction daily, on-course
family, just operating under a new name. instruction, video analysis, a CD of their
Though Paul Trittler and Jeff Yurkiewicz
practice sessions, a Callaway Performance
handle much of the day-to-day heavy
Center Clubfitting and unlimited use
lifting, Peter Kostis and Gary McCord
of the Troon North practice facility and
are still around to help out, along with
course during the school. renowned short-game guru Stan Utley
and the Center’s newest addition, Andrew
LaBauve Golf Academy
The Boulders Golf Academy
Getson. All these guys together are the
The LaBauve Golf Academy at Kierland
The stellar staff at The Boulders Golf
reason Golf Magazine ranked Grayhawk
Golf Club packs a one-two-three punch
Academy includes Donald Crawley, one
Learning Center the “#2 Golf School in
that will help you wipe out those pesky
of the “Top 100 Golf Pros in the World”
the Country.”
problems that keep you from playing
as awarded by Golf Magazine. Crawley
your best. The first tool in the Kierland
and crew customize their teaching ses-
The Golf Academy at Troon North
kit is exceptional golf instruction with
sions to the needs of each golfer by using
There’s no doubt that the name Troon is
certified PGA and LPGA professionals,
Crawley’s innovative “Golf Simplified”
synonymous with great golf. Thanks to
including husband-and-wife luminaries
system. This practical, hands-on instruc-
the team at The Golf Academy at Troon
Mike and Sandy LaBauve. Then, to help
tion technique combines digital video
North, it also signifies superb golf in-
you refine your putting, Kierland offers
analysis and playing lessons on the The
struction. Headed by Director of Instruc-
the Laser Optics Putting Improvement
Boulders championship courses, winner
tion Doug Hammer, PGA, the teaching
System, which addresses the mechanics,
of Golf Magazine’s prestigious “Platinum
professionals at Troon recently debuted
reading and control of the shot. And fi-
Medal.”
their Exclusive Golf School. Designed
nally, to make sure your body is in prime
with flexibility in mind, this unique pro-
shape, the academy offers FORE-MAX, a
TOUR Academy at TPC Scottsdale
gram allows the student to determine the
personalized, golf-specific program that
The award-winning TOUR Academy at TPC
length and timing of their program, with
combines flexibility, strength and power
Scottsdale offers a full schedule of multi-
options ranging from one to five days. training, aerobic conditioning and nutrition. day golf schools, private lesson programs
and comprehensive player development
programs for golfers of every skill level. The TOUR Academy approach features
state-of-the-art technology coupled with
highly personalized instruction and all
the good mojo that comes along with
being the host course of the PGA TOUR’s
Waste Management Phoenix Open. Grayhawk Learning Center
If you’re familiar with Grayhawk Golf
Club, you’re probably thinking, “Hey,
LaBauve Golf Academy at Kierland Golf Club
Golf Schools of Scottsdale
with 10 years experience at two nationally
The venerable Orange Tree Golf Resort
acclaimed golf schools. The Fore Ladies
is home to this highly ranked school
Weekend Getaway combines three days
that was named to GOLF MAGAZINE’s
of instruction and social activities, and
prestigious “Top 25 Golf Schools in
kicks off with a short game intro on the
America” list. With a low 4:1 student-to-
driving range, complete with margaritas,
instructor ratio that makes for relaxed,
chips and salsa. personalized learning and an emphasis
Camelback Golf Club
Women’s Golf is Spoken Here
on customized instruction that matches
Resorts and Vacations
swing techniques to body type, general
It almost goes without saying that the best
athletic ability, learning style, personality
golf vacation destination in the nation
and overall golf experience, it’s easy to see
would include not only superb courses
why improvement comes so quickly. and golf schools, but superior accom-
“Outstanding golf” and “women-
modations as well. Indeed, Scottsdale
friendly” are practically synonymous
John Jacobs / Shelby Futch Golf Schools
is home to the finest concentration of
in Scottsdale. No matter what your
Another much-lauded, hugely successful
golf-oriented, full-service resorts and
tastes run to or skill levels are, there’s
outfit, this 40-year-old mainstay boasts
hotels in North America. You don’t have
a course just for you. Several Scottsdale
more than 30 destinations worldwide,
to take our word for that – just take a
courses have been honorees on Golf
including nine in Arizona. More than
glance at the rankings compiled by the
Digest’s “America’s Top 50 Courses
15,000 students graduate from their two-,
experts and you’ll see who the clear
For Women,” including The Boul-
three-, four- and five-day schools each year.
number one is. Many of these award-win-
ders (South) which was rated #2 .
You can find John Jacobs / Shelby Futch
ning properties have golf on site, while
in the 2010 rankings. In addition, .
Golf Schools in Scottsdale at Camelback
others feature facilities a mere shuttle
a multitude of top female club
Golf Club and Legend Trail Golf Club.
ride away. Still others provide access to
professionals and LPGA Tour
multiple courses through packages and
professionals call Scottsdale home. Fore Ladies at The Boulders Golf Club
special golf concierges. A great example is
And for the woman who wants a bit
A tradition of women-only golf programs
Xona Resort Suites, which offers one- to
of diversification on her golf holiday,
has gained The Boulders wide acclaim
four-bedroom suite accommodations and
there’s an unparalleled bounty of off-
as one of the top women-friendly golf
has professional “Golf Xperts” who can
course attractions within minutes,
resorts in the country. Now, teaching
access tee times at numerous Scottsdale
including world-class spas, shopping,
professional Jean Ashley Crawford has
and Phoenix-area courses. dining and recreational opportuni-
revamped The Boulders golf program
ties. And, for women interested in
for women and added new amenities
Finally, there’s an elite group of compa-
learning the game or improving their
and features. “Fore Ladies makes golf
nies that don’t offer lodging or golf on
skills, top-notch instructors, including
accessible and fun. It’s the perfect blend
site, but rather help put together your
Sandy LaBauve (one of the nation’s
of recreation and relaxation while also
customized golf vacation or corporate
top female teachers) of Kierland Golf
learning a new skill that’s useful for a life-
outing in all-in-one fashion, including .
Club and Jean Ashley Crawford of
time,” say Crawford, a past winner of the
assisting with lodging, rental cars, tee
The Boulders Golf Club, are available
national women’s championship, Curtis
times and the like. For the most current
for lessons. Cup captain, and teaching professional
golf packages visit GolfInScottsdale.com.
132 / 74.0
Desert
Jay Morrish
Pete Dye
N
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
N
R/L/S
Located just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, ASU Karsten
received 4 1/2 Stars on Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” list. The PING Learning
Center houses the latest and greatest from PING, as well as an outstanding group
of instructors.
Y
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
R/L/S
These two 18-hole championship golf courses, designed by Jay Morrish, are considered
some of the most demanding in the Southwest and are known for their rugged beauty
and breathtaking panoramas. Courses are semi-private; call for tee time availability.
Y
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
R/L/S
Camelback Golf Club features championship golf in a parkland setting that promises a
demanding and dynamic adventure. The 36,000-square foot, Pueblo-style clubhouse
offers an expansive golf shop, The Grill, meeting and banquet space, and the
finest amenities in the Valley.
South
◆ ▲
18 / 72
6,726
139 / 73.3
Desert
Jay Morrish
Padre
◆ ▲
18 / 72
6,868
132 / 72.8
Traditional
Arthur Hills
Description
▲
Restaurant / Lounge / Snack Bar
6,811
Lodging on Site
18 / 72
Tournament Coordination
◆ ▲
Lessons
Links
Pro Shop
131 / 73.8
Practice Range / Putting Green
Course Design
7,002
Mandatory Carts
Slope / Ratings (Back)
18 / 70
Public ◆ Resort
Semi-Private ● Private
■
COUR SES
Architect
Camelback Golf Club
7847 N. Mockingbird Ln., Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-596-7050, 800-242-2635
www.camelbackgolf.com
North
Yardage (Back Tees / Front Tees)
The Boulders Golf Club
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Carefree, AZ 85377
480-488-9009, 800-553-1717
www.theboulders.com
# of Holes / Par
ASU Karsten Golf Course
1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281
480-921-8070
www.asukarsten.com
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Course Name
G OLF
◆ ▲
18 / 72
7,014
122 / 72.6
Traditional
Jack Snyder
Continental Golf Club
7920 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-941-1585
www.continentalgc.com
■
18 / 60
3,766
85 / 58.4
Traditional
Hardin/Nash
N
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
N
R/L/S
Located just blocks from Old Town Scottsdale, Continental Golf Club is enjoyable for
all ages and skill levels. This executive-style par-60 course allows you to use every
club in the bag and get in a great round in about three hours.
Desert Canyon Golf Club
10440 Indian Wells Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
480-837-1173
www.desertcanyongolf.com
■
18 / 71
6,415
123 / 69.9
Desert
John Allen
Y
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
N
R/L/S
The course at Desert Canyon winds its way through wonderful desert terrain up
and down the natural arroyos and canyons that occur in the Sonoran Desert. Fairways,
though open, play tight and prove challenging, with strategically placed doglegs.
Eagle Mountain Golf Club
14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
480-816-1234, 866-863-1234
www.eaglemtn.com
■
18 / 71
6,800
139 / 71.7
Desert
Scott Miller
Y
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
R/L/S
Nestled in the ravines of the McDowell Mountains, Eagle Mountain Golf Club is a
spectacular representation of man’s creation in harmony with nature as it winds
through box canyons, rolling hills and lush desert valleys to create a challenging yet
fair golf experience.
Y
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
R/L/S
Designed by Benz & Poellot to provide challenging, yet scenic play, the three resortstyle layouts provide a refreshing break from the Valley’s desert scene. The Lake,
Arroyo and Dunes courses are rotated daily, giving golfers the opportunity to play 18
out of the 27 holes.
N
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
N
R/L/S
Nestled within the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert, Grayhawk Golf Club offers
two of the Southwest’s most enjoyable and challenging golf experiences. You also
can study with the best at the Grayhawk Learning Center.
N
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
R/L/S
The Kierland golf experience includes 27 holes of desert golf that feature the ultimate
in luxury, with air-conditioned golf carts, a covered driving range, traditional golf
instruction, innovative FORE-MAX golf training fitness program, and ProFit custom
clubfitting and club repair.
Indian Bend
Gainey Ranch Golf Club
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa
7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480-444-1234
www.scottsdale.hyatt.com
Arroyo
◆ ●
9 / 72
3,424
128 / 71.9
Traditional
Benz & Poellot
Lakes
◆ ●
9 / 72
3,376
126 / 71.1
Traditional
Benz & Poellot
Dunes
◆ ●
9 / 72
3,238
124 / 70.7
Traditional
Benz & Poellot
Grayhawk Golf Club
8620 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-502-1800
www.grayhawkgolf.com
Talon
■
18 / 72
6,973
143 / 73.6
Desert
Graham/Panks
Raptor
■
18 / 72
7,135
143 / 74.1
Desert
Tom Fazio
Acacia
■ ◆
9 / 36
3,478
130 / 73.0
Desert
Scott Miller
Ironwood
■ ◆
9 / 36
3,539
128 / 72.5
Desert
Scott Miller
Mesquite
■ ◆
9 / 36
3,435
131 / 72.2
Desert
Scott Miller
Legend Trail Golf Club
9462 E. Legendary Ln., Scottsdale, AZ 85262
480-488-7434
www.legendtrailgc.com
■
18 / 72
6,845
135 / 72.3
Desert
Rees Jones
N
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
N
R/L/S
This exquisitely manicured course meanders through the Sonoran Desert and features
breathtaking, panoramic vistas, including well-known natural landmarks like Pinnacle
Peak. A round provides players of all skill levels with numerous diverse and unique
shot-making situations.
Longbow Golf Club
5601 E. Longbow Pkwy., Mesa, AZ 85215
480-807-5400
www.longbowgolf.com
■
18 / 71
7,003
132 / 72.7
Desert
Ken Kavanaugh
N
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
N
R/L/S
Ranked as one of the Top 25 Places to Play in Arizona by Arizona The State of Golf
magazine, Longbow Golf Club features a spectacular Ken Kavanaugh design, a
striking new clubhouse, expanded acreage and a totally revamped practice facility.
Kierland Golf Club
15636 N. Clubgate Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-922-9283
www.kierlandgolf.com
8
Restaurant / Lounge / Snack Bar
Y
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
N
R/L/S
Surrounded by a collection of Scottsdale’s most prominent resorts, McCormick Ranch
Golf Club features breathtaking Southwestern scenery, immaculate course conditions,
a restaurant, pro shop, practice facilities, and gracious attention given by its serviceoriented personnel.
Y
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
N
R/L/S
Mountain Shadows’ highly acclaimed executive golf course winds through 70 acres of
spectacular scenery at the base of Camelback Mountain. Water plays a major role
on the back nine, featuring a creek and small lake that are home to majestic black
swans and other waterfowl.
N
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
N
R/L/S
Managed by Troon Golf, Ocotillo Golf Resort adheres to the highest standards of course
conditions, customer service and amenities, creating a country club experience at what
has become known as one of the nation’s finest daily-fee facilities.
Y
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
R/L/S
Mature, tree-lined and challenging for players of all skill levels, Orange Tree provides
6,775 lush yards of traditional golf. Facilities include a well-appointed golf shop,
extensive practice facility and PGA instruction.
Y
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
R/L/S
The Phoenician’s 27-hole golf course offers the challenge and diversity golfers long
for, plus the beauty and tranquility that makes the game even more enjoyable. The
facility consists of three distinctive nines – Oasis, Canyon and Desert – which offer
multiple 18-hole combinations.
Description
Lodging on Site
Desmond Muirhead
Tournament Coordination
Traditional
Lessons
137 / 73.7
Pro Shop
Architect
7,044
Practice Range / Putting Green
Course Design
18 / 72
COUR SES
Mandatory Carts
Slope / Ratings (Back)
Public ◆ Resort
Semi-Private ● Private
▲
■ ◆
Yardage (Back Tees / Front Tees)
Palm
# of Holes / Par
McCormick Ranch Golf Club
7505 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480-948-0260
www.mccormickranchgolf.com
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Course Name
G OLF
Pine
■ ◆
18 / 72
7,187
135 / 74.4
Traditional
Desmond Muirhead
Executive Course
■
18 / 56
3,081
95 / 55.3
Traditional
Arthur Jack Snyder
Blue
■
9 / 36
3,497
133 / 72.7
Traditional
Ted Robinson
White
■
9 / 35
3,285
133 / 71.3
Traditional
Ted Robinson
Gold
■
9 / 36
3,519
128 / 72.2
Traditional
Ted Robinson
Orange Tree
■ ◆
18 / 72
6,775
122 / 71.3
Resort
Bulla/Hughes
Oasis
■ ◆
9 / 70
3,250
130 / 70.3
Desert
Homer Flint
Desert
■ ◆
9 / 70
3,060
131 / 69.4
Desert
Homer Flint
Canyon
■ ◆
9 / 70
3,008
130 / 70.1
Desert
Ted Robinson
Sanctuary Golf Course at WestWorld
10690 E. Sheena Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-502-8200
www.sanctuarygolf.com
■
18 / 71
6,624
140 / 71.3
Desert
Randy
Heckenkemper
N
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
N
R/L/S
Nestled in the majestic foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Sanctuary Golf
Course at WestWorld provides a natural alternative to ordinary golf. Its eco-sensitive
layout takes advantage of natural terrain and vegetation and works under Audubon
International Institute guidelines.
SunRidge Canyon Golf Club
13100 N. SunRidge Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
480-837-5100, 800-562-5178
www.sunridgegolf.com
■
18 / 71
6,823
142 / 72.6
Desert
Keith Foster
N
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
N
R/L/S
At SunRidge Canyon Golf Club you’ll be drawn into the heart of the desert, playing on
lush fairways hidden between steep canyon walls. The front nine plays downhill into
the course’s namesake canyon. The back nine plays uphill, climbing more than 300
feet in elevation.
■
18 / 70
7,133
125 / 73.8
Links
Coore & Crenshaw
N
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
N
R/L/S
Talking Stick Golf Club is located on and owned by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
Community. The North course has Scottish-style bunkers, while the South course incorporates tree-lined fairways, thereby creating a more traditional layout.
Y
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
N
R/L/S
Now there are two reasons to play TPC Scottsdale: the award-winning Stadium
course, home to the PGA TOUR’s Waste Management Phoenix Open and the all new
Champions course. Both courses feature undulating fairways, manicured greens,
challenging bunkers and breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains.
N
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
N
R/L/S
Troon North Golf stands as the hallmark of the desert golf experience, with two 18-hole
courses stretching through the natural ravines and foothills of the high Sonoran Desert.
The immaculately groomed courses and exceptional customer service create the
renowned Troon Golf experience.
N
Y/Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
R/L/S
We-Ko-Pa is blessed with jaw-dropping mountain vistas in every direction. Golfweek
magazine ranks the Saguaro course #67 in America’s top 100 modern courses and
ranks the facility’s two courses as the #1- and #2-rated public access courses in
the state of Arizona.
Mountain Shadows Golf Club
5517 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
480-905-8999
www.mountainshadowsgolfclub.com
Ocotillo Golf Resort
3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler, AZ 85248
480-917-6660, 888-624-8899
www.ocotillogolf.com
Orange Tree Golf Resort
10601 N. 56th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-948-3730, 800-228-0386
www.orangetree.com
The Phoenician Golf Club
6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-423-2449, 800-888-8234
www.thephoenician.com
Talking Stick Golf Club
9998 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85256
480-860-2221, 888-TROONUS
www.talkingstickgolfclub.com
TPC Scottsdale
17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-585-4334, 888-211-6593
www.tpc.com/scottsdale
North
South
■
18 / 71
6,833
129 / 72.7
Traditional
Coore & Crenshaw
Stadium
■ ◆
18 / 71
7,216
138 / 74.6
Desert
Weiskopf/Morrish
Champions
■ ◆
18 / 71
7,115
140 / 73.7
Desert
Randy
Heckenkemper
10320 E. Dynamite Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85262
480-585-5300, 888-TROONUS
www.troonnorthgolf.com
Monument
■ ◆
18 / 72
7,070
147 / 72.9
Desert
Weiskopf
Pinnacle
■ ◆
18 / 72
7,025
147 / 73.0
Desert
Weiskopf
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
18200 E. Toh Vee Cir., Fort McDowell, AZ 85264
480-836-9000, 866-660-7700
www.wekopa.com
Cholla
■
18 / 72
7,225
136 / 73.0
Desert
Scott Miller
Saguaro
■
18 / 71
6,912
138 / 72.1
Desert
Bill Coore &
Ben Crenshaw
9
The Boulders Golf Club
desert golf
F
ifteen-time PGA TOUR winner and
Today, we can compete against any market
are better than those on many TOUR
1973 British Open champion Tom
in the country in terms of the quality of
courses we play. Scottsdale’s year-round
the golf courses and golf experiences. sunshine and great weather certainly help
Weiskopf lived in and around Scottsdale
the course conditions, and the surround-
for more than 25 years and continues to
base his golf course architecture practice
“Desert golf courses are different. The
ing desert creates an environment you
here. He’s left his creative imprint on
golfer has to bear with the fact that we
can’t find anywhere else in the world.”
many of our area’s finest courses as a
respect our water resources out here. By
designer or co-designer, including the
law, we can only irrigate 90 acres of turf;
Indeed, as the purists say, if you want a
Stadium and original Desert courses at
consequently, most of the new courses
true links golf experience, you’ve got to
the TPC Scottsdale, the Monument and
are target-oriented. On the plus side, this
go to Scotland. For a true desert golf
Pinnacle courses at Troon North, and
makes for a unique, dramatic look, the
experience, Scottsdale’s the place. Simply
such private gems as Estancia, Troon and
striking contrasts of green formality against
stated, the setting is unique. There are
Silverleaf. Here’s Tom in his own words
the rugged desert backdrop. We’ve got
other desert environments scattered across
on golf in the desert:
finely maintained courses, beautiful moun-
the Southwest and in different parts of
tain vistas, and the sunsets are spectacular. the world, but not one of them matches
It’s just a very fine place to play golf.”
the variety and visual interest of Scottsdale’s
“Twenty years ago when you thought
swatch of the Sonoran Desert. Thus, the
about a vacation to the Scottsdale area,
you thought about three things: images of
Echoes four-time PGA TOUR winner and
golf holes carved into our distinctive desert
the Wild West – mountains and cactus
local resident Andrew Magee, “Scottsdale
are unique – and unforgettable as well.
and horses and such – the Grand Canyon
has the best collection of daily-fee courses
up north, and the good weather. Champion-
of anywhere in the country. The greens
Besides the remarkable aesthetic effects
ship golf courses weren’t part of the package.
and fairways on a typical Scottsdale course
that desert courses disperse, there are
10
playability differences between our
ancient, gigantic sandstone boulders and
New Courses You Can Play in the United
courses and those elsewhere. A sliced,
among proud saguaro cacti. Golfers,
States” by GOLF magazine. Located just
hooked or occasional topped shot that
coyotes, jackrabbits and quail scarcely
east of Scottsdale on land owned by the
settles into the desert may be findable,
disturb each other. The North is consid-
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, We-Ko-
but it may not be playable, especially if
ered the stronger test, but the South
Pa affords commanding views of the Four
it’s stuck somewhere in the vicinity of an
dishes out the most dramatic holes,
Peaks Wilderness Area and serves up
attractive but inhospitable spiny plant. including the par-4 first, which features a
thick stands of desert flora that line both
While mindful of the 14-club rule, experi-
boulder backdrop that resembles some
sides of nearly every fairway, often rising
enced desert dwellers often pack a spare
prehistoric stairway.
out of the many arroyos that crisscross
old iron club in their bag to use for
the property. The trees, cacti and thorny
recovery shots from the desert. And .
Troon North Golf
underbrush at fairway’s edge create a
yes, there are critters who call the desert
Club
pleasant feeling of isolation on many holes.
home, so if you go searching for your
By consensus, the
With no homes or roads on property, the
ball, especially in summer, it’s a good idea
Monument and
emphasis here is on serenity. to poke around with your club, not with
Pinnacle courses are
your hand or foot. As a general rule, they
two of Arizona’s top-ranked daily-fee
Sanctuary Golf Course
won’t bother you if you don’t bother them,
courses, and one drive around either of
at WestWorld
but it’s best to be safe. If you’d prefer to
them will convince you why. Stunning
Perhaps Scottsdale’s
stay out of the desert and just look at it
views of Pinnacle Peak, arroyos, rock
best-kept secret is
instead, most Scottsdale courses have a
outcroppings and cacti spice the play at
this aptly named
one-of-a-kind “desert rule,” whereby you
these newly renovated Tom Weiskopf
layout carved through the rolling desert
treat a shot hit into the desert rough as
tracks that feature a number of memorable
foothills of the McDowell Mountains. the equivalent of a lateral hazard. Just
holes. Among them are the Monument’s
Accuracy is paramount at this Audubon-
drop a ball on the grass two club lengths
par-5 third with its “monument” boulder
certified stroll through nature, with many
from the spot where it entered the desert,
dominating the fairway and the par-5
holes narrowed by dense desert scrub and
with – alas – a one-stroke penalty, and
ninth, called “Hell Bunker” for reasons
wildlife-rich sandy washes. Don’t be
you’re back in business. What follows are
that will become all too obvious. The
surprised to share your fairway with
stirring examples of the best daily-fee and
Pinnacle course offers just as many
coyotes, roadrunners, jackrabbits and
resort desert golf Scottsdale has to offer.
breathtaking views and a design that’s
quail, plus the occasional mule deer,
challenging yet playable at all levels.
javelina and, once in a while, bobcat.
The Boulders Golf
Club
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
Grayhawk Golf Club
Just up Scottsdale
Sports Illustrated
Two of the most
Road in the town of
named We-Ko-Pa’s
popular, centrally
Carefree sit 36 of
Cholla course one .
located, “special
of the top 10 new
occasion” courses in
golf’s most striking holes. With guest
accommodations that practically melt
courses in the world when it debuted in
Scottsdale are the Graham/Panks-designed
into the landscape, this award-winning
2001. Not to be outdone, the club’s
Talon and its sibling, Tom Fazio’s Raptor.
resort boasts two Jay Morrish designs, the
Saguaro course, which opened in 2006,
All the bells and whistles are there, from
North and the South, that ribbon through
was ranked as one of the “Top 10 Best
Phil’s Grill (named for Grayhawk Touring
11
Pro Phil Mickelson) to classic rock tunes
Kierland Golf Club
on the practice range, but the main
This Troon-managed
attractions are the two desert-wrapped
gem, designed by
layouts. Talon soars with outstanding
Scott Miller, features
par-3s, such as the 11th, called “Swinging
27 holes and includes
Bridge,” which starts with a walk over a
more than 300 bunkers, cool lakes, dry
rope bridge to the back tee, then calls for
washes and stands of desert trees. Each
a carry over a vast canyon populated with
track in this trio of complementary nines
thick desert foliage. Raptor’s par-3 eighth,
offers its own flavor and strategy, but all
called “Aces & Eights,” concludes in an
are equally enjoyable and challenging. undulating green backdropped by
Kierland also offers two unique ways to
saguaros, mesquite and palo verde trees,
travel the course that are almost as much
and the mighty McDowell Mountains.
fun as the game itself. During the summer
months, choose an air-conditioned cart
TPC Scottsdale
and stay cool no matter how challenging
If you’re aiming to
the play is. Or, try the latest in golf travel
walk in famous foot-
technology and opt for a Segway golf
steps, this is the place. transporter. Legend Trail Golf Club
New & Notable
Even the greats need a little lift every
now and then. Three of Scottsdale’s
renowned golf clubs – Legend Trail,
TPC Scottsdale and Troon North –
have undergone remodeling in recent
years. Legend Trail’s face lift includes
a complete revamp of turf on all
putting surfaces. The renovations
Folks usually think of
the Stadium course first, the wildly popular
If you’re yearning for more desert golf,
home of the Waste Management Phoenix
any one of the following will fill the bill
Open. The island-green par-5 15th, rowdy
for challenge, scenery and distinctive
par-3 16th and drivable par-4 17th are
design: the Golf Club at Eagle Mountain
Weiskopf/Morrish classics, but for pure
(its valley fairways and huge greens make
desert fun, our vote is for the par-5 13th. this a friendly desert design), Legend Trail
Here, Tiger Woods once persuaded the
(a Rees Jones design that features bent-
gallery to move a one-ton boulder for him,
grass greens and darts through desert
while in 2005, Phil Mickelson drove it onto
flora such as yucca, cholla and manzanita),
an island of desert danger, full of gnarled
SunRidge Canyon (a spectacular track
creosote, brittlebush and ocotillo, then
that tumbles up and down rock- and
smacked it onto the green anyway. The
cactus-encrusted hills), Longbow (a
adjacent Champions course, built in 2007
stunning Ken Kavanaugh design in
on the site of TPC’s original Desert course,
nearby Mesa) and Desert Mountain (a
was crafted by Randy Heckenkemper. challenging yet playable layout by John
Featuring 7,115 yards of rolling Bermuda
Allen that winds through wonderful
fairways, devilish bunkers and velvet greens,
desert terrain, including natural arroyos
this par-71 course meanders over natural
and canyons). were completed in October 2008 and
further enhanced the playability of
the Rees Jones design. The TPC
Scottsdale, meanwhile, welcomed a
completely reconstructed course in
the fall of 2007. The new Champions
Course was designed by Randy
Heckenkemper to fit seamlessly into
the club’s natural desert terrain and
features 7,115 yards of undulating
Bermuda fairways, pristine greens
and challenging bunkers. Staying
true to Troon North Golf Club’s
Sonoran Desert setting, original
designer Tom Weiskopf reworked
the Monument and Pinnacle courses
to feature two all-new layouts and
improved playability. Players can
now tee off amongst natural ravines
ravines and picturesque foothills, with five
par-3s and a diverse variety of par-4s and
Oh, and let’s not forget The Phoenician’s
par-5s to thrill golfers of all skill levels.
27 holes (the Desert, Canyon and Oasis
12
and rolling foothills, just the way
Mother Nature intended.
nines) yield some of the most memorable
water, the turf gets the moisture it needs
holes in desert golf. Desert, anyone?
without taking away from our citizens. Second, new courses are required to
Watching Our Water
supply with their permit package an
Inquiring minds want to know one thing
assurance of meeting a 100-year water
about Scottsdale golf courses: You’re in a
supply for the course and community,
desert. How do you get the water to keep
so there will be no surprises down the
them so green and healthy?
road. Third, a growing number of courses
every year are replacing existing turf with
Brown Or Green? Overseeding
In Scottsdale
More than one halfway-intelligent
person from the Northeast or
Midwest has looked at a Bermuda
grass-based course in Scottsdale
sometime in January and uttered,
“I’m not paying good money to play
here – the grass is dead.” No, it’s not. Nor is it burned out or stressed out,
At first blush, there may be a rush to
new, more drought-tolerant grasses that
judgment about whether we’re wasting
require less water to thrive. Fourth, there’s
our precious water. Upon further review,
little water wasted, thanks to improved
the answer is crystal clear: No, we’re not
weather management and computerized
wasting water at all. Thanks to the fore-
irrigation controls. sight of our government, in cooperation
with developers, owners, municipalities
Finally, it’s important to note that golf
and such organizations as the Arizona
courses only use 4.2 percent of Arizona’s
Golf Association and the Golf Industry
water allocation. What golf facilities give
Association of Arizona, we’ve worked out
back to the state, however, in terms of job
solutions and incorporated innovations
creation, taxes and the ancillary benefits
so that we can conserve water and still
from attracting tourists, is enormous. keep our courses in perfect shape.
Golf is a $1.5+ billion industry, and the
or anything else. It’s just dormant.
To achieve green grass in winter,
some courses overseed tees and
greens with rye grass; others include
state and local governments properly
For starters, many courses utilize treated
recognize its role in making the desert .
effluent/non-potable water for irrigation.
an attractive destination.
Whether from non-drinkable groundwater, untreated surface water or reclaimed
fairways, but not roughs; while
others include roughs as well, but
perhaps leave the bunkers fringed .
in dormant Bermuda, making for
dramatic, eye-catching contrasts. Overseeding is typically done in late
September or October and it may
take a few weeks for the “transition”
to take. Just call ahead to the course
you want to play to find out when
they’ve overseeded. A week or two
after re-opening, conditions will be
superb once again.
13
Phil Mickelson, 2005 FBR Open Champion
Greatest Moments in
Scottsdale Golf History
By Pam Hait
W
ith more than 330 days of
Just how did Scottsdale go from a sleepy
1920s & ’30s
sunshine a year, a stunning
little Western town to one of nation’s
Robert (Bob) Goldwater, the brother of
Sonoran Desert setting and outstanding
grandest meccas of “The Game”? One
the late senator Barry Goldwater, won the
courses that are always in great condi-
great moment at a time . . .
Arizona state amateur championship at
tion, Scottsdale is the ultimate destina-
age 16 – an event that sealed Goldwater’s
tion for golfers. Setting Scottsdale apart
1910s
interest in the game. Goldwater’s passion
are the area’s nearly 200 expertly mani-
Golf arrived in Scottsdale in 1910,
for golf led him to restart The Phoenix
cured courses, the first-class service
when the first golf course opened at the
Open golf tournament (now the Waste
awarded to every golfer who sets foot on a
Ingleside Inn near 56th Street and Indian
Management Phoenix Open) at the
Scottsdale green, and the unbelievably
School Road. Winter visitors delighted
Phoenix Country Club in 1939. He stayed
close proximity of numerous champion-
in playing the course’s nine holes, which
on to serve as the tournament’s chairman
ship-quality layouts. After all, only
were laid out on oiled dirt. Most of the
for many years. The Phoenix Open was
Scottsdale offers courses with such
area’s first golf courses were laid out
first played in 1932, but was discontinued
notable monikers as TPC Scottsdale,
near canals so they could be irrigated by
after the 1935 event until Goldwater revived
Troon North, Grayhawk, We-Ko-Pa,
flooding the greens and fairways with
community interest in the tournament.
Sanctuary Golf Course at WestWorld,
canal water. If a course was not near a
Eagle Mountain, SunRidge Canyon,
canal, the “greens” consisted of oiled,
1940s & ’50s
McCormick Ranch and Legend Trail, all
rolled cottonseed that was packed down
Bob Goldwater remained an avid golfer,
located within an easy 30-minute drive of
over dirt.
and in the 1940s and ’50s he brought
many notable friends home to play golf in
each other. 14
TPC Scottsdale
Scottsdale – Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and
1980s
Sammy Davis, Jr. were just a few of the
In 1983 Gary Player, Tom Watson, Jack
celebrities who frequently were seen
Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer played the
playing Scottsdale courses with Goldwa-
first PGA Skins Tournament on national
ter. Hope and Davis, Jr. liked the area so
television at the newly opened Desert High-
much, they became regulars at what was
lands Golf Club in Scottsdale. This unique
then Marriott’s Mountain Shadows
private course, designed by the legendary
Then & Now
Resort & Golf Club (now Mountain
Nicklaus, put desert golf on the map.
1910 Scottsdale’s first golf course
Shadows Golf Club). opens at the Ingleside Inn with nine
For the first time, golfers were challenged
holes laid out on oiled dirt.
1960s
by a course that incorporated the rugged
1932 The Phoenix Open makes its
Thanks to national television coverage,
Sonoran Desert in its natural state, as
debut at the Phoenix Country Club.
golf became a spectator sport for the first
towering saguaros, winding desert washes
time in history. Adding to the fervor
and monumental boulders were blended
1961-63 Arnold Palmer wins three
surrounding network coverage of PGA
into the actual course architecture. The
consecutive Phoenix Open Champi-
events was Arnold Palmer’s three-year
nation found Scottsdale’s natural setting
onship titles.
winning streak at The Phoenix Open
so alluring that residential lots at the
1983 The first PGA Skins Tourna-
(1961-63) and Jack Nicklaus’ win in 1964
exclusive Desert Highlands golf commu-
ment is televised from Scottsdale’s
that dethroned Palmer as the reigning
nity were actually sold while the tourna-
Desert Highlands Golf Club.
champ. ment was being televised.
1987 The Phoenix Open relocates .
1970s
Troon Golf, a professional golf manage-
to the new Stadium Course at the
Golf became a major industry in Scotts-
ment company based in Scottsdale,
Tournament Players Club of
dale, and the growing city boasted more
followed up on the success of Desert
Scottsdale (now TPC Scottsdale).
than a dozen golf courses, many of which
Highlands by developing daily-fee golf
1997 Tiger Woods makes his infamous
are still in operation. courses that delivered the same level of
hole-in-one on #16 at The Phoenix
Open (now Waste Management
Phoenix Open).
2002 Robb Report names Scottsdale
“America’s Best Place to Live for Golf.”
2007 TPC Scottsdale debuts the
Champions Course, named the “Best
New Course for 2007” by Golf Digest.
2010 Today, Scottsdale is the world’s
finest golf destination, offering firstclass service and nearly 200 expertly
manicured courses.
Golf Course at Ingleside Inn, circa 1910
15
Scottsdale: Home to the Pros
With nearly 200 fabulous golf
courses, year-round sunny skies and
unparalleled city amenities, it’s no
wonder the Scottsdale area has
become a popular place for professional golfers. Following is a list of
current PGA professionals that make
their home in the Scottsdale area:
Waste Management Phoenix Open
Michael Allen
Scottsdale, AZ
Aaron Baddeley
Scottsdale, AZ
Ricky Barnes
Scottsdale, AZ
Curt Byrum
Scottsdale, AZ
Paul Casey
Scottsdale, AZ
Brandel Chamblee Scottsdale, AZ
private “country club” amenities. By the
Watching that inaugural tournament at
Tim Clark
Scottsdale, AZ
mid-1980s, the word was out that
the TPC Scottsdale were executives from
Fred Couples
Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale was a golfer’s paradise for all
Princess Hotels. Recognizing an opportu-
Rick Fehr
Anthem, AZ
golfers, not just the privileged few. This
nity to combine golf and luxury resort
Robert Garrigus
Scottsdale, AZ
new trend toward upscale daily-fee
accommodations, they decided to build
Matthew Goggin
Scottsdale, AZ
courses quickly caught on, and more and
their first non-beachfront property in .
Mark Hensby
Mesa, AZ
more first-rate public courses opened. the Sonoran Desert adjacent to the TPC
Matt Jones
Scottsdale, AZ
Steve Jones
Tempe, AZ
Scottsdale. The company debuted the
Jonathan Kaye
Phoenix, AZ
The success of nationally televised golf
Scottsdale Princess Hotel, now The
Martin Laird
Scottsdale, AZ
events also led PGA TOUR officials to
Fairmont Scottsdale, in December 1987
Andrew Magee
Paradise Valley, AZ
make a significant decision. They
and secured tee times for its guests at
Billy Mayfair
Scottsdale, AZ
reasoned that since other sports had their
both TPC courses. Gary McCord
Paradise Valley, AZ
Bryce Molder
Scottsdale, AZ
Patrick Moore
Mesa, AZ
own stadiums to accommodate fans, golf
needed stadiums, too. Tour officials
1990s
encouraged the development of stadium-
As more courses opened, Scottsdale
style courses. Scottsdale Mayor Herb
locked in its reputation as a top-flight .
Drinkwater contacted the sponsors of
golf destination. The list of golf course
The Phoenix Open and lured the tourna-
architects designing Scottsdale’s desert
ment to Scottsdale with the promise of a
Aaron Oberholser Scottsdale, AZ
Geoff Ogilvy
Scottsdale, AZ
Pat Perez
Scottsdale, AZ
Ted Purdy
Phoenix, AZ
Jeff Quinney
Scottsdale, AZ
and traditional layouts read like a “who’s
Chez Reavie
Scottsdale, AZ
stadium course that would accommodate
who” of the game: Jack Nicklaus, Robert
Joey Snyder III
Scottsdale, AZ
the tournament’s growing legion of fans. Trent Jones, Sr., Robert Trent Jones, Jr.,
Kevin Stadler
Scottsdale, AZ
The Stadium Course at the TPC Scotts-
Tom Fazio, Arnold Palmer, Tom Weis-
Kevin Streelman
Scottsdale, AZ
dale became the new home of The
kopf and Ben Crenshaw all are on the
Kirk Triplett
Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Open in 1987. roster of elite golf architects who have put
Aaron Watkins
Mesa, AZ .
Bubba Watson
Scottsdale, AZ
their stamp on Scottsdale. 16
The 1990s also saw one of the most exciting
Open is expected to attract nearly half a
and Gary McCord are just a handful of
hole-in-one events in PGA history: in
million fans. the professional golfers who call the
1997 Tiger Woods made his infamous
Scottsdale area home.
hole-in-one on #16 at The Phoenix Open.
Today
Other members of The Phoenix Open
Present-day Scottsdale is recognized by
And, in the tradition of Hope and Crosby,
hole-in-one club include Will MacKenzie
many as the world’s finest golf destination.
celebrities continue to make pilgrimages to
(#12 in 2008), Heath Slocum (#4 in 2007),
Not only are Scottsdale courses designed
Scottsdale. Stars like Alice Cooper, Justin
Bob Burns and Tim Herron (both on .
to challenge and delight players of all
Timberlake, Kevin Costner and Bill Murray
#4 in 2003), Mike Sposa (#16 in 2002),
skill levels, they are uniquely memorable. have all hit the links in Scottsdale, as have
Andrew Magee (#17 in 2001) and Mark
Carved into spectacular mountain and
numerous sports luminaries, including
Calcavecchia (#4 in 1992). Magee’s hole-
desert settings, the holes offer golfers
Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and Wayne
in-one remains the only hole-in-one on a
unlimited vistas of the Sonoran Desert
Gretzky, just to name a few.
par-4 ever recorded in a PGA TOUR event.
landscape, practically unlimited sunshine
and acres of blue skies. 2000s
So what does the future hold? That one’s
a chip shot. More great weather. More
In 2004, the Friedman, Billings, Ramsey
No wonder the pros have discovered
Group, Inc., became the title sponsor of
Scottsdale. The combination of near-
The Phoenix Open and the event name
guaranteed sunshine, a first-rate climate
changed to the FBR Open. And, new for
and exceptional courses has proven
2010, Waste Management is the tourna-
unbeatable. Aaron Baddeley, Bubba Watson,
ment’s new title sponsor. Still the most
Andrew Magee, Brandel Chamblee, Kirk
well-attended event on the PGA TOUR,
Triplett, Aaron Oberholser, Geoff Ogilvy,
the 2010 Waste Management Phoenix
Billy Mayfair, Jonathan Kaye, Curt Byrum
top courses. And more great golf.
SunRidge Canyon Golf Club
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Cafe ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho
The 19th Hole
W
hen it comes to off-course enter-
British Open Pub
celebrity caricatures that adorn every
tainment, Scottsdale is in a class
& Grill
inch of wall space. by itself. No other destination offers such
For a taste of the “auld
an abundance of “big city” amenities, like
country,” this south
Phil’s Grill at
professional sports teams, trendy restau-
Scottsdale hideaway
Grayhawk Golf Club
rants whose chefs make the covers of
is the place. If your cravings lean to
Masters Champion
national food magazines, and countless
shepherd’s pie, fish and chips or bangers
(2006) Phil Mickelson
sophisticated recreational options, all
and mash, you can’t miss here. Naturally,
helped plan the menu
balanced with the laid-back, come-as-
you can sample a fine selection of English
and his namesake bar and restaurant
you-are, old Southwestern ambience that
and Scottish adult beverages as well.
could win a major on its own, with its
our city radiates. Here’s a sampling of
hip, clubby, yet totally inviting atmo-
where to go and what to do when you’re
Don & Charlie’s
sphere. Standout menu items include the
not smacking drives and chasing pars.
In the heart of Old
juicy Barn Burgers, succulent baby back
Town Scottsdale is
pork ribs slathered with prickly pear
Dining and Nightlife
this 29-year-old
barbecue sauce, hefty slabs of prime .
An absolutely dazzling array of restau-
classic that just gets
ribeye, and, for those with a sweet tooth,
rants and watering holes awaits your
better with age. The beef, chicken and fish
the Skookie – a half-baked chocolate chip
post-round pleasure. Some revolve
are all done wonderfully, but what will
cookie served in a deep dish pizza pan
around golf and golfers; others simply
linger longest in the memory are perhaps
with vanilla ice cream. But what truly
cater to them. In either case, if you’re into
the Valley’s best baby-back ribs, the
stands out are the shiny juniper bar,
golf, you’ll fit right in at the following
energetic atmosphere and the sports
overstuffed chairs, multiple TVs and
establishments:
photos, signed magazine covers and
plenty of Mickelson memorabilia.
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The Grill at the TPC
jade bar
Scottsdale
There’s no golf at the
Scottsdale might not
Sanctuary on Camel-
be the first place you
back Mountain Resort
think of for great
and Spa, but its
seafood, but once you give the new menu
signature bar serves up views galore as
at The Grill a try, it will certainly be on
well as distinctive martinis. Mood
Prime Cuts
your list of favorites. In partnership with
lighting, a wrap-around patio and a low-
Ah, beef – how do we love thee? Let
the CleanFish Alliance, The Grill has
key atmosphere provide the perfect
us count the ways – flame broiled
debuted an all-new menu featuring the
ambience for golfers seeking to experi-
and mesquite grilled, peppercorn
highest-quality sustainable seafood. The
ence Scottsdale’s renowned nightlife.
crusted and drizzled in béarnaise,
Kobe and certified USDA Prime. For .
menu includes entrees like Florida spiny
lobster, Loch Duart salmon and striped
Dave and Buster’s
all the ways you love beef, Scottsdale
bass, as well as The Grill’s notable beef,
Desert Ridge Market-
offers a robust menu of steakhouses
chicken and pork selections. And don’t
place practically
that’s sure to please. In addition to
forget to try the dessert items, including
revolves around this
long-time favorites like Morton’s,
the Cheesecake Tic Tac Toe, Warm
vibrant, versatile
Mastro’s and Capital Grille, there are
Monkey Bread and Pie Quartet. On
complex that features outstanding dining
three new beef-fueled powerhouses
Fridays, The Grill hosts a clam bake on
(including specialties like the Black Jack
with offerings that will make your
the patio, where you can indulge in little
Sirloin swathed in Jack Daniels barbecue
inner carnivore weep in anticipation. neck clams, Saltspring Island mussels,
sauce and the Island Grilled Trifecta of
At The Fairmont Scottsdale, two-
shrimp and special desserts like brownie
steak, chicken and shrimp) plus 12 state-
time James Beard Award-winning
cheesecake and raspberry short-cupcakes.
of-the-art bowling lanes, a dance club and
chef and restaurateur Michael Mina
a 17,000-square-foot game room that’s
opened BOURBON STEAK, which
Blanco Tacos +
perfect for kids and kids at heart, with
delivers contemporary steakhouse
Tequila
pool tables and golf games among the
cuisine with classic American side
One of the newest
many options.
dishes like blue cheese scalloped
potatoes. Over at Camelback Inn, a
and hottest ventures
Downtown Scottsdale
JW Marriott Resort and Spa, Chef
teur Sam Fox, Blanco Tacos + Tequila
If a great day on the
Laurent Tourondel, acclaimed as a
offers modern Mexican fare in a casual-
course and a fabulous
“Best New Chef” by Food & Wine
chic setting. Updated classics like tacos,
dinner have left you
magazine, debuted BLT Steak with a
enchiladas and queso crisps are reinter-
with some energy .
menu centered on prime cuts of beef
preted with fresh, flavorful ingredients
to burn, head to downtown Scottsdale,
prepared with Tourondel’s signature
and served in a contemporary setting that
where you’ll find more than 75 nightclubs,
French-inspired flair. Rounding out
boasts a striking wood-relief paneled wall,
bars and lounges, many within easy
this talented trifecta is Jean-Georges
weathered wood floors and plush seating. walking distance of each other. Whether
Vongerichten who recently opened
The bar stocks an impressive selection of
you prefer a sophisticated lounge, cozy
his first-ever Arizona location, J&G
wine, beer and, count ‘em, nearly 30
wine bar or high-energy dance club, you’ll
Steakhouse at The Phoenician with a
premium tequilas. find just what you crave with Scottsdale’s
menu of premium meat and fish dishes.
by Valley restaura-
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A Spa-tacular Experience
Feel-good pampering and grooming
is all the rage these days, but Scottsdale
exciting nightspots. The options include
Arts & Culture
Axis/Radius, a sexy duo of nightclubs that
There’s no denying that many of Scottsdale’s
also features a first-class cigar bar; Kazimi-
top golf courses feature artistically
erz world wine bar, a cozy speakeasy that
designed layouts and artfully sculpted
offers live jazz and a mind-boggling 3,500
bunkers, but a taste of the real thing is
wines by the glass; the Living Room at the
only a few minutes’ walk or drive from
ultra-chic W Scottsdale, where cocktail
wherever you’re staying. With more than
culture and DJ-spun beats create a sultry
125 galleries, studios and museums, plus
atmosphere; and Suede Restaurant &
the pulsating downtown Scottsdale Arts,
Lounge, which boasts a frost-top bar that
Shopping & Entertainment Districts,
keeps the specialty martinis and fine wines
Scottsdale is an art-lover’s paradise. Fans
chilled to perfection.
of the performing arts and live music
was way ahead of the curve. More than
twenty of the nation’s most attractive, comprehensive and award-rich
spas call the Scottsdale area home,
won’t go away disappointed, either. And
For additional dining and nightlife
architecture buffs have a national treasure
options in the Scottsdale area, visit
at their disposal: Taliesin West, the
www.GolfInScottsdale.com.
western home and work space of Frank
many featuring therapeutic, “golfcentric” treatments. At The Westin
Kierland’s Agave, The Arizona Spa,
Fitness Director Steve Heller has
teamed with much-honored teachers
Mike and Sandy LaBauve to develop
FORE-MAX, which blends the best
of exercise physiology with top golf
instruction. At the Centre for WellBeing at The Phoenician, the Fit-for-
Lloyd Wright. Whether you hit the
Recreation Options
Scottsdale ArtWalk, a Thursday-night
We understand that if you’re serious about
tradition in which galleries stay open late,
golf, you’ll likely want to experience at
or check out the Heard Museum North
least one of Scottsdale’s outstanding
Scottsdale, which is chock-full of exam-
courses every day of your trip. Nevertheless,
ples of our region’s rich Native American
our area offers so many other exciting
heritage, you’ll appreciate our special
recreational possibilities that you may
desert setting that much more. want to tweak your schedule to fit in a
few of these attractive options.
Golf program provides you with a
personalized plan to optimize your
swing mechanics and enhance your
game using specific exercises for core
strengthening, balance and endurance
conditioning. When you’re ready to
relax those game-weary muscles, check
out massage offerings tailored specifically for golfers at Scottsdale’s most
renowned spas, including The Golden
Door Spa at the Boulders Resort, Spa
at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at
Troon North and Willow Stream – The
Spa at Fairmont Scottsdale. Taliesin West
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Gaming
don’t miss the opportunity to get up close
If you’ve got a roll of quarters burning a
and personal with our unique setting.
hole in your pocket, the good news is
that you no longer have to go to Nevada
Shopping
to try your luck at games of chance. .
When the going gets tough, the tough go
Casino Arizona has two locations just off
shopping – at least they do in Scottsdale,
the 101 freeway on the Salt River Pima-
anyway. Virtually anything you can think
Maricopa Indian Community, both of
of to buy is available here, with an accent,
which offer first-rate gaming action. The
naturally, on specialties of the Southwest. Indian Bend Road location is practically
Scottsdale Fashion Square in the heart of
next door to the top-ranked Talking
town is the logical starting point, thanks
Stick Golf Club. Slots, blackjack, poker,
to its unparalleled selection of boutiques,
an enormous sports bar and a race book
galleries and department stores (includ-
are among the highlights, along with
ing Arizona’s first Barneys New York),
excellent restaurants and big-name
plus an assortment of superb dining
entertainment. Casino Arizona’s second
experiences. For pure character and
location on McKellips Road offers all
charm, you can’t beat the distinctive
your favorite games, plus five restaurants
shops and goods in the downtown
and “Showstoppers Live!”, a musical
Scottsdale Arts, Shopping & Entertainment
tribute to America’s greatest superstars. Districts; for more specialized, upscale
fare, try The Shops at Gainey Village, .
Outdoor Escapes
The Borgata of Scottsdale or el Pedregal
If you can tear yourself away from the
Shops & Dining at The Boulders Resort. links for a just a little while, you’ll
Another don’t-miss shopping mecca is
encounter a host of unforgettable
Kierland Commons. Kierland’s amazing
activities that will enhance your Scotts-
variety of stores, top-notch dining and
dale experience. Horseback riding has
convenient location in between The
long been a staple of a desert vacation;
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and the
more recent methods of embracing the
Scottsdale Airpark have made it a “must-
desert environment are off-road Jeep
do.” And, just across Scottsdale Road,
and Hummer tours, hot air ballooning
Scottsdale Quarter offers retailers like
and other aerial adventures, and rock
west elm, Williams-Sonoma Home,
climbing, hiking and mountain biking. Oakville Grocery and Nike (opening
For the ultimate outdoor getaway, make
soon) as well as a variety of top-flight
time to see the Grand Canyon while
restaurants. Top Pro Shops
Old-fashioned pro shops were
nothing more than glorified snack
huts where you paid your greens fee
and exited – end of experience. On
the other end of the scale, there are
Scottsdale pro shops. So attractive
are these retail set-ups in terms of
service and value that no fewer than
seven area courses placed among the
nation’s top public access and resort
pro shops in Golf World Business’
2009 rankings. If you’re looking for
that special souvenir, look no further
than Grayhawk, Kierland, Talking
Stick, TPC Scottsdale, Troon North,
We-Ko-Pa and The Phoenician. And,
if you’re in the market for new clubs,
Scottsdale is home to two leaders in
the field of personalized golf club
fitting, Hot Stix Golf and Cool
Clubs. Both use advanced technol-
you’re here. While Scottsdale can keep
ogy, professional club fitters and
you occupied 24/7, there are only so
superior attention to detail to match
many chances to reach out and touch one
players with the best equipment for
of the world’s seven natural wonders. their individual game. Whether on foot, on wheels or in the air,
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The Waste Management Phoenix Open (Formerly the FBR Open)
This Isn’t Your
Father’s Golf Game
By JoAnne Zeterberg & Joseph Mark Passov
S
cottsdale courses are putting a hip
including Johnnie Walker Blue, Gold and
Want to play like the pros at the Waste
new spin on the traditional game
Green labels while learning everything
Management Phoenix Open, a.k.a. the
with cool offerings like the Scottish Golf
from the differences between the labels to
“Greatest Show on Grass”? Hit from .
Experience at Kierland Golf Club. To
various ways to drink the popular liquor.
the same tees as Phil and Tiger on TPC
Scottsdale’s Stadium Course with the
honor Scottish immigrants who helped
develop Arizona and make the game truly
If there was one course in Scottsdale
Forecaddie Experience and find out what
authentic, don rented kilts and enjoy
deemed edgy, Grayhawk Golf Club
it’s like to be a TOUR player. Caddies
Johnnie Walker beverages while perfect-
would be it. Not only can you swing to
carry your bags, offer shot selection
ing your swing. Finish your round as
rock music on the practice range, but the
advice, rake bunkers, read greens and
bagpipes signal the end of the day and the
course also has featured live tunes by
much more. Plus, you’ll get the insider’s
start of the Scottish Pipes at Sunset Series,
Easton Ashe on the patio. If clothing .
perspective of the history and heritage of
where Bagpiper Michael McClanathan
is your thing, check out Grayhawk’s .
golf and the TOUR. And don’t miss the
creates the melodic tunes of Old World
pro shop, which offers the latest golf
plaques inside the clubhouse commemo-
Scotland at the Dreamweaver Canyon .
threads from PUMA and Oakley. And
rating the top moments of the Open’s
fire pit. And if you’re at Kierland on a
coming soon to a television near you,
history – J.B. Holmes’ monster drive on
Saturday night, make a reservation for .
the newest commercial from Scottsdale-
18 two years ago, Tiger’s “loose impedi-
the Saturday Night Scotch Tasting at the
based Web domain company Go Daddy
ment” that took help from the fans to
resort’s Rim Lobby Bar. Guests from
was filmed at Grayhawk Golf Club. Stay
move and Andrew Magee’s hole-in-one
novice to expert scotch drinkers can taste
tuned to see if it is as racy as their Super
on a par four, just to name a few. a showcase of the Johnnie Walker family
Bowl advertisements. 22
Who says golf can’t be romantic? Just
either the North or South course. Select
check out the sunset Tee Box Dinners at
your menu for the evening from any .
The Phoenician and The Boulders Resort
of the resort’s acclaimed dining venues,
& Golden Door Spa. At The Phoenician,
including the four-diamond Latilla
the stage is set on the eighth tee box, the
restaurant. The Boulders’ attentive staff
highest point on the resort’s Desert
will help select the perfect wine pairings
Course on the side of legendary Camel-
from the resort’s well-stocked cellars. back Mountain. An illuminated path
Candlelight, fine linens, china, crystal and
strewn with rose petals leads to the tee
a personal waiter enhance this romantic
box where a linen-dressed table for two
dining experience. You can even request
awaits. Once there, you’ll enjoy a three-,
lounge chairs in which to enjoy après
four- or five-course meal served by your
dinner cordials. Both The Phoenician and
We’re Here to Help
personal butler. Menu options include
The Boulders also can help you arrange
The concierges at the Scottsdale Con-
specialties like Veal Marsala, Dayboat
for the music of your choice to be playing
vention & Visitors Bureau’s visitor
Scallops and Crème Brulee from the
to complete the ambiance. centers are at your service. Let our
resort’s elegant Il Terrazzo restaurant. destination experts help you plan
From Scotch and caddies to rock ‘n’ roll
your Scottsdale getaway. With access
At The Boulders Resort & Golden Door
and romance, there’s no doubt about it . . . to hundreds of Scottsdale businesses
Spa, you can choose from three locations
this sure isn’t your father’s golf game!
in the hospitality industry, they can
– the South Course’s seventh tee box,
help you find golf courses, recreation
which features Rosie’s Rock, a several-
options, restaurants and more –
hundred-ton boulder perched atop a
everything you need to make your
bench-sized pedestal, or the 18th tee of
stay in the Sonoran Desert complete. Stop by one of our visitor
centers today:
Galleria Corporate Centre
4343 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 170
Scottsdale Fashion Square
(located in the mall concierge area in
the central food court)
7014 E. Camelback Rd.
Downtown Scottsdale
4248 N. Craftsman Ct., Ste 200
For hours and more information
contact the Scottsdale Convention .
& Visitors Bureau at 480-421-1004 .
or 800-782-1117 or visit .
The Phoenician
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www.GolfInScottsdale.com.
By the Numbers
(stats for 2009 FBR Open)
23 Consecutive years (1987 – 2009) Billy
Mayfair has played in the FBR Open, now
the Waste Management Phoenix Open
132 Number of golfers in the field
146 Number of Skyboxes on the 16th
hole
191 Total number of Skyboxes at the
tournament (16th hole = 146, 17th hole
= 27, 18th hole = 18)
450 Total number of on-course port-apotties
450 Number of credentialed media
covering the tournament
969 Square footage of video display
board behind the 16th tee
Bird’s Nest
4,000+ Total number of volunteers
needed to run the tournament
12,000 Capacity of the Coors Light
Birds Nest
15,000 – 20,000 Estimated spectator
capacity of the 16th hole
25,000 Number of hot dogs eaten
320,000 Square footage of Birds Nest
(7.3 acres)
The Greatest Show on Grass
result in eagles and birdies. Waste
Whether you’re playing or watching,
Management Phoenix Open festivities
there’s no better place for golf than
take place all week throughout Scottsdale
Scottsdale. And when you talk “golf
and include such fan favorites as the
tournaments,” all discussions must begin
Scottsdale Celebrity-Am at nearby
and end with the PGA TOUR’s Waste
Grayhawk Golf Club. In addition, you
Management Phoenix Open (formerly
won’t want to miss the Open’s “Birds
the FBR Open), played every year in late
Nest,” a party tent that features live
February at the TPC Scottsdale. Also
music and attracts thousands of revelers
470,294 Total attendance for the week-
known as “The Greatest Show on Grass,”
following each day of play. Come early
long tournament
the Waste Management Phoenix Open is
and come often – this is always the party
$1,080,000 Winner’s check awarded to
the best-attended golf tournament in the
of the year!
tournament champion Kenny Perry
world, drawing in the neighborhood of
$6 Million Total purse for the tourna-
half a million fans each year. It is likely
ment
the most fun and exciting event as well,
$8.6+ Million Number of dollars given
thanks to the TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium
to local charities in 2008 by the host
course. The layout is both fan-friendly –
Thunderbirds (a PGA TOUR Record)
more than 100,000 spectators can feast on
unobstructed views of golf ’s top stars –
and player-friendly, where the dramatic
risk-reward options down the stretch can
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Hot Stix Golf
Golf Support Services
By JoAnne Zeterberg
N
ow that you’ve explored
Equipment & Apparel
Scottsdale’s golf course offerings
Cool Clubs
7267 E. Adobe Dr., Ste. 115, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Tel: 480-284-7766 / 888-284-9292
Web Site: www.coolclubs.com
Cool Clubs is the world’s leading golf-club fitting company, where advanced technology,
the latest brand name equipment and expert,
personalized service converge to help golfers
of all abilities play better golf. Golf Schools of Scottsdale
Tel: 800-356-6678
Web Site: www.azgolfschool.com
Named one of Golf magazine’s “Top 25 Golf
Schools in America,” Golf Schools of
Scottsdale offers on-site packages at Orange
Tree Golf Resort that include a suite, breakfast, lunch, golf school lessons and golf. Commuter schools also are available. Hot Stix Golf, LLC
14825 N. 82nd St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Tel: 480-513-1333 / 877-513-1333
Web Site: www.hotstixgolf.com
Hot Stix Golf is the world’s leader in TOUR
fittings, matching a golfer’s unique swing to
the perfect equipment for maximum results. Hot Stix provides customized woods, irons,
and putter services. TOUR Academy at TPC Scottsdale
Tel: 480-585-7785
Web Site: www.touracademy.com
The TOUR Academy at TPC Scottsdale offers
a number of instructional programs, including private lessons; clinics for beginners and
intermediate golfers, two-, three-, and fiveday golf schools, corporate events, and custom club fitting. Schools & Lessons
Services
The Boulders Golf Academy
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Carefree, AZ 85377
Tel: 480-488-9028
Web Site: www.theboulders.com
The Boulders Golf Academy, headed by
Donald Crawley, top 100 Teacher in America,
includes PGA and LPGA instruction covering
full swing, chipping, pitching, putting and
sand play, as well as digital video analysis and
customized teaching sessions. Dunn Transportation
Tel: 480-970-3866
Web Site: www.dunntransportation.com
Dunn Transportation offers a new, premier level
of transportation to clients: The Executive
Coach. We invite you to take a look at our
commitment to detail, from our coaches and
drivers to our rates and packaged services. in depth, it’s time to get down to business and start planning your getaway to
the world’s finest golf destination. This
section of the Golf Discovery Guide will
help you do just that by introducing you
to companies that provide everything
from resort accommodations and golf
lessons to turnkey, hassle-free golf vacation planning. Golf Business Listings
Associations
Arizona Golf Association
7226 N. 16th St., Ste. 200, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Tel: 602-944-3035 / 800-458-8484
Web Site: www.azgolf.org
The Arizona Golf Association is a non-profit
organization representing approximately
60,000 amateur golfers in the state of Arizona. 25
Services, cont.
Tee Time Bookings
Southwest Section PGA
Tel: 480-443-9002
Web Site: www.southwest.pga.com
Association of golf professionals in Arizona
and Clark County Nevada, promoting PGA
members and apprentices and the game of
golf. Vacations
Arizona Fairways
7411 E. 6th Ave., Ste. 104, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 602-989-4653 / 877-816-4653
Web Site: www.arizonafairways.com
Our friendly staff is ready to prepare your
personalized golf vacation or corporate outing. Whether it’s advance tee times, club rentals, accommodations, car rentals or airfare,
we’ll swing it for you!
JDR Tours
5125 N. 16th St., Ste. A 121, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Tel: 602-264-2833 / 800-759-8747
Web Site: www.arizonagolftours.com
Our custom golf vacation packages offer flexibility while matching lodging, transportation
and courses to your budget and abilities. Corporate events with celebrities and instruction by exceptional teachers are available. Meridian CondoResorts
P.O. Box 14914, Scottsdale, AZ 85267
Tel: 480-596-1919 / 800-213-6446
Web Site: www.condoresorts.com
We match the golfer to the course and offer
incredible packages, such as the $79 Unlimited
Golf package. A golf course’s price per round
often exceeds Meridian’s price for golf and
accommodations combined!
Phoenix Scottsdale Golf
9824 W. Las Palmaritas Dr., Peoria, AZ 85345
Tel: 623-236-9164 / 866-218-6941
Web Site: www.phoenixscottsdalegolf.com
Phoenix Scottsdale Golf offers the best discount
golf vacation packages to Arizona, as well as a
free service to schedule your Arizona golf tee
times and lodging. Sonoran Suites of Scottsdale
6920 E. Shea Blvd., Ste. 103
Tel: 480-607-6665 / 888-786-7848
Web Site: www.sonoransuites.com
We specialize in providing golf packages for
Arizona, including guaranteed tee times at
more than 100 courses, rental car services and
lodging in our own one-, two- and three-bedroom resort condominiums. Xona Resort Suites
7677 E. Princess Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Tel: 480-585-1234 / 800-541-5203
Web Site: www.xonaresort.com
The Golf Xperts at Xona Resort Suites will help
plan every aspect of your stay or golf outing
down to the last detail, including arranging
multiple group tee times, transportation,
course recommendations and more. Hotels & Resorts
3 Palms
7707 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Tel: 480-941-1202 / 800-450-7869
Web Site: www.scottsdale-resort-hotels.com
Best Western SUNDIAL
7320 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 .
Tel: 480-994-4170 / 800-WESTERN .
Web Site: www.bestwestern.com/sundialresort
The Boulders Resort, The Waldorf Astoria
Collection
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr. .
Carefree, AZ 85377 .
Tel: 480-488-9009 / 800-553-1717 .
Web Site: www.theboulders.com
Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
5402 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 .
Tel: 480-948-1700 / 800-24-CAMEL .
Web Site: www.camelbackinn.com
The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician
6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 .
Tel: 480-423-2880 / 800-888-8234 .
Web Site: www.canyonsuites.com
Carefree Resort & Villas
37220 Mule Train Rd., P.O. Box 3500 .
Carefree, AZ 85377 .
Tel: 480-488-5300 / 888-488-9034 .
Web Site: www.carefree-resort.com
Chaparral Suites Scottsdale
5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250 .
Tel: 480-949-1414 / 800-528-1456 .
Web Site: www.chaparralsuites.com
Clarion Hotel Scottsdale
5101 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250 .
Tel: 480-945-4392 / 866-394-3911 .
Web Site: www.clarionscottsdale.com
Comfort Inn Fountain Hills
17105 E. Shea Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Tel: 480-837-5343 / 800-228-5150
Web Site: www.comfortinnfountainhills.com
Comfort Inn Scottsdale
7350 E. Gold Dust Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Tel: 480-596-6559 / 888-296-9776
Web Site: http://www.comfortinn.com
Comfort Suites Scottsdale
3275 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-946-1111
Web Site: www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/az816
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Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town
3311 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-429-7785 / 800-835-6205
Web Site: www.marriott.com/phxsc
Days Inn Scottsdale
Tel: 480-947-5411 / 800-DAYSINN
Web Site: www.daysinnscottsdale.com
DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort Scottsdale
Tel: 480-947-5400 / 877-445-6677
Web Site: www.paradisevalley.doubletree.com
Fairmont Scottsdale
7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Tel: 480-585-4848 / 800-344-4758
Web Site: www.fairmont.com/scottsdale
FireSky Resort & Spa
Tel: 480-945-7666
Web Site: www.fireskyresort.com
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
10600 E. Crescent Moon Dr. .
Tel: 480-515-5700 / 888-207-9696
Web Site: www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale
Gainey Suites Hotel
7300 E. Gainey Suites Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Tel: 480-922-6969 / 800-970-4666
Web Site: www.gaineysuiteshotel.com
Hampton Inn Scottsdale at Shea
Tel: 480-443-3233 / 877-776-6464
Web Site: scottsdaleshea.hamptoninn.com
The Hermosa Inn, a boutique hotel
5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd. .
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Tel: 602-955-8614 / 800-241-1210
Web Site: www.hermosainn.com
Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale North Perimeter
Center
8550 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Tel: 480-515-4944 / 877-STAY-HGI
Web Site: www.scottsdalenorth.stayhgi.com
Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old Town
7324 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-481-0400
Web Site: www.scottsdale.gardeninn.com
Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas
Tel: 480-948-7750 / 800-498-7396
Web Site: www.scottsdaleresort.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Tel: 480-675-7665 / 888-401-7666
Web Site: www.hiexpress.com/scottsdaleaz
Hotel Indigo Scottsdale
4415 N. Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-941-9400 / 888-554-6344
Web Site: www.scottsdalehiphotel.com
Hotel Valley Ho
6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-248-2000 / 866-882-4484
Web Site: www.HotelValleyHo.com
Hyatt Place Scottsdale/Old Town
7300 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-423-9944 / 888-HYATT HP
Web Site: www.hyattplace.com
Radisson Fort McDowell Resort
10438 N. Fort McDowell Rd.
Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, AZ 85264
Tel: 480-789-5300 / 800-333-3333
Web Site: www.radisson.com/ftmcdowellaz
Residence Inn by Marriott Scottsdale/
Paradise Valley
Tel: 480-948-8666 / 800-331-3131
Web Site: www.residenceinnscottsdale.com
Residence Inn Scottsdale North
Tel: 480-563-4120 / 800-331-3131
Web Site: www.marriott.com/phxrn
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at
Gainey Ranch
7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Tel: 480-444-1234 / 800-233-1234
Web Site: www.scottsdale.hyatt.com
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
5200 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018
Tel: 602-840-3610 / 800-672-6011
Web Site: www.royalpalmsresortandspa.com
Hyatt Summerfield Suites Scottsdale/Old Town
4245 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-946-7700 / 800-XS-HYATT
Web Site: scottsdale.summerfieldsuites.hyatt.com
Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa
5700 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Tel: 480-948-2100 / 800-245-2051
Web Site: www.sanctuaryaz.com
Inn at Eagle Mountain
9800 N. Summer Hill Blvd. .
Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Tel: 480-816-3000 / 800-992-8083
Web Site: www.innateaglemountain.com
Scottsdale Camelback Resort
Tel: 480-947-3300 / 800-891-8585
Web Site: www.scottsdalecamelback.com
The Inn at Pima
7330 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Tel: 480-948-3800 / 800-344-0262
Web Site: www.scottsdalepima.com
InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa
Tel: 480-627-3200 / 888-627-3010
Web Site: www.icmontelucia.com
Marriott TownePlace Suites Scottsdale
Tel: 480-551-1100 / 800-257-3000
Web Site: www.marriott.com/phxto
Millennium Resort Scottsdale, McCormick Ranch
Tel: 480-948-5050 / 800-243-1332
Web Site: www.millenniumhotels.com/scottsdale
Mondrian Scottsdale
7353 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-308-1100 / 800-504-0370
Web Site: www.mondrianscottsdale.com
Tel: 480-948-6100 / 800-228-0386
Web Site: www.orangetree.com
The Phoenician
Tel: 480-941-8200 / 800-888-8234
Web Site: www.thephoenician.com
Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites
Tel: 480-991-1414
Web Site: www.scottsdalecottonwoods.com
Scottsdale Links Resort
16858 N. Perimeter Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Tel: 480-563-0500 / 800-438-2929
Web Site: www.scottsdalelinks.com
Scottsdale Villa Mirage
Tel: 480-473-4000 / 800-438-2929
Web Site: www.scottsdalevillamirage.com
Sheraton Desert Oasis
Tel: 480-515-5888 / 866-207-8599
Web Site: www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton
SmokeTree Resort & Bungalows
Tel: 480-948-7660 / 877-948-7660
Web Site: www.smoketreeresort.com
Talking Stick Resort
Tel: 480-850-7777 / 877-724-4687
Web Site: www.talkingstickresort.com
W Scottsdale Hotel & Residences
Tel: 480-970-2100 / 877-WHOTELS
Web Site: www.whotels.com/scottsdale
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Tel: 480-624-1000 / 800-354-5892
Web Site: www.kierlandresort.com
Wingate By Wyndham Scottsdale
Tel: 480-922-6500
Web Site: www.wingatehotels.com
Xona Resort Suites
Tel: 480-585-1234 / 800-541-5203
Web Site: www.xonaresort.com
Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains
16770 N. Perimeter Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Tel: 480-502-3836 / 800-288-6127
Web Site: www.scottsdalemarriott.com
Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town
7325 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Tel: 480-945-1550 / 800-228-9290
Web Site: www.marriott.com/phxst
The Scottsdale Plaza Resort
Tel: 480-948-5000 / 800-832-2025
Web Site: www.scottsdaleplaza.com
Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club
Tel: 480-344-0600 / 877-343-0033
Web Site: www.scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com
Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
7700 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Tel: 480-991-9000 / 800-528-0293
Web Site: www.thescottsdaleresort.com
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