PlayWorthy - Desert Golf and Tennis
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PlayWorthy - Desert Golf and Tennis
OctoberNovember2013 Departments Contents Desert Willow Golf Club ON PAR PLAY WORTHY PUBLISHER’S NOTES.......................................................8 RECOVERY SHOT Golf, After the Great Recession, Still Defines Arizona, Especially on the Fringes ..........................32 ON COVER MICHAEL PHELPS Avoiding the Water ................................................12 HOT GEAR COURSE DESIGN GOTTA HAVE GADGET! The latest on golf gear and other products you simply must have ..............................................36 ESCAPE TO SCOTLAND During the desert’s sizzling summer months, find respite at a magnificent new course in Scotland...............................................................16 PLAY WORTHY HUNTSMAN SPRINGS Win-win in Idaho’s majestic Teton Valley: Award-winning golf resort donates all profits to cancer research.................................................20 MAPS, DIRECTORIES AND PRIVATE CLUBS COACHELLA VALLEY.................................................62 ARIZONA ..................................................................68 PHOENIX ...................................................................72 TUCSON ....................................................................78 LAS VEGAS................................................................80 BERMUDA DUNES COUNTRY CLUB The very definition of classic..................................24 DESERT WILLOW GOLF RESORT Palm Desert’s premier golfing destination provides a country club experience that the general public can embrace and enjoy ............28 Cover: Michael Phelps Photo by Dane Andrew/Total Entertainment News OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 5 OctoberNovember2013 Lifestyle Contents Mercedes S Class Coupé DESERT GOLF REALTY THE GOOD LIFE A SECOND HOME AS INCOME What you need to know to make it work for you .............................................................40 DESERT GOLF LIFESTYLES FINE DINING DESERT GOLF MAGAZINE DINING GUIDE The Best of the Coachella Valley..........................46 LUXURY AUTOS MERCEDES Out with the old, in with the S-Class Coupé........54 STYLE REPORT THE SHIRTMAKER IS BACK This season on the golf course, it’s all about the dress...................................................................58 FINE JEWELRY FLASH OR PANACHE? We’ll let you decide ...............................................60 LUXURY TRAVEL THE JAMAICA INVITATIONAL PRO-AM It’s the largest destination pro-am tournament in the Caribbean—and well worth the trip .........52 OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 7 OctoberNovember2013 Publisher’sNotes By Timothy J. Pade • [email protected] In this issue, we are proud to feature the most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, whose record totals 22 medals. Phelps holds the all-time records for Olympic gold medals (18, double the second highest record holders), Olympic gold medals in individual events (11) and Olympic medals in individual events for a male (13). In winning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games, Phelps took the record for the most first-place finishes at any single Olympic Games. Five of those victories were in individual events, tying the single Games record. In the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Phelps won four gold and two silver medals, making him the most successful athlete of the Games for the third Olympics in a row. Now retired from the sport of swimming, Phelps has become an accomplished golfer, bringing the same passion and dedication to his new sport as he did to swimming. Most recently, he was featured on the Golf Channel with renowned instructor Hank Haney. Haney has worked with Phelps to improve his game for more than a year, and he continues to coach him on and off the golf course. Our photographer Dane Andrew has given us a superb cover shot, capturing Phelps’ intensity on the golf course. While we may no longer see Phelps in swimming pools around the world, he is often seen in high-profile celebrity tournaments such as the Ryder Cup Pro-Am, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and, most recently, in the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe. Please see our profile of this dynamic and accomplished athlete starting on pg. 12. Also in this issue, you will find an insightful report on Donald Trump’s new course in Aberdeen, Scotland, written by our own Clive Clark, a European PGA Tour star, Ryder Cup player and accomplished golf-course architect. See his review of the course on pg. 16. Meanwhile, David McLay Kidd, another accomplished course architect, has created a notable layout at Huntsman Springs in Idaho’s Teton Valley. We at Desert Golf Magazine predict that this new gem will soon achieve high rankings. Additionally, all profits from this resort go to cancer research, so golfers have multiple reasons to play here. See more about Huntsman Springs on pg. 20. On pages 24-27 and 28-31 we feature two amazing golf facilities in the Coachella Valley: Bermuda Dunes Country Club and Desert Willow. Bermuda Dunes is a classic layout that was in the Bob Hope Classic rotation for 50 years. There is a lot going on at this venerable club, including some changes to the facilities that will make this beloved club even better. Desert Willow in Palm Desert offers two courses that provide a championship experience akin to that in top private clubs, yet they are open to the public. Owned by the city of Palm Desert, this facility provides amazing golf as well as a spectacular clubhouse with excellent dining. As always, we also provide comprehensive coverage of all the lifestyle elements that matter, including real estate, dining, fashion and jewelry. Of particular note is our travel feature on Jamaica; if you have not yet made it to this fascinating Caribbean island, consider a trip over the coming months. And our automotive reviewer offers up a look at the new Mercedes Concept S Class Coupe. Finally, our golf course guides provide the latest information on courses in the desert region. We hope you enjoy this issue and that you’re already having an amazing start to this new season—we’re proud to be part of it with you. OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 9 DESERTGOLF OctoberNovember2013 Editor/Publisher: 17th Annual Vol.XVIV, No.I TIMOTHY J. PADE Marketing/Promotion: Deputy Articles Editor: CHRISTINE LOOMIS TIMOTHY J. PADE P.O. Box 1158, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 324-2476 ext. 1 • (800) 858-9677 Email: [email protected] Writers: AARON ATWOOD RUSS CHRIST CLIVE CLARK MIKE CONRAD JENELL FONTES CHRIS LEWIS MATT MCKAY LISA PERRY FRANÇOISE RHODES JUDD SPICER JOYCE HENRY Account Executive (760) 219-1606 RHEA TALLADA Account Executive, San Diego (315) 741-8153 DAN AMEZCUA Account Executive (760) 799-7422 Art Director: MICHAEL UNGER INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EDITOR SUSANNE KEMPER P.O. Box 2537, CH1211 Geneva #2, Switzerland Photography: DANE ANDREW DICK DURRANCE II KEN E. 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Pade In Memoriam, Executive Vice President, Ellen Meyer Secretary, Sherwood Steele Legal Counsel, Michael Henson AS S’N FA WR IT RS O E Desert Golf Magazine is a division of Pade Publishing, L.L.C. C A O LF M E RI G National Photography Award 1st Place International Network of Golf Awards 2004, 2005 & 2008 10 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 Follow us on facebook at: facebook.com/golfmagazines Search “Desert Golf” on facebook and become a fan for updates and golf promos Follow us on twitter at: twitter.com/desertgolfguy By Françoise Rhodes Photos by Dane Andrew/Total Entertainment News OnCover “G olf really is a dangerous sport,” quips Olympian Michael Phelps. But we’ll get to that story a little later. Born in Baltimore, 28-year-old Phelps is famous for being the most decorated Olympian of all time with 22 medals, 18 of them gold. After the London games in 2012, Phelps officially retired from swimming. Once the celebratory trip to Disneyland was over, whatever was a 27-year-old retired Olympian and multimillionaire to do? In Phelps’ case, he decided to play golf. Accustomed to the regimen and success of training, Phelps enlisted the aid of renowned swing coach Hank Haney. It was suggested to the young athlete, a complete newbie to the game, that he sign up as Haney’s next student on the coach’s popular television show, The Haney Project. Phelps accepted, thinking, “How hard can this be?” One year later Phelps exclaims, “It’s brutal! I don’t understand how it can be that hard to hit this little tiny white ball and hit it straight every time. But it just doesn’t happen for me.” Averaging 110–115 in his first year, Phelps admits to currently not having a registered handicap. However, he is happy to say that he has shot a few rounds in the mid-80s and is steadily improving. Not surprising, Phelps did not anticipate how humbling this game can be. “It’s been an eye-opening experienced for me just because I’ve usually been able to pick everything up fairly quickly. This has been a sport where, when I was with Hank on the Haney Project for six months, we must have hit almost 20,000 balls. I still have calluses and blisters and am taping up my hands almost every day.” Now possessing more game and more confidence, Phelps feels honored when invited to play in PGA Pro-Ams raising money for charity. “I played in the Pro-Am at the Ryder Cup and the Waste Management, as well as a couple of others that were really nerve-cracking, like Medinah. Going out there in front of thousands and thousands of people, I was so nervous I couldn’t put the tee in the ground. I had to take a 3-wood, crank the tee and put the ball on the top so my hands weren’t shaking so much.” Charity golf tournaments aren’t the only charities that Phelps is involved in. He has his own foundation, the IM Program, and the goal is simple: Encourage children to live healthy and active lifestyles and teach them how to swim. “We work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America,” explains Phelps. “In four years, more than 3,000 kids have become water safe, which helps them believe in themselves, helps them set goals. It’s been cool being able to get some of the stories that I’ve gotten from kids who have OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 13 OnCover Instructor Hank Haney, Win McMurray and Michael Phelps overcome fears, who have started heading in the right direction in terms of goals they want to achieve. That’s something that excites me and that’s one of my favorite things!” You can learn more at michaelphelpsfoundation.org Phelps may not be ready for professional status on the golf tour, but he does have a club-endorsement agreement with Ping. After 14 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 touring Ping’s Arizona facility, Phelps was fitted for a set of clubs that accommodates his 6-foot-4-inch frame, long arms and large hands. He’s already noticed a big improvement in the flight of the ball. “It’s pretty wild,” he recently told the media. “It’s crazy to think this sport is so technical. A lot of sports are very technical, but one of the (Ping) guys said there are 50-something different shafts they can put on the clubs. I’m used to having a pair of goggles; a small, medium or large swim cap; and a jammer to put on and that’s it.” Ping did add a few special touches to Phelps’ clubs, including accents in red, white, blue and gold. “I just want to have fun,” the 28-year-old says. “That’s the biggest thing.” Phelps truly enjoys playing with other athletes. “That’s the cool thing,” he says. “We all just love the sport. Even though it’s a very challenging sport and a very humbling sport, we all still love to go out there and play any course because you’ll never see the same course twice.” After a moment’s pause, he continues. “If you do replay a course, the same hole might not even be able to be played the exact same way you played it before. I think that’s something that’s pretty neat about golf. In a swimming pool, I saw a black line on the bottom and swam in lane lines in 78-degree water. There’s really not much you can change in that environment.” As for the injury and the bulky black boot he now needs to wear, it seems that the former swimmer worsened an existing stress fracture while playing golf, perhaps by stepping into a hole. “Golf really is a dangerous sport,” he says with a laugh. “The good thing is, I only have to pack one shoe.” ________________________________________________ Françoise Rhodes is a staff writer with Desert Golf Magazine CourseDesign By Clive Clark “The Donald,” not one to hide his light under a bushel, declared his new course, Trump International Scotland, as “the greatest course in the world.” Well, maybe; however, the course raters at Golf Magazine ranked it No. 50 on their list of the Top 100 Courses in the world. Lofty praise for a new course, you might think. But Trump didn’t view it that way, responding, “I am honored, but not thrilled.” He believes his course is destined to achieve its rightful place above Augusta, Cyprus and Pine Valley, not to mention the grand old links of Scotland, including the Old Course at St Andrews, Muirfield and Turnberry. Trump International Scotland is located 10 miles north of Aberdeen, which is a three-hour drive north of Edinburgh and halfway up the east coast of Scotland. Politically, it has raised many eyebrows in golf’s native country. The Scots are a calm and ‘dour’ nation of folk, but expose them to Trump’s bold tactics and they rise like a swarm of discontented hornets. The to’ing and fro’ing during the permitting process ended similarly to the 1746 Battle of Culloden, where several small detachments and a couple of battalions went missing in action. Who knows what bones will be discovered in time down in the depths of the deepest bunkers? But that’s enough about the politics. What is the course like and is it worth a trip from the West Coast of the United States? Trump’s course meanders partially through a wildlife reserve and also through massive sand dunes that are, literally, a moving feast. Many said that even if planning permits were granted, it would be impossible to stabilize the dunes. Trump didn’t believe that and, having battled his way through the permitting process, he had battalions of green staff plant an amazing 11.5 million individual marram plants, which are native to sand dunes and about the only thing that will stabilize them. In short, the course is spectacular and dramatic. Martin Hawtree, the British golf-course designer whose family has been in the business for a OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 17 CourseDesign long time, did a very good job. Whichever photographs you have seen, they don’t do this course justice. In the flesh, the sand dunes are at least double the size they appear to be in mere images. Some tees are perched at least 100 feet above the fairway, providing magnificent views of the course and, in some instances, spectacular long views out to the North Sea. Trump being Trump, no expense has been spared at Trump International Scotland. However, golf connoisseurs and aficionados alike have raised concerns as to whether or not the course plays like a true traditional Scottish links. In an effort to grow the course in, the fairways contain a substantial amount of rye grass, the same cultivar as is used for the overseeding process in all of our U.S. desert courses. As you may know, that produces a “Hollywood green” appearance, and partially because the fairways are new and 18 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 need a lot of water during grow-in, they also play slow with little run. This is a far cry from the pace and color of traditional links, although as the course matures, I am sure these true-links qualities will emerge. The Scots may raise their eyebrows at the $300 greens fee; however, it’s very much in line with Muirfield, Turnberry, Castle Stuart and Kingsbarns. Agreed, this is quite a lot of money for a round of golf, but if you compare it to Pebble Beach at $495, Spy Glass at $370 and Whistling Straits at $360, it’s not over the top. Fee aside, the course has many fans. It has been called “awesome” and “amazing,” and more than a few believe it is likely to become one of the top 10 courses in the world. There is no doubt that this is a mustplay golf course. It’s challenging but playable, a par 72 that measures 7,423 yards from the tips. There are 108 tees, which equates to six tees per hole, meaning there is a tee to suit every category of golfer. Bunkers? Yes! There are 93 traditional pot bunkers—18 of them on the 18th hole! That’s almost 20 percent of the CourseDesign bunkers on No. 18, which makes me think of Walter Danecki. He was the mailman from Milwaukee who made a bogus entry to the British Open by fraudulently declaring himself a scratch player when, in fact, he was struggling off a 24 handicap. He got stuck in a few bunkers as he carded his way to a record-smashing score of 119. Sadly, he did not improve on this effort in the 2nd round. The mind boggles thinking about how he would have tackled this beauty, the 18th at Trump. We may never know the answer to that. But you can certainly find out how you do on Trump’s spectacular closing hole. _______________________________________________ Clive Clark is a staff writer with Desert Golf Magazine OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 19 by Lisa Perry PlayWorthy I n just four years, a first-class mountain resort in the Teton Valley continually proves that that an idyllic rural retreat can indeed provide sumptuous creature comforts without commercialism and crowds. In Driggs, Idaho, Huntsman Springs operates in such a quietly efficient, personable way that harried urbanites continually choose it for an extended getaway. The resort is the creation of four-time cancer survivor, international businessman and philanthropist Jon Huntsman, Sr., and all profits garnered by the resort are donated to cancer research. His inspiration for Huntsman Springs? A day on the Teton River casting for trout. David Huntsman, resort CEO and president of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation says, “My father is an avid fisherman and he loves Idaho—he was born and raised not far from Huntsman Springs. He is very hard-charging and driven from a business sense, and when he goes to the river he is always thinking of a business justification to rationalize spending time fishing.” Huntsman says that his father began buying thousands of acres of land in the Teton Valley. “He thought it would be a passive investment, but it evolved into something that could benefit those suffering from cancer. That’s our driving motivation every single day.” All profits from Huntsman Springs go to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation, owned and run by the University of Utah, which specializes in genetic cancer research. The foundation is structured so that the Huntsman family can never accept any of its accompanying profits. Golf Course Architect David McLay Kidd Scottish-born David McLay Kidd, who counts St. Andrews Links’ Castle Course among his creations, was charged with putting together a worldclass destination golf course in the Teton Valley. “It’s designed as maximum risk, maximum reward,” says Tony Snoey, Huntsman Springs’ general manager and president. “Options are always different, depending on time of day and weather. It’s a good test of golf. That being said, the views are pretty, the course is in pristine condition and hospitality is second to none. It’s a total experience in the Grand Tetons. OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 21 PlayWorthy the wellness center opens in 2014, complimentary swimming and tennis lessons will be offered as well. The Huntsmans have donated funds for Driggs’ new county courthouse and upgrades for its high school ball fields. Each year, the resort hosts an annual “Celebrate America” festival, free to the public and held downtown the week before Independence Day. Guests enjoy a county fair and a nighttime concert with fireworks held on the Huntsman Springs driving range. The event began in 2010 with 7,000 attending and grew to an estimated 30,000 this year. Huntsman Springs’ logos feature Lucky Pierre, the resort’s resident rare white buffalo, considered sacred in some cultures. Visitors from around the region come to see and snap photos of the friendly 2,000-pound mascot and his female herd. The family owns a collection of classic cars, and the resort displays one each week for Mountain View Lodge “First-timers say, ‘Wow, that was tough, but it’s fun and I can’t wait to get back out there.’ They probably left some shots. Every time you play, it opens more and more to reveal itself. It’s mysterious the first few times until you learn its nuances. Members love it.” The course and resort community have been recognized with at least 15 national awards. While golf is a showpiece, the resort also offers stellar fly-fishing, hiking and biking, and access to an annual 500 inches of powder at Grand Targhee Ski Resort, just 12 miles away. Snoey says, “Huntsman Springs is also becoming known for service. We take great care of our members and guests, and nothing goes unchecked—whether it’s stocking homes with groceries, shuttling them to and from the airport, picking up a license at the courthouse or finding a mechanic to fix their car. You can have the best amenities money can buy, but you need the right people to make them work.” A new venue with tennis courts, swimming pool and spa is scheduled to open onsite next June. “The upcoming wellness center is important from a family aspect; we want to have exciting and fun opportunities available for those who are not golfers,” Huntsman says. “We’re proud of what we’ve done and think our property sells itself. We want people to experience it for themselves, and we think they’ll agree with us that it’s a wonderful place for families and to get away. It’s important that is bears our family name—it’s near and dear 22 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 to our hearts and very personal.” Huntsman Springs’ residential community attracts successful families and individuals from around the country who maintain second and third homes, but members are not required to own property to enjoy the resort. Memberships are streamlined. “Once you pay your dues, there are no cart fees and no food-andbeverage minimum,” says Snoey. Golf lessons are unlimited and complimentary. “Our PGA staff provides about 10 lessons a day to our members, whether they are just learning or improving their game.” When area auto enthusiasts. “The Huntsmans try to be a great partner to the community,” says Snoey. Do the Huntsmans get to enjoy their namesake resort? “My parents have nine children and 56 grandchildren,” says Huntsman. “It takes an entire community like Huntsman Springs to hold a family reunion.” For more information, go to huntsmansprings.com or call 877.354.9660. _______________________________ Lisa Perry is a staff writer with Desert Golf Magazine 24 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 By Matt McKay Classic clas·sic adjective \kla-sik\ a: serving as a standard of excellence : of recognized value. b: traditional, enduring. c: characterized by simple tailored lines in fashion year after year. Whether it's a car, a boat, a movie or a golf club, the characteristics are the same. The definition speaks for itself. Classics are generated by visionaries executing a futuristic concept during construction, fueled by the belief their design principles will stand the test of time. If they are correct, the passing of the years will eventually christen their creation as such. While many were built during a period of timeless architecture, not all of the Coachella Valley's older courses have attained the classic label. Some were never destined to reach classic status. Others, their 1950s roots abandoned, were updated beyond recognition. Of course, renovation projects are not all evil or even necessarily anti-historical; indeed, it's vital that clubs improve periodically to maintain membership and attract new members. The ideal situation for any club is to have a golf course that stands the test of time, like a leather motorcycle jacket or the little black dress—or like Bermuda Dunes Country Club. The signs of its 1959 birthday are everywhere. From the homes in the OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 25 PlayWorthy community to the welcome mats, from the Barbacide, Clubman, and Vitalis available in the men's locker room to the first tee of the Classic 1 Course, Bermuda Dunes Country Club is a trip back in time. The low, flat roofs, sharp angles and floor-to-ceiling windows featured in the architecture throughout the community set the tone for the experience even before one reaches the clubhouse. The original clubhouse was not much bigger than the homes that surrounded it; however, in 1985, the original was replaced with the current Spanish-influenced clubhouse, which boasts 45,000 square feet within the walls of its contemporary Southwestern design. With 18 holes crafted by William Bell Jr., the club quickly filled its membership roster with Southern California's elite. Original members included Clark Gable, Cary Grant, William Holden, Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, helping to propel Bermuda Dunes into its lofty place among the Coachella Valley's original 18hole championship-caliber courses. The club requisitioned Bell Jr. to design the Lakes Course in 1963, creating 27 architecturally congruous holes. These nine new holes blended seamlessly with the originals, making Bermuda Dunes one of the first in the valley to offer 27 holes of golf to its members. The strength of the layout kept it in the Bob Hope Classic rotation of courses for 50 years, and Arnold Palmer played Bermuda Dunes to PGA Tour wins in 1959, 1960 and 1973, the last being his final Tour win. “I think the course that we have is classic in design and classic in the way you play it. If you hit good shots, you play well,” says 26 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 Tony Hoyles, the club’s director of golf. “The members like that there is nothing hidden, nothing tricky. It’s just good golf.” The original nines have been appropriately dubbed Classic 1 (3,503 yards) and Classic 2 (3,514 yards). Together, they make up the Classic Course and are numbered 1-18, with each nine a par 36 from the black tees. The third nine is referred to as The Lake Course (3,271 yards), also a par 36. One spin around quickly reveals why the Classic Course is a favorite of members and PGA Tour pros alike. With a generally flat layout, and tees just off to the sides and backs of the greens, the nines are eminently walkable. Bell Jr. scraped interest and landforms from the flat desert, building up certain tees and greens and including the occasional holding pond/hazard. There's also the 1950s bunkering that still exists at Bermuda Dunes today as the proverbial classic example of how Bell Jr. and his contemporaries employed sand traps on the golf course. While the bunkers may be somewhat simple in shape compared to more modern concepts, they are always a factor in play. Whether they front the green on the left and right, as they do on each and every hole of Classic 1, or encircle the green as they do on Classic 2’s 160-yard par 3 No. 12, golfers find themselves giving the bunkers great consideration. Or they find themselves playing out of them. Or both. “They do a good job of being right in the way,” says Hoyles of the bunkers. “It seems like they come into play on every approach. For an amateur golfer who tends to come up a half club short, that puts PlayWorthy them directly in play. The greens also have a reputation for being firm and fast, and they're small. So if you go over a green, you've got your work cut out for you, too.” Even a flawless 1959 Impala has a new stereo, and often a few other key parts replaced along the way. Bermuda Dunes has executed the equivalent at the club, completing such capital-improvement projects as renovation of green complexes on all 27 holes and the addition of a new well, both in the last four years. There has also been work to minimize Bermuda Dunes’ irrigated turf. But, while subtle changes and improvements have been made under the hood, the courses remain as close to unmolested as 55 years of play, growth and environmental effects allow. It's said down South, “If it ain't broke, don't fix it.” And if you've got a classic like Bermuda Dunes, you don't fix it. You enjoy it. ______________________________ Matt McKay is a contributing writer to Desert Golf Magazine OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 27 By Chris Lewis Firecliff Hole No. 17 PlayWorthy A ll you need is one quick glance and you’ll understand why Desert Willow Golf Resort has become one of the premier golfing destinations in Palm Desert, Calif. From its high-end golf academy to its exquisitely remodeled clubhouse and impeccable views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, the resort offers distinctive country club appeal—yet it’s open and available to the public. And just like a fine country club, Desert Willow’s staff of golf instructors is exceptional, and its range of dining options, from teriyaki chicken sandwiches to lobster mac n’ cheese, is able to satisfy all taste buds. But make no mistake about it: The resort’s two courses, Firecliff and Mountain View, are the main attractions. Voted the No. 1 Best Public Access Course by Desert Golf Magazine every year since 2010, Firecliff features tight fairways; fast, sloping greens; and over 100 bunkers to challenge golfers of all skill levels. Measuring 7,056 yards from the back tees, the course, which currently has a 138 slope and 73.6 course rating, is typically described with one adjective: thrilling. “Course management is crucial, as there are plenty of water hazards and bunkers surrounding the greens and fairways,” says Bruce Nation, director of sales and marketing for the resort. “The water hazards can be unforgiving and the bunker placements are difficult. To avoid high scores, golfers must tactically maneuver their way around the course.” Whereas the challenges of Firecliff are immediately apparent, Mountain View offers golfers a more tranquil experience. Surrounded entirely by the Santa Rosa Mountains, the course is not as long or narrow as Firecliff, and it does not feature as many hazards. That said, Mountain View is anything but a cakewalk at 6,913 yards from the tips. Opened for public use in 1997, the courses were designed by two renowned course architects, Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, along with John Cook, an 11-time PGA Tour winner. Since their founding, each of the courses, operated by Kemper Sports Management and owned by the city of Palm Desert, has received national recognition, appearing on Golfweek and Golf World’s Best Municipal Courses lists. Last year, Golf Digest rated Firecliff and Mountain View four and 4.5 stars, respectively, on its Places to Play list. In addition to its award-winning courses, the resort offers a golfinstruction facility that is steadily gaining in popularity. Overseen by Director of Instruction Paul Bucy, a 19-year PGA professional, The OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 29 PlayWorthy Mountain View Hole No. 6 Palm Desert Golf Academy provides a range of lessons and services. Bucy and his staff presently offer instruction focused on putting, chipping and swing fundamentals, and during a two-hour-long oncourse lesson, they evaluate every aspect of a golfer’s game. For students who are interested in assessing their swing, the academy utilizes the J.C. Video swing-analysis system, which evaluates ball flight, swing angle and swing speed. Players can also receive a fitness evaluation that focuses primarily on flexibility, culminating in a workout program tailored for each golfer’s specific needs. Bucy is a certified club fitter for Titleist who uses the Zelocity Launch Monitor to fit drivers, irons and wedges. Each academy instructor is certified to fit all major brands and customizes recommendations to each golfer, helping them perform at their utmost potential. “Golf Academy memberships are now being offered,” says Nation. “All new members, who sign up for 2014 will be entered into a drawing to receive a new TaylorMade SLDR driver.” Through membership, golfers enjoy a wide range of benefits, including four 50-minute individual lessons, discounts on club fitting and instruction, and member-only clinics. The resort also offers two notable savings programs: the Platinum Club Card and the Double Eagle Program. Ranging in price from $229 for Palm Desert residents to $329 for nonresidents, the Platinum Club Card provides such benefits as reduced greens fees and a 15-percent discount on golf lessons. If golfers are visiting the Palm Desert area for only a short period of time, the Double Eagle promotion is ideal. As long as golfers play two rounds in 14 days, they are entitled to receive up to 30 percent off their purchases of each round, an offer valid until September 21, 2014. Although the resort is primarily known for its acclaimed golf courses, academy and promotions, it was not designed for golfers 30 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 Firecliff Hole No. 9 PlayWorthy Mountain View Hole No. 18 alone. In fact, the 33,000-square-foot clubhouse, renovated in 2011, hosts hundreds of weddings, banquets and business meetings each year. One social gathering in particular, Music and Dining Under the Stars, has become increasingly popular in the Coachella Valley. Guests on these evenings enjoy buffet meals, entertainment and musical genres from jazz to classic rock. The clubhouse also provides several dining options. Cook’s Grill serves breakfast and lunch items; Roadrunner Café offers a lunch and snack bar; and Lakeview Terrace and Vista Bar are popular destinations for crab-cake sliders, black cherry martinis Firecliff Hole No. 8 and frozen pineapple margaritas; the terrace overlooks Firecliff’s ninth and eighteenth holes. “Desert Willow offers it all, says Nation. “Whether guests are looking for golf instruction, fine dining, entertainment or serene views of the desert and mountains, they will find it at our resort.” For more information, or to make tee times or dining reservations, call 760.346.0015 or visit desertwillow.com/dgNov13. ____________________________________________ Chris Lewis is a contributing writer to Desert Golf Magazine OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 31 By Russ Christ Desert Mountain PlayWorthy Desert Highlands H igh above Scottsdale’s desert floor, one distinctive characteristic stands out among the craggy mountains, rugged landscape and tens of thousands of tile-roofed homes: This metropolis, experiencing a real-estate revival since the Great Recession, remains a hotbed for golf. The most unheralded courses, though, are located around the rim of the of the famous Valley of the Sun and in other parts of the state. Hundreds of emerald-green golf courses dot the terrain, giving the arid landscape a lush if surreal appeal unlike any other in the United States. And it's not just a quantity issue; the quality is extraordinary, too. In the early 1980s, golf really began to heat up in the Valley of the Sun. Northern Scottsdale's mountainstudded Sonoran Desert—ideally suited for dramatic golf designs—witnessed a real-estate boom, which gave birth to some of the country's most dynamic private-golf communities. Among them: Desert Highlands, Troon Golf & Country Club and Desert Mountain, with its six championship courses, all designed by Jack Nicklaus. A decade earlier, Rio Verde, recently renovated by Tom Lehman, had become an established 36-hole club adjacent to the McDowell Mountain Regional Park. And before the economy nosedived and real estate swooned, clubs like Pine Canyon helped put mountain golf on the map in Flagstaff, Ariz. It’s now positioned for a strong recovery, like many places in Arizona. OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 33 PlayWorthy Other quality courses in the area noted by Huffman as under-publicized include Raven at Verrado in Buckeye, Quintero Golf & Country Club in Peoria, northwest of Phoenix, and even Sedona Golf Resort. Rea likes Longbow in Mesa, Papago in Phoenix, Gold Canyon and some of the better-known Scottsdale courses such as TPC Scottsdale, Talking Stick, Camelback and McCormick Ranch. “I also enjoy Eagle Mountain with its box canyon,” he says. Most golfers are generally smitten with Talking Stick, a 36-hole stunner. Situated on a flat desert parcel, the North course is a minimalistic inland links creation with wickedly effective risk-reward options, complemented by the South course's lush parkland routing. Purists favor the North's distinct heathland flavorings, generous norough fairways, knee-high native grasses, swept-up finger bunkers and dunesy hillocks. Raven Golf Club Phoenix, like Talking Stick, Papago and McCormick Ranch, is less penal than many of the Valley’s target courses. These layouts feature smooth (and grassy) tee-to-green transitions, short (if any) carries over raw desert and much larger landing zones in the fairways. Pine Canyon Pine Canyon has earned its share of awards, including America’s Best Residential Golf Course (Golfweek) and Best Clubhouse of the Year (Golf Inc.). Now, True Life Companies, its new owner, is heralding a revival. Real estate and memberships are on the rise. Golf industry veterans in the Phoenix area are optimistic as well. Don Rea, owneroperator of Augusta Ranch Golf Course, a short 18-hole course in Mesa, was recently named president of the Southwest Section PGA. After a tough weather season last year, Rea thinks this season will be the opposite. “To me, it’s always about having a good overseed and course conditions,” he says. “We are known for that. I tell people no matter what you pay, the courses in Arizona are going to be in great condition and the value will be there.” Since 1999, Bill Huffman, Arizona’s most established and prolific golf writer, has hosted Backspin the Golf Show, a local radio program dedicated to the game. After 31 years in the state, he’s seen it all. While the Scottsdale area offers terrific golf courses like Troon North and Grayhawk, Huffman says golfers willing to drive a little will save a lot. 34 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 Gold Canyon He points to Southern Dunes in Maricopa, south of Phoenix, and Gold Canyon in the East Valley, as two hidden gems of the greater Phoenix area. “Gold Canyon is the perfect alternative to Scottsdale,” Huffman says. “It has the views, plus it’s more reasonably priced. It’s the No. 8 most-underrated golf course in America, according to golf.com. Southern Dunes is the best Native American-owned course in Arizona.” There is relief for the golfer wary of three-sleeve-per-round days. The Raven, known for its pine-tree-lined fairways and multi-tiered greens, is a Gary Panks and David Graham-designed course only minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. “Raven Phoenix,” Huffman says, “is by far the best golf course near the airport.” Opened in the late 1990s, Raven quickly climbed into the upper echelon of PlayWorthy Coore and Crenshaw took their time on this creation. They walked the land for two months in an effort to locate the most desirable green sites before deciding their routing plan. They ultimately decided upon the present-day plan because it afforded them a front-nine loop moving clockwise and a back nine that played in a counter-clockwise motion, moving in and out of the hundreds of large saguaro cacti that dominate this site. In Arizona, like many places, the season determines the price you’ll pay to play. High season typically runs from December to April and low season from June to August. Mid-seasons are the two stretches in between. Most major airlines fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (phxskyharbor.com). Scottsdale is a 30minute drive away; definitely rent a car. _______________________________ Russ Christ is a contributing writer to Desert Golf Magazine TPC Scottsdale Phoenix’s high-end public offerings. It fell into disrepair about five years ago, but OB Sports Management, based in Scottsdale, has taken over the course and revitalized it. The renovation included new bunkers, the pruning of dead trees and 750 tons of cinder spread under trees to give the course a cleaner look. There's not a saguaro cactus or cholla bush on the property. Rather, it’s a gentle parkland course, straightforward, challenging from the championship tees and fair. The best hole at Raven Phoenix is one of the easiest in terms of handicap. No. 5 is a classic risk-reward par 4. It's only 324 yards, but it features seven bunkers. Get greedy and it's just as easy to make a double-bogey as it is a birdie. Arizona has hundreds of great holes like that one. Forty-five minutes northwest of Raven Phoenix, We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, another course on the fringe of the Valley, is filled with strong and demanding par 4s, short and incredibly intriguing par 3s, multitiered putting surfaces and elevated teeing grounds along with split fairways. “We-KoPa,” Rea says, “is great with its open corridors and no homes.” The result is wonderful drama within the natural desert environment. We-KoPa’s Saguaro and Cholla courses were both included in the Top 100 Resort Courses We-Ko-Pa ranking by Golfweek for 2013. The Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw-designed Saguaro layout was ranked No. 20, while the Scott Miller-designed Cholla course was ranked No. 46. Saguaro opened in 2005 and featured design elements not commonly found in the desert. Built for walking, Saguaro has more in common with older, more traditional courses where greens are close to tees and the course follows the natural movement of the land. Noteworthy The season will determine the price in Arizona: High season typically runs from December to April, low from June to August; mid-seasons are the two stretches in between. Most major airlines fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (www.phxskyharbor.com). Scottsdale is a thirty-minute drive away; definitely rent a car. OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 35 The latest on golf gear and other products you simply must have By Mike Conrad With the holidays right around the corner, airlines and highways will be busy. Needless to say, space will be a premium on a plane or in the car, so we’ve compiled a selection of gadgets that we hope will make your travel days a little easier. Denon Exercise Freak ODOYO Smartphone Cases There are apps for everything, including those that turn your smart phone into a personal GPS system to help keep you on course and driving in the right direction. The downside? Your phone could be on and in use for many hours at a time. Not to worry! ODOYO manufactures smart-phone cases with a built-in spare lithium polymer battery, which gives you the power you need throughout the entire day—no more searching around for a quick charge. And you have options based on your usage. For heavy iPhone users, there’s the Power+Shell EX, which features a built-in 2200mAh high-capacity rechargeable battery. That is far more powerful than the standard 1440mAh battery in the iPhone 5. In addition to the extended battery life, the Power+Shell EX also protects your iPhone. A cool little feature is its “kickstand” that allows you to watch videos or movies hands-free. Each unit has a micro-USB charger that charges both the case and phone at the same time. In addition to iPhone cases, ODOYO offers a variety of cases for devices by other manufacturers. ODOYOusa.com 36 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 I was very excited to find a wireless Bluetooth headset that sounds great and allows me to “cut the cord,” especially handy when working out to mitigate all those holiday calories. I can now walk freely and not have to worry about how I carry my iPod /iPhone, MP3 player or other Bluetooth device. The Denon Exercise Freak is not just for exercise; it’s perfect for that flight or long drive in the back seat. One of its best features is that you can control the volume or even take a phone call while wearing the headset. It’s extremely comfortable and designed to resist sweat, and the behind-the-ear design keeps the earpiece in place even through the most intense workout. As of this writing, Denon is offering a rebate toward purchase of the Exercise Freak. Check it out at http://usa.denon.com HotGear iprop Another cool little gadget is the iprop, a universal tablet stand. Soft and infinitely adjustable, it reminds me of a small beanbag chair for my iPad. Its flexible design means it can be used on flat or uneven surfaces, and it works with Motorola, Sharp, BlackBerry and Apple devices, whether tablets or phones. It’s ideal for use on airplane trays or to keep your device steady while you’re riding—not driving—in the car. The design is simple but effective; it even held my iPad without me having to remove the hardshell case. dockem.com UrgentRx When my family travels, we often end up packing a medical case that would put many doctors to shame. Finally, there’s a product that has everything you’re likely to need but doesn’t take up a lot of space in luggage, and it conveniently fits in the glove box or your golf bag. UrgentRx offers power packs of many over-the-counter medications. Whether you or your travel companions are prone to upset stomach, aches and pains, allergies, heartburn or headache, there’s a remedy for you. As soon as you have any of the above symptoms, just rip open the pack and pour the fast-dissolving powder pack into your mouth. Raspberry, cherry and lemon-lime are just a few of the flavors available. Keep a few packs with you where ever you go. urgentrx.com Spare One Travel is one of those times when parents are hyper aware of safety— theirs and their children’s. Spare One offers an emergency cell phone that operates on a single AA battery. This phone is perfect to put in your child’s backpack or your car for an emergency situation. You can use it as a standard pre-paid phone; however the best feature may be that you do not even need a SIM card to use the emergency call button. The latest version, called the Spare One Plus, now has an available location and alert service. It comes in a waterproof bag that floats. Of course, the reality is that you hope neither you nor your child ever have to use this phone, but if there is an emergency, it provides a lot of peace of mind knowing it’s “in the bag.” Check it out at spareone.com Here’s hoping everyone has safe holiday travels and gets to enjoy time with family. And if you are traveling and have an extra long flight or drive, go ahead and catch up on my blog at gottahavegadget.com ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mike Conrad is a contributing writer to Desert Golf Magazine. If you have a product you would like him to put to the test, send him an email at [email protected]. To see more of his reviews, check out his blog at gottahavegadget.com OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 37 desertgolfrealty.com The latest in real estate development across California, Arizona and Nevada Realty By Jenell Fontes Rancho La Quinta Country Club TheGoodLife I f you’re thinking of buying a second home, have you thought about it as an income producing property? There are many advantages to positioning your second home as a seasonal rental, and you can create a rental strategy that works for you and your needs. For example, you can choose when to rent the home, to whom you want to rent it and for how much. The right rental strategy could fully cover your house payment or cover enough that a second home once thought to be out of reach is now an affordable reality. Before buying, check the local city and county ordinances regarding rentals in the area where you want to buy. Many cities charge a variety of taxes, including a bed tax just like the local hotels are charged. If the home is located in a community, you should also check the HOA rules and CCRs for any rental restrictions. Many clubs have a one-monthminimum rental policy in order to avoid a new rowdy bunch of tourists visiting their community pool every weekend. The first step in positioning your home as a rental property is to make a list of all the things that you love about it and the surrounding area. Why would someone want to vacation in your town, and what makes your home special compared to all the other homes out there? You should also research how much you can charge for your home as compared to other rental homes on the market. Next, choose a rental management strategy. One option is what I call the “Friends and Family” rental strategy. This is as simple as posting pictures of your property on your Facebook page and creating an email that goes out only to immediate friends and family. The pros of this strategy are that you are renting to people you know and who are likely to take good care of your property. The cons are that you will get requests for free rentals, and if there are damages you might have a very awkward time collecting. Another option is the “Do It Yourself” strategy. In this scenario, owners manage their own property, using websites such as VRBO (Vacation Rental by Owner), HomeAway, CyberRental or FlipKey to advertise it. The owner must answer phone calls and email inquiries and deal directly with renters. If you choose this route, the best advice is to get the renter on the phone and have a chat. You can handle many rental details by email; however, there is nothing like talking on the phone to get a sense of someone. If you are not comfortable, do not rent to them—you can say no for any reason. A third strategy is to use a professional realtor or rental company. The con is that you lose some of your profit. The pro, however, is that this strategy gives you some distance from the renters—and potential hassles. The fact is that it is a lot more work than many people realize to advertise and screen potential renters, draw up contracts, collect money, check renters in and out and so on. It’s also important to note that you can choose any combinations of these strategies. You could, for example, have a non-exclusive with an agent or management company and also book your own listings. Regardless of the strategy, you have to prepare your home to be rented. It is important to take high quality, preferably professional, pictures. The decision to book is usually made entirely online and based on the photos. You also have to make sure that the property is up-to-date and has the OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 41 TheGoodLife amenities today’s travelers expect, such as high-speed Internet. You should make sure that everything works, nothing is broken and that the property in its entirety is very presentable. You will also want to provide instructions for your renters. There are certain things that you will want your guests to know about upon entering, such as how to use certain electronic components, where to place trash, whether or not to recycle, where extra linens and towels are located and what the rules of the neighborhood are. Of course, before you decide on buying a property that will be used as a seasonal rental, you have to run the numbers to make sure that renting makes sense in your financial plan. What, for example, are the tax consequences? You should talk with your accountant before investing in a second home or incurring any rental income, as you will need to understand the tax consequences and how to plan for them. Some of what you learn may surprise you. Adam Ochoa, a CPA from The Practice, says, “If you plan on making some extra cash by renting your vacation home, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with a few tax rules. One is that not all vacation rental income must be reported. Generally, income received from the rental of your vacation home must be reported on your federal income tax return; however, there’s one provision that is not complicated: 42 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 Homeowners who rent out their property for 14 or fewer days a year can pocket the rental income tax-free. This is known as the ‘Master's exemption’ because it is used by homeowners near Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia who rent out their homes during the Master's Tournament (for as much as $20,000!). It is also used by homeowners who rent out their homes for movie productions, or those whose residences are located near Super Bowl sites or national political conventions.” What kinds of communities work well for seasonal rentals? Rancho La Quinta Country Club is one example. A property recently for sale there shows what a successful seasonal rental can be. This home offers superb location with southwest mountain views. A gated courtyard flows to a dramatic rotunda entry with a stunning chandelier and soaring 14-foot ceilings. Features include Travertine flooring, upgraded window treatments, plantation shutters and a surround-sound system with seven plasma TV's! In addition to the three bedrooms and 3.5 baths in the main house, there is also a two-room casita that can be used as a TheGoodLife Positioning your home as a seasonal rental could give you the extra income you need to make that second-home purchase a reality. Another bonus: Getting your home ready for a seasonal rental could be the motivation you need to spruce it up, update it and turn it into a show place. In fact, you might do such a good job that you fourth bedroom. The home’s gourmet kitchen and expansive Great Room offer everything necessary for spectacular entertaining, and among the highlights of the sumptuous master suite are French doors opening onto the resort-style yard with covered patio, built in barbecue, sparkling saline pool and a raised spa with boulders and lush foliage. The community itself is another asset. Rancho La Quinta is just minutes away from the site of the famous Humana Challenge and that of the Coachella and Stage Coach Concert Series. It’s also minutes from the polo fields and the venue of the HITTS horse show. Rancho La Quinta Country Club, to which about half of the homeowners belong, features 36 holes of golf on two private courses: A Robert Trent Jones traditional course and the more modern Jerry Pate layout. In addition, there are community pools and spas throughout, a well-equipped fitness center, tennis facilities, locker rooms and dining. The home’s proximity to all of this means that it draws top dollar for seasonal renters. Vacation rental specialists Chris and Shari Hubbard with Windermere Real Estate provide some numbers. “This home was purchased for $1,250,000 and rents out for approximately $10,000 per month, generating about $50,000 per year income for the owners. [Almost anyone] in the desert who owns a second home could be making money on their home when they 44 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 are not using it.” The Hubbards point out that rentals range from condos to single family homes, and that rental prices range from $200-$2,000 per night and $2,000$15,000 per month. They advise owners to work with a professional at least for the first year of rental, “as one mistake could end up costing you money.” want to be a guest in your own home and not rent it at all. _______________________________ Jenell Fontes is a contributor to Desert Golf Magazine and an REO director and short sale specialist: DRE#01833698. Contact her at 760.831.4126 or [email protected] desertgolfer.com The Finest Dining, Autos, Jewelry & Fashion Mister Parker’s LifeStyles By Judd Spicer Eureka! FineDining A utumn brings with it many weeks of idyllic conditions as well as the return of old friends and the arrival of new faces. It also brings healthy appetites ready to be delighted and sated at the array of restaurants that make up the Coachella Valley’s burgeoning dining scene. There are many enticing establishments to choose from, from old favorites to a few new eateries on the block. To help you decide where to dine next, we’ve compiled a list of our favorites (and yes, you'll note a decidedly Euro flavor). Bon appetit! Start your culinary tour in Palm Desert, where brothers Eddie and Antoine Babai welcome you to the intimate environs of Le Paon Restaurant (73-399 El Paseo) where contemporary French cuisine is front and center. “It's comfortable and elegant and from our second floor the view is magnificent,” says Antoine, Le Paon's general manager and maître d'. Le Paon is the perfect choice for a romantic or special-occasion dinner, and Eddie, a classically trained chef, presents one of the most time-tested and authentic French menus in the desert. “We have clients who have been with us for 30 years,” he says. “The clients we had on Highway 74 all came back when we opened on El Paseo three years ago. It doesn't matter old or young, rich or poor; everybody supported us and came back. We have customers who were kids with their parents when they started dining with us and now they're adults and still coming.” In terms of awesome value, don’t miss the “Happy Night” bar menu, or go for a table in the dining room beneath the glimmer of the chandelier for a full-on experience. You might start with the Champignons farcies au crabe (crab stuffed mushrooms), the aptly lauded housemade Pâté Maison or the Escargots de Bourgogne. As for entrees, the Grenouilles à la Provençale (frog legs); Filet de Chevreuil, Sauce Poivrade á la Framboise (venison tenderloin); and daily fish specials count among customer favorites. “One of our best-selling items is the Dover Sole,” Eddie notes. “The price is right and the presentation is right; it’s cooked by the order and deboned at the table. And the steak we serve here, you won’t find it at other steakhouses. The Tournedos Neptune is our medallion of beef covered in Alaskan king crabmeat and bearnaise sauce.” The chef proudly points out that the restaurant’s famous soufflé, which Le Paon Restaurant OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 47 FineDining Mister Parker’s accounts for 90 percent of the desserts sold, is his own recipe. He also makes all of the fresh pastries, and even the ice cream is 48 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 made in-house, all of which means saving room for dessert is de rigueur! Of course, any dish you choose is all the better when accompanied by the nightly piano music and a wine from La Paon’s list of more than 200 French and select California varietals. When In Palm Springs, opt for a fresh experience at the always interesting Mister Parker's at the Parker Palm Springs (4200 E. Palm Canyon Drive), where new kitchen talent is updating the California-French bistro-style menu. “We have a new executive chef in Herve Glin and a new executive sous chef in Sang Lee, and they are presenting a new fall menu,” says Forrest Williams, the restaurant’s manager. “Simple lines are what they're going for, with a great product. Basically, the dishes won’t be smothered in sauces.” Instead, Forrest says, the new menu will feature raw, fresh ingredients and wonderfully ‘clean’ flavors. There will also be a fresh cocktail list and an enlivened wine selection to pair nicely with the reimagined menu. What won’t change is that the venue itself remains one of the Valley’s most alluring. “It's a very unique space with a sexy vibe,” Williams says. “It's a place where couples will start mingling with other couples, sitting side-by-side. It's just a real comfortable environment with low lighting, candlelit tables and a lot of great music from the '70s.” FineDining Le Vallauris The west end of the Valley is dotted with choice options. Le Vallauris (385 W. Tahquitz Canyon Way) is a Palm Springs' classic, consistently presenting one of the desert's most handsome dining spaces along with French Mediterranean flavors that are decidedly memorable. Peruse the large board brought to your table for daily selections and allow the learned staff to assist in guiding your evening's platings and wine. Stay in Palm Springs for a meal with the famous Melvyn's Restaurant (200 W. OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 49 FineDining Melvyn’s Restaurant Ramon Road) at the historic Ingleside Inn, where the celeb sightings continue to turn heads. To earn your own star, enlighten the desert weekend with the excellent Champagne Brunch (Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). For the evening crowd, start the night with the Maryland Crabcakes or Oysters on the Lord Flether’s Restaurant Half Shell before enjoying the Grilled Lambchops or Signature Veal Ingleside. In Rancho Mirage, meet your blokes at Lord Fletcher's Restaurant (70-385 Highway 111). Old school, English décor matches with a perfect Prime Rib and one of the area's most welcoming and engaging bar staffs. Happy Hours are bloody good The Grill on Main and nightly specials are well-worthy of exploration to save a few (monetary) pounds. The Grill on Main (78065 Main Street) continues to make waves in Old Town La Quinta with a relaxed environment, welcoming patio space and creative take on Classic American dishes. Open daily for lunch and dinner (with weekend brunches on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.), all-comers will readily appreciate the serious value across all menus and beer lovers will embrace the host of unique microbrew selections. 50 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 FineDining Eureka! And in Indian Wells, guests are certainly confirming their enthusiasm for the new Eureka! (74-985 Highway 111). Hand-packed, gourmet burgers (note the “100% vegetarian fed, hormone & antibiotic free, all natural beef” promise) pair with craft brews beers, clever, weekly promotions and live music guests to make this new find a sure hit for the onset of the high-season. _______________________________ Judd Spicer is a contributing writer to Desert Golf Magazine OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 51 IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts, Jamaica LuxuryTravel T he Jamaica Invitational Pro-Am, aka Annie’s Revenge, has a new presenting sponsor this year: Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum. The tournament, now in its 8th year, will be played Nov. 20–24 on two of Jamaica’s best championship golf courses, Cinnamon Hill and White Witch. Along with the new sponsor, there are also some new features that will make the event even more exciting. Estate Jamaica Rum. “The heritage, flavor and soul of our Appleton Estate Rum is synonymous with Jamaica, and the event's mission to expand awareness for golf and tourism parallels Appleton's desire to expose more high-end North American consumers to its brand.” With the sponsorship support of Appleton, an exciting feature has been added this year: the Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum Shootout, a new “day after” IBEROSTAR Hotel pool Both tournament courses are considered among the finest in the Caribbean. White Witch, located on a 600-acre plantation, is a 6,859-yard layout across mountainous terrain and offering spectacular ocean views. Cinnamon Hill rolls across 400 acres of dense, tropical foliage, running 6,637 yards. The purse for the pros is $30,000, while amateurs compete for more than $10,000 in prizes. As the tournament's presenting sponsor, Appleton will integrate its brand message into all marketing and promotion for the event, which draws participation from golf clubs and avid golfers across the United States and Canada. “The Jamaica Pro-Am is the finest tournament in the Caribbean and a fantastic event for showcasing the beauty, spirit and taste of Jamaica to avid, upscale golfers from across North America who participate in the event,” says Tanisa Samuel, brand manager for Appleton other pro-am teams electing to extend their stay in Jamaica. The Jamaica Tourist Board is pleased to welcome the partnership support of Appleton. “Appleton's commitment to Annie's Revenge will surely reinforce and extend the power of the Jamaica brand well beyond our shores,” says Donnie Dawson, deputy executive director of tourism for the Jamaica Tourist Board. “North America is key, in particular the United States, our primary source market for tourism, so the opportunity to partner with Appleton and showcase the spectacular golf experience that Jamaica has to offer is a perfect fit.” Appleton joins Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Jamaica Tours Limited and Chukka Caribbean Adventures as Jamaican hospitality brands that are official sponsors of the eight-year old tournament. Hotel packages are available at Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall in Montego Bay, a AAA Four Diamond adults-only resort. Golf clubs, individual players and companies interested in participating can learn more about the event by visiting the tournament website, jamaicaproam.com, or by contacting The Golf Connection LLC at 484.762.1185. Clubs interested in competing are encouraged to have their host professional enter online as soon as possible to reserve a spot in the field and start the entry process. Individuals who are not a member of a club or part of a team are also welcome to enter online and will be paired with a host professional by the Cinnamon Hill event. This one-day NET Stableford tournament will provide Appleton the opportunity to entertain VIP customers in a unique and exciting way. Appleton's VIP guests will be paired with a PGA club professional and will compete against tournament office. Teams consist of three amateurs and a host golf professional. All amateur players are required to have a verifiable handicap. To learn more about Jamaica, go to visitjamaica.com OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 53 By Aaron Atwood LuxuryAutos R evealed as a concept car at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September, the S-Class Coupe was met with rave reviews. “The new S-Class Saloon was received enthusiastically in the market and perfectly lives up to its role as a representative of the power of innovation of Mercedes-Benz,” says Dr. Joachim Schmidt, member of the management board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Sales & Marketing. The concept coupe is powered by a twin-turbo V-8. Pumping out 449 horsepower and 516 pounds-feet of torque, it tops its base model C-Class predecessor handily. With a power plant like this, numbers on the track will easily be in the low 4 seconds in the 0-60 category. Gorden Wagener, vice president design at Daimler AG, adds: “The Concept S Class Coupe combines tradition and emotion, and it is a symbol for the embodiment of our design style of sensual clarity.. The perfected design with self-assured style and the highly exclusive appointments makes the coupe a true design icon and an expression of modern luxury.” Look at the lines of the S-Class Coupe and you’ll see distinct nods to the former C-Class series; however, there’s a decided aggressiveness that can’t be overlooked. The headlamps squint with a certain fierceness. The LED lamps create an “eyebrow” over the main bulb. It’s a dynamic look that says, “Take the wheel and control this beast.” The bodylines create the effect of sharpening the already piercing persona, and it’s the long, arching line that runs horizontally from the front fender to behind the door that is the centerpiece. It’s the awe effect, the showstopper. Uniquely Mercedes, the S-Class Coupe will undoubtedly compete as the flagship vehicle in the stable of luxury models. The lack of B pillars, the typical frame that outlines the doors of most cars, is also quintessential Mercedes coupe. Designers brought out the best of tradition as they crafted for a new era. For example, chrome wraps the window areas, giving another Photos Copyright Daimler. All Rights Reserved OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 55 LuxuryAutos dimension to a component that does not often receive much thought. And if the CL of 2013 is any indicator, the large hood is not just for show. A 12cylinder model won’t be far behind. The AMG 6.0L bi-turbo V-12 is a 621horsepower super car—anything less for the S-Class would be a total failure in rollout for the brand. That said, expect to pay dearly for the extra torque as anything AMG is going to start in the low $200s and go up from there. When you drive one of these beauties home, however, you’ll practically be able to drive it with your eyes closed. The coupe is equipped with Intelligent Drive technology. Two “camera eyes” create a dual view of the road surface up to about 150 feet in front of the vehicle. These cameras detect the position and movement of objects with what Mercedes 56 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 calls “6D Vision.” Then things get very high-tech: Data from an onboard radar and the cameras account for traffic, pedestrians, animals and meteors from outer space that may jump in the road in front of you. The suspension makes use of the cameras as well, detecting surface undulations in advance. If the scan detects a pothole, a feature called Magic Body Control adjusts the suspension in advance LuxuryAutos Test the New Mercedes at These Dealers Mercedes Benz of Palm Springs 4095 E Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 328-6525 mercedesofpalmsprings.com to make your ride just the way you want it—smooth. Also in the high-tech realm is the vehicle’s MoodGrid software from Gracenote. As a driver of the S-Class Coupe, you can listen to nearly any song you want. From Beethoven to the Bee Gees, you’ll find it on Gracenote because more than 18 million tracks are at your fingertips. The entire system is programmable, and it’s intelligent enough to know that you like the Moody Blues on Monday and it should stay out of your way. The interior is nothing if not space age. The dash slopes and swooshes; the chairs arch as if you are as likely to land on the moon as you are to end up at work. The headliner is hand woven from silk while the control center has a layer of precious metal baked into it that creates a highly scratch-resistant, luminous surface. No feature was overlooked in the SClass Coupe. This will be the most exclusive Mercedes on the market in 2014, and discerning buyers will want to contact their dealers now to get on the list for a test drive. ____________________________ Aaron Atwood is a staff writer with Desert Golf Magazine Fletcher Jones Motor Cars 3300 Jamboree Road Newport Beach, CA 92660 888-696-7128 jmercedes.com Fletcher Jones Imports 7300 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89117 888-350-8850 fjimports.com Schumacher European 18530 N. Scottsdale Road Phoenix, AZ 85054 866-947-9082 schumachermb.com OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 57 By Françoise Rhodes Designer Catherine Wingate StyleReport I t’s a fact that history dictates fashion. Designers scour the styles of old in order to create today’s trendsetting clothing, including women’s golf apparel. For ladies in the 1800s, the game of golf was all about fashion and finding a potential suitor at an elite country club. With golf itself secondary to suitors, female golfers wore long-sleeved, tightly fitted blouses paired with long skirts that reached just inches about the ground. Unfortunately for designers, women discovered that they actually enjoyed the game, making this fashion trend undesirable. Early designers faced a challenge: How could they create clothing that was comfortable for play and yet fashionable according to the dictates of the time? There was a long string of hits and misses as they wrestled with that very question. navy, this dress screams sports. It’s priced from $195. Wingate’s second design is double-breasted with custom buttons. Available in black or white, it perfectly melds comfort and styling for a classic look that works as well for dinner or cruising as for a round of golf. $260. catherinewingate-apparel.com The Lizzie Driver Santorini dress has a light and airy look that’s perfect for spring and summer. This striped, sleeveless piece has a breezy, collared, two-button V-neck with a pale aqua contrast collar and contrast lime drawstring waist. The fabric is 92 percent Rayon and 8 percent Spandex; under shorts are not included. Priced from $200. lizziedriver.com What woman’s closet is complete without the little black dress? GolfHER has its own version of the LBD, one that’s functional on and off the golf course. Boasting pops of color in the collar, sleeves and trim, this little black number comes with a detached under “skort” and a practical pocket for storing golf or tennis essentials. It’s 90 percent nylon and 10 percent spandex and is priced at about $95. golfhergirl.com While many of the styles this year have a sporty look enhanced by hidden panels that provide comfort and stretch, Roaming Dhabi Designs had a different idea. Its slim, fitted dress strays from the traditional sporty design in favor of Mandarin-inspired styling that includes the simple elegance of a banded collar. Offered in sleeveless and long-sleeved versions, this lovely dress provides The Lizzie Driver Santorini dress But in the mid 1920s, women’s golf fashion had a hole-in-one with the “Shirtmaker,” a one-piece dress that was perfect for golf and other active sports. New York City’s Best & Co. sold this functional frock for about $2.55. The Shirtmaker was so popular that it was widely copied, easily becoming the leading golf-dress style for the next 30 years. Fast forward to the 2013 PGA Golf Expo in Las Vegas, Nev. In addition to gorgeous new colors and prints on display, the golf dress was once again front and center—with decidedly contemporary appeal. Today’s version is the ultimate active wear, allowing busy women to transition easily between the many activities that fill their lives. Some designs are so versatile that all it takes is a change of shoes and a quick touch of lipstick to make a night out on the town in that flirty little golf dress completely doable. At Expo, designers came up with a wide variety of dresses to show. Some, for example, had attached shorts. while others were shown with complementing tights. Whatever your particular style, you’ll likely be able to find the dress that best meets your needs and fashion sense. And though some of these new designs will not hit stores until December or January, you don’t have to wait to shop. Designer Catherine Wingate currently offers two different dress styles. First, there’s her zip-front version with built-in shorts and two pockets. Made with moisture-wicking fabric in white or Roaming Dhabi Designs seamless transition from the golf course to a fun evening out. Two welted back pockets are ideal for tees, golf balls or small personal items, and any woman can find her perfect look among the five available colors: royal lilac, daffodil, emerald green, raspberry rose and black. Once again, tights or shorts are optional. Priced from $98. roamingdhabidesigns.com Toda’s female golfers have an unparalleled array of fabrics, styles and colors to choose from. But if you want to play golf, embrace your womanhood and be utterly fashionable all at the same time, wear a dress! ________________________________________________ Françoise Rhodes is a staff writer with Desert Golf Magazine OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 59 By Françoise Rhodes FineJewelry B efore we know it, the red-carpet galas, awards ceremonies and country club extravaganzas will be upon us—and we will be ready. The jewelry experts and designers at El Paseo Jewelers and the Roberto Coin Boutique on El Paseo in Palm Desert, Calif., are in the throes of creating new collections, displays and excitement for the upcoming season. Stay tuned for more on that in an upcoming issue. In the meantime, if you’re looking for something both fun and functional, we have a suggestion. One of the busiest booths at this year’s PGA Expo in Las Vegas was that of Navika USA, a company that’s all about sparkling, wearable and functional accoutrements on and off the golf course. Family owned and operated, Navika was established in 1984 by Nita Mehta, who serves as CEO. She is helped by her husband and company president Vinnie Mehta, and today they continue to grow the business without deviating from their original mission of providing quality products at reasonable prices combined with outstanding customer service. That is not just a family commitment to excellence; it’s also a solid business strategy that has proved remarkably successful. Navika is sold in many of the finest resorts, country clubs, hotels and gift shops in the world, and it is a licensed manufacturer for the LPGA, PGA of America, PGA Jr. Ryder Cup, USGA and LoudMouth Golf International. So what does Navika have that adds style to any look? Just peruse the collection. Take the Chameleon Ball Marker Necklace, for example. Featuring micro pave crystals or Swarovski crystals, the distinctive ball marker rests in a David Yurman-style stainless steel pendant encircled with Swarovski crystals. Priced from $44.95, it offers a seamless, beautiful look at an excellent price point. If wearing a necklace on the golf course isn’t your thing, there’s the Leather Ball Marker Bracelet, perfect for active golfers yet stylish enough to wear out on the town. The bracelet features the same distinctive ball marker as the necklace, set in a gold- or silverplated holder on either a fashionable red or white genuine leather strap. The crystals will dance with every swing. Priced from $48.95. Who said stroke-counters are passé? Navika has managed to make a simple stroke-counter look like a Fashion Week accessory via the use of brilliant crystal beads. The gold- or silver-plated beads glide easily on a leather felt strap that can be clipped to your golf bag or belt loop or worn as a bracelet. Strap colors include gold, pink, green and purple. This is a stylishly fun way too make light of forgetting the number of strokes per hole that we truly do want to forget about! Priced from $19.95. Kicks Candy—even the name sounds fun. Here Navika has made it a breeze to locate your ball marker while you’re bending over to pick up or mark your ball. A simple clip attaches to your lace-up golf shoes and holds a dazzling ball marker that’s always easy to see and find. Priced from $12.95. Clearly Navika is fashion forward and geared for stylish fun. Its designers have found multiple ways to make functional ball markers an accessory must-have, incorporating them into necklaces, bracelets, shoe ornaments, hat clips, tac pins and earrings. These pieces are the perfect gift for your sweetie or a collectable to be swapped among girlfriends. Thanks, Navika, for keeping golf gear whimsical, fashionable and oh-so dazzling. Visit navika.com for a complete catalog of items. ______________________________________ Françoise Rhodes is a staff writer with Desert Golf Magazine OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 61 desertgolfer.com Coachella Valley 1. Andulusia at Coral Mountain 2. Avondale Golf Club 3. Bermuda Dunes Country Club 4. Bighorn Golf Club 5. Calimesa Country Club 6. Indian Canyons Golf Resort 7. Cathedral Canyon Country Club 8. Chaparral Country Club 9. Cimarron Golf Resort 10. Classic Club 11. Date Palm Country Club 12. Desert Dunes Golf Course 13. Desert Falls Country Club 14. Desert Horizons Country Club 15. Desert Island Golf & Country Club 16. Desert Princess Country Club 17. Desert Willow Golf Course 18. Eldorado Country Club 20. Heritage Palms Golf Course 21. The Hideaway 22. Indian Canyons Golf Resort 23. Indian Palms Country Club 24. Indian Springs Golf & Country Club 25. Indian Ridge Country Club 26. Indian Wells Country Club 27. Indian Wells Golf Resort 28. Indio Golf Club 29. Ironwood Country Club 30. Ivey Ranch Country Club 31. La Quinta Country Club 32. La Quinta Resort & Club 33. The Lakes Country Club 34. Marrakesh Country Club 35. Marriott’s Desert Springs Resort 36. Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Resort 37. Mesquite Country Club 38. Mission Lakes Country Club 39. Mission Hills Country Club 40. Monterey Country Club 43. Morningside, The Club at 41. Mountain View CC at La Quinta 42. Mountain Vista GC at Sun City 62 44. Oasis Country Club 45. Outdoor Resort & Country Club 47. Palm Desert Resort Country Club 48. Palm Desert Greens Country Club 49. Palm Royale Country Club 50. Palm Springs Country Club 51. Palm Valley Country Club 52. The Palms Golf Club 53. PGA West: Arnold Palmer: Tom Weiskopf 54. PGA West: Greg Norman Course 56. Portola Country Club 57. The Quarry at La Quinta 58. Rancho La Quinta Country Club 59. Rancho Las Palmas Country Club 60. Rancho Mirage Country Club 61. The Reserve 62. Santa Rosa Country Club 63. Shadow Hills Golf Club 64. Shadow Mountain Golf Club 65. SilverRock Resort 66. The Springs Club 67. Stone Eagle Golf Club 68. Sunrise Country Club 69. Tamarisk Country Club 70. Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort 71. TERR Lago, Golf Club at 72. Thunderbird Country Club 73. Toscana Country Club 74. Tradition Golf Club 75. Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta 76. Club at Shenandoah Springs 77. The Vintage Club 78. Westin Mission Hills Resort 79. Woodhaven Country Club 80. PGA West: Jack Nicklaus: TPC Stadium Course 81. Madison Club 82. Eagle Falls Golf Course 83. The Plantation 84. Escena Golf Club DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 Andulusia at Coral Mountain 760-777-1050, 58-830 Marbella Lane, La Quinta. Private/18/76.0/140/7521. Avondale Golf Club 760-345-2727, 75-800 Avondale Drive, Palm Desert. Private/18/72.4/127/6782. Bermuda Dunes Country Club 760-345-2771, 42-360 Adams St., Bermuda Dunes. Classic 1 & Lake Course: Private/18/70.6/123/6364 Classic 2 & Lake Course: Private/18/71.2/128/6437 Classic Course: Private/18/71.6/126/6555. Bighorn Golf Club 760-341-4653, 255 Palowet Drive, Palm Desert. The Canyons: Private/18/70.8/129/6305 Mountains: Private/18/70.1/132/6169. Calimesa Country Club 909-795-2488, 1300 S. third Street, Calimesa. Public/18/68.3/115/5970. Cathedral Canyon Country Club desertgolfer.com, 68311 Paseo Real, Cathedral City. Lake/Mountain: Semiprivate/18/71.1/130/6510 Mountain/Arroyo: Semiprivate/18/70.9/126/6482 Lake/Arroyo: Semiprivate/18/70.3/125/6366. Chaparral Country Club 760-340-1893/100 Chaparral Drive, Palm Desert. Private/58.8/97/3913. Cimarron Golf Resort desertgolfer.com. 67-603 30th Ave., Catheradal City. Long Course: Public/18/70.5/119/6446 Short Course: Public/56.5/88/2882. Classic Club 760-601-3600, desertgolfer.com 75-200 Classic Club Blvd., Palm Desert, Public/Resort/18/72/137/7305. Club at Shenandoah Springs 760-343-3669, 32-610 Desert Moon Drive, Thousand Palms. Private/18/64.3/121/5465. desertgolfer.com CoachellaValleyCalifornia Date Palm Country Club 760-328-1315, 36-200 Date Palm Dr., Cathedral City. Semiprivate/54.0/85/3083. Desert Dunes Golf Course desertgolfer.com, 19-300 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs. Public/18/71.1/128/6175. Desert Falls Country Club desertgolfer.com, 1111 Desert Falls Pkwy, Palm Desert. Semiprivate/18/72.2/128/6702. Desert Horizons Country Club 760-340-4646, 44-900 Desert Horizons Drive, Indian Wells. Private/18/70.1/119/6163. Desert Island Golf & Country Club 760-328-2111, 71-777 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage. Private/18/71.6/127/6686. Desert Princess Country Club desertgolfer.com, 28-555 Landau Blvd., Cathedral City. Cielo-Vista Course: Resort/18/70.8/126/6366 Lagos-Cielo Course: Resort/18/70.1/124/6117 Old Course: Resort/18/70.3/123/6160 Vista-Lagos Course: Resort/18/70.5/124/6259. Desert Willow Golf Course desertgolfer.com, 38-995 Desert Willow Dr., Palm Desert.Firecliff Course: Public/18/71.7/133/6676 Mountain View Course: Pulbic/18/71.5/128/6507. Indian Canyons Golf Resort desertgolfer.com, South Course: 1097 E. Murray Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. Public/72 70.4/118 6582 North Course: 1100 E. Murray Canyon Dr. Palm Springs. Private/72.9/128 6943 Eagle Falls Golf Course desertgolfer.com 84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy., Indio Public/Resort/18/72/6820. Indian Palms Country Club desertgolfer.com, 948-630 Monroe, Indio. Indian/Mountain: Semiprivate/18/72.7/125/6633 Mountain/Royal: Semiprivate/18/71.9/130/6287 Royal/Indian: Semiprivate/18/72.8/125/6492. Eldorado Country Club 760-346-8081, 46-000 Fairway Drive, Indian Wells. Private/18/71.4/128/6534. Indian Springs Golf & Country Club desertgolfer.com, 79-940 Westward Ho Dr., Indio. Public/18/68.7/120/6104. Escena Golf Club 760-778-2737, 1100 Clubhouse View Dr., Palm Springs, Public/18/74.2/130/7173. Heritage Palms Golf Course desertgolfer.com, 44-291 Heritage Palm Drive South, Indio. Semiprivate/18/69.9/119/6293. Indian Ridge Country Club 760-772-7272, 76-375 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert. Arroyo Course: Private/18/70.5/129/6293 Grove Course: Private/18/70.9/128/6410. The Hideaway 760-777-7400, 80-349 Village Club Place, La Quinta. Clive Clark: Private/18/71.7/139/6462 Pete Dye: Private/18/72.8/137/6630. Indian Wells Country Club 760-345-2561, 46-000 Club Drive, Indian Wells. Classic: Private/18/71.0/127/6478 Cove: Private/18/71.5/121/6558. OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 63 desertgolfer.com CoachellaValleyCalifornia Coachella Valley continued from previous page Indian Wells Golf Resort desertgolfer.com, 44-500 Indian Wells Lane. Indian Wells. Resort/18/69.9/128/6135. Indio Golf Club 760-347-9156, 83-040 Avenue 42, Indio. Public/54.1/77/3004. Monterey Country Club 760-568-9311, 41-500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert. East/West nines: Private/69.6/126/6185 West/South nines: Private/69.3/125/6108 East/South nines: Private/68.8/121/6005. Morningside, The Club at 760-321-1234, Morningside Drive, Rancho Mirage. Private/18/71.0/127/6404. Mountain View CC at La Quinta 760-771-4311, 80-375 Pomelo, La Quinta. Private/18/72.7/131/6773. The Quarry at La Quinta 760-777-1100, 1 Quarry Lane, La Quinta. Private/18/72.5/132/6852. Rancho La Quinta Country Club 760-777-7799, 79-301 Cascadas Circle, La Quinta. Jones Course: Private/18/71.2/129/6452 Pate Course: Private/18/71.7/135/6474. Rancho Las Palmas Country Club desertgolfer.com, 42-000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage. West/North nines: Private/Resort/67.8/116/6113 North/South nines: Private/Resort/67.1/117/6025 South/West nines: Private/Resort/67.8/115/6128. Ironwood Country Club 760-346-0551, 73-735 IronTree Drive, Palm Desert. South Course: Private/18/75.1/133/7256 North Course: Private/18/68.8/123/6065. Mountain Vista Golf Coourse at Sun City desertgolfer.com. 38-180 Del Webb Blvd., Palm Desert. San Gorgonio: Semiprivate/18/69.7/124/6202 Santa Rosa: Semiprivate/18/69.7/119/6162. Ivey Ranch Country Club 760-343-2013, 74-580 Varner Road, Thousand Palms. Semiprivate/18/65.8/108/5266. Oasis Country Club 760-345-5661, 42-300 Casbah Way, Palm Desert. Semiprivate/56.2/92/3489. The Reserve 760-674-2240, 74-001 Reserve Drive, Indian Wells. Private/18/72.2/134/6798. La Quinta Country Club 760-564-4151, 77-750 Avenue 50, La Quinta. Private/18/71.8/131/6554. Outdoor Resort & Country Club 760-324-4005 Ramon Rd, Catherdral City. Private/51.1/182. Santa Rosa Country Club 760-568-5707, 38-105 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. Private/Reciprocal/18/65.0/108/5247. La Quinta Resort & Club desertgolfer.com, 50-200 Avenida Vista, La Quinta. Dunes: Resort/Semiprivate/18/73.4/36/6747 Mountain: Resort/Semiprivate/18/72.6/135/6700. 760-564-7620, 50-503 Jefferson St, La Quinta. Citrus: Private/18/72/7,106/113. Palm Desert Resort Country Club desertgolfer.com, 77-333 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert.Semiprivate/18/71.7/122/6616. Shadow Hills Golf Club 760-200-3375, 80-875 Avenue 40, Indio. Semiprivate/18/70.9/130/6442. Palm Desert Greens Country Club 760-346-2941, Country Club Dr., Palm Desert. Private/18/72/4079. Shadow Mountain Golf Club 760-346-8242, 73-800 Ironwood Dr., Palm Desert. Private/18/66.3/114/5393. Palm Royale Country Club 760-345-9701, 78-259 Indigo Dr., La Quinta. Public/18/54. SilverRock Resort 888-600-7272, 79-179 Ahmanson Lane, La Quinta, Public/18/76.3/139/7553. Palm Springs Country Club desertgolfer.com, 2500 Whitewater Club Dr., Palm Springs. Public/18/69.2/125/6177. The Springs Club 760-324-8292, 1 Duke Drive, Rancho Mirage. Private/18/70.1/124/6279. Palm Valley Country Club 760-345-2737, 39-205 Palm Valley Dr., Palm Desert. Challenge Course: Private/18/61.5/107/4439 Championship Course: Private/18/72.2/131/6545. Stone Eagle Golf Club 760-568-9800, 72-500 Stone Eagle Drive, Palm Desert. Private/69.8/131/6852. The Lakes Country Club 760-568-4321 161 Old Ranch Road, Palm Desert. Sount/North: Private/72.1/128/6631 North/East: Private/18/70.5/129/6371 East/South: Private/18/71.7/129/6620 Old South: Private/18/71.1/129/6439. Madison Club 760-391-4500, 53-035 Meriwether Way, La Quinta. Private/18/75.4/143/7426. Marrakesh Country Club 760-568-2688, 47-000 Marrakesh Dr., Palm Desert. Private/57.4/87/3750. Marriott’s Desert Springs Resort & Spa desertgolfer.com, 74-855 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert.Palms Course: Public/18/70.3/126/6381 Valley Course: Public/18/70.1/125/6323. Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Resort desertgolfer.com, 9002 Shadow Ridge Rd., Palm Desert. Resort/18/73.9/134/7006. Mesquite Country Club desertgolfer.com, 2700 East Mesquite Ave., Palm Springs. Public/18/68.0/118/5944. Mission Lakes Country Club 760-329-6481, 8484 Clubhouse Blvd., Desert Hot Springs. Semiprivate/18/72.1/124/6742. Mission Hills Country Club 760-324-9400, 34-600 Mission Hills Dr., Rancho Mirage. Arnold Palmer Course: Private/18/72.7/132/6743 Pete Dye Challenge: Private/18/72.6/138/6582 Dinah Shore Tournament: Private/18/73.6/138/6582 64 The Palms Golf Club 760-771-2606, 57000 Palms Drive, La Quinta, Private/18/71.8/132/6642. PGA West 760-564-7100, 55-955 PGA Boulevard, La Quinta. Jack Nicklaus: Private/18/72.2/134/6522 Arnold Palmer: Private/18/71.4/133/6474 Tom Weiskopf: Private/18/71.6/123/6654. desertgolfer.com, 56-150 PGA Blvd., La Quinta. Jack Nicklaus Tourn: Semiprivate/18/72.2/134/6522 TPC Stadium Course: Semiprivate/18/73.3/142/6739 760-564-3900, 81-405 Kingston Heath, La Quinta. Greg Norman Course: Resort/71.0/122/5281. The Plantation 760-775-3688, 50994 Monroe, Indio. Private/18/71.6/128/6597. Portola Country Club 760-568-1592, 42-500 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. Private/18/54/2,167/NR. DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 Rancho Mirage Country Club desertgolfer.com, 38-500 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Semiprivate/18/69.4/122/6111. Sunrise Country Club 760-328-6549, 71-601 Country Club Drive, Rancho Mirage. Private/Reciprocal/56.9/85/3837. Tamarisk Country Club 760-328-2141, 70-240 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage. Private/18/70.0/121/6303. Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort desertgolfer.com, 1885 Golf Club Dr., Palm Springs. Legends Course: Public/18/72.3/123/6775 Resort Course: Public/18/71.8/125/6705. Terra Lago, Golf Club at desertgolfer.com, 84-000 Terra Lago Parkway, Indio. North Course: Public/18/73.7/137/7060 South Course: Public/18/74.0/124/7044. Thunderbird Country Club 760-328-2161, 70-612 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage. Private/18/70.7/129/6460. Toscana Country Club 760-404-1457, 76-007 Club Villa Drive, Indian Wells. Private/18/71.2/132/6336. desertgolfer.com CoachellaValleyCalifornia Tradition Golf Club 760-564-1067, 78-505 Old Avenue 52, La Quinta. Private/18/71.0/136/6541. Classic Club Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta 760-771-0707, 60151 Trilogy Pkwy, La Quinta. Public/18/70.8/124/6455. The Vintage Club 760-340-0500, 75-001 Vintage Dr. West, Indian Wells. Desert Course: Private/18/68.8/124/5918 Mountain Course: Private/18/0.5/126/6423. Westin Mission Hills Resort desertgolfer.com, 70-705 Ramon Road, Rancho Mirage. Gary Player Signature Course: Resort/18/71.3/124/6643. 760-328-3198, 71-333 Diana Shore Dr., Rancho Mirage. Pete Dye Resort Course: Resort/18/69.6/126/6158. Woodhaven Country Club desertgolfer.com, 41-555 Woodhaven Drive East. Private/Reciprocal/18/67.1/118/5794. Visit us at desertgolfer.com if you require additional information that is not shown on this map and directory The publisher and staff of Desert Golf Magazine make every effort to ensure accuracy in our maps and directories. Should you find any errors please email us with the corrections. Our desire is for our maps and directories to remain as current as possible; with your assistance we will achieve the highest level of accuracy. We value your input. [email protected] OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 65 desertgolfer.com BorregoSpringsCalifornia Borrego Springs 1. Desert Island Golf & Country Club 2. De Anza Country Club 3. Montesoro 4. Road Runner 5. The Springs at Borrego Desert Island Golf & Country Club Borrego Springs Resort 760-767-5700, 1112 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs. Public/27/72. De Anza Country Club 760-767-5105, 509 Catarina Dr., Borrego Springs. Private/18/72/70.4 /123/6385. Montesoro 760-767-5124, 1881 Rams Hill Dr., Borrego Springs. Private/18/72/72.0/123/6866. Road Runner 760-767-5379, 1010 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs. Public/18/3/69.0/115/2894. The Springs at Borrego 760-767-0004, 2255 DiGiorgio Rd., Borrego Springs. Public/9 /36/69.3/111/2900. The publisher and staff of Desert Golf Magazine make every effort to ensure accuracy in our maps and directories. Should you find any errors please email us with the corrections. Our desire is for our maps and directories to remain as current as possible; with your assistance we will achieve the highest level of accuracy. We value your input. [email protected] De Anza Country Club 66 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 Visit us at desertgolfer.com if you require additional information that is not shown on this map and directory desertgolfer.com PrivateClubsCoachellaValley CLUB #HOLES Andalusia CC 18 Avondale 18 Bermuda Dunes 27 Bighorn** 36 Chaparral 18 The Citrus Club 54 Club at Shenandoah Sprs.27 Desert Horizons 18 Desert Island** 18 Eldorado 18 The Hideaway 36 Indian Canyons 18 Indian Ridge 36 Indian Wells 36 Ironwood CC 36 La Quinta CC 18 Madison Club 18 Marrakesh 18 Mission Hills 54 Monterey 27 Morningside 18 Mountain View 18 Palm Valley 36 PGA WEST 108 Plantation 18 Rancho La Quinta 36 Rancho Las Palmas 27 Santa Rosa 18 Shadow Mountain 18 Stone Eagle GC 19 Sunrise 18 Tamarisk 18 Thunderbird 18 The Lakes CC 27 The Palms 18 The Quarry 18 The Reserve 18 The Springs Club 18 The Tradition 18 Toscana CC 36 The Vintage Club 36 TYPE INITIATION FEE MONTHLY DUES Non Equity Equity Equity Non Non Property Equity Equity Equity Equity Non Equity Equity Equity Equity Equity Executive Non Annual Equity Equity Non Non Equity Non Annual Equity Equity Non Executive Non Equity Equity Equity E/Transfer Equity Equity Equity Equity Equity Equity $35,000 $5,000 $10,000 $350,000 $7,500 $30,000 $0 $30,000 $10,000 $150,000 $150,000 $6,900 $69,500 $25,000 $29,500 $50,000 $200,000 $12,500 $65,000 $0 $60,000 $75,000 $10,000 $40,000 $17,500 $105,000 $7,650 $1,000 $1,000 $15,750 $3430 $30,000 $50,000 $10,000 $20,000 $60,000 $250,000 $25,000 $60,000 $150,000 $250,000 $1080 $790 $848 $2,417 $133 $964 $182 $1,225 $865 $1750 $1,950 $575 $1272 $974 $1,130 $964 $2,917 $200 $920 $555 $1,700 $928 $658 $1070 $770 $1,225 $0 $305 $450 $0 $199 $1,220 $1,763 $1065 $685 $1,600 $2,334 $1145 $1,950 $1,650 $2,666 TRAIL FEE FOOD MIN. $550 $0 $550 $1,100/A $475 $900 $1000 $0 $350 $675 $75 $0 $0 $0 $550 $0 $595 $850 $500 $0 $0 $0 $650 $0 $825 $1,000/A $525 $0 $860 $800 $650 $1,000 $0 $0 $350 $750 $790 $0 $650 $0 $625 $1,000/A $750 $0 $600 $0 $900/A $0 $0 $0 $700 $0 $420 $0 $0 $0 $500 $0 $0 $0 $400 $600 $850 $0 $450 $0 $550 $1,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $650 $0 $475 $1000/A $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 CAP OF MEMBERS FACILITIES 695 300 498 550 625 700 375 250 280 425 580 350 575 750 685 325 225 364 1095 770 250 325 500 1750 435 695 0 350 375 300 350 525 325 902 430 300 260 350 290 550 505 GTSF GTF G GTFSSp GTS GTFSSp GST GTF GT GTFSSp GTFSp GF GTFSSp GF GTFSp GFSp G GTFS GTFSSp GTF GTF GTFSSp GTFSSp GTFS G GTFS GTFSSp G GT G GTFS GT GTFS GTFSSp G GTFS GTFSSp GTFSp GF GTFSp GTFSSp PHONE (760) 777-1014 (760) 345-2727 (760) 345-2771 (760) 341-4653 (760) 340-1893 (760) 564-7643 (760) 343-3497 (760) 340-4646 (760) 328-2111 (760) 346-8081 (760) 777-7400 (760) 833-8700 (760) 772-7281 (760) 834-6023 (760) 766-1095 (760) 564-4151 (760) 391-4500 (760) 568-2688 (760) 324-9400 (760) 346-1115 (760) 324-1234 (760) 771-4311 (760) 345-2737 (760) 564-7111 (760) 775-3688 (760) 777-7748 (760) 862-4578 (760) 568-5707 (760) 346-8242 (760) 773-6150 (760) 328-6549 (760) 328-2141 (760) 328-2161 (760) 568-4321 (760) 771-2606 (760) 777-1100 (760) 674-2239 (760) 324-4562 (760) 564-8723 (760) 404-1444 (760) 862-2805 Note: All of the clubs indicated different priced memberships (individual, family, corporate, etc.) therefore, prices reflect information on family memberships if possible. The double asterisk indicates dual memberships. Facilities range from golf (G), tennis (T), swimming (S), fitness (F), and spa (Sp). Spa includes salon and massage therapy. Under Type of club, property represents land/membership only. Under Trail fee, club represents only club carts allowed OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 67 Arizona desertgolfer.com Arizona Alpine Country Club 928-339-4944, 100 Country Club Lane, Alpine. Public/18/65/109/5628. Arroyo Dunes GC 928-726-8350, W. 32nd Street, Yuma. Public/18/54/2147. Antelope Hills Golf Course 928-776-7888, 19 Clubhouse Drive, Prescott. North: Public/18/70.1/122/6380. South: Public/18/67.5/109/6119. Aspen Valley Golf Club 928-527-4653, 1855 Continental Dr., Flagstaff. Private/18/72/130/6828. Apache Stronghold Golf Club 928-475-7800, Box 1012, Hwy 70, San Carlos. Resort/18/72.1/138/6982. Arizona City Golf Club 520-466-5327, 13939 Cleator, Arizona City. Public/18/72/6,775/117. (See Map #4) 68 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 Beaver Creek Golf Resort 928-567-4487, 4250 N. Montezuma Ave., Lake Montezuma. Public/18/71/6,486/120. Butterfield Golf Course 928-785-4834, 10231 Dome St., Wellton. Public/18/54/2,748/NR. 1. Alpine Country Club 2. Antelope Hills Golf Course 3. Apache Stronghold Golf Club 4. Arizona City Golf Club 5. Arroyo Dunes GC 6. Aspen Valley Golf Club 7. Beaver Creek Golf Resort 8. Butterfield Golf Course 10. Casa Grande Golf Course 11. Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course 12. Cocopah Bend Golf Resort 13. Concho Valley Country Club 14. Continental Country Club 15. Desert Hills Golf Course 16. Desert Lakes Golf Course 17. Dove Valley Golf Club 18. Duke at Rancho El Dorado 19. El Rio Country Club 20. Elephant Rocks Golf Course 21. Emerald Canyon Golf Course 22. Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club 23. Foothills Golf Course 24. Forest Highlands Golf Club 25. Fortuna Del Ray Golf Club 26. Francisco Grande Golf Club 27. Grande Valley Golf Club 28. Golf Club at Chaparrel Pines 29. Greenlee Country Club 30. Hassayampa Golf Club 31. Havasu Island Golf Course 32. Hayden Golf Course 33. Hidden Cove Golf Course 34. Ho-Ho-Kam Golf Course 35. Kearny Golf Club 36. Kino Springs Country Club 37. Lake Powell National Golf Course 38. Laughlin Ranch Golf Club 39. London Bridge Golf Club 40. Los Cabelleros Golf Club 41. Mesa del Sol Golf Course 42. Mt. Graham Country Club 43. Oakcreek Country Club 44. Palo Duro Creek Golf Course 45. Payson Golf Club 46. Pine Canyon Club 47. Pine Meadows Counrty Club 48. Pine Shadows Golf Club 49. Pinetop Country Club 50. Pinetop Lakes Country Club 51. Pinewood Country Club 53. Prescott Country Club 54. Prescott Lakes Golf Club 55. Pueblo del Sol Golf Club 56. Quailwood Greens Golf Course 57. The Refuge 58. The Rim Golf Club 59. Salome Heights Golf Course 60. San Pedro Golf Course 61. Sedona Golf Resort 62. Seven Canyons, The Club at 63. Shadow Mountain Golf Club 64. Show Low Country Club 65. Silver Creek Golf Club 66. Snowflake Golf Course 67. StoneRidge Golf Course 68. Sundance Golf Club 69. Talking Rock Golf Course 70. Torreon Golf Club 71. Turquoise Hills Golf Course 72. Turquoise Valley Golf Club 75. Valle Vista Country Club 76. Verde Santa Fe Golf Club 74. White Mountain Country Club 78. Yuma Golf and Country Club desertgolfer.com Casa Grande Golf Course 520-836-9216, 2121 N. Thornton, Casa Grande. Public/18/72/6,316/NR. (See Map #10) Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course 928-753-6593, 1001 Gates Ave., Kingman. Public/18/71/129/6560. Cocopah Bend Golf Resort 928-343-1663, 6800 Strand Ave., Yuma. Private/18/66.1/103/5508. Concho Valley Country Club 928-337-4644, HC 30, Box 900, Concho. Public/18/70.2/124/6665. Continental Country Club 928-527-7997, Oakmount Dr., Flagstaff. Public/18/67.5/118/5991. Desert Hills Golf Course 928-344-4653, 1245 Desert Hills Dr., Yuma. Public/18/71.8/119/6767. Desert Lakes Golf Course 928-768-1000, 5835 Desert Lakes Drive, Bullhead City. Public/18/69.5/115/6315. Dove Valley Golf Club 928-627-3262, 220 N. Marshall Loop Rd., Somerton. Private/18/65.1/108/5293. Duke at Rancho El Dorado 520-568-4300, Rancho El Dorado Pkwy., Maricopa.Public/18/72/7011. El Rio Country Club 928-788-3150, 1 Paseo El Rio, Mohave Valley Public/18/70.6/117/6490. Elephant Rocks Golf Course 928-635-4935, 2200 Country Club Drive, Williams. Public/18/67.7/125/6686. Emerald Canyon Golf Course 928-667-3366, 72 Emerald Canyon Dr., Parker. Public/18//71.1/130/6552. Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club 928-214-0677, 3600 Flagstaff Ranch Rd., Flagstaff. Private/18/71.9/133/6931. Foothills Golf Course 928-342-9565, 14000 E. Foothills, Yuma. Public/18/64/99/5088. Forest Highlands Golf Club 928-525-9000, 657 Forest Highlands Dr., Flagstaff. Canyon Course: Private/18/71/7007. Meadows Course: Private/18/72/7272. Fortuna Del Ray Golf Club 928-342-4766, 13650 N. Frontage Rd, Yuma. Public/18/69.6/108/6580. Francisco Grande Golf Club 800-237-4238, 26000 Gila Bend Hwy, Casa Grande. Resort/18/72/7,600/NR. Grande Valley Golf Club 520-466-7734, Toltec Rd., Eloy. Public/18/72/7200. Arizona Golf Club at Chaparrel Pines 928-472-1430, 504 N. Club Dr., Payson. Private/18/70.7/132/6458. Pine Canyon Club 928-779-5800, 3000 S. Clubhouse Circle., Flagstaff. Private/18/70.7/130/6707. Greenlee Country Club 928-687-1099, Highway 75, Duncan. Private/18/68.1/110/6296. Pine Meadows Counrty Club 928-535-4220, 2209 Country Club Dr., Overgaard. Public/18/63.7/111/5192. Hassayampa Golf Club 928-443-1958, 2060 Golf Club Lane, Prescott. Private/18/71.2/134/6634. Pine Shadows Golf Club 928-634-1093, 1480 W. Groseta Ranch Blvd., Cottonwood. Public/18/63.1/107/4446. Havasu Island Golf Course 928-855-5585, 1090 McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City. Public/18/60.1/96/4196. Pinetop Country Club 928-369-2461, 6739 Country Club Dr., Pinetop. Private/18/68.7/119/6458. Hayden Golf Course 928-356-7801, Golf Course Rd. Box 298, Hayden. Public/18/66.1/108/5575. Pinetop Lakes Country Club 928-369-4531, 4643 Bucksprings Rd., Pinetop. Public/18/61.5/103/4645. Hidden Cove Golf Course 928-524-3097, Box 70 Hidden Cove Rd., Holbrook. Public/18/70.2/123/6538. Pinewood Country Club 928-286-1110, 395 E. Pinewood Blvd., Munds Park. Private/18/67.3/111/6148. Ho-Ho-Kam Golf Course 520-723-7192, Highway 278, Coolidge. Public/18/72. Prescott Country Club 928-772-8984, 1030 Prescott Country Club Blvd, Dewey. Semi-Private/18/70.7/126/6675. Kearny Golf Club 928-363-7441, Box 927, 301Airport Rd., Kearny. Public/18/70/113/6549. Prescott Lakes Golf Club 928-443-3500, 315 E. Smoke Tree Lane, Prescott. Private/18/72/132/7102. Kino Springs Country Club 520-287-8701, 187 Kino Springs Dr., Nogales. Public/18/72/6,445/126. Pueblo del Sol Golf Club 520-378-6444, 2770 St. Andrews Dr., Sierra Vista. Private/18/72/6,880/128. Lake Powell National Golf Course 928-645-2023, 400 Clubhouse Dr., Page. Public/18/71.3/136/6411. Quailwood Greens Golf Course 928-772-0130, 11750 E. Hwy 69, Dewey. Semi-Private/18/65.4/110/5481. Laughlin Ranch Golf Club 928-754-1243, 1360 William Hardy, Bullhead City. Public/18/72/7192. The Refuge 928-764-2275, 3275 Latrobe Dr., Lake Havasu City. Semi-Private/18/72.5/129/6844. London Bridge Golf Club 928-855-2719, 2400 Clubhouse Dr., Lake Havasu City. Semi-Private/18/69.3/123/6176. The Rim Golf Club 928-472-1480, 301 S. Clubhouse Rd, Payson. Private/18/72.9/140/7040. Los Cabelleros Golf Club 928-684-2704, 1551 S. Vulture Mine Rd., Wickenburg. Resort/18/72. Salome Heights Golf Course 928-859-4653, 58600 Monroe Ave., Salome. Private/18/66.2/101/5974. Mesa del Sol Golf Course 928-342-1283, 12213 Calle del Cid, Yuma. Public/18/71.8/124/6767. San Pedro Golf Course 520-586-7888, 926 N. Madison St., Benson. Public/18/72/7313. Mt. Graham Country Club 928-348-3140, PO Box 592, Safford. Public/18/69.4/113/6493. Sedona Golf Resort 928-284-9355, 35 Ridge Trail Dr., Sedona. Resort/18/70.6/128/6540. Oakcreek Country Club 928-284-1660, 690 Bell Rock Blvd, Sedona. Semi-Private/18/69.8/125/6353. Seven Canyons, The Club at 928-203-2001, 3755 Long Canyon Rd., Sedona. Private/18/71.3/136/6490. Palo Duro Creek Golf Course 520-377-2708, 2690 North Country Dr., Nogales. Private/18/72/6923. Shadow Mountain Golf Club 520-826-3412, 1105 Irene St., Pearce. Public/18/72/6,632/126. Payson Golf Club 928-474-2273, 1504 W. Country Club Dr., Payson.Public/18/66/111/5756. Show Low Country Club 928-537-4564, 860 N. 36th Drive, Show Low. Public/18/70/5,914/114. OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 69 Arizona desertgolfer.com Arizona continued from previous page Silver Creek Golf Club 928-537-2744, 2051 Silver Lake Blvd., White Mountain Lake. Public/18/71.7/135/6813. Snowflake Golf Course 928-536-7233, 90 N. Country Club Dr., Snowflake. Public/18/68.7/116/6375. StoneRidge Golf Course 928-772-6500, 1601 N. Bluff Top Rd., Prescott Valley. Public/18/71.2/132/6785. Sundance Golf Club 623-328-0400, 900 S. Sundance, Buckeye. Public/18/72. Talking Rock Golf Course 928-858-7000, 15075 N. Talking Rock Ranch Rd., Prescott. Private/18/70/124/6616. Torreon Golf Club 929-532-8000, 651 S. Torreon Loop, Show Low. Private/18/68.8/125/6138. Turquoise Hills Golf Course 520-586-2585, 800 E. Country Club Dr., Benson. Public/18/56/83/3004. Turquoise Valley Golf Club 520-432-3025, 1791 Newell Rd., Naco. Public/18/71.5/129/6778. Valle Vista Country Club 928-757-8744, 9686 Concho Dr., Kingman. Private/18/69.1/120/6266. Verde Santa Fe Golf Club 928-634-5454, 1045 S. Verde Santa Fe, Cottonwood. Public/18/68.7/115/6061. White Mountain Country Club 928-367-4913, PO Box 1489, Pinetop. Private/18/72/7313. Yuma Golf and Country Club 928-726-1104, 3150 Fortuna Ave., Yuma. Private/18/70.5/122/6416. The Refuge The publisher and staff of Desert Golf Magazine make every effort to ensure accuracy in our maps and directories. Should you find any errors please email us with the corrections. Our desire is for our maps and directories to remain as current as possible; with your assistance we will achieve the highest level of accuracy. We value your input. [email protected] Visit us at desertgolfer.com if you require additional information that is not shown on this map and directory 70 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 desertgolfer.com PhoenixArizona Phoenix Arizona 1. Adobe Dam Family Golf Course 2. Aguila Golf Club 3. Ahwatukee Country Club 4. Ahwatukee Lake Golf Course 5. Alta Mesa Golf Club 6. Ancala Country Club 7. Anthem Golf & Country Club 8. Apache Creek Golf Club 9. Apache Sun Golf Course 10. Apache Wells Country Club 11. Arizona Biltmore Golf Club 12. Arizona Country Club 13. Arizona Golf Resort 14. Arizona Traditions Golf Club 15. Arrowhead Country Club 16. ASU Karsten Golf Center 17. Augusta Ranch Golf Course 18. Bear Creek Golf Club 19. Bellair Golf Club 20. Bougainvillea Golf Club 21. The Boulders Golf Club 22. Briarwood Country Club 23. Camelback Golf Club 24. Cave Creek Golf Course 25. Cimarron Golf Club 26. Club West Golf Club 27. Coldwater Golf Club 28. Continental Golf Club 72 29. Coronado Golf Club 30. Corte Belle Golf Club 31. Cottonwood Country Club 32. The Country Club of DC Ranch 33. Country Meadows Golf Club 34. Coyote Lakes Golf Club 35. Cypress Golf Club 36. Deer Valley Golf Course 37. Desert Canyon Golf Club 38. Desert Forest Golf Club 39. Desert Highlands Golf Club 40. Desert Mirage Golf Club 41. Desert Mountain 42. Desert Sands Golf Club 43. Desert Springs Golf Club 44. Desert Trails Golf Course 45. Dobson Ranch Golf Course 46. Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club 47. Duke at Rancho El Dorado 48. Eagle Mountain Golf Club 49. Eagles Nest Golf Course 50. Echo Mesa Golf Club 51. El Caro Country Club 52. Encanto Golf Course 53. The Estancia Club 54. Estrella Mountain Golf Club 55. Estrella Mountain Ranch Golf Club 56. Falcon Golf Course 57. Firerock Country Club 58. Foothills Golf Club 59. Fountain of the Sun Country Club DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 60. Gainey Ranch Golf Club 61. Glen Lakes Golf Club 62. Golf Club Scottsdale 63. Gold Canyon Golf Resort 64. Grandview Golf Course 65. Granite Falls Golf Course 66. Grayhawk Golf Club 67. Great Eagle Golf Course 68. Greenfield Lakes Golf Course 69. Hillcrest Golf Club 70. Johnson Ranch, The Golf Club at 71. Ken McDonald Golf Course 72. Kierland Golf Club 73. Kokopelli Golf Resort 74. Las Colinas Golf Course 75. Las Sendas Golf Club 76. Leisure World Country Club 77. Legacy Golf Resort 78. Legend at Arrowhead 79. Legend Trail Golf Club 80. Links Golf Course at Queen Creek, 81. Lone Tree Golf Club 82. Longbow Golf Club 83. Maryvale Golf Club 84. McCormick Ranch Golf Club 85. Mission Royale Golf Course 86. Moon Valley Country Club 87. Mountain Brook Golf Club 88. Mountain Shadows Golf Club 89. Oasis Golf Club 90. Ocotillo Golf Club 91. Orange Tree Golf Resort 92. Painted Mountain Golf Club 93. Palmbrook Country Club 94. Palm Valley Golf Club 95. Palo Verde Country Club 96. Palo Verde Golf Course 97. Papago Golf Course 98. Paradise Valley Country Club 99. Paradise Valley Park Golf Course 100. Pavillion Lakes Golf Club 101. Pebblebrook Golf Club 102. Pepperwood Golf Course 103. Phantom Horse Golf Club 104. Phoenix Country Club 105. The Phoenician Golf Club 106. Pinnacle Peak Country Club 107. The Pointe GC at Lookout Mtn 108. Pueblo El Mirage Country Club 109. Quail Run Golf Club 110. Queen Valley Golf Club 111. Quintero Golf and Country Club 112. Rancho Manana Country Club 114. The Raven Golf Club at South Mtn 115. Raven Golf Club at Verrado 116. Red Mountain Ranch Country Club, 117. Rio Salado Golf Course 118. Rio Verde Country Club 119. Riverview Golf Course 120. Rolling Hills Golf Club 121. Sanctuary Golf Club 122. San Marcos Resort & CC desertgolfer.com PhoenixArizona 123. Scottsdale Silverado Golf Course 124. Seville Golf & Country Club 125. Shalimar Country Club 126. Silverleaf Golf Course 127. Springfield Golf Range 128. Southern Dunes Golf Club 129. Stardust Golf Club 130. Starfire at Scottsdale Country Club 131. Stonecreek, The Golf Club 136. Sunbird Golf Resort 132. Sun City Country Club 133. Sun City Lakes Golf Club 134. Sun City North Golf Club 135. Sun City Riverview Golf Club 137. Sun City South Golf Club 138. Sun Lakes Country Club 139. Sunland Village East Golf Course 140. Sunland Village Golf Course 141. SunRidge Canyon Golf Club 142. Superstition Mountain Golf Club 143. Superstition Springs Golf Club 144. Talking Stick Golf Course 145. Tatum Ranch Golf Course 146. Terravita Golf and Country Club 147. The 500 Club 148. Toka Sticks Golf Club 149. Tonto Verde Golf Club 150. TPC of Scottsdale 151. Trail Ridge Golf Club 153. Trilogy Golf Club at Power Ranch 152. Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia 154. Troon Golf Country Club 155. Troon North Golf Club 156. Tuscany Falls Country Club 157. Union Hills Country Club 158. Viewpoint Golf Resort 159. Villa De Paz Golf Course 160. Villa Monterey Golf Course 161. Vistal Golf Club 162. We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 163. Westbrook Village Vistas Golf Course 164. Westbrook Village Lakes Golf Club 165. Western Skies Golf Club 166. Whirlwind Golf Club 167. Whisper Rock Golf Club 168. Wildfire Golf Club 169. Wigwam Golf Resort 170. Willowbrook & Willowcreek GC 171. Mesa Country Club 172. Mirabel Golf Course 173. Blackstone Country Club 174. Encanterra, A Trilogy Country Club Adobe Dam Family Golf Course 623-581-2800, 3847 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Glendale. Public/18/57.9/86/3512. Aguila Golf Club 602-237-9601, 8440 S. 35th Ave., Laveen. Public/18/72.4/129/6962. Ahwatukee Country Club 480-893-1161, 12432 S. 48th St., Phoenix. Semi-Private/18/72/126/6713. Ahwatukee Lake Golf Course 480-893-3004, 13431 S. 44th St., Phoenix. Public/18/60/4,019/NR. Alta Mesa Golf Club 480-827-9411, 1460 N. Alta Mesa Drive, Mesa. Private/18/72/132/7132. Ancala Country Club 480-391-2777, 11700 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale. Private/18/72/152/6841. Anthem Golf & Country Club 623-742-6211, 2708 W. Anthem Club Drive, Anthem. Private/18/72/139/7217. Blackstone Country Club 623-707-8710, 12101 Blackstone Dr., Peoria. Private/18/72/7,089/143. Apache Creek Golf Club 480-982-2677, 3401 S. Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction. Public/18/72/128/6541. Bougainvillea Golf Club 602-237-4567, 5740 W. Baseline Rd., Laveen. Public/18/71/118/6740. Apache Sun Golf Course 480-987-9065, 919 E. Pima Rd, Queen Creek. Public/18/63/99/4998. The Boulders Golf Club 480-488-9028, 34831 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Carefree. Resort/18/72/144/6717. Apache Wells Country Club 480-830-4725, 5601 E. Hermosa Vista Drive, Mesa. Semi-Private/18/71/114/6038. Briarwood Country Club 623-584-5301, 20800 N. 135th Ave., Sun City West. Private/18/72/128/6576. Arizona Biltmore Golf Club 602-955-9655, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. Adobe: Resort/18/68.7/119/6000. Links: Resort/18/67/117/5540. Camelback Golf Club 480-596-7050, 7847 N. Mockingbird Lane, Scottsdale. Indian Bend Course: Resort/18/72/122/7014 Padres Course: Resort/18/72/131/6903. Arizona Country Club 480-946-4565, 5668 E. Orange Blossom Lane, Phoenix. Private/18/72/127/6714. Cave Creek Golf Course 602-866-8076, 15202 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix. Public/18/72/122/6876. Arizona Golf Resort 480-832-1661, 425 S. Power Road, Mesa. Resort/18/71.3/121/6570. Cimarron Golf Club 623-975-5654, 17100 W. Clearview, Surprise. Semi-Private/18/69.2/121/6310. Arizona Traditions Golf Club 623-584-4000, 17225 N. Citrus, Surprise. Public/18/70/110/6110. Club West Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 16400 S. 14th Ave. Public/18/70/123/6512. Arrowhead Country Club 623-561-9625, 19888 N. 73rd Ave., Glendale. Private/18/72//128/7001. Coldwater Golf Club 623-932-9000, 100 N. Clubhouse Dr., Avondale. Public/18/72/121/6758. ASU Karsten Golf Center 800-727-8331 (Par-Tee1), 1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. Public/18/72/125/6272. Arizona Country Club 480-946-4565, 5668 E. Orange Blossom Lane, Phoenix. Private/18/72/127/6714. Arizona Golf Resort 480-832-1661, 425 S. Power Road, Mesa. Resort/18/71.3/121/6570. Arizona Traditions Golf Club 623-584-4000, 17225 N. Citrus, Surprise. Public/18/70/110/6110. Arrowhead Country Club 623-561-9625, 19888 N. 73rd Ave., Glendale. Private/18/72//128/7001. ASU Karsten Golf Center desertgolfer.com, 1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. Public/18/72/125/6272. Augusta Ranch Golf Course 480-354-1234, 2401 S. Lansing, Mesa. Public/18/61/88/3657. Bear Creek Golf Club 480-883-8200, 500 E. Riggs Rd., Chandler. Public/18/69.8/116/6320. Continental Golf Club 480-941-1585, 7920 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale. Public/18/58.4/85/4141. Coronado Golf Club 480-947-8364, 2829 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale. Public/18/58.3/90/3700. Corte Belle Golf Club 623-556-8951, 22131 N. Mission Drive, Sun City West. Private/18/72/123/7011. Cottonwood Country Club 480-895-9449, 25630 Brentwood Dr., Sun Lakes. Private/18/72/129/6737. The Country Club of DC Ranch 480-342-7200, 9290 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale. Private/18/72/130/6872. Country Meadows Golf Club 623-972-1364, 8411 N. 107th Ave., Peoria. Public/18/63/88/4400. Coyote Lakes Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 18800 N. Coyote Lakes Pkwy, Surprise. Public/18/71/117/6159. Cypress Golf Club 480-946-5155, 10801 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale. Public/18/70.7/116/6560. Bellair Golf Club 602-978-0330, 17233 N. 45th Ave., Glendale. Public/18/59/90/3493. OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 73 desertgolfer.com PhoenixArizona Phoenix Arizona continued from previous page Deer Valley Golf Course 623-214-1100, 13975 W. Deer Valley Dr., Sun City. Private/18/72/120/6547. Desert Canyon Golf Club 480-837-1173, 10440 Indian Wells Dr., Fountain Hills. Public/18/71/123/6415. Desert Forest Golf Club 480-488-4589, 37207 N. Mule Train Dr., Carefree. Private/18/72/139/6472. Desert Highlands Golf Club 480-585-8521, 10040 E. Happy Valley Rd., Scottsdale. Private/18/72/135/5807. Desert Mirage Golf Club 623-772-0110, 8710 W. Maryland, Glendale. Public/18/58.6/89/4198. Desert Mountain 480-595-4090, 11124 E. Prospect Point Dr., Scottsdale. Apache Course: Private/18/72/131/6793. 480-488-1362, 10333 Rockaway Hills, Scottsdale. Chiricahau Course: Private/18/72.480-488-1791, 38580 N. Desert Mnt Pkwy, Scottsdale. Cochise Course: Private/18/68/129/7019 480-488-1363, 10333 Rockaway Hills, Scottsdale. Geronimo Course: Private/18/68/132/7420. 480-488-1363, 10333 Rockaway Hills, Scottsdale. Outlaw Course: Private/18/68/132/7107. 480-595-4870, 41045 N Cave Creek Rd. Renegade Course: Private/18/73/138/7515. Desert Sands Golf Club 480-832-0210, 1922 S. 74th St., Mesa. Public/18/67/89/4029. Desert Springs Golf Club 623-546-7400, 19900 N. Remington Dr., Surprise. Semi-Private/18/72/120/6306. Desert Trails Golf Course 623-544-6017, 20218 Skylark Drive, Sun City West. Private/18/61/91/4027. Dobson Ranch Golf Course 480-644-2291, 2155 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa. Public/18/72/117/6593. Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club 480-488-0009, 33244 N. Black Mountain Pkwy, Phoenix. Public/18/72/131/7011. Eagles Nest Golf Course 623-935-6750, 3645 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear. Semi-Private/18/72/127/6860. Granite Falls Golf Course 623-546-7575, 15949 W. Clearview Blvd, Surprise. Semi-Private/18/72/127/6839. Echo Mesa Golf Club 623-544-6014, 20349 Echo Mesa Dr., Sun City West. Private/18/60.3/95/4145. Grayhawk Golf Club 800-727-8331 (Par-Tee1), 8620 E.Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale. Talon: Public /18/72/136/6985. Raptor: Public /18/71/133/7135. El Caro Country Club 602-995-2117, 2222 W. Royal Palms Rd., Phoenix. Public/18/60/78/3330. Encanto Golf Course 602-253-3963, 2705 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix. Public/18/70/111/6386. Encanterra, A Trilogy Country Club 480-348-6087,1035 East Combs Rd, Queen Creek. Private/18/72/118. The Estancia Club 480-473-4415, 27998 N. 99th Place, Scottsdale. Private/18/72/7146/135. Estrella Mountain Golf Club 623-932-3714, 15205 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear. Public/18/69/116/6393. Estrella Mountain Ranch Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 11800 S. Golf Club Drive, Goodyear. Public/18/72/138/7102. Falcon Golf Course 623-935-7800, 15152 W. Camelback Rd., Litchfield Park. Public/18/71/128/6673. Firerock Country Club 480-836-8000, 15925 E. Shea Blvd., Fountain Hills. Private/18/72/6984/NR. Foothills Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 2201 E. Clubhouse Dr., Phonenix. Public/18/70.3/124/6406. Fountain of the Sun Country Club 480-986-3158, 500 S. 80th St., Mesa. Private/18/62/4224/93. Gainey Ranch Golf Club 480-483-2582, 7600 Gainey Club Dr., Scottsdale. Arroyo/Lakes: Resort/18/69.1/124/6187 Dunes: Resort/18/68.4/121/6013. Glen Lakes Golf Club 623-939-754, 15450 W. Northern, Glendale. Public/18/61.4/99/4596. Golf Club Scottsdale 480-443-8868, 28445 N. 122nd St., Scottsdale. Private/18/72.4/138/6970. Duke at Rancho El Dorado 480-883-6314, 42660 W. Rancho El Dorado Pkwy, Maricopa. Public/18/69.9/117/6536. Gold Canyon Golf Resort 800-624-6445, 6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon. Resort, Sidewinder: Resort/18/71/132/71.3 Dinosaur Mountain: Resort/18/70/143/71.3. Eagle Mountain Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy, Fountain Hills. Public/18/71/139/6755. Grandview Golf Course 623-544-6013, 14260 Meeker Blvd., Sun City West. Private/18/72/126/6846. 74 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 Great Eagle Golf Course 623-584-6000, 17200 W. Bell Rd, Surprise. Public/18/72/124/6646. Greenfield Lakes Golf Course 480-503-0500, 2484 E. Warner Road, Gilbert. Public/18/62/91/4107. Hillcrest Golf Club 623-584-1500, 20002 Star Ridge Dr., Sun City West. Public/18/NR/6269. Johnson Ranch, The Golf Club at 480-987-9800, 433 E. Golf Club Dr., Queen Creek. Public/18/72/137/7141. Ken McDonald Golf Course 480-350-5250, 800 E. Divot Drive, Tempe. Public/18/72/125/6743. Kierland Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 15636 Clubgate Dr., Scottsdale. Public/18/72/133/6913. Kokopelli Golf Resort desertgolfer.com, 1800 W. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert. Public/18/72/132/6716. Las Colinas Golf Course 480-987-3633, 21515 E. Village Loop Rd., Queen Creek. Public/18/70.7/122/6494. Las Sendas Golf Club 480-396-4000, 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa. Private/18/70.8/135/6325. Leisure World Country Club 480-832-0003, 908 S. Power Rd., Mesa. Private/18/73/115/6434. Legacy Golf Resort desertgolfer.com, 6808 S. 32nd St., Phoenix. Public/18/69.7/123/6297. Legend at Arrowhead desertgolfer.com, 21027 N. 67the Ave., Glendale. Semi-Private/18/70.7/125/6509. Legend Trail Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 9462 E. Legendary Lane, Scottsdale. Public/18/72/6845/135. Links Golf Course at Queen Creek, 480-987-1910, 445 E. Ocotillo Rd., Queen Creek. Public/18/70/100/6061. Lone Tree Golf Club 480-219-0830, 6262 south Mtn Blbvd., Chandler. Semi-Private/18/69.6/118/6314. Longbow Golf Club 480-807-5400, 5601 E. Longbow Pkwy., Mesa. Public/18/70/128/6750. desertgolfer.com PhoenixArizona Maryvale Golf Club 623-846-4022, 5902 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Public/18/72/115/6539. Paradise Valley Park Golf Course 602-992-7190, 3503 E. Union Hills Drive, Phoenix. Public/18/61/88/4034. McCormick Ranch Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 7505 E. McCormick Pkwy., Pine Course: Resort/18/70.3/132/6371 Palm Course: Resort/18/70/130/6279. Pavillion Lakes Golf Club 480-948-3370, 8870 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale. Public/18/71/120/6515. Mesa Country Club 480-964-3514, 660 W. Fairway Dr., Mesa. Private/18/72/6595/125. Mirabel Golf Course 480-437-1520, 37401 N.Mirabel Club Dr., Scottsdale. Private/18/71/135/7127. Mission Royale Golf Course 520-876-5335, 11 South Mission Pkwy, Bldg #1, Casa Grande. Public/18/68.9/115/6142. Moon Valley Country Club 602-942-1278, 151 W. Moon Valley Dr, Phoenix. Private/18/73/127/6654. Mountain Brook Golf Club 480-671-1000, 5783 S. Mountain Brook Dr., Gold Canyon. Public/18/72/124/6615. Mountain Shadows Golf Club 602-951-5427, 5641 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale. Semi-Private/18/56/87/3081. Oasis Golf Club 480-888-8890, 5764 E. Hunt Hwy, Queen Creek. Public/18/74.9/133/7362. Ocotillo Golf Resort desertgolfer.com, 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler. Public/27/72/125/7016. Orange Tree Golf Resort 480-948-3730, 10601 N. 56th St., Scottsdale. Resort/18/72/122/6762. Painted Mountain Golf Club 480-832-0156, 6210 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa. Public/18/70/104/6026. Palmbrook Country Club 623-977-8383, 9350 W. Greenway Rd., Sun City West. Private/18/70.2/122/6529. Palm Valley Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 2211 North Litchfield Rd., Goodyear. Public/18/72/129/6509. Palo Verde Country Club 480-895-0300, 25630 Brentwood Dr., Sun City. Private/18/70.2/122/6529. Palo Verde Golf Course 602-249-9930, 6215 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix. Public/18/57.3/81/3484. Papago Golf Course 602-275-8428, 5595 E. Moreland St., Phoenix. Public/18/72/132/7068. Paradise Valley Country Club 602-840-8100, 7101 N. Tatum Blvd., Paradise Valley. Private/18/72/132/6802. Pebblebrook Golf Club 623-544-6010, N. 128th Avenue, Sun City West. Private/18/70.1/119/6460. Pepperwood Golf Course 480-831-9457, 647 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe. Public/18/59.5/97/4020. Phantom Horse Golf Club 602-431-6480, 7777 S. Pointe Pkwy, Phoenix. Resort/18/70/124/6211. Phoenix Country Club 602-263-5208, 2901 N. 7th St., Phoenix. Private/18/71/130/6700. The Phoenician Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale. Resort/18/70/130/6258. Pinnacle Peak Country Club 480-585-0385, 8701 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale. Private/18/72/140/6947. The Pointe GC at Lookout Mtn desertgolfer.com, 11111 N. 7th St., Phoenix Resort/18/72/131/6607. Pueblo El Mirage Country Club 623-583-0425, 11201 N. El Mirage Rd, El Mirage.Public/18/72/125/6595. Quail Run Golf Club 623-876-3035, 9774 Alabama Ave., Sun City. Private/18/59.5/90/4357. Queen Valley Golf Club 520-463-2214, 600 N. Fairway Dr., Queen Valley. Public/18/66/NR/4482. Quintero Golf and Country Club 928-501-1500, 16752 W. State Rt. 74, Peoria. Private/18/72/145/7190. Rio Verde Country Club 480-471-9420, 18731 E. Four Peaks Blvd, Rio Verde. Quail Run: Private/18/72/117/6499. White Wing: Private/18/72/117/6392. Riverview Golf Course 480-644-3515, 2202 W. 8th St., Mesa. Public/18/69/115/6128. Rolling Hills Golf Club 480-350-5275, 1415 N. Mill Ave., Tempe. Public/18/58.9/93/3828. Sanctuary Golf Club 480-502-8200, 10690 E. Sheena Drive, Scottsdale. Public/18/71/6624/NR. San Marcos Resort & CC 480-963-3358, 100 N. Dakota St., Chandler. Resort/18/72/NR/6500. Scottsdale Silverado Golf Course 480-778-0100, 7605 E. Indian Bend, Scottsdale. Public/18/68/116/6057. Seville Golf & Country Club 480-722-8100, 6683 South Clubhouse Drive, Gilbert. Private/18/71.9/125/7015. Shalimar Country Club 480-831-1244, 2032 E. Golf Ave., Tempe. Public/18/62.4/109/4752. Silverleaf Golf Course 480-342-8099, 10375 E. Horseshoe Canyon Dr., Scottsdale. Private/18/72/140/7367. Springfield Golf Range 480-895-5759, 1200 E. Saint Andrews Blvd., Chandler. Public/18/61/100/4103. Southern Dunes Golf Club 520-568-2000, 48456 W. Hwy 238, Maricopa. Public/18/72/135/7337. Stardust Golf Club 623-544-6012, 12702 Stardust Blvd., Sun City West. Private/18/60.5/96/4267. Starfire at Scottsdale Country Club 480-948-6000, 11500 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale. Semi-Private/18/67.6/123/6085. Rancho Manana Country Club desertgolfer.com, 5734 E. Rancho Manana Blvd, Cave Creek. Semi-Private/18/72/125/6007. Stonecreek, The Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 4435 E. Paradise Village Pkwy. Public/18/69.9/128/6299. The Raven Golf Club at South Mtn 602-243-3636, 3636 E. Baseline Rd., Phoenix. Public/18/72/130/6571. Sunbird Golf Resort 480-883-0820, 6250 S. Sunbird Blvd, Chandler. Public/18/66/96/4350. Raven Golf Club at Verrado 623-215-3443, 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye. Public/18/72/132/7258. Sun City Country Club 623-933-1353, 9433 N. 107th Ave, Sun City. Semi-Private/18/72/115/6223. Red Mountain Ranch Country Club, 480-985-0285, 6425 E. Teton, Mesa. Private/18/72/144/6774. Sun City Lakes Golf Club 623-876-3023, 10433 Talisman Rd., Sun City. Semi-Private/18/69.2/119/6251. Rio Salado Golf Course 480-990-1233, 1490 E. Weber Dr., Tempe. Public/18/61.6/105/4739. Sun City North Golf Club 623-876-3010, 12650 N. 107th, Sun City. Private/18/69.5/117/6410. OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 75 desertgolfer.com PhoenixArizona Phoenix Arizona continued from previous page Sun City Riverview Golf Club 623-876-3025, 16401 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City. Private/18/69.6/116/6391. Sun City South Golf Club 623-876-3015, 11000 N. 103rd, Sun City. Private/18/71.2/115/6774. Sun Lakes Country Club 480-895-9274, 25425 N. Sun Lakes Blvd, Sun Lakes. Private/18/60/NR/3874. Sunland Village East Golf Course 480-986-4079, 2250 S. Buttercup, Mesa. Semi-Private/18/62/80/3579. Sunland Village Golf Course 480-832-3691, 725 S. Rochester St., Mesa. Semi-Private/18/62/80/3623. SunRidge Canyon Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 13100 N. Sunridge Dr., Fountain Hills. Public/18/71/140/6823. Superstition Mountain Golf Club 480-983-3200, 8000 E. Club Village Dr., Superstition Mountain. Private/18/72/135/6652. Superstition Springs Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 6542 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa. Public/18/72/135/7005. Trilogy Golf Club at Power Ranch 480-988-0004, 4415 E. Village Pkwy, Gilbert. Public/18/71/126/6710. Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia 623-594-3585, 12575 W. Golf Club Drive, Peoria. Public/18/72/134/7259. Troon Golf Country Club 480-585-0540, 25000 N. Windy Walk Dr., Scottsdale. Private/18/72137/6599. Troon North Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 10320 E. Dynamite Blvd., Scottsdale. Public/18/71.5/138/6709. Tuscany Falls Country Club 623-536-2491, 16262 Cjlubhouse Dr., Goodyear. Semi-Private/18/72. Union Hills Country Club 623-977-4281, 9860 Lindgren Ave., Sun City. Private/18/72/129/6827. Viewpoint Golf Resort 480-373-5555, 650 N. Hawes Rd, Mesa. Semi-Private/18/71/116/6224. Villa De Paz Golf Course 623-877-1172, 4220 N. 103rd Ave., Phoenix. Public/18/72/114/6140. Villa Monterey Golf Course 480-990-7100, 8100 E. Camelback, Scottsdale. Public/18/56.9/89/3014. Vistal Golf Club 602-305-7755, 701 E. Thunderbird Trail, Phoenix. Public/18/72/115/6469. We-Ko-Pa Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 18200 E. Toh-Vee Circle, Fountain Hills. Cholla Course: Public/18/72/130/7225.Saguaro Course: Public/18/71//6912. Westbrook Village Vistas Golf Course 623-566-1633, 18823 N. Country Club Pkwy., Peoria. Semi-Private/18/72/121/6544. Westbrook Village Lakes Golf Club 602-566-3439, 19260 N. Westbrook Pkwy. Peoria. Semi-Private/18/72/120/6412. Western Skies Golf Club 480-545-8542, 1245 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert. Public/18/72/120/6673. Whirlwind Golf Club 480-940-1500, 5692 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler. Public/18/71.2/128/6691. Whisper Rock Golf Club 480-575-8700, 32002 N. Old Bridge Rd., Scottsdale. Private/18/72/145/7405. Wildfire Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 5225 E. Pathfinder., Phoenix Faldo Course: Resort/18/71/127/6846 Palmer Course: Resort/18/72/135/7170. Wigwam Golf Resort desertgolfer.com, 451 N. Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park. Resort/18/69.1/122/6085. Willowbrook & Willowcreek GC, 623-876-3030, 10600 Boswell Blvd., Sun City. Private/18/72. Talking Stick Golf Course desertgolfer.com, 9998 E. Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale. North: Public/18/72.7/123/7200. South: Public/18/NR/7200. Tatum Ranch Golf Course 480-962-4653, 29888 N. Tantum Ranch Dr., Cave Creek. Private/18/72/128/6870. Terravita Golf and Country Club 480-488-7962, 34034 North 69th Way, Scottsdale. Private/18/72/139/7186. The 500 Club 623-492-9500, 4707 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix. Public/18/72/121/6867. Toka Sticks Golf Club 480-988-9405, 6910 E. Williamsfield Rd., Mesa. Public/18/72/117/6605. Tonto Verde Golf Club 480-471-2710, 18401 El Circulo Drive, Rio Verde. Semi-Private/18/72/126/6342. TPC of Scottsdale 480-585-4334, 17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale. Stadium: Public/18/71/138/7216 Champions: Public18/71/140/73.7 Trail Ridge Golf Club 623-544-6015, 21021 N. 151 St., Sun City West. Private/18/71.3/127/6618. 76 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 Seville Golf & Country Club The publisher and staff of Desert Golf Magazine make every effort to ensure accuracy in our maps and directories. Should you find any errors please email us with the corrections. Our desire is for our maps and directories to remain as current as possible; with your assistance we will achieve the highest level of accuracy. We value your input. [email protected] Visit us at desertgolfer.com if you require additional information that is not shown on this map and directory desertgolfer.com PrivateClubsPhoenixArizona CLUB Alta Mesa GC Ancala Anthem Golf & CC Arrowhead CC Arizona CC Aspen Valley GC Blackstone CC Briarwood CC GC at Chaparrel Pines Cottonwood CC at DC Ranch Desert Forest GC Desert Highlands Desert Mountain The Estancia Club Firerock CC Forest Highlands Golf Club Scottsdale Hassayampa GC Leisure World CC Mesa CC Mirabel GC Moon Valley CC Palo Verde Paradise Valley CC Phoenix CC Pinewood CC Pinnacle Peak CC Quintero Golf GC Red Mnt. Ranch CC The Rim GC Rio Verde GC Seville Golf and CC Silverleaf GC Sun Lakes CC Superstition Mtn. Terravita Golf Club Tonte Verde GC Torreon GC Troon CC Union Hills CC Whisper Rock GC White Mountain CC Yuma Golf & CC #HOLES TYPE 18 Equity 18 Non Equity 36 Non Equity 18 Non Transferable 18 Equity 18 Equity 18 Equity 18 Equity 18 Non Equity 18 Private 18 Equity 18 Non Equity 18 Non Equity 108 Equity 18 Equity 18 Refundable 36 Property 18 Non Equity 18 Equity 18 Non Equity 18 Equity 18 Non & Equity 18 Equity 18 Property 18 Equity 18 Equity 18 Equity 18 Equity 18 Non Equity 18 Non Equity 18 Equity 36 Non Equity 18 Non Equity 18 Non Equity 18 Non Equity 36 Non Equity 18 Non Equity 36 Property 36 Non Equity 18 Non Equity 18 Equity 36 Non Equity 18 Equity 18 Equity INITIATION FEE $10,000 $20,000 $42,000 $1,500 $25,000 Market Price $15,000 Variable $25,000 $0 Market Price $30,000 $75,000 $140,000 Market Price $40,000 $35,000 $25,000 $30,000 $2,052/A $3,500 $50,000 $27,500 $0 $66,100 $30,000 $5,000 $25,000 $20,000 $5,000 $10,000 $25,000 Market Price $125,000 $0 $25,000 $40,000 $15,000 $20,000 $55,000 $500 $130,000 $17,500 $4,500 MONTHLY DUES $470 $580 $622 $355 $756 $2080/A $690 Variable $610 $1500/A $995 $710 $1025 $1205 $1500/A $750 $585 $850 $625 $0 $502 $1150 $608 $1150/A $420 $600 $825/A $700 $425 $474 $850 $626 $507 $1,290 $900/A $685 $540 $650 $320 $950 $445 $900 $3,225/A $425 TRAIL FEE FOOD MIN. CAP OF MEMBERS FACILITIES $1600 $1300 $750 $500/A Club $0 $16 $0 $800/A $0 $0 Club $0 $0 $0 $0 Club $0 Club Club $3 $1000 Club $0 Club $0 Club $0 $1100/A $1250 $800 $0 $1200 $0 $0 Cart & $17 $1,100 $800/A Club $21 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1000/A $0 $50 $2,000 $250 $0 $600 $0 $0 $1,000 $0 $1500 $1500/A $0 $1200/A $0 $0 $1000/A $0 $950/A $0 $800 $0 $825 $0 $0 $1500/A $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,200/A $400/A $0 $0 $600 325 500 800 450 550 400 500 400 400 0 400 250 575 2375 325 395 871 350 390 NA 475 300 450 1100 475 600 350 325 400 450 295 775 456 350 0 750 345 450 780 325 390 580 450 450 G GTSF GTSFSp GTSFSp GTSFSp G GTSFSp GTS GTSF GTSF GTSF G GTSFSp GTSFSp GTSFSp GTSF GTSF G GTSFSp GTSFSp GSTF GTSFSp GTSFSp GTSF GTSF GTSFSp GTSF GTSF G GTSF GTSFSp GTSF GTSFS GFSp GSTF GTSF GTSFSp GSF GTSF GTSF GTSF G GT GTS PHONE (480) 832-3257 (480) 391-1000 (623) 742-6202 (623) 561-9600 (480) 889-1504 (928) 527-4653 (623) 707-8710 (623) 584-5600 (928) 472-1430 (480) 895-9449 (480) 342-7200 (480) 488-4589 (480) 585-7444 (480) 595-4000 (480) 473-4400 (480) 836-3435 (928) 525-9014 (480) 443-8868 (928) 445-0009 (480) 634-4370 (480) 964-3514 (480) 437-1500 (602) 942-0000 (480) 895-0300 (602) 840-8100 (602) 263-5208 (928) 286-1100 (480) 585-6992 (928) 501-1500 (480) 981-6501 (928) 472-1470 (480) 471-7010 (480) 722-8100 (480) 515-3200 (480) 895-9274 (480) 983-3200 (480) 488-7962 (480) 471-2710 (877) 771-6771 (480) 473-5093 (623) 974-5888 (480) 575-8700 (928) 367-4357 (928) 726-4210 Note: All of the clubs indicated different priced memberships (individual, family, corporate, etc.) therefore, prices reflect information on family memberships if possible. The double asterisk indicates dual memberships. Facilities range from golf (G), tennis (T), swimming (S), fitness (F), and spa (Sp). Spa includes salon and massage therapy. Under Type of club, property represents land/membership only. Under Trail fee, club represents only club carts allowed OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 77 desertgolfer.com TucsonArizona Tucson Arizona 1. 49er Golf Club 2. Arizonia National Golf Course 3. Canoa Hills Golf Course 4. Canoa Ranch Golf Course 5. Country Club of Green Valley 6. Crooked Tree Golf Course 7. Del Lago Golf Club 8. Desert Hills Golf Club 9. Dorado Golf Course 10. El Conquistador Country Club 11. Fred Enke Golf Course 12. The Gallery Golf Club 13. Haven Golf Course 14. Heritage Highlands Golf Club 15. La Paloma Golf & Country Club 16. Oro Valley Country Club 17. The Pines Golf Club at Marana 18. Preserve Golf Club 19. Quail Creek Country Club 20. Randolph North Golf Course 21. Rio Rico Resort & Country Club 22. Rolling Hills Golf Club 23. SaddleBrooke Country Club 24. San Ignacio Golf Club 25. Santa Rita Country Club 26. Silverbell Golf Course 27. Skyline Country Club 28. Starr Pass Golf Course 29. Stone Canyon Country Club 30. The Views Golf Club at Oro Valley 31. Torres Blancas Golf Course 32. Trini Alvarez El Rio Golf Course 33. Tubac Golf Resort 34. Tucson Country Club 35. Tucson National, The Club 36. Ventana Canyon, The Lodge at 37. Vistoso, The Golf Club at Heritage Highlands Golf Club 520-597-7000, 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd, Marana. Semi-Private/18/72/6,904/134. 49er Golf Club 520-749-4001, 12000 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson. Semi-Private/18/72/6,681/116. Desert Hills Golf Club 520-625-5090, 2500 S. Circulo de Las Lomas, Green Valley. Private/18/72/69.2/125/6182. Arizonia National Golf Course 520-749-3519, 9777 E. Sabino Green Dr. Semi-Private/18/72. Dorado Golf Course 520-885-6751, 1200 N. Dorado Club Dr., Tucson. Public/18/72/59.3/92/4120. Canoa Hills Golf Course 520-648-1881, 1401 Calle Urbano, Green Valley Semi-Private/18/72/6,610/130. El Conquistador Country Club 520-544-1800, 10555 N. La Canada Dr., Tucson. Canada: Semi-Private/18/72/69.8/126/6185, Conquistador: Semi-Private/18/72/70.5/124/6331. Canoa Ranch Golf Course 520-393-1966, 5800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley. Semi-Private/18/72/68/120/6040. Country Club of Green Valley 520-625-8831, 77 Paseo de Golf, Green Valley. Private/18/72/6,738/124. Crooked Tree Golf Course 520-744-3322, 9101 N. Thornydale Rd., Tucson. Public/18/72/6,896/130. Fred Enke Golf Course 520-791-2539, 8251 E. Irvington Rd., Tucson. Public/18/72/6,807/137. The Gallery Golf Club 520-744-4700, 14000 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., Marana. South: Private/18/72/71.5/128/6828, North: Private/18/72/70.6/134/6576. 520-625-4281, 110 N. Abrego Drive, Green Valley.18/72/6,867/117. Del Lago Golf Club 520-647-1100, 14155 E. Via Rancho del Lago, Vail. Public/18/73/7,206/135. 78 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 La Paloma Golf & Country Club 520-299-1500, 3660 E. Sunrise Blvd., Tucson. Canyon/Hill: Resort/18/72/70.8/140/6307 Ridge/Canyon: Resort/18/72/71.7/143/6487. Ridge/Hill: Resort/18/72/69.7/142/6296. Oro Valley Country Club 520-297-3322, 300 W. Greenock Dr., Oro Valley. Private/18/72/6,964/129. The Pines Golf Club at Marana 520-744-7443, 8480 N. Continental Links Dr., Tucson. Public/18/72/68.1/123/5810. Preserve Golf Club 520-825-9022, 66567 E. Catalina Hills, Tucson.Public/18/72/69.9/130/6392. Quail Creek Country Club 520-393-5802, 2010 E Quail Crossing Blvd, Green Valley. Private/18/72/70.4/127/6489. Randolph North Golf Course 520-791-4161, 600 S. Alvernon Way. Tucson. Dell Urich Course: Public/18/72/67.1/112/5939, Randolph North Course: Public/18/72/70./120/6436. desertgolfer.com TucsonArizona Rio Rico Resort & Country Club 520-281-8567, 1069 Camino A la Posada, Rio Rico. Semi-Private/18/72/7,119/128. Torres Blancas Golf Course 520-625-5200, 3233 S. Abrego Dr., Green Valley. Semi-Private/18/72/69/123/6371. Rolling Hills Golf Club 520-298-2401, 8900 E. 29th St., Tucson. Private/18/72/59.9/90/4146. Trini Alvarez El Rio Golf Course 520-791-4229, 1400 W. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. Public/18/72/68.5/119/6090. SaddleBrooke Country Club 520-825-2505, 64500 E. Saddlebrooke Blvd., Tucson. Saddlebrooke/Catalina: Private/18/72/67.3/116/5842, Saddlebrooke/Tucson: Private /18/72/68.1/121/6033, Tucson/Catalina: Private/18/72/68.2/122/6005. Tubac Golf Resort 520-398-2021, Box 1297, #1 Otero Rd., Tubac. Resort/18/71/6,776/128. Tucson National, The Club 520-575-7540, 2727 W. Club Dr., Tucson. Orange/Gold: Resort/18/72/71.6/133/6549, Gold/Green: Resort/18/72/70.3/136/6319, Green/Orange: Resort/18/72/69.5/133/6146. Ventana Canyon, The Lodge at 520-828-5701, 6200 N. Clubhouse Lane, Tucson. Canyon: Semi-Private /18/72/70.2/137/6289 Mountain: Semi-Private /18/72/70.5/139/6346. Tucson Country Club 520-298-2381, 2950 N. Camino Principal, Tucson. Private/18/72/6,809/123. Vistoso, The Golf Club at 520-797-9900, 955 W. Vistoso Highlands Dr., Tucson. Public/18/72/6,935/145. San Ignacio Golf Club 520-648-3469, 4201 S. Camino Del Sol, Green Valley. Public/18/71/6,704/136. Santa Rita Country Club 520-762-5620, 16461 S. Houghton Rd., Tucson. Semi-Private/18/72/122/6042. Silverbell Golf Course 520-791-5235, 3600 N. Silverbell Rd, Tucson. Public/18/72/69.6/119/6361. Skyline Country Club 520-299-1111, 5200 E. St. Andrews, Tucson. Private/18/71/6,123/118. Starr Pass Golf Course 520-670-0400, 3645 West 22nd St, Tucson. Rattler/Coyote: Resort/18/72/71.2/135/6578 Classic: Resort/18/72/71.8/135/6686. Stone Canyon Country Club 520-219-1500, 945 W. Vistoso Highlands Dr., Tucson. Private/18/72/72./135/6683. The Gallery Golf Club The publisher and staff of Desert Golf Magazine make every effort to ensure accuracy in our maps and directories. Should you find any errors please email us with the corrections. Our desire is for our maps and directories to remain as current as possible; with your assistance we will achieve the highest level of accuracy. We value your input. [email protected] Visit us at desertgolfer.com if you require additional information that is not shown on this map and directory The Views Golf Club at Oro Valley 520-825-3110, 1565 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley. Semi-Private/18/72/6,723/143 PrivateClubsTucsonArizona CLUB #HOLES CC of Green Valley Desert Hills GC 49er Golf & CC The Gallery GC Lodge at Ventana Oro Valley CC Skyline CC The Stone Canyon Club Tucson CC 18 18 18 36 36 18 18 18 18 TYPE INITIATION FEE MONTHLY DUES Non Equity $1,000 Equity $1,500 Non Equity $500 Non Equity $15,000 non-refund Equity $17,000 Equity Market Price Equity $8,000 Non Equity $90,000 Equity Market Price $445 $200 $100 $720 $736 N/A $588 $825 $550 TRAIL FEE FOOD MIN. $0 $0 $0 $0 $900 $75/Q $1,325 $0 $1,430/A $900 $1,400 N/A Club $600 $0 $0 $0 $1200/A CAP OF MEMBERS FACILITIES 350 500 500 780 556 340 850 390 425 GS G GSF GTSFSp GTSFSp GTF GTSFSp GTSF GTSFSp PHONE (520) 625-8806 (520) 625-5090 (520) 749-4001 (520) 744-2555 (520) 577-1400 (520) 297-1121 (520) 299-1111 (520) 219-1500 (520) 298-6769 Note: All of the clubs indicated different priced memberships (individual, family, corporate, etc.) therefore, prices reflect information on family memberships if possible. The double asterisk indicates dual memberships. Facilities range from golf (G), tennis (T), swimming (S), fitness (F), and spa (Sp). Spa includes salon and massage therapy. Under Type of club, property represents land/membership only. Under Trail fee, club represents only club carts allowed OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 79 desertgolfer.com LasVegas Angel Park desertgolfer.com, 100 South Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas. Palm: Public/18/70/6,722/128 Mountain: Public/18/71/6,530/130. Anthem Country Club 702-614-5050, 1 Clubside Drive, Henderson, Private/18/72/7,267. 80 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 Arroyo Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 2250 Red Springs Drive, Las Vegas. Public/18/72/6,883/124. Bali Hai Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. Public/18/72/7,050. Badlands Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 9119 Alta Drive, Las Vegas. Desperado-Diablo: Public/18/72/6,926/133.Desperado-Outlaw: Public/18/72/6,602/125.Diablo-Outlaw: Public/18/72/6,802/129. Bear’s Best Las Vegas Golf Course 702-804-8500, 11111 West Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas. Public/18/72/7,194. desertgolfer.com LasVegas Las Vegas Casablanca Golf Club 702-346-7529, 930 West Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. Public/18/72/7,011/130. Legacy Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 130 Par Excellence Drive, Henderson. Public/18/72/7,233/136. 1. Angel Park 2. Anthem Country Club 4. Arroyo Golf Club 3. Badlands Golf Club 4. Bali Hai Golf Club 5. Bear’s Best Las Vegas Golf Course 6. Black Mountain Golf Club 7. Boulder City Golf Course 8. Callaway Golf Center 9. Canyon Gate Country Club 10. Casablanca Golf Club 11. Cascata Golf Club 12. Chaparral Country Club 13. Craig Ranch Golf Club 14. Desert Lakes Golf Club 15. Desert Pines Golf Club 16. Desert Rose Golf Club 17. Desert Willow Golf Course 18. DragonRidge Golf Club 19. Eagle Crest Golf Club 21. Falcon Ridge Golf Course 22. Highland Falls Golf Club 23. Lake View Executive Golf Course 24. Las Vegas Country Club 25. Las Vegas Golf Club 26. Las Vegas National Golf Club 27. Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort 28. Legacy Golf Club 29. Los Prados Golf Club 30. Mojave Resort 31. The Oasis Golf Club 32. Painted Desert Golf Club 33. Palm Valley Golf Club 34. The Palms Golf Club 35. Primm Valley Golf Club 36. Red Rock Country Club 38. The Revere at Anthem 39. Rhodes Ranch 40. Rio Secco 41. Royal Links Golf Club 42. Shadow Creek Golf Club 43. Siena Golf Club 44. SilverStone Golf Club 45. Southshore at Lake Las Vegas Resort 46. Southern Highlands Golf Club 47. Spanish Trail Golf and Country Club 49. Sunrise Vista Golf Club 50. TPC at the Canyons 51. TPC at Summerlin 52. Wildhorse Golf Club 53. Willow Creek Golf Club 54. Wolf Creek 55. Tuscany Golf Club Cascata Golf Club 702-294-2000, 1 Cascata Drive, Boulder City, Public/18/72/143/7137. Los Prados Golf Club 702-645-5696, 5150 Los Prados Circle, Las Vegas. Semi-Private/18/70/5,350/107. Chaparral Country Club 520-758-3939, E. Mohave Dr., Bullhead City. Semi-Private/18/72. Mojave Resort 702-535-4653, 9905 Aha Macav Parkway, Laughlin. Resort/Public/18/72/6,939/126. Craig Ranch Golf Club 702-642-9700, 628 West Craig Road, Las Vegas. Public/18/70/6,001/105. The Oasis Golf Club 800-266-3313, 851 Oasis Blvd., Mesquite. Palmer: Public/18/72/6,982/141. Canyons: Public/18/71/6549. Black Mountain Golf Club 702-565-7933, 500 Greenway Road, Henderson. Semi-Private/27/72/6,550/123. Boulder City Golf Course 702-293-9236, 1 Clubhouse Drive, Boulder City. Public/18/72/6,561/110. Callaway Golf Center 702-896-4100, 6730 South Las Vegas Bldv., Las Vegas. Public. Open 6:30am-10:00pm. Driving range, Lessons (The Giant Golf Academy) and practice greens are available. Canyon Gate Country Club 702-363-0303, 2001 Canyon Gate Drive, Las Vegas. Private/18/72/6,742/125. Desert Lakes Golf Club 520-768-1000, Desert Lakes Dr., Bullhead City. Resort/18/72. Desert Pines Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 3415 E. Banzana Rd., Las Vegas, Public/18/71/6,810/122. Desert Rose Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 5483 Clubhouse Drive, Las Vegas. Public/18/71/6,511/117. Desert Willow Golf Course 702-263-4653, 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Henderson. Public/18/60/3,811/91. DragonRidge Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 552 South Stepahine Street, Henderson. Private/18/72/7,200. Eagle Crest Golf Club 702-240-1320, 2203 Thomas Ryan Blvd., Las Vegas. Semi-Private/18/60/4,067/96. Falcon Ridge Golf Course 702-346-6363, 345 Calais Dr., Mesquite. Public/18/71/6546. Highland Falls Golf Club 702-254-7010, 10201 Sun City Boulevard, Las Vegas. Semi-Private/18/72/6,512/126. Lake View Executive Golf Course 702-727-6388, 1471 Mount Charleston Drive, Pahrump. Public/18/59/3,587/77. Las Vegas Country Club 702-734-1122, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas. Private/18/72/7,164/117. Las Vegas Golf Club desertgolfer.com. 4300 West Washington, Las Vegas. Public/18/72/6,631/117. Las Vegas National Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 1911 East Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas. Public/18/71/6,815/130. Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort desertgolfer.com, 10325 Nu-Wav Kaiv Blvd., Las Vegas. Snow Mountain: Resort/18/72/7,146/125. Sun Mountain: Resort/18/72/7,112/130. Wolf: Resort/18/72/7,604/149. Painted Desert Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 555 Painted Mirage, Las Vegas. Public/18/72/6,840/136. Palm Valley Golf Club 702-363-4373, 9201 Del Webb Boulevard, Las Vegas. Semi-Private/18/72/6,849/127. The Palms Golf Club 800-621-0187, 2200 Hillside Drive, Mesquite. Public/18/72/7,008/137. Primm Valley Golf Club 702-679-5510, 1 Yates Well Road Exit, Primm. Lakes: Public/18/71/6,945/134. Desert: Public/18/72/7,131/138. Red Rock Country Club 702-304-5600, 2250 Red Springs Dr., Las Vegas. Mountain course: Private/18/72/7001. Arroyo course: Private/18/72/6883. The Revere at Anthem desertgolfer.com, 2600 Hampton Rd., Henderson, Public/18/72/7,143. Rhodes Ranch desertgolfer.com, 20 Rhodes Ranch Parkway, Las Vegas. Public/18/72/6,860/122. Rio Secco 702-889-2400, 2851 Grand Hills Drive, Las Vegas. Public/18/72/7,332/142. Royal Links Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 5995 Vegas Valley Blvd., Las Vegas. Public/18/72/7,029/135. Shadow Creek Golf Club 888-778-3387, 3 Shadow Creek Dr., North Las Vegas. Private/Resort/18/72/7,239/139. Siena Golf Club 800-727-8331 (Par-Tee1), 10575 Siena Monte Ave., Las Vegas. Public/18/71.5/6,843/129. SilverStone Golf Club 702-562-3770, 8600 Cupp Dr., Las Vegas. Desert: Public/9/36/3560 Mountain: Public/9/36/3599 Valley: Public/9/36/3398. Southshore at Lake Las Vegas Resort 702-558-0022, 100 Strada di Circolo, Henderson. Public/18/71/6,925/133. OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013 • DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE 81 desertgolfer.com LasVegas Southern Highlands Golf Club 702-263-1000, 1 Robert Trent Jones Ln., Las Vegas. Private/18/72/7,240. Spanish Trail Golf and Country Club 702-364-0357, 5050 Spanish Trail Lane, Las Vegas. Sunrise-Canyon: Private/18/72/7,002/124. Lakes-Sunrise: Private/18/72/6,957/131. Canyon-Lakes: Private/18/72/,7107/131. Sunrise Vista Golf Club 702-652-2602. 2841 Kinley Drive, Nellis. Eagle-Falcon: Public/Military/18/72/7,051/115 Raptor-Eagle: Public/Military /18/72/6,946/123. (See Map #49) TPC at the Canyons desertgolfer.com, 9851 Canyon Run Drive, Las Vegas. Public/18/71/7,063/131. TPC at Summerlin 702-256-0111, 1700 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas. Private/18/72/7,243/139. Tuscany Golf Club 1-866-TUSCANY, 901 Olivia Parkway, Henderson. Resort/Public/18/72/7,109/131. Wolf Creek Wildhorse Golf Club desertgolfer.com, 2100 West Warm Springs Rd., Las Vegas. Public/18/72/7,041/131. The publisher and staff of Desert Golf Magazine make every effort to ensure accuracy in our maps and directories. Should you find any errors please email us with the corrections. Our desire is for our maps and directories to remain as current as possible; with your assistance we will achieve the highest level of accuracy. We value your input. [email protected] Willow Creek Golf Club 775-727-4653, 1500 Red Butte Street, Pahrump. Semi-Private/18/71/7,025/124. Wolf Creek 866-252-4653, 403 Paradise Pkwy, Mesquite. Public/18/72/7,018. Visit us at desertgolfer.com if you require additional information that is not shown on this map and directory PrivateClubsLasVegas CLUB #HOLES Anthem CC Canyon Gate DragonRidge CC Las Vegas CC Red Rock CC Southern Highlands GC The GC at Southshore Spanish Trail CC TPC at Summerlin 18 18 18 18 36 18 18 27 18 TYPE Equity Non Equity Non Equity Equity Non Equity Non Equity Corp Equity Non Equity INITIATION FEE $10,000 $1,500 $80,000 $23,000 $12,000 $50,000 $10,000 $0 $40,000 MONTHLY DUES TRAIL FEE FOOD MIN. CAP OF MEMBERS FACILITIES $795 $574 $765 Floating $795 $1,360 $695 $700 $800 $900 $975 $1,200/A $1,050 $1,000 Cart $1,380/A $0 N/A $200/Q $800/A $300/Q $1,200 $1,200 $0 $1,200 $0 $200/Q 450 500 325 650 425 300 475 589 450 GTSFSp GTSF GTSFSp GTSFSp GTSFSp GTSFSp GSTF GTS GTS PHONE (702) 614-5000 (702)) 363-0303 (702) 614-4444 (702) 734-1122 (702) 304-5600 (702) 263-1000 (702) 568-5800 (702) 364-5050 (702) 256-0111 Note: All of the clubs indicated different priced memberships (individual, family, corporate, etc.) therefore, prices reflect information on family memberships if possible. The double asterisk indicates dual memberships. Facilities range from golf (G), tennis (T), swimming (S), fitness (F), and spa (Sp). Spa includes salon and massage therapy. Under Type of club, property represents land/membership only. Under Trail fee, club represents only club carts allowed 82 DESERTGOLFMAGAZINE • OCTOBERNOVEMBER2013