Without a doubt, Arizona is one of the outstanding golf capitals of the United States. The clear climate and mild winters make the state a key destination for golfers. There are lesser renowned public golf courses all over the state as well as courses well-known throughout the world in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson. In addition to wonderful golf, these cities present a cosmopolitan experience that can challenge any luxury resort in the country.
Tucson maintains golf courses planned by some of the leading names in golf history. The La Paloma course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and the Star Pass course was designed by Arnold Palmer. Tom Fazio designed the Ventana Canyon course, proudly located in the middle of the magnificent Arizona desert, among some of the most extraordinary health spas and spa resorts in the world. Tucson is just two hours from the Phoenix Scottsdale resort corridor where numerous cabin rentals are available.
Scottsdale offers something for golfers and non-golfers alike. The city is diverse with shopping, dining, romantic getaways, and a nightlife that is next to none. There has been a substantial arrival of celebrity, money, and business to Scottsdale in the last decade, and so those who have not been in a while would hardly recognize the city.
Golf in Scottsdale is truly world renowned, with the Troon North Golf Club’s Monument. Troon is a 36 hole golf course and can be a spot more expensive for the casual golfer. Of course, for this fee, the greens are maintained in first-rate condition and rival the most well kept greens in the world during the winter months. Pinnacle, Grayhawk, and Boulders offer golfers equally lush greens, though at equally high prices. Among these, Grayhawk is notable for being the site of many professional golfing events, such as the Frys.com Open, which is part of the PGA Tour’s Fall Series.
In addition to these courses, a few recently designed courses have been building buzz in the golfing world. The Saguaro Course at We-Ko-Pa and the freshly redesigned Champions Course at TPC Scottsdale may certainly be on a golfer’s list of courses to visit.
Phoenix offers a distinctive experience. After flying into the famous Sky Harbor airport, Phoenix is a cultural hub in the state and the region. It is a vacation spot for many convention and business people, as well as those serious about their golf. The Arizona Biltmore’s Adobe Course is one of the oldest courses in the state. For those interested in a completely natural setting, the Raven at South Mountain presents golfers more than 5,000 pine trees and a surprisingly verdant natural environment for being located in the middle of the desert. The Wildfire Golf Club designed by Nick Faldo provides players the sensation of being at a vacation resort while still being proudly located in the city limits of Phoenix.
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