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CVB 09-359.golf guide pdf.F.indd
golf Discovery Guide table of contents the scottsdale golf experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 At Your Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Back to School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 A Winning Combination . . . . . 5 Women’s Golf is Spoken Here . . 7 Golf Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Desert Golf . . . . . . . . . . . 10 New & Notable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Brown or Green? Overseeding in Scottsdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Watching Our Water . . . . . . . . 13 Greatest moments in scottsdale golf history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Then & Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Scottsdale: Home to the Pros . . 16 The 19th Hole . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Dining and Nightlife . . . . . . . . 18 Prime Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 A Spa-tacular Experience . . . . 20 Recreation Options . . . . . . . . . 20 Top Pro Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 This isn’t your father’s golf game . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 We’re Here to Help . . . . . . . . . 23 The Greatest Show on Grass . . 24 Golf Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Golf Business Listings . . . . . . . 25 Hotel & Resort Listings . . . . . . 26 www.GolfInScottsdale.com We-Ko-Pa Golf Club the Scottsdale golf experience By Joseph Mark Passov & JoAnne Zeterberg R ecently the readers of Golf World and modest “family-friendly” and “begin- 200 courses, all of them delightful, most magazine named Scottsdale fourth ners” courses. There are top-ranked munici- of them within a half-hour’s drive of on their list of “Top 38 Golf Destinations pal tracks and super-exclusive country-club each other, and more than half of them in the World.” To folks in the know, this retreats. Private and public. Resort and possessed of national awards for design ranking came as no surprise. So who are retirement. Modern and classic. Throw . excellence, beauty, service, facilities, these “folks in the know?” Basically, in seemingly endless sunny skies and playing conditions or value. A fistful of they’re everyone from vacationers to mountain vistas; the PGA TOUR’s “Greatest our courses have been rewarded for all of longtime residents to PGA TOUR pros. Show on Grass,” the Waste Management these attributes. Back in 1910, however, This honor only confirmed what these Phoenix Open at the TPC Scottsdale; when golf first came to Scottsdale, the folks have felt for a long, long while: For plus acclaimed golf equipment manufac- playing fields weren’t the lush, velvety the perfect golf experience, Scottsdale is turers, golf course architects, top instruc- carpets we know today. No, those hardy the ideal destination. tors and golf schools; superb resorts and pioneers of the links toiled on dirt fairways spas, restaurants, arts and nightlife, and it and oiled-sand greens. Two years later, It’s easy to understand what elevates becomes quite clear: When it comes to Arizona achieved statehood and Scotts- Scottsdale in the pantheon of golf rankings. golf, Scottsdale has it all. dale’s remarkable transformation from No other destination can boast of such Wild West outpost to sophisticated golf remarkable diversity. There’s a solid mix Even with its 330 days of sunshine a year, mecca began in earnest. Forty to 50 years of traditional, tree-lined courses and desert, Scottsdale wasn’t simply an overnight golf after getting its first taste of golf, Scotts- target-style designs. There’s an appealing sensation. Today, the city and its immedi- dale began to bloom as a fertile golf blend of special-occasion “trophy” courses, ate surroundings are blessed with nearly destination. The style of the time was to www.GolfInScottsdale.com At Your Service Scottsdale-area courses have long been lauded for achieving the highest levels of guest service possible for public-access facilities. From headset-clad outside staff hustling to help get you situated to a variety of complimentary amenities, Scottsdale courses know how to treat their Gainey Ranch Golf Club “tame the desert” and construct classic, best-attended golf tournament in the civilized-looking, Midwestern-parkland world, the Waste Management Phoenix layouts that resembled the mind’s-eye Open; the Talon and Raptor courses at definition of a golf course. Today, those Grayhawk; and the award-winning tandem traditional tree-lined treats known as at Troon North. Other Scottsdale-area Orange Tree, Mountain Shadows, Camel- daily-fee desert standouts include Sanctu- back Golf Club and McCormick Ranch ary at WestWorld and Legend Trail in Golf Club continue to be savored for their Scottsdale, We-Ko-Pa on the Fort McDowell mature ambience and time-tested Yavapai Nation, SunRidge Canyon and challenges. They’re also perfect summer- Eagle Mountain in Fountain Hills, and time courses thanks to their welcoming the aptly named Boulders in Carefree. abundance of shady spots. If a hybrid layout sounds appealing, one The new breed of desert, target-style with traditional turfed areas dusted with course designs came about in the 1980s as desert accents, look no farther than Gainey a result of water restrictions that limited Ranch, Kierland and The Phoenician in the acreage of turfgrass that could be Scottsdale; Talking Stick on the Salt River irrigated. Consequently, most new designs Pima-Maricopa Indian Community; of the past 20 years have embraced a Ocotillo in Chandler; ASU Karsten in back-to-nature theme, with green ribbons Tempe; and Desert Canyon in Fountain of fairway grass being framed and often Hills. There are even top-notch hybrid bisected by arroyos and native vegetation. executive courses that are on the Scotts- Missed shots can occasionally result in dale golf menu, such as Continental Golf unique recoveries from the desert, but Club. What it boils down to is that locals the contrast from lush green grass to and visiting golfers alike have multiple earthtoned desert is invariably striking. options from which to choose, whether customers well. At the TPC Scottsdale, every group can be joined by a forecaddie (Nov. 1 – April 30) who will carry your bags, offer shot selection advice, read greens and more. Golfers also receive complimentary bag tags, practice balls, yardage books and, during the warmer months, chilled, mango-scented towels to keep you cool. The Phoenician also offers chilled towels in the summer (their rotation of scents includes mango, vanilla and mint), as well as complimentary bottled water. And if you rent a set of clubs at Gainey Ranch Golf Club, they’ll toss in a free pack of golf balls in addition to the yardage books, bag tags and range balls provided to every guest. Top it all off with crackerjack teams of golf professionals who know the game inside and out, and it’s no wonder so many Scottsdale tracks have earned honors for outstanding customer service from the best in the business, including Golf Digest, Zagat Survey and Travel + Leisure. they favor traditional, parkland-style golf; Courses that best epitomize this breed desert, target-style layouts; or those that include the TPC Scottsdale, home of the offer “a bit o’ both.” www.GolfInScottsdale.com What makes it so easy to experience this bountiful golf harvest is the ideal weather that Scottsdale enjoys. The extraordinary number of sunny days practically guarantees that your dream round will come off as planned, no matter what the season. Preternaturally blue skies also mean that your favorite golf holes come camera- A Winning Combination Strategic designs, beautiful backdrops and wonderful weather are certainly the three foundational elements in the Scottsdale golf success recipe. When you add innovative customer service, memorable clubhouses and pro shops, unparalleled practice facilities and pristine course conditions, it’s easy to see why so many Scottsdale courses have been recognized for excellence. Among the awards bestowed in the past few years are: ready. Winter months generally call for Golf Digest “2008 50 Best 19th Holes” Golf World “2009 Readers’ Choice Top 50 crisp mornings, where by mid-round, Grayhawk Golf Club – Phil’s Grill Public Golf Facilities” you’ve peeled off the sweater; while in mid-summer, the amazingly low humidity makes for comfortable play (and tre- #21 Grayhawk Golf Club Golf Digest “2010 America’s Top Courses #26 SunRidge Canyon Golf Club for Women” #31 We-Ko-Pa Golf Club #2 The Boulders Golf Club (South) #40 The Boulders Golf Club mendous values) even when the mercury #43 Eagle Mountain Golf Club tops 100. In spring and fall, we can’t deny Golf Digest Index “2008 World’s 50 Best it: With average daytime temperatures Golf Hotels – U.S.” hovering in the low 80s, conditions are perfect, morning, noon and night. #49 Ocotillo Golf Resort #21 The Boulders Golf Club Golf World “100 Best Pro Shops for 2009” #25 Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Public Access/Resort Grayhawk Golf Club Kierland Golf Club Troon North Back To School Golfweek “2009 Top Arizona Public-Access Talking Stick Golf Club When it comes to learning the game, there’s Golf Courses” TPC Scottsdale no shortage of top schools and teachers in #1 We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Saguaro) Troon North Golf Club town. Sure, golf school is a great place for #2 Troon North Golf Club (Monument) We-Ko-Pa Golf Club #3 We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Cholla) The Phoenician #4 Talking Stick Golf Club (North) Private #6 TPC Scottsdale (Stadium) beginners to immerse themselves in the game and learn the correct fundamentals Desert Mountain Golf Club right off the bat. It’s also the perfect oppor- #8 Troon North Golf Club (Pinnacle) tunity, however, for intermediate and #9 The Boulders Golf Club (North) Meetings & Conventions “2009 Golden Tee advanced players to hone their skills as #12 SunRidge Canyon Golf Club Award” well. Think of it as a tune-up. Even the #13 Grayhawk Golf Club (Raptor) Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa #14 Talking Stick Golf Club (South) at Gainey Ranch best in the business, from Tiger Woods on down, call on a mentor with a trained eye to examine their mechanics – someone who gets paid to observe the grandest and tiniest #15 The Boulders Golf Club (South) #16 Longbow Golf Club #20 TPC Scottsdale (Champions) #23 Grayhawk Golf Club (Talon) flaws in grip, stance and swing, who can offer a full critique and help you decide GOLF MAGAZINE “2010 Gold Medal whether your game needs a tweak, a fix or Winner” a complete overhaul. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place. There’s no better place than Scottsdale to play golf – or to learn • The Boulders Golf Club • Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North . • The Phoenician Camelback Golf Club golf. Here’s a sampling of the very best: www.GolfInScottsdale.com FAST FACTS: • 200 Area Golf Courses • 330 Days of Sunshine Annually • 71 Hotels & Resorts • 75 Downtown Nightclubs, Bars & Lounges • 600 Restaurants Citywide what happened to Kostis and McCord?” All guests who enroll receive five hours Not to worry. They’re still one big happy of private instruction daily, on-course family, just operating under a new name. instruction, video analysis, a CD of their Though Paul Trittler and Jeff Yurkiewicz practice sessions, a Callaway Performance handle much of the day-to-day heavy Center Clubfitting and unlimited use lifting, Peter Kostis and Gary McCord of the Troon North practice facility and are still around to help out, along with course during the school. renowned short-game guru Stan Utley and the Center’s newest addition, Andrew LaBauve Golf Academy The Boulders Golf Academy Getson. All these guys together are the The LaBauve Golf Academy at Kierland The stellar staff at The Boulders Golf reason Golf Magazine ranked Grayhawk Golf Club packs a one-two-three punch Academy includes Donald Crawley, one Learning Center the “#2 Golf School in that will help you wipe out those pesky of the “Top 100 Golf Pros in the World” the Country.” problems that keep you from playing as awarded by Golf Magazine. Crawley your best. The first tool in the Kierland and crew customize their teaching ses- The Golf Academy at Troon North kit is exceptional golf instruction with sions to the needs of each golfer by using There’s no doubt that the name Troon is certified PGA and LPGA professionals, Crawley’s innovative “Golf Simplified” synonymous with great golf. Thanks to including husband-and-wife luminaries system. This practical, hands-on instruc- the team at The Golf Academy at Troon Mike and Sandy LaBauve. Then, to help tion technique combines digital video North, it also signifies superb golf in- you refine your putting, Kierland offers analysis and playing lessons on the The struction. Headed by Director of Instruc- the Laser Optics Putting Improvement Boulders championship courses, winner tion Doug Hammer, PGA, the teaching System, which addresses the mechanics, of Golf Magazine’s prestigious “Platinum professionals at Troon recently debuted reading and control of the shot. And fi- Medal.” their Exclusive Golf School. Designed nally, to make sure your body is in prime with flexibility in mind, this unique pro- shape, the academy offers FORE-MAX, a TOUR Academy at TPC Scottsdale gram allows the student to determine the personalized, golf-specific program that The award-winning TOUR Academy at TPC length and timing of their program, with combines flexibility, strength and power Scottsdale offers a full schedule of multi- options ranging from one to five days. training, aerobic conditioning and nutrition. day golf schools, private lesson programs and comprehensive player development programs for golfers of every skill level. The TOUR Academy approach features state-of-the-art technology coupled with highly personalized instruction and all the good mojo that comes along with being the host course of the PGA TOUR’s Waste Management Phoenix Open. Grayhawk Learning Center If you’re familiar with Grayhawk Golf Club, you’re probably thinking, “Hey, LaBauve Golf Academy at Kierland Golf Club www.GolfInScottsdale.com Golf Schools of Scottsdale with 10 years experience at two nationally The venerable Orange Tree Golf Resort acclaimed golf schools. The Fore Ladies is home to this highly ranked school Weekend Getaway combines three days that was named to GOLF MAGAZINE’s of instruction and social activities, and prestigious “Top 25 Golf Schools in kicks off with a short game intro on the America” list. With a low 4:1 student-to- driving range, complete with margaritas, instructor ratio that makes for relaxed, chips and salsa. personalized learning and an emphasis Camelback Golf Club Women’s Golf is Spoken Here on customized instruction that matches Resorts and Vacations swing techniques to body type, general It almost goes without saying that the best athletic ability, learning style, personality golf vacation destination in the nation and overall golf experience, it’s easy to see would include not only superb courses why improvement comes so quickly. and golf schools, but superior accom- “Outstanding golf” and “women- modations as well. Indeed, Scottsdale friendly” are practically synonymous John Jacobs / Shelby Futch Golf Schools is home to the finest concentration of in Scottsdale. No matter what your Another much-lauded, hugely successful golf-oriented, full-service resorts and tastes run to or skill levels are, there’s outfit, this 40-year-old mainstay boasts hotels in North America. You don’t have a course just for you. Several Scottsdale more than 30 destinations worldwide, to take our word for that – just take a courses have been honorees on Golf including nine in Arizona. More than glance at the rankings compiled by the Digest’s “America’s Top 50 Courses 15,000 students graduate from their two-, experts and you’ll see who the clear For Women,” including The Boul- three-, four- and five-day schools each year. number one is. Many of these award-win- ders (South) which was rated #2 . You can find John Jacobs / Shelby Futch ning properties have golf on site, while in the 2010 rankings. In addition, . Golf Schools in Scottsdale at Camelback others feature facilities a mere shuttle a multitude of top female club Golf Club and Legend Trail Golf Club. ride away. Still others provide access to professionals and LPGA Tour multiple courses through packages and professionals call Scottsdale home. Fore Ladies at The Boulders Golf Club special golf concierges. A great example is And for the woman who wants a bit A tradition of women-only golf programs Xona Resort Suites, which offers one- to of diversification on her golf holiday, has gained The Boulders wide acclaim four-bedroom suite accommodations and there’s an unparalleled bounty of off- as one of the top women-friendly golf has professional “Golf Xperts” who can course attractions within minutes, resorts in the country. Now, teaching access tee times at numerous Scottsdale including world-class spas, shopping, professional Jean Ashley Crawford has and Phoenix-area courses. dining and recreational opportuni- revamped The Boulders golf program ties. And, for women interested in for women and added new amenities Finally, there’s an elite group of compa- learning the game or improving their and features. “Fore Ladies makes golf nies that don’t offer lodging or golf on skills, top-notch instructors, including accessible and fun. It’s the perfect blend site, but rather help put together your Sandy LaBauve (one of the nation’s of recreation and relaxation while also customized golf vacation or corporate top female teachers) of Kierland Golf learning a new skill that’s useful for a life- outing in all-in-one fashion, including . Club and Jean Ashley Crawford of time,” say Crawford, a past winner of the assisting with lodging, rental cars, tee The Boulders Golf Club, are available national women’s championship, Curtis times and the like. For the most current for lessons. Cup captain, and teaching professional golf packages visit GolfInScottsdale.com. www.GolfInScottsdale.com 132 / 74.0 Desert Jay Morrish Pete Dye N Y/Y Y Y Y N R/L/S Located just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, ASU Karsten received 4 1/2 Stars on Golf Digest’s “Best Places to Play” list. The PING Learning Center houses the latest and greatest from PING, as well as an outstanding group of instructors. Y Y/Y Y Y Y Y R/L/S These two 18-hole championship golf courses, designed by Jay Morrish, are considered some of the most demanding in the Southwest and are known for their rugged beauty and breathtaking panoramas. Courses are semi-private; call for tee time availability. Y Y/Y Y Y Y Y R/L/S Camelback Golf Club features championship golf in a parkland setting that promises a demanding and dynamic adventure. The 36,000-square foot, Pueblo-style clubhouse offers an expansive golf shop, The Grill, meeting and banquet space, and the finest amenities in the Valley. South ◆ ▲ 18 / 72 6,726 139 / 73.3 Desert Jay Morrish Padre ◆ ▲ 18 / 72 6,868 132 / 72.8 Traditional Arthur Hills Description ▲ Restaurant / Lounge / Snack Bar 6,811 Lodging on Site 18 / 72 Tournament Coordination ◆ ▲ Lessons Links Pro Shop 131 / 73.8 Practice Range / Putting Green Course Design 7,002 Mandatory Carts Slope / Ratings (Back) 18 / 70 Public ◆ Resort Semi-Private ● Private ■ COUR SES Architect Camelback Golf Club 7847 N. Mockingbird Ln., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-596-7050, 800-242-2635 www.camelbackgolf.com North Yardage (Back Tees / Front Tees) The Boulders Golf Club 34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Carefree, AZ 85377 480-488-9009, 800-553-1717 www.theboulders.com # of Holes / Par ASU Karsten Golf Course 1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 480-921-8070 www.asukarsten.com ■ Course Name G OLF ◆ ▲ 18 / 72 7,014 122 / 72.6 Traditional Jack Snyder Continental Golf Club 7920 E. Osborn Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-941-1585 www.continentalgc.com ■ 18 / 60 3,766 85 / 58.4 Traditional Hardin/Nash N Y/Y Y Y Y N R/L/S Located just blocks from Old Town Scottsdale, Continental Golf Club is enjoyable for all ages and skill levels. This executive-style par-60 course allows you to use every club in the bag and get in a great round in about three hours. Desert Canyon Golf Club 10440 Indian Wells Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 480-837-1173 www.desertcanyongolf.com ■ 18 / 71 6,415 123 / 69.9 Desert John Allen Y Y/Y Y Y Y N R/L/S The course at Desert Canyon winds its way through wonderful desert terrain up and down the natural arroyos and canyons that occur in the Sonoran Desert. Fairways, though open, play tight and prove challenging, with strategically placed doglegs. Eagle Mountain Golf Club 14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 480-816-1234, 866-863-1234 www.eaglemtn.com ■ 18 / 71 6,800 139 / 71.7 Desert Scott Miller Y Y/Y Y Y Y Y R/L/S Nestled in the ravines of the McDowell Mountains, Eagle Mountain Golf Club is a spectacular representation of man’s creation in harmony with nature as it winds through box canyons, rolling hills and lush desert valleys to create a challenging yet fair golf experience. Y Y/Y Y Y Y Y R/L/S Designed by Benz & Poellot to provide challenging, yet scenic play, the three resortstyle layouts provide a refreshing break from the Valley’s desert scene. The Lake, Arroyo and Dunes courses are rotated daily, giving golfers the opportunity to play 18 out of the 27 holes. N Y/Y Y Y Y N R/L/S Nestled within the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert, Grayhawk Golf Club offers two of the Southwest’s most enjoyable and challenging golf experiences. You also can study with the best at the Grayhawk Learning Center. N Y/Y Y Y Y Y R/L/S The Kierland golf experience includes 27 holes of desert golf that feature the ultimate in luxury, with air-conditioned golf carts, a covered driving range, traditional golf instruction, innovative FORE-MAX golf training fitness program, and ProFit custom clubfitting and club repair. Indian Bend Gainey Ranch Golf Club Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-444-1234 www.scottsdale.hyatt.com Arroyo ◆ ● 9 / 72 3,424 128 / 71.9 Traditional Benz & Poellot Lakes ◆ ● 9 / 72 3,376 126 / 71.1 Traditional Benz & Poellot Dunes ◆ ● 9 / 72 3,238 124 / 70.7 Traditional Benz & Poellot Grayhawk Golf Club 8620 E. Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-502-1800 www.grayhawkgolf.com Talon ■ 18 / 72 6,973 143 / 73.6 Desert Graham/Panks Raptor ■ 18 / 72 7,135 143 / 74.1 Desert Tom Fazio Acacia ■ ◆ 9 / 36 3,478 130 / 73.0 Desert Scott Miller Ironwood ■ ◆ 9 / 36 3,539 128 / 72.5 Desert Scott Miller Mesquite ■ ◆ 9 / 36 3,435 131 / 72.2 Desert Scott Miller Legend Trail Golf Club 9462 E. Legendary Ln., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 480-488-7434 www.legendtrailgc.com ■ 18 / 72 6,845 135 / 72.3 Desert Rees Jones N Y/Y Y Y Y N R/L/S This exquisitely manicured course meanders through the Sonoran Desert and features breathtaking, panoramic vistas, including well-known natural landmarks like Pinnacle Peak. A round provides players of all skill levels with numerous diverse and unique shot-making situations. Longbow Golf Club 5601 E. Longbow Pkwy., Mesa, AZ 85215 480-807-5400 www.longbowgolf.com ■ 18 / 71 7,003 132 / 72.7 Desert Ken Kavanaugh N Y/Y Y Y Y N R/L/S Ranked as one of the Top 25 Places to Play in Arizona by Arizona The State of Golf magazine, Longbow Golf Club features a spectacular Ken Kavanaugh design, a striking new clubhouse, expanded acreage and a totally revamped practice facility. Kierland Golf Club 15636 N. Clubgate Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-922-9283 www.kierlandgolf.com 8 www.GolfInScottsdale.com Restaurant / Lounge / Snack Bar Y Y/Y Y Y Y N R/L/S Surrounded by a collection of Scottsdale’s most prominent resorts, McCormick Ranch Golf Club features breathtaking Southwestern scenery, immaculate course conditions, a restaurant, pro shop, practice facilities, and gracious attention given by its serviceoriented personnel. Y Y/Y Y Y Y N R/L/S Mountain Shadows’ highly acclaimed executive golf course winds through 70 acres of spectacular scenery at the base of Camelback Mountain. Water plays a major role on the back nine, featuring a creek and small lake that are home to majestic black swans and other waterfowl. N Y/Y Y Y Y N R/L/S Managed by Troon Golf, Ocotillo Golf Resort adheres to the highest standards of course conditions, customer service and amenities, creating a country club experience at what has become known as one of the nation’s finest daily-fee facilities. Y Y/Y Y Y Y Y R/L/S Mature, tree-lined and challenging for players of all skill levels, Orange Tree provides 6,775 lush yards of traditional golf. Facilities include a well-appointed golf shop, extensive practice facility and PGA instruction. Y Y/Y Y Y Y Y R/L/S The Phoenician’s 27-hole golf course offers the challenge and diversity golfers long for, plus the beauty and tranquility that makes the game even more enjoyable. The facility consists of three distinctive nines – Oasis, Canyon and Desert – which offer multiple 18-hole combinations. Description Lodging on Site Desmond Muirhead Tournament Coordination Traditional Lessons 137 / 73.7 Pro Shop Architect 7,044 Practice Range / Putting Green Course Design 18 / 72 COUR SES Mandatory Carts Slope / Ratings (Back) Public ◆ Resort Semi-Private ● Private ▲ ■ ◆ Yardage (Back Tees / Front Tees) Palm # of Holes / Par McCormick Ranch Golf Club 7505 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-948-0260 www.mccormickranchgolf.com ■ Course Name G OLF Pine ■ ◆ 18 / 72 7,187 135 / 74.4 Traditional Desmond Muirhead Executive Course ■ 18 / 56 3,081 95 / 55.3 Traditional Arthur Jack Snyder Blue ■ 9 / 36 3,497 133 / 72.7 Traditional Ted Robinson White ■ 9 / 35 3,285 133 / 71.3 Traditional Ted Robinson Gold ■ 9 / 36 3,519 128 / 72.2 Traditional Ted Robinson Orange Tree ■ ◆ 18 / 72 6,775 122 / 71.3 Resort Bulla/Hughes Oasis ■ ◆ 9 / 70 3,250 130 / 70.3 Desert Homer Flint Desert ■ ◆ 9 / 70 3,060 131 / 69.4 Desert Homer Flint Canyon ■ ◆ 9 / 70 3,008 130 / 70.1 Desert Ted Robinson Sanctuary Golf Course at WestWorld 10690 E. Sheena Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-502-8200 www.sanctuarygolf.com ■ 18 / 71 6,624 140 / 71.3 Desert Randy Heckenkemper N Y/Y Y Y Y N R/L/S Nestled in the majestic foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Sanctuary Golf Course at WestWorld provides a natural alternative to ordinary golf. Its eco-sensitive layout takes advantage of natural terrain and vegetation and works under Audubon International Institute guidelines. SunRidge Canyon Golf Club 13100 N. SunRidge Dr., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 480-837-5100, 800-562-5178 www.sunridgegolf.com ■ 18 / 71 6,823 142 / 72.6 Desert Keith Foster N Y/Y Y Y Y N R/L/S At SunRidge Canyon Golf Club you’ll be drawn into the heart of the desert, playing on lush fairways hidden between steep canyon walls. The front nine plays downhill into the course’s namesake canyon. The back nine plays uphill, climbing more than 300 feet in elevation. ■ 18 / 70 7,133 125 / 73.8 Links Coore & Crenshaw N Y/Y Y Y Y N R/L/S Talking Stick Golf Club is located on and owned by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The North course has Scottish-style bunkers, while the South course incorporates tree-lined fairways, thereby creating a more traditional layout. Y Y/Y Y Y Y N R/L/S Now there are two reasons to play TPC Scottsdale: the award-winning Stadium course, home to the PGA TOUR’s Waste Management Phoenix Open and the all new Champions course. Both courses feature undulating fairways, manicured greens, challenging bunkers and breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains. N Y/Y Y Y Y N R/L/S Troon North Golf stands as the hallmark of the desert golf experience, with two 18-hole courses stretching through the natural ravines and foothills of the high Sonoran Desert. The immaculately groomed courses and exceptional customer service create the renowned Troon Golf experience. N Y/Y Y Y Y Y R/L/S We-Ko-Pa is blessed with jaw-dropping mountain vistas in every direction. Golfweek magazine ranks the Saguaro course #67 in America’s top 100 modern courses and ranks the facility’s two courses as the #1- and #2-rated public access courses in the state of Arizona. Mountain Shadows Golf Club 5517 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 480-905-8999 www.mountainshadowsgolfclub.com Ocotillo Golf Resort 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler, AZ 85248 480-917-6660, 888-624-8899 www.ocotillogolf.com Orange Tree Golf Resort 10601 N. 56th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-948-3730, 800-228-0386 www.orangetree.com The Phoenician Golf Club 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-423-2449, 800-888-8234 www.thephoenician.com Talking Stick Golf Club 9998 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85256 480-860-2221, 888-TROONUS www.talkingstickgolfclub.com TPC Scottsdale 17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-585-4334, 888-211-6593 www.tpc.com/scottsdale North South ■ 18 / 71 6,833 129 / 72.7 Traditional Coore & Crenshaw Stadium ■ ◆ 18 / 71 7,216 138 / 74.6 Desert Weiskopf/Morrish Champions ■ ◆ 18 / 71 7,115 140 / 73.7 Desert Randy Heckenkemper Troon North Golf Club 10320 E. Dynamite Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85262 480-585-5300, 888-TROONUS www.troonnorthgolf.com Monument ■ ◆ 18 / 72 7,070 147 / 72.9 Desert Weiskopf Pinnacle ■ ◆ 18 / 72 7,025 147 / 73.0 Desert Weiskopf We-Ko-Pa Golf Club 18200 E. Toh Vee Cir., Fort McDowell, AZ 85264 480-836-9000, 866-660-7700 www.wekopa.com Cholla ■ 18 / 72 7,225 136 / 73.0 Desert Scott Miller Saguaro ■ 18 / 71 6,912 138 / 72.1 Desert Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw 9 www.GolfInScottsdale.com The Boulders Golf Club desert golf By Joseph Mark Passov & JoAnne Zeterberg F ifteen-time PGA TOUR winner and Today, we can compete against any market are better than those on many TOUR 1973 British Open champion Tom in the country in terms of the quality of courses we play. Scottsdale’s year-round the golf courses and golf experiences. sunshine and great weather certainly help Weiskopf lived in and around Scottsdale the course conditions, and the surround- for more than 25 years and continues to base his golf course architecture practice “Desert golf courses are different. The ing desert creates an environment you here. He’s left his creative imprint on golfer has to bear with the fact that we can’t find anywhere else in the world.” many of our area’s finest courses as a respect our water resources out here. By designer or co-designer, including the law, we can only irrigate 90 acres of turf; Indeed, as the purists say, if you want a Stadium and original Desert courses at consequently, most of the new courses true links golf experience, you’ve got to the TPC Scottsdale, the Monument and are target-oriented. On the plus side, this go to Scotland. For a true desert golf Pinnacle courses at Troon North, and makes for a unique, dramatic look, the experience, Scottsdale’s the place. Simply such private gems as Estancia, Troon and striking contrasts of green formality against stated, the setting is unique. There are Silverleaf. Here’s Tom in his own words the rugged desert backdrop. We’ve got other desert environments scattered across on golf in the desert: finely maintained courses, beautiful moun- the Southwest and in different parts of tain vistas, and the sunsets are spectacular. the world, but not one of them matches It’s just a very fine place to play golf.” the variety and visual interest of Scottsdale’s “Twenty years ago when you thought swatch of the Sonoran Desert. Thus, the about a vacation to the Scottsdale area, you thought about three things: images of Echoes four-time PGA TOUR winner and golf holes carved into our distinctive desert the Wild West – mountains and cactus local resident Andrew Magee, “Scottsdale are unique – and unforgettable as well. and horses and such – the Grand Canyon has the best collection of daily-fee courses up north, and the good weather. Champion- of anywhere in the country. The greens Besides the remarkable aesthetic effects ship golf courses weren’t part of the package. and fairways on a typical Scottsdale course that desert courses disperse, there are 10 www.GolfInScottsdale.com playability differences between our ancient, gigantic sandstone boulders and New Courses You Can Play in the United courses and those elsewhere. A sliced, among proud saguaro cacti. Golfers, States” by GOLF magazine. Located just hooked or occasional topped shot that coyotes, jackrabbits and quail scarcely east of Scottsdale on land owned by the settles into the desert may be findable, disturb each other. The North is consid- Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, We-Ko- but it may not be playable, especially if ered the stronger test, but the South Pa affords commanding views of the Four it’s stuck somewhere in the vicinity of an dishes out the most dramatic holes, Peaks Wilderness Area and serves up attractive but inhospitable spiny plant. including the par-4 first, which features a thick stands of desert flora that line both While mindful of the 14-club rule, experi- boulder backdrop that resembles some sides of nearly every fairway, often rising enced desert dwellers often pack a spare prehistoric stairway. out of the many arroyos that crisscross old iron club in their bag to use for the property. The trees, cacti and thorny recovery shots from the desert. And . Troon North Golf underbrush at fairway’s edge create a yes, there are critters who call the desert Club pleasant feeling of isolation on many holes. home, so if you go searching for your By consensus, the With no homes or roads on property, the ball, especially in summer, it’s a good idea Monument and emphasis here is on serenity. to poke around with your club, not with Pinnacle courses are your hand or foot. As a general rule, they two of Arizona’s top-ranked daily-fee Sanctuary Golf Course won’t bother you if you don’t bother them, courses, and one drive around either of at WestWorld but it’s best to be safe. If you’d prefer to them will convince you why. Stunning Perhaps Scottsdale’s stay out of the desert and just look at it views of Pinnacle Peak, arroyos, rock best-kept secret is instead, most Scottsdale courses have a outcroppings and cacti spice the play at this aptly named one-of-a-kind “desert rule,” whereby you these newly renovated Tom Weiskopf layout carved through the rolling desert treat a shot hit into the desert rough as tracks that feature a number of memorable foothills of the McDowell Mountains. the equivalent of a lateral hazard. Just holes. Among them are the Monument’s Accuracy is paramount at this Audubon- drop a ball on the grass two club lengths par-5 third with its “monument” boulder certified stroll through nature, with many from the spot where it entered the desert, dominating the fairway and the par-5 holes narrowed by dense desert scrub and with – alas – a one-stroke penalty, and ninth, called “Hell Bunker” for reasons wildlife-rich sandy washes. Don’t be you’re back in business. What follows are that will become all too obvious. The surprised to share your fairway with stirring examples of the best daily-fee and Pinnacle course offers just as many coyotes, roadrunners, jackrabbits and resort desert golf Scottsdale has to offer. breathtaking views and a design that’s quail, plus the occasional mule deer, challenging yet playable at all levels. javelina and, once in a while, bobcat. The Boulders Golf Club We-Ko-Pa Golf Club Grayhawk Golf Club Just up Scottsdale Sports Illustrated Two of the most Road in the town of named We-Ko-Pa’s popular, centrally Carefree sit 36 of Cholla course one . located, “special of the top 10 new occasion” courses in golf’s most striking holes. With guest accommodations that practically melt courses in the world when it debuted in Scottsdale are the Graham/Panks-designed into the landscape, this award-winning 2001. Not to be outdone, the club’s Talon and its sibling, Tom Fazio’s Raptor. resort boasts two Jay Morrish designs, the Saguaro course, which opened in 2006, All the bells and whistles are there, from North and the South, that ribbon through was ranked as one of the “Top 10 Best Phil’s Grill (named for Grayhawk Touring 11 www.GolfInScottsdale.com Pro Phil Mickelson) to classic rock tunes Kierland Golf Club on the practice range, but the main This Troon-managed attractions are the two desert-wrapped gem, designed by layouts. Talon soars with outstanding Scott Miller, features par-3s, such as the 11th, called “Swinging 27 holes and includes Bridge,” which starts with a walk over a more than 300 bunkers, cool lakes, dry rope bridge to the back tee, then calls for washes and stands of desert trees. Each a carry over a vast canyon populated with track in this trio of complementary nines thick desert foliage. Raptor’s par-3 eighth, offers its own flavor and strategy, but all called “Aces & Eights,” concludes in an are equally enjoyable and challenging. undulating green backdropped by Kierland also offers two unique ways to saguaros, mesquite and palo verde trees, travel the course that are almost as much and the mighty McDowell Mountains. fun as the game itself. During the summer months, choose an air-conditioned cart TPC Scottsdale and stay cool no matter how challenging If you’re aiming to the play is. Or, try the latest in golf travel walk in famous foot- technology and opt for a Segway golf steps, this is the place. transporter. Legend Trail Golf Club New & Notable Even the greats need a little lift every now and then. Three of Scottsdale’s renowned golf clubs – Legend Trail, TPC Scottsdale and Troon North – have undergone remodeling in recent years. Legend Trail’s face lift includes a complete revamp of turf on all putting surfaces. The renovations Folks usually think of the Stadium course first, the wildly popular If you’re yearning for more desert golf, home of the Waste Management Phoenix any one of the following will fill the bill Open. The island-green par-5 15th, rowdy for challenge, scenery and distinctive par-3 16th and drivable par-4 17th are design: the Golf Club at Eagle Mountain Weiskopf/Morrish classics, but for pure (its valley fairways and huge greens make desert fun, our vote is for the par-5 13th. this a friendly desert design), Legend Trail Here, Tiger Woods once persuaded the (a Rees Jones design that features bent- gallery to move a one-ton boulder for him, grass greens and darts through desert while in 2005, Phil Mickelson drove it onto flora such as yucca, cholla and manzanita), an island of desert danger, full of gnarled SunRidge Canyon (a spectacular track creosote, brittlebush and ocotillo, then that tumbles up and down rock- and smacked it onto the green anyway. The cactus-encrusted hills), Longbow (a adjacent Champions course, built in 2007 stunning Ken Kavanaugh design in on the site of TPC’s original Desert course, nearby Mesa) and Desert Mountain (a was crafted by Randy Heckenkemper. challenging yet playable layout by John Featuring 7,115 yards of rolling Bermuda Allen that winds through wonderful fairways, devilish bunkers and velvet greens, desert terrain, including natural arroyos this par-71 course meanders over natural and canyons). were completed in October 2008 and further enhanced the playability of the Rees Jones design. The TPC Scottsdale, meanwhile, welcomed a completely reconstructed course in the fall of 2007. The new Champions Course was designed by Randy Heckenkemper to fit seamlessly into the club’s natural desert terrain and features 7,115 yards of undulating Bermuda fairways, pristine greens and challenging bunkers. Staying true to Troon North Golf Club’s Sonoran Desert setting, original designer Tom Weiskopf reworked the Monument and Pinnacle courses to feature two all-new layouts and improved playability. Players can now tee off amongst natural ravines ravines and picturesque foothills, with five par-3s and a diverse variety of par-4s and Oh, and let’s not forget The Phoenician’s par-5s to thrill golfers of all skill levels. 27 holes (the Desert, Canyon and Oasis 12 and rolling foothills, just the way Mother Nature intended. www.GolfInScottsdale.com nines) yield some of the most memorable water, the turf gets the moisture it needs holes in desert golf. Desert, anyone? without taking away from our citizens. Second, new courses are required to Watching Our Water supply with their permit package an Inquiring minds want to know one thing assurance of meeting a 100-year water about Scottsdale golf courses: You’re in a supply for the course and community, desert. How do you get the water to keep so there will be no surprises down the them so green and healthy? road. Third, a growing number of courses every year are replacing existing turf with Brown Or Green? Overseeding In Scottsdale More than one halfway-intelligent person from the Northeast or Midwest has looked at a Bermuda grass-based course in Scottsdale sometime in January and uttered, “I’m not paying good money to play here – the grass is dead.” No, it’s not. Nor is it burned out or stressed out, At first blush, there may be a rush to new, more drought-tolerant grasses that judgment about whether we’re wasting require less water to thrive. Fourth, there’s our precious water. Upon further review, little water wasted, thanks to improved the answer is crystal clear: No, we’re not weather management and computerized wasting water at all. Thanks to the fore- irrigation controls. sight of our government, in cooperation with developers, owners, municipalities Finally, it’s important to note that golf and such organizations as the Arizona courses only use 4.2 percent of Arizona’s Golf Association and the Golf Industry water allocation. What golf facilities give Association of Arizona, we’ve worked out back to the state, however, in terms of job solutions and incorporated innovations creation, taxes and the ancillary benefits so that we can conserve water and still from attracting tourists, is enormous. keep our courses in perfect shape. Golf is a $1.5+ billion industry, and the or anything else. It’s just dormant. To achieve green grass in winter, some courses overseed tees and greens with rye grass; others include state and local governments properly For starters, many courses utilize treated recognize its role in making the desert . effluent/non-potable water for irrigation. an attractive destination. Whether from non-drinkable groundwater, untreated surface water or reclaimed fairways, but not roughs; while others include roughs as well, but perhaps leave the bunkers fringed . in dormant Bermuda, making for dramatic, eye-catching contrasts. Overseeding is typically done in late September or October and it may take a few weeks for the “transition” to take. Just call ahead to the course you want to play to find out when they’ve overseeded. A week or two after re-opening, conditions will be superb once again. Troon North Golf Club 13 www.GolfInScottsdale.com Phil Mickelson, 2005 FBR Open Champion Greatest Moments in Scottsdale Golf History By Pam Hait W ith more than 330 days of Just how did Scottsdale go from a sleepy 1920s & ’30s sunshine a year, a stunning little Western town to one of nation’s Robert (Bob) Goldwater, the brother of Sonoran Desert setting and outstanding grandest meccas of “The Game”? One the late senator Barry Goldwater, won the courses that are always in great condi- great moment at a time . . . Arizona state amateur championship at tion, Scottsdale is the ultimate destina- age 16 – an event that sealed Goldwater’s tion for golfers. Setting Scottsdale apart 1910s interest in the game. Goldwater’s passion are the area’s nearly 200 expertly mani- Golf arrived in Scottsdale in 1910, for golf led him to restart The Phoenix cured courses, the first-class service when the first golf course opened at the Open golf tournament (now the Waste awarded to every golfer who sets foot on a Ingleside Inn near 56th Street and Indian Management Phoenix Open) at the Scottsdale green, and the unbelievably School Road. Winter visitors delighted Phoenix Country Club in 1939. He stayed close proximity of numerous champion- in playing the course’s nine holes, which on to serve as the tournament’s chairman ship-quality layouts. After all, only were laid out on oiled dirt. Most of the for many years. The Phoenix Open was Scottsdale offers courses with such area’s first golf courses were laid out first played in 1932, but was discontinued notable monikers as TPC Scottsdale, near canals so they could be irrigated by after the 1935 event until Goldwater revived Troon North, Grayhawk, We-Ko-Pa, flooding the greens and fairways with community interest in the tournament. Sanctuary Golf Course at WestWorld, canal water. If a course was not near a Eagle Mountain, SunRidge Canyon, canal, the “greens” consisted of oiled, 1940s & ’50s McCormick Ranch and Legend Trail, all rolled cottonseed that was packed down Bob Goldwater remained an avid golfer, located within an easy 30-minute drive of over dirt. and in the 1940s and ’50s he brought many notable friends home to play golf in each other. 14 www.GolfInScottsdale.com TPC Scottsdale Scottsdale – Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and 1980s Sammy Davis, Jr. were just a few of the In 1983 Gary Player, Tom Watson, Jack celebrities who frequently were seen Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer played the playing Scottsdale courses with Goldwa- first PGA Skins Tournament on national ter. Hope and Davis, Jr. liked the area so television at the newly opened Desert High- much, they became regulars at what was lands Golf Club in Scottsdale. This unique then Marriott’s Mountain Shadows private course, designed by the legendary Then & Now Resort & Golf Club (now Mountain Nicklaus, put desert golf on the map. 1910 Scottsdale’s first golf course Shadows Golf Club). opens at the Ingleside Inn with nine For the first time, golfers were challenged holes laid out on oiled dirt. 1960s by a course that incorporated the rugged 1932 The Phoenix Open makes its Thanks to national television coverage, Sonoran Desert in its natural state, as debut at the Phoenix Country Club. golf became a spectator sport for the first towering saguaros, winding desert washes time in history. Adding to the fervor and monumental boulders were blended 1961-63 Arnold Palmer wins three surrounding network coverage of PGA into the actual course architecture. The consecutive Phoenix Open Champi- events was Arnold Palmer’s three-year nation found Scottsdale’s natural setting onship titles. winning streak at The Phoenix Open so alluring that residential lots at the 1983 The first PGA Skins Tourna- (1961-63) and Jack Nicklaus’ win in 1964 exclusive Desert Highlands golf commu- ment is televised from Scottsdale’s that dethroned Palmer as the reigning nity were actually sold while the tourna- Desert Highlands Golf Club. champ. ment was being televised. 1987 The Phoenix Open relocates . 1970s Troon Golf, a professional golf manage- to the new Stadium Course at the Golf became a major industry in Scotts- ment company based in Scottsdale, Tournament Players Club of dale, and the growing city boasted more followed up on the success of Desert Scottsdale (now TPC Scottsdale). than a dozen golf courses, many of which Highlands by developing daily-fee golf 1997 Tiger Woods makes his infamous are still in operation. courses that delivered the same level of hole-in-one on #16 at The Phoenix Open (now Waste Management Phoenix Open). 2002 Robb Report names Scottsdale “America’s Best Place to Live for Golf.” 2007 TPC Scottsdale debuts the Champions Course, named the “Best New Course for 2007” by Golf Digest. 2010 Today, Scottsdale is the world’s finest golf destination, offering firstclass service and nearly 200 expertly manicured courses. Golf Course at Ingleside Inn, circa 1910 15 www.GolfInScottsdale.com Scottsdale: Home to the Pros With nearly 200 fabulous golf courses, year-round sunny skies and unparalleled city amenities, it’s no wonder the Scottsdale area has become a popular place for professional golfers. Following is a list of current PGA professionals that make their home in the Scottsdale area: Waste Management Phoenix Open Michael Allen Scottsdale, AZ Aaron Baddeley Scottsdale, AZ Ricky Barnes Scottsdale, AZ Curt Byrum Scottsdale, AZ Paul Casey Scottsdale, AZ Brandel Chamblee Scottsdale, AZ private “country club” amenities. By the Watching that inaugural tournament at Tim Clark Scottsdale, AZ mid-1980s, the word was out that the TPC Scottsdale were executives from Fred Couples Scottsdale, AZ Scottsdale was a golfer’s paradise for all Princess Hotels. Recognizing an opportu- Rick Fehr Anthem, AZ golfers, not just the privileged few. This nity to combine golf and luxury resort Robert Garrigus Scottsdale, AZ new trend toward upscale daily-fee accommodations, they decided to build Matthew Goggin Scottsdale, AZ courses quickly caught on, and more and their first non-beachfront property in . Mark Hensby Mesa, AZ more first-rate public courses opened. the Sonoran Desert adjacent to the TPC Matt Jones Scottsdale, AZ Steve Jones Tempe, AZ Scottsdale. The company debuted the Jonathan Kaye Phoenix, AZ The success of nationally televised golf Scottsdale Princess Hotel, now The Martin Laird Scottsdale, AZ events also led PGA TOUR officials to Fairmont Scottsdale, in December 1987 Andrew Magee Paradise Valley, AZ make a significant decision. They and secured tee times for its guests at Billy Mayfair Scottsdale, AZ reasoned that since other sports had their both TPC courses. Gary McCord Paradise Valley, AZ Bryce Molder Scottsdale, AZ Patrick Moore Mesa, AZ own stadiums to accommodate fans, golf needed stadiums, too. Tour officials 1990s encouraged the development of stadium- As more courses opened, Scottsdale style courses. Scottsdale Mayor Herb locked in its reputation as a top-flight . Drinkwater contacted the sponsors of golf destination. The list of golf course The Phoenix Open and lured the tourna- architects designing Scottsdale’s desert ment to Scottsdale with the promise of a Aaron Oberholser Scottsdale, AZ Geoff Ogilvy Scottsdale, AZ Pat Perez Scottsdale, AZ Ted Purdy Phoenix, AZ Jeff Quinney Scottsdale, AZ and traditional layouts read like a “who’s Chez Reavie Scottsdale, AZ stadium course that would accommodate who” of the game: Jack Nicklaus, Robert Joey Snyder III Scottsdale, AZ the tournament’s growing legion of fans. Trent Jones, Sr., Robert Trent Jones, Jr., Kevin Stadler Scottsdale, AZ The Stadium Course at the TPC Scotts- Tom Fazio, Arnold Palmer, Tom Weis- Kevin Streelman Scottsdale, AZ dale became the new home of The kopf and Ben Crenshaw all are on the Kirk Triplett Scottsdale, AZ Phoenix Open in 1987. roster of elite golf architects who have put Aaron Watkins Mesa, AZ . Bubba Watson Scottsdale, AZ their stamp on Scottsdale. 16 www.GolfInScottsdale.com The 1990s also saw one of the most exciting Open is expected to attract nearly half a and Gary McCord are just a handful of hole-in-one events in PGA history: in million fans. the professional golfers who call the 1997 Tiger Woods made his infamous Scottsdale area home. hole-in-one on #16 at The Phoenix Open. Today Other members of The Phoenix Open Present-day Scottsdale is recognized by And, in the tradition of Hope and Crosby, hole-in-one club include Will MacKenzie many as the world’s finest golf destination. celebrities continue to make pilgrimages to (#12 in 2008), Heath Slocum (#4 in 2007), Not only are Scottsdale courses designed Scottsdale. Stars like Alice Cooper, Justin Bob Burns and Tim Herron (both on . to challenge and delight players of all Timberlake, Kevin Costner and Bill Murray #4 in 2003), Mike Sposa (#16 in 2002), skill levels, they are uniquely memorable. have all hit the links in Scottsdale, as have Andrew Magee (#17 in 2001) and Mark Carved into spectacular mountain and numerous sports luminaries, including Calcavecchia (#4 in 1992). Magee’s hole- desert settings, the holes offer golfers Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and Wayne in-one remains the only hole-in-one on a unlimited vistas of the Sonoran Desert Gretzky, just to name a few. par-4 ever recorded in a PGA TOUR event. landscape, practically unlimited sunshine and acres of blue skies. 2000s So what does the future hold? That one’s a chip shot. More great weather. More In 2004, the Friedman, Billings, Ramsey No wonder the pros have discovered Group, Inc., became the title sponsor of Scottsdale. The combination of near- The Phoenix Open and the event name guaranteed sunshine, a first-rate climate changed to the FBR Open. And, new for and exceptional courses has proven 2010, Waste Management is the tourna- unbeatable. Aaron Baddeley, Bubba Watson, ment’s new title sponsor. Still the most Andrew Magee, Brandel Chamblee, Kirk well-attended event on the PGA TOUR, Triplett, Aaron Oberholser, Geoff Ogilvy, the 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Billy Mayfair, Jonathan Kaye, Curt Byrum top courses. And more great golf. SunRidge Canyon Golf Club 17 www.GolfInScottsdale.com Cafe ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho The 19th Hole By Joseph Mark Passov & JoAnne Zeterberg W hen it comes to off-course enter- British Open Pub celebrity caricatures that adorn every tainment, Scottsdale is in a class & Grill inch of wall space. by itself. No other destination offers such For a taste of the “auld an abundance of “big city” amenities, like country,” this south Phil’s Grill at professional sports teams, trendy restau- Scottsdale hideaway Grayhawk Golf Club rants whose chefs make the covers of is the place. If your cravings lean to Masters Champion national food magazines, and countless shepherd’s pie, fish and chips or bangers (2006) Phil Mickelson sophisticated recreational options, all and mash, you can’t miss here. Naturally, helped plan the menu balanced with the laid-back, come-as- you can sample a fine selection of English and his namesake bar and restaurant you-are, old Southwestern ambience that and Scottish adult beverages as well. could win a major on its own, with its our city radiates. Here’s a sampling of hip, clubby, yet totally inviting atmo- where to go and what to do when you’re Don & Charlie’s sphere. Standout menu items include the not smacking drives and chasing pars. In the heart of Old juicy Barn Burgers, succulent baby back Town Scottsdale is pork ribs slathered with prickly pear Dining and Nightlife this 29-year-old barbecue sauce, hefty slabs of prime . An absolutely dazzling array of restau- classic that just gets ribeye, and, for those with a sweet tooth, rants and watering holes awaits your better with age. The beef, chicken and fish the Skookie – a half-baked chocolate chip post-round pleasure. Some revolve are all done wonderfully, but what will cookie served in a deep dish pizza pan around golf and golfers; others simply linger longest in the memory are perhaps with vanilla ice cream. But what truly cater to them. In either case, if you’re into the Valley’s best baby-back ribs, the stands out are the shiny juniper bar, golf, you’ll fit right in at the following energetic atmosphere and the sports overstuffed chairs, multiple TVs and establishments: photos, signed magazine covers and plenty of Mickelson memorabilia. 18 www.GolfInScottsdale.com The Grill at the TPC jade bar Scottsdale There’s no golf at the Scottsdale might not Sanctuary on Camel- be the first place you back Mountain Resort think of for great and Spa, but its seafood, but once you give the new menu signature bar serves up views galore as at The Grill a try, it will certainly be on well as distinctive martinis. Mood Prime Cuts your list of favorites. In partnership with lighting, a wrap-around patio and a low- Ah, beef – how do we love thee? Let the CleanFish Alliance, The Grill has key atmosphere provide the perfect us count the ways – flame broiled debuted an all-new menu featuring the ambience for golfers seeking to experi- and mesquite grilled, peppercorn highest-quality sustainable seafood. The ence Scottsdale’s renowned nightlife. crusted and drizzled in béarnaise, Kobe and certified USDA Prime. For . menu includes entrees like Florida spiny lobster, Loch Duart salmon and striped Dave and Buster’s all the ways you love beef, Scottsdale bass, as well as The Grill’s notable beef, Desert Ridge Market- offers a robust menu of steakhouses chicken and pork selections. And don’t place practically that’s sure to please. In addition to forget to try the dessert items, including revolves around this long-time favorites like Morton’s, the Cheesecake Tic Tac Toe, Warm vibrant, versatile Mastro’s and Capital Grille, there are Monkey Bread and Pie Quartet. On complex that features outstanding dining three new beef-fueled powerhouses Fridays, The Grill hosts a clam bake on (including specialties like the Black Jack with offerings that will make your the patio, where you can indulge in little Sirloin swathed in Jack Daniels barbecue inner carnivore weep in anticipation. neck clams, Saltspring Island mussels, sauce and the Island Grilled Trifecta of At The Fairmont Scottsdale, two- shrimp and special desserts like brownie steak, chicken and shrimp) plus 12 state- time James Beard Award-winning cheesecake and raspberry short-cupcakes. of-the-art bowling lanes, a dance club and chef and restaurateur Michael Mina a 17,000-square-foot game room that’s opened BOURBON STEAK, which Blanco Tacos + perfect for kids and kids at heart, with delivers contemporary steakhouse Tequila pool tables and golf games among the cuisine with classic American side One of the newest many options. dishes like blue cheese scalloped potatoes. Over at Camelback Inn, a and hottest ventures Downtown Scottsdale JW Marriott Resort and Spa, Chef teur Sam Fox, Blanco Tacos + Tequila If a great day on the Laurent Tourondel, acclaimed as a offers modern Mexican fare in a casual- course and a fabulous “Best New Chef” by Food & Wine chic setting. Updated classics like tacos, dinner have left you magazine, debuted BLT Steak with a enchiladas and queso crisps are reinter- with some energy . menu centered on prime cuts of beef preted with fresh, flavorful ingredients to burn, head to downtown Scottsdale, prepared with Tourondel’s signature and served in a contemporary setting that where you’ll find more than 75 nightclubs, French-inspired flair. Rounding out boasts a striking wood-relief paneled wall, bars and lounges, many within easy this talented trifecta is Jean-Georges weathered wood floors and plush seating. walking distance of each other. Whether Vongerichten who recently opened The bar stocks an impressive selection of you prefer a sophisticated lounge, cozy his first-ever Arizona location, J&G wine, beer and, count ‘em, nearly 30 wine bar or high-energy dance club, you’ll Steakhouse at The Phoenician with a premium tequilas. find just what you crave with Scottsdale’s menu of premium meat and fish dishes. by Valley restaura- 19 www.GolfInScottsdale.com A Spa-tacular Experience Feel-good pampering and grooming is all the rage these days, but Scottsdale exciting nightspots. The options include Arts & Culture Axis/Radius, a sexy duo of nightclubs that There’s no denying that many of Scottsdale’s also features a first-class cigar bar; Kazimi- top golf courses feature artistically erz world wine bar, a cozy speakeasy that designed layouts and artfully sculpted offers live jazz and a mind-boggling 3,500 bunkers, but a taste of the real thing is wines by the glass; the Living Room at the only a few minutes’ walk or drive from ultra-chic W Scottsdale, where cocktail wherever you’re staying. With more than culture and DJ-spun beats create a sultry 125 galleries, studios and museums, plus atmosphere; and Suede Restaurant & the pulsating downtown Scottsdale Arts, Lounge, which boasts a frost-top bar that Shopping & Entertainment Districts, keeps the specialty martinis and fine wines Scottsdale is an art-lover’s paradise. Fans chilled to perfection. of the performing arts and live music was way ahead of the curve. More than twenty of the nation’s most attractive, comprehensive and award-rich spas call the Scottsdale area home, won’t go away disappointed, either. And For additional dining and nightlife architecture buffs have a national treasure options in the Scottsdale area, visit at their disposal: Taliesin West, the www.GolfInScottsdale.com. western home and work space of Frank many featuring therapeutic, “golfcentric” treatments. At The Westin Kierland’s Agave, The Arizona Spa, Fitness Director Steve Heller has teamed with much-honored teachers Mike and Sandy LaBauve to develop FORE-MAX, which blends the best of exercise physiology with top golf instruction. At the Centre for WellBeing at The Phoenician, the Fit-for- Lloyd Wright. Whether you hit the Recreation Options Scottsdale ArtWalk, a Thursday-night We understand that if you’re serious about tradition in which galleries stay open late, golf, you’ll likely want to experience at or check out the Heard Museum North least one of Scottsdale’s outstanding Scottsdale, which is chock-full of exam- courses every day of your trip. Nevertheless, ples of our region’s rich Native American our area offers so many other exciting heritage, you’ll appreciate our special recreational possibilities that you may desert setting that much more. want to tweak your schedule to fit in a few of these attractive options. Golf program provides you with a personalized plan to optimize your swing mechanics and enhance your game using specific exercises for core strengthening, balance and endurance conditioning. When you’re ready to relax those game-weary muscles, check out massage offerings tailored specifically for golfers at Scottsdale’s most renowned spas, including The Golden Door Spa at the Boulders Resort, Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North and Willow Stream – The Spa at Fairmont Scottsdale. Taliesin West 20 www.GolfInScottsdale.com Gaming don’t miss the opportunity to get up close If you’ve got a roll of quarters burning a and personal with our unique setting. hole in your pocket, the good news is that you no longer have to go to Nevada Shopping to try your luck at games of chance. . When the going gets tough, the tough go Casino Arizona has two locations just off shopping – at least they do in Scottsdale, the 101 freeway on the Salt River Pima- anyway. Virtually anything you can think Maricopa Indian Community, both of of to buy is available here, with an accent, which offer first-rate gaming action. The naturally, on specialties of the Southwest. Indian Bend Road location is practically Scottsdale Fashion Square in the heart of next door to the top-ranked Talking town is the logical starting point, thanks Stick Golf Club. Slots, blackjack, poker, to its unparalleled selection of boutiques, an enormous sports bar and a race book galleries and department stores (includ- are among the highlights, along with ing Arizona’s first Barneys New York), excellent restaurants and big-name plus an assortment of superb dining entertainment. Casino Arizona’s second experiences. For pure character and location on McKellips Road offers all charm, you can’t beat the distinctive your favorite games, plus five restaurants shops and goods in the downtown and “Showstoppers Live!”, a musical Scottsdale Arts, Shopping & Entertainment tribute to America’s greatest superstars. Districts; for more specialized, upscale fare, try The Shops at Gainey Village, . Outdoor Escapes The Borgata of Scottsdale or el Pedregal If you can tear yourself away from the Shops & Dining at The Boulders Resort. links for a just a little while, you’ll Another don’t-miss shopping mecca is encounter a host of unforgettable Kierland Commons. Kierland’s amazing activities that will enhance your Scotts- variety of stores, top-notch dining and dale experience. Horseback riding has convenient location in between The long been a staple of a desert vacation; Westin Kierland Resort & Spa and the more recent methods of embracing the Scottsdale Airpark have made it a “must- desert environment are off-road Jeep do.” And, just across Scottsdale Road, and Hummer tours, hot air ballooning Scottsdale Quarter offers retailers like and other aerial adventures, and rock west elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, climbing, hiking and mountain biking. Oakville Grocery and Nike (opening For the ultimate outdoor getaway, make soon) as well as a variety of top-flight time to see the Grand Canyon while restaurants. Top Pro Shops Old-fashioned pro shops were nothing more than glorified snack huts where you paid your greens fee and exited – end of experience. On the other end of the scale, there are Scottsdale pro shops. So attractive are these retail set-ups in terms of service and value that no fewer than seven area courses placed among the nation’s top public access and resort pro shops in Golf World Business’ 2009 rankings. If you’re looking for that special souvenir, look no further than Grayhawk, Kierland, Talking Stick, TPC Scottsdale, Troon North, We-Ko-Pa and The Phoenician. And, if you’re in the market for new clubs, Scottsdale is home to two leaders in the field of personalized golf club fitting, Hot Stix Golf and Cool Clubs. Both use advanced technol- you’re here. While Scottsdale can keep ogy, professional club fitters and you occupied 24/7, there are only so superior attention to detail to match many chances to reach out and touch one players with the best equipment for of the world’s seven natural wonders. their individual game. Whether on foot, on wheels or in the air, 21 www.GolfInScottsdale.com The Waste Management Phoenix Open (Formerly the FBR Open) This Isn’t Your Father’s Golf Game By JoAnne Zeterberg & Joseph Mark Passov S cottsdale courses are putting a hip including Johnnie Walker Blue, Gold and Want to play like the pros at the Waste new spin on the traditional game Green labels while learning everything Management Phoenix Open, a.k.a. the with cool offerings like the Scottish Golf from the differences between the labels to “Greatest Show on Grass”? Hit from . Experience at Kierland Golf Club. To various ways to drink the popular liquor. the same tees as Phil and Tiger on TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course with the honor Scottish immigrants who helped develop Arizona and make the game truly If there was one course in Scottsdale Forecaddie Experience and find out what authentic, don rented kilts and enjoy deemed edgy, Grayhawk Golf Club it’s like to be a TOUR player. Caddies Johnnie Walker beverages while perfect- would be it. Not only can you swing to carry your bags, offer shot selection ing your swing. Finish your round as rock music on the practice range, but the advice, rake bunkers, read greens and bagpipes signal the end of the day and the course also has featured live tunes by much more. Plus, you’ll get the insider’s start of the Scottish Pipes at Sunset Series, Easton Ashe on the patio. If clothing . perspective of the history and heritage of where Bagpiper Michael McClanathan is your thing, check out Grayhawk’s . golf and the TOUR. And don’t miss the creates the melodic tunes of Old World pro shop, which offers the latest golf plaques inside the clubhouse commemo- Scotland at the Dreamweaver Canyon . threads from PUMA and Oakley. And rating the top moments of the Open’s fire pit. And if you’re at Kierland on a coming soon to a television near you, history – J.B. Holmes’ monster drive on Saturday night, make a reservation for . the newest commercial from Scottsdale- 18 two years ago, Tiger’s “loose impedi- the Saturday Night Scotch Tasting at the based Web domain company Go Daddy ment” that took help from the fans to resort’s Rim Lobby Bar. Guests from was filmed at Grayhawk Golf Club. Stay move and Andrew Magee’s hole-in-one novice to expert scotch drinkers can taste tuned to see if it is as racy as their Super on a par four, just to name a few. a showcase of the Johnnie Walker family Bowl advertisements. 22 www.GolfInScottsdale.com Who says golf can’t be romantic? Just either the North or South course. Select check out the sunset Tee Box Dinners at your menu for the evening from any . The Phoenician and The Boulders Resort of the resort’s acclaimed dining venues, & Golden Door Spa. At The Phoenician, including the four-diamond Latilla the stage is set on the eighth tee box, the restaurant. The Boulders’ attentive staff highest point on the resort’s Desert will help select the perfect wine pairings Course on the side of legendary Camel- from the resort’s well-stocked cellars. back Mountain. An illuminated path Candlelight, fine linens, china, crystal and strewn with rose petals leads to the tee a personal waiter enhance this romantic box where a linen-dressed table for two dining experience. You can even request awaits. Once there, you’ll enjoy a three-, lounge chairs in which to enjoy après four- or five-course meal served by your dinner cordials. Both The Phoenician and We’re Here to Help personal butler. Menu options include The Boulders also can help you arrange The concierges at the Scottsdale Con- specialties like Veal Marsala, Dayboat for the music of your choice to be playing vention & Visitors Bureau’s visitor Scallops and Crème Brulee from the to complete the ambiance. centers are at your service. Let our resort’s elegant Il Terrazzo restaurant. destination experts help you plan From Scotch and caddies to rock ‘n’ roll your Scottsdale getaway. With access At The Boulders Resort & Golden Door and romance, there’s no doubt about it . . . to hundreds of Scottsdale businesses Spa, you can choose from three locations this sure isn’t your father’s golf game! in the hospitality industry, they can – the South Course’s seventh tee box, help you find golf courses, recreation which features Rosie’s Rock, a several- options, restaurants and more – hundred-ton boulder perched atop a everything you need to make your bench-sized pedestal, or the 18th tee of stay in the Sonoran Desert complete. Stop by one of our visitor centers today: Galleria Corporate Centre 4343 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 170 Scottsdale Fashion Square (located in the mall concierge area in the central food court) 7014 E. Camelback Rd. Downtown Scottsdale 4248 N. Craftsman Ct., Ste 200 For hours and more information contact the Scottsdale Convention . & Visitors Bureau at 480-421-1004 . or 800-782-1117 or visit . The Phoenician 23 www.GolfInScottsdale.com. www.GolfInScottsdale.com By the Numbers (stats for 2009 FBR Open) 23 Consecutive years (1987 – 2009) Billy Mayfair has played in the FBR Open, now the Waste Management Phoenix Open 132 Number of golfers in the field 146 Number of Skyboxes on the 16th hole 191 Total number of Skyboxes at the tournament (16th hole = 146, 17th hole = 27, 18th hole = 18) 450 Total number of on-course port-apotties 450 Number of credentialed media covering the tournament 969 Square footage of video display board behind the 16th tee Bird’s Nest 4,000+ Total number of volunteers needed to run the tournament 12,000 Capacity of the Coors Light Birds Nest 15,000 – 20,000 Estimated spectator capacity of the 16th hole 25,000 Number of hot dogs eaten 320,000 Square footage of Birds Nest (7.3 acres) The Greatest Show on Grass result in eagles and birdies. Waste Whether you’re playing or watching, Management Phoenix Open festivities there’s no better place for golf than take place all week throughout Scottsdale Scottsdale. And when you talk “golf and include such fan favorites as the tournaments,” all discussions must begin Scottsdale Celebrity-Am at nearby and end with the PGA TOUR’s Waste Grayhawk Golf Club. In addition, you Management Phoenix Open (formerly won’t want to miss the Open’s “Birds the FBR Open), played every year in late Nest,” a party tent that features live February at the TPC Scottsdale. Also music and attracts thousands of revelers 470,294 Total attendance for the week- known as “The Greatest Show on Grass,” following each day of play. Come early long tournament the Waste Management Phoenix Open is and come often – this is always the party $1,080,000 Winner’s check awarded to the best-attended golf tournament in the of the year! tournament champion Kenny Perry world, drawing in the neighborhood of $6 Million Total purse for the tourna- half a million fans each year. It is likely ment the most fun and exciting event as well, $8.6+ Million Number of dollars given thanks to the TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium to local charities in 2008 by the host course. The layout is both fan-friendly – Thunderbirds (a PGA TOUR Record) more than 100,000 spectators can feast on unobstructed views of golf ’s top stars – and player-friendly, where the dramatic risk-reward options down the stretch can 24 www.GolfInScottsdale.com Hot Stix Golf Golf Support Services By JoAnne Zeterberg N ow that you’ve explored Equipment & Apparel Scottsdale’s golf course offerings Cool Clubs 7267 E. Adobe Dr., Ste. 115, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Tel: 480-284-7766 / 888-284-9292 Web Site: www.coolclubs.com Cool Clubs is the world’s leading golf-club fitting company, where advanced technology, the latest brand name equipment and expert, personalized service converge to help golfers of all abilities play better golf. Golf Schools of Scottsdale Orange Tree Golf Resort 10601 N. 56th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Tel: 800-356-6678 Web Site: www.azgolfschool.com Named one of Golf magazine’s “Top 25 Golf Schools in America,” Golf Schools of Scottsdale offers on-site packages at Orange Tree Golf Resort that include a suite, breakfast, lunch, golf school lessons and golf. Commuter schools also are available. Hot Stix Golf, LLC 14825 N. 82nd St. Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Tel: 480-513-1333 / 877-513-1333 Web Site: www.hotstixgolf.com Hot Stix Golf is the world’s leader in TOUR fittings, matching a golfer’s unique swing to the perfect equipment for maximum results. Hot Stix provides customized woods, irons, and putter services. TOUR Academy at TPC Scottsdale 17020 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Tel: 480-585-7785 Web Site: www.touracademy.com The TOUR Academy at TPC Scottsdale offers a number of instructional programs, including private lessons; clinics for beginners and intermediate golfers, two-, three-, and fiveday golf schools, corporate events, and custom club fitting. Schools & Lessons Services The Boulders Golf Academy 34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Carefree, AZ 85377 Tel: 480-488-9028 Web Site: www.theboulders.com The Boulders Golf Academy, headed by Donald Crawley, top 100 Teacher in America, includes PGA and LPGA instruction covering full swing, chipping, pitching, putting and sand play, as well as digital video analysis and customized teaching sessions. Dunn Transportation 1680 N. 74th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85257 Tel: 480-970-3866 Web Site: www.dunntransportation.com Dunn Transportation offers a new, premier level of transportation to clients: The Executive Coach. We invite you to take a look at our commitment to detail, from our coaches and drivers to our rates and packaged services. in depth, it’s time to get down to business and start planning your getaway to the world’s finest golf destination. This section of the Golf Discovery Guide will help you do just that by introducing you to companies that provide everything from resort accommodations and golf lessons to turnkey, hassle-free golf vacation planning. Golf Business Listings Associations Arizona Golf Association 7226 N. 16th St., Ste. 200, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Tel: 602-944-3035 / 800-458-8484 Web Site: www.azgolf.org The Arizona Golf Association is a non-profit organization representing approximately 60,000 amateur golfers in the state of Arizona. 25 www.GolfInScottsdale.com Services, cont. Tee Time Bookings Southwest Section PGA 10685 N. 69th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Tel: 480-443-9002 Web Site: www.southwest.pga.com Association of golf professionals in Arizona and Clark County Nevada, promoting PGA members and apprentices and the game of golf. Vacations Arizona Fairways 7411 E. 6th Ave., Ste. 104, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 602-989-4653 / 877-816-4653 Web Site: www.arizonafairways.com Our friendly staff is ready to prepare your personalized golf vacation or corporate outing. Whether it’s advance tee times, club rentals, accommodations, car rentals or airfare, we’ll swing it for you! JDR Tours 5125 N. 16th St., Ste. A 121, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Tel: 602-264-2833 / 800-759-8747 Web Site: www.arizonagolftours.com Our custom golf vacation packages offer flexibility while matching lodging, transportation and courses to your budget and abilities. Corporate events with celebrities and instruction by exceptional teachers are available. Meridian CondoResorts P.O. Box 14914, Scottsdale, AZ 85267 Tel: 480-596-1919 / 800-213-6446 Web Site: www.condoresorts.com We match the golfer to the course and offer incredible packages, such as the $79 Unlimited Golf package. A golf course’s price per round often exceeds Meridian’s price for golf and accommodations combined! Phoenix Scottsdale Golf 9824 W. Las Palmaritas Dr., Peoria, AZ 85345 Tel: 623-236-9164 / 866-218-6941 Web Site: www.phoenixscottsdalegolf.com Phoenix Scottsdale Golf offers the best discount golf vacation packages to Arizona, as well as a free service to schedule your Arizona golf tee times and lodging. Sonoran Suites of Scottsdale 6920 E. Shea Blvd., Ste. 103 Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Tel: 480-607-6665 / 888-786-7848 Web Site: www.sonoransuites.com We specialize in providing golf packages for Arizona, including guaranteed tee times at more than 100 courses, rental car services and lodging in our own one-, two- and three-bedroom resort condominiums. Xona Resort Suites 7677 E. Princess Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Tel: 480-585-1234 / 800-541-5203 Web Site: www.xonaresort.com The Golf Xperts at Xona Resort Suites will help plan every aspect of your stay or golf outing down to the last detail, including arranging multiple group tee times, transportation, course recommendations and more. Hotels & Resorts 3 Palms 7707 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85257 Tel: 480-941-1202 / 800-450-7869 Web Site: www.scottsdale-resort-hotels.com Best Western SUNDIAL 7320 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 . Tel: 480-994-4170 / 800-WESTERN . Web Site: www.bestwestern.com/sundialresort The Boulders Resort, The Waldorf Astoria Collection 34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr. . Carefree, AZ 85377 . Tel: 480-488-9009 / 800-553-1717 . Web Site: www.theboulders.com Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa 5402 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 . Tel: 480-948-1700 / 800-24-CAMEL . Web Site: www.camelbackinn.com The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 . Tel: 480-423-2880 / 800-888-8234 . Web Site: www.canyonsuites.com Carefree Resort & Villas 37220 Mule Train Rd., P.O. Box 3500 . Carefree, AZ 85377 . Tel: 480-488-5300 / 888-488-9034 . Web Site: www.carefree-resort.com Chaparral Suites Scottsdale 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250 . Tel: 480-949-1414 / 800-528-1456 . Web Site: www.chaparralsuites.com Clarion Hotel Scottsdale 5101 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250 . Tel: 480-945-4392 / 866-394-3911 . Web Site: www.clarionscottsdale.com Comfort Inn Fountain Hills 17105 E. Shea Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Tel: 480-837-5343 / 800-228-5150 Web Site: www.comfortinnfountainhills.com Comfort Inn Scottsdale 7350 E. Gold Dust Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Tel: 480-596-6559 / 888-296-9776 Web Site: http://www.comfortinn.com Comfort Suites Scottsdale 3275 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-946-1111 Web Site: www.comfortsuites.com/hotel/az816 26 Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Old Town 3311 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-429-7785 / 800-835-6205 Web Site: www.marriott.com/phxsc Days Inn Scottsdale 4710 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-947-5411 / 800-DAYSINN Web Site: www.daysinnscottsdale.com DoubleTree Paradise Valley Resort Scottsdale 5401 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Tel: 480-947-5400 / 877-445-6677 Web Site: www.paradisevalley.doubletree.com Fairmont Scottsdale 7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Tel: 480-585-4848 / 800-344-4758 Web Site: www.fairmont.com/scottsdale FireSky Resort & Spa 4925 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-945-7666 Web Site: www.fireskyresort.com Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North 10600 E. Crescent Moon Dr. . Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Tel: 480-515-5700 / 888-207-9696 Web Site: www.fourseasons.com/scottsdale Gainey Suites Hotel 7300 E. Gainey Suites Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Tel: 480-922-6969 / 800-970-4666 Web Site: www.gaineysuiteshotel.com Hampton Inn Scottsdale at Shea 10101 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Tel: 480-443-3233 / 877-776-6464 Web Site: scottsdaleshea.hamptoninn.com The Hermosa Inn, a boutique hotel 5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd. . Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Tel: 602-955-8614 / 800-241-1210 Web Site: www.hermosainn.com Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale North Perimeter Center 8550 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Tel: 480-515-4944 / 877-STAY-HGI Web Site: www.scottsdalenorth.stayhgi.com Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old Town 7324 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-481-0400 Web Site: www.scottsdale.gardeninn.com Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas 6333 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Tel: 480-948-7750 / 800-498-7396 Web Site: www.scottsdaleresort.hilton.com Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 3131 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-675-7665 / 888-401-7666 Web Site: www.hiexpress.com/scottsdaleaz www.GolfInScottsdale.com Hotel Indigo Scottsdale 4415 N. Civic Center Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-941-9400 / 888-554-6344 Web Site: www.scottsdalehiphotel.com Hotel Valley Ho 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-248-2000 / 866-882-4484 Web Site: www.HotelValleyHo.com Hyatt Place Scottsdale/Old Town 7300 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-423-9944 / 888-HYATT HP Web Site: www.hyattplace.com Radisson Fort McDowell Resort 10438 N. Fort McDowell Rd. Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, AZ 85264 Tel: 480-789-5300 / 800-333-3333 Web Site: www.radisson.com/ftmcdowellaz Residence Inn by Marriott Scottsdale/ Paradise Valley 6040 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Tel: 480-948-8666 / 800-331-3131 Web Site: www.residenceinnscottsdale.com Residence Inn Scottsdale North 17011 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Tel: 480-563-4120 / 800-331-3131 Web Site: www.marriott.com/phxrn Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Tel: 480-444-1234 / 800-233-1234 Web Site: www.scottsdale.hyatt.com Royal Palms Resort and Spa 5200 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 Tel: 602-840-3610 / 800-672-6011 Web Site: www.royalpalmsresortandspa.com Hyatt Summerfield Suites Scottsdale/Old Town 4245 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-946-7700 / 800-XS-HYATT Web Site: scottsdale.summerfieldsuites.hyatt.com Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa 5700 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Tel: 480-948-2100 / 800-245-2051 Web Site: www.sanctuaryaz.com Inn at Eagle Mountain 9800 N. Summer Hill Blvd. . Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Tel: 480-816-3000 / 800-992-8083 Web Site: www.innateaglemountain.com Scottsdale Camelback Resort 6302 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-947-3300 / 800-891-8585 Web Site: www.scottsdalecamelback.com The Inn at Pima 7330 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Tel: 480-948-3800 / 800-344-0262 Web Site: www.scottsdalepima.com InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa 4949 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Tel: 480-627-3200 / 888-627-3010 Web Site: www.icmontelucia.com Marriott TownePlace Suites Scottsdale 10740 N. 90th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Tel: 480-551-1100 / 800-257-3000 Web Site: www.marriott.com/phxto Millennium Resort Scottsdale, McCormick Ranch 7401 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Tel: 480-948-5050 / 800-243-1332 Web Site: www.millenniumhotels.com/scottsdale Mondrian Scottsdale 7353 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-308-1100 / 800-504-0370 Web Site: www.mondrianscottsdale.com Orange Tree Golf Resort 10601 N. 56th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Tel: 480-948-6100 / 800-228-0386 Web Site: www.orangetree.com The Phoenician 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-941-8200 / 800-888-8234 Web Site: www.thephoenician.com Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites 6160 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Tel: 480-991-1414 Web Site: www.scottsdalecottonwoods.com Scottsdale Links Resort 16858 N. Perimeter Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Tel: 480-563-0500 / 800-438-2929 Web Site: www.scottsdalelinks.com Scottsdale Villa Mirage 7887 E. Princess Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Tel: 480-473-4000 / 800-438-2929 Web Site: www.scottsdalevillamirage.com Sheraton Desert Oasis 17700 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Tel: 480-515-5888 / 866-207-8599 Web Site: www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton SmokeTree Resort & Bungalows 7101 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Tel: 480-948-7660 / 877-948-7660 Web Site: www.smoketreeresort.com Talking Stick Resort 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85256 Tel: 480-850-7777 / 877-724-4687 Web Site: www.talkingstickresort.com W Scottsdale Hotel & Residences 7277 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-970-2100 / 877-WHOTELS Web Site: www.whotels.com/scottsdale The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa 6902 E. Greenway Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Tel: 480-624-1000 / 800-354-5892 Web Site: www.kierlandresort.com Wingate By Wyndham Scottsdale 14255 N. 87th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Tel: 480-922-6500 Web Site: www.wingatehotels.com Xona Resort Suites 7677 E. Princess Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Tel: 480-585-1234 / 800-541-5203 Web Site: www.xonaresort.com Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains 16770 N. Perimeter Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Tel: 480-502-3836 / 800-288-6127 Web Site: www.scottsdalemarriott.com Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town 7325 E. Third Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Tel: 480-945-1550 / 800-228-9290 Web Site: www.marriott.com/phxst The Scottsdale Plaza Resort 7200 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Tel: 480-948-5000 / 800-832-2025 Web Site: www.scottsdaleplaza.com Scottsdale Resort & Athletic Club 8235 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Tel: 480-344-0600 / 877-343-0033 Web Site: www.scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center 7700 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Tel: 480-991-9000 / 800-528-0293 Web Site: www.thescottsdaleresort.com 27 www.GolfInScottsdale.com