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Eagle Mountain

OB Sports Arizona Fall Frenzy

Sedona Golf Resort

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Thank you for picking up your personal copy of Golfer’s Guide. With a plethora of the amazing golf courses in Greater

Phoenix, and even more wonderful tracts in Flagstaff, Prescott, Sedona and Tucson, it’s easy to see why Arizona is such a world-famous golf destination. With gorgeous weather and enticing green fees, there’s never been a better time to golf the Grand Canyon State. In this issue we take a look at four fi ne facilities managed by OB Sports Management. Next, we revisit an old favorite with a new name - the Quarry Pines Golf Club. Formerly, the Pines Golf Club in Marana, Quarry Pines is a unique and reasonably priced golf experience. Also inside is our annual overseed article and corresponding 2010 closure schedule, Mike Malaska’s instruction column, an overview of the inaugural 2011 Golfer’s Guide National Team Classic that will be held in Las Vegas in early 2011 and a look at the game-enhancing TaylorMade Performance Labs. For even more Arizona golf news, please visit arizona.golfersguide.com. For nationwide golf news or specifi c information on our other 21 Golfer’s Guide regions, go to www.golfersguide.com.

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Contents

Pg.8 The Red Rock Splendor of Sedona Golf Resort

8 OB Sports Scottsdale-based OB Sports shows off one “foursome” of their award-winning courses Eagle Mountain, Longbow, Palm Valley and Sedona.

16 Overseed 2010 A rundown on the process will enlighten you while our overseed schedule will help you fi nd the right place to play during this transitional period.

18 Grayhawk Golf Club Sure it’s one of the top names in golf, but Grayhawk is much more than Talon and Raptor.

22 Desert Canyon Golf Club This Fountain Hills favorite just keeps getting better with time. Read about the latest undertakings at this scenic course.

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Grayhawk’s Talon No.16

Desert Canyon GC

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25 Signature Courses Pages of detailed information on scores of Arizona’s best courses.

48 Quarry Pines Golf Club It may have a new name but Quarry Pines is still the home of the state’s only “open-pit” golf experience.

57 Directory/Maps A succinct listing page and easy to follow maps will get you to our favorite courses and restaurants.

61 Golfer’s Guide Travel Golfer’s Guide presents several solid destinations for your next golf excursion.

71 19th Hole Enjoyable dining venues for you to enjoy before or after your round.

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Surf & Turf at Donovan’s

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Golfers throughout the Grand Can-yon State (and those who visit this stunning landscape with clubs in

tow) know that the fall season is one of Arizona’s undiscovered secrets.

Fall weather throughout the state is arguably some of the best of the year. Plus the courses boast some of their better ag-ronomic conditions and treat golfers with mid-priced shoulder season golf values. Scottsdale-based OB Sports Golf Manage-ment is working on “cornering the mar-ket”…literally…with spectacular courses

in nearly every corner of the Valley of The Sun and even serving up some truly spectacular golf in Northern Arizona. To that end, here are four featured OB Sports courses that need to be on your Arizona “must play” list.

Eagle Mountain Golf Club Ranked as one of the Top 50 Pub-

lic Golf Courses in the Country by Golf World, the Scott Miller-designed, Eagle Mountain Golf Club has long been a favorite amongst both traveling and

Eagle Mountain Golf Club, Longbow Golf Club, Palm Valley Golf Club and Sedona Golf Resort

Provide Distinctive Golf Experiences Throughout Arizona


Fall Frenzy of Fascinating Arizona Golf

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resident golfers. Perched high above Scottsdale, Eagle Mountain pitches and rolls with the dramatic topogra-phy of the property. The golf course weaves its way around these craggy mountain peaks and through shady desert ar-royos loaded with Mesquites, Palo Verdes and Saguaros, making Eagle Mountain the quintessential Sonoran Desert track. The views from the golf course are stunning with the entire southeastern Valley of the Sun on display. Golf course architect Scott Miller designed Eagle Mountain to not only take advantage of the rugged desert terrain, but also to capture your imagi-nation with stunning views and a truly player-friendly layout. In typical “save the best for last” tradition, Miller’s 18th hole is arguably one of the more memorable on the course with dramatic tee to green elevation change and a par 4 that tumbles down a steep slope to a green protected by dramatic bunkering and a shimmer-ing water feature. Cyber-savvy golfers will appreciate that Eagle Mountain Golf Club is continuing their best Advance Booking offering that provides substantial savings to those who make reservations in advance. Golfers save by booking their tee time 8 to 90 days in advance on Eagle Mountain’s offi cial website: eaglemtn.com. “It’s similar to airline models,” said Bret Greenwood, general manager. “Golfers simply book their tee times at least 8 days in advance on our offi cial website to save, in some cases, as much as $140 per four-some.” Since opening, Eagle Mountain has earned numerous awards includ-ing “Best New Public Golf Course” from the Arizona Republic; 4 ½ Stars out of 5

from Golf Digest and was recently ranked amongst the Best Courses Near You in Golf Magazine’s ranking of the top courses in Arizona you can play. It is almost a given that the combination of stunning views, great golf and engaging service, there’s bound to be more awards to come. To book a tee time or for more information call (480) 816-1234 or visit www.eaglemtn.com. You can also follow the conversation about Eagle Mountain on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ eaglemtngolf or become a fan of Eagle Mountain on Facebook at www.facebook.com/eaglemountaingolf

Longbow Golf ClubOften described as the “Essence of

Arizona Golf,” Longbow Golf Club serves up a desert golf experience that is fi rmly tied to the traditions of the game. Pur-ists appreciate the beauty and challenge of Longbow’s core-golf experience: no homes or roads intrude on the interior of the playing fi eld. And short distances from green to the next tee make walking a pleasure. In fact, Riksha push carts (the same ones at Bandon Dunes, Tetherow and Langdon Farms in Oregon) are


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provided and make walking a viable option. Golfi ng guests at the Ken Ka-vanaugh-designed Longbow are typically awe-struck by the sweeping views of nearby mountain ranges (including Red Mountain, the McDowells, Usery Moun-tains, and Superstitions) and the unique blend of aesthetic charm and desert golf challenge lies at the heart of Longbow’s appeal. In fact, Golfweek magazine honored Longbow in 2009 as one of the “Top 100 Resort Courses in the Country” and more recently the same publication ranked Longbow as one of the Top 20 Best Public Access Courses in Arizona for 2010.

Longbow has also emerged as an excellent venue for a variety of competi-tive events. It has hosted many presti-gious tournaments including numerous Gateway Tour events, the U.S. Amateur qualifying, and the AJGA Winn Grips Heather Farr Classic presented by Long-bow (past champions include the likes of current PGA Tour professional and 2010 Waste Management Phoenix Open Champion, Hunter Mahan, reigning 2010 U.S. Women’s Open Champion, Paula Creamer and local talent that included

Amanda Blumenherst, Drew Kittleson, Philip Francis, Trey Kaahanui and more.) In ad-dition to hosting competitive events, Longbow has served as a place for junior golfers to learn the game and hone their skills. In 2010, Longbow joined with The First Tee of Phoenix to open a satellite fa-cility on-property along with the founding of the OB Sports Golf Academy in the same year. The latter represents one of the most comprehensive game improvement programs available to junior golfers; and

in its relatively short existence, several stu-dents have already earned top fi nishes in AJGA events, appearances in the 2010 U.S. Women’s Open and several golf scholar-ships to prominent universities. For more information or to book tee times at Longbow, visit www.longbowgolf.com or call (480) 807-5400. You can become a fan of Longbow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/longbowgolfclub, or follow Longbow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/longbowgolfclub

Palm Valley Golf Club Boasting what is arguably one of the

West Valley’s most complete golf experi-ence, the Palm Valley facility is headlined by the par-72, 7,100-yard Arthur Hills-designed Palm Course and the 18-hole, par-62, 4,750-yard Hale Irwin designed mid-length Lakes Course. Both courses offer a creative blend of desert and resort style golf all at a value that is second to none. Both courses are highlighted with a strategic routing that are accented by creative bunkering and interesting yet re-ceptive green complexes. This area favorite is rounded out by complete practice facility



that includes multiple practice tees, short game area and one of the largest practice putting greens in the West Valley. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate Palm Valley’s great location (1 mile north of I-10 off Litchfi eld Road in Goodyear) that is minutes from the Cleveland Indians spring training facility and only nine miles from University of Phoenix Stadium and Jobing.com Arena. All of which makes Palm Valley Golf Club the perfect golf destination to take in a pre-game round of golf prior to attending a professional sport-

ing event. Upon taking over management of Palm Valley in January 2010, OB Sports unveiled a new loyalty program and en-hanced the golf shop offerings and spruced up the popular Fairway Grille at Palm Valley. Long a favorite lunch destination and locale for weddings and special events, ‘The Grille’ gained even more popularity with recent renovations that include fresh paint and the addition of the huge 60-inch fl at screen TV’s bordered by fi ve more 50-inch fl at screens. The recent enhancements make Palm Valley the perfect place to take in a post-round appetizer or libation while

taking in the big game! For those looking for a unique venue for a wedding, recep-tion or special event, the event pavilion features unobstructed views of the shim-mering water features and the surrounding courses. For more information on Palm Valley www.palmvalleygolf.com or call the golf shop at (623) 935-2500. You can also become a fan of Palm Valley on Facebook at www.facebook.com/palmvalleygolf or follow Palm Valley on Twitter at www.twitter.com/palmvalleygolf.

Sedona Golf ResortWhen one conjures up

images of Sedona they picture dramatic high desert scenery, striking red rock formations and majestic sunsets. Now picture that stunning scenery with spectacular golf weaved into the fabric of this truly in-ternational destination. That picture you painted in your mind encapsulates the experi-ence at Sedona Golf Resort. No other Sedona golf course provides a better combina-tion of jaw-dropping splendor and exceptional challenge

than the highly acclaimed, Gary Panks-designed layout. Located in the heart of one of the most captivating regions of the Southwest, the thrilling 6,646-yard, par-71 course is widely considered among the world’s most unforgettable golf experienc-es. Winding around the famed red rocks of Sedona, each hole provides a unique adventure. No wonder this championship Sedona golf course receives a continuous four-star rating from Golf Digest and is truly the “must play” in ‘Red Rock Country’. The newest addition to the OB Sports family, Sedona Golf Resort boasts dramatic



AT A GLANCEEagle Mountain Golf Club – Fountain HillsTop 50 Public Courses in the Country – Golf World Readers Choice Awards 2009480.816.1234

www.eaglemtn.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/eaglemtngolf Par 71 – Designed by Scott Miller

Longbow Golf Club – MesaTop 20 Best Courses You Can Play in Arizona – Golfweek, 2010480.807.5400

www.longbowgolf.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/longbowgolfclub Par 71 – Designed by Ken Kavanaugh

Palm Valley Golf Club - GoodyearThe West Valley’s Premier Golf Experience (623) 935-2500

www.palmvalleygolf.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/palmvalleygolf Palms Course – Par 72, Designed by Arthur HillsLakes Course – Par 62, Designed by Hale Irwin

Sedona Golf Resort - SedonaTop 5 Best Public Courses in the State Golf Digest Four Star Award Winner1.877.733.6630

www.sedonagolfresort.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/sedonagolfresort Par 71 – Designed by Gary Panks

Other OB Sports Facilities include: Arizona: We-Ko-Pa Golf Club (Cholla and Saguaro), Talking Rock Las Vegas: Angel Park Golf Club (Palm and Mountain), The Legacy Golf Club, Aliante Golf ClubBeyond: Tetherow Golf Club in Bend, Oregon, Lodestone in McHenry Maryland, Tijeras Creek Golf Club in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, Hunter’s Creek Golf Club in Orlando, and more. Visit www.obsports.com for details.

OB Sports Golf Academy – www.obsportsgolfacademy.com Shop OB Sports at www.shopobsports.com


elevation changes that range from 3,960 feet to as much as 4,260 feet, offering players elevated tees, raised greens and challenging approach shots. As the course winds around Sedona’s crimson cliffs, each hole presents a unique challenge, gov-erned by its own set of circumstances. No matter how many times you play, there’s always something surprising and new to look forward to as you golf Sedona Golf Resort. Not only is Sedona Golf Resort decorated with spectacular vistas, but the club is decorated with awards and accolades that include being honored by both Golf Digest and the Arizona Republic ranked it in the top 5 best public courses in the state. For more information on Sedona Golf Resort or to book tee times, visit www.sedonagolfresort.com or call the golf shop at 1.877.733.6630. You can follow the conversation about Sedona Golf Resort at www.facebook.com/sedonagolfresort.

Widely regarded as the leader in boutique upscale golf management, OB Sports is well known for provid-ing memorable golf experiences, friendly service and values that are second to none. Speaking of value, all of the OB Sports courses above offer the Best Rates Guaranteed when booking tee times on their offi cial websites (meaning you will rest as-sured that you are getting the best value booking on the clubs websites). So what are you waiting for? Whether you are looking to tee it up in Scotts-dale/Fountain Hills, Mesa/East Valley, Goodyear/West Valley or Sedona OB Sports has a fascinating golf experi-ence for you to discover this fall.


We can all agree that in this great game, perfection is simply unattainable. There are a million and one variables involved in this sport. However, the pur-

suit of perfection in your practice habits may very well make you more consistent, and consistency is the second most frequent request we hear from my students (right behind “I want to hit it farther!”). In 1998 Jack Nicklaus said “You don’t have to hit the ball long and perfect. You have to hit the ball long enough and in play.” So, let’s look at some ways to help make your practice time more benefi cial so your ball is consistently long enough and on the short grass. Below are a few very important tips to help you maximize your return on investment. Set up a “Practice Station”. Your goal in full swing prac-tice is to put an accurate label on why your ball is not going where you want it to, and in order to do that, you need to eliminate as many variables as possible. If you see a consistent pattern of shots landing to the right (or left) of your intended target, you need to rule out the possibility that you are actu-ally aimed to the right (or left) of the target. Before you hit a single shot, take three longer irons (or the bright yellow or orange “aiming sticks” that you now see poking out of nearly every golf bag on the Tour) and lay them down in the manner pictured in the photo. Begin your ball striking session with correct alignment from your very fi rst shot and you will begin to ingrain a higher level of target awareness. Work on your Swing Path/Swing Plane. Cut the head off of a club you no longer need (or get a piece of dowel from Home Depot), stick it in the ground and slide a “pool noodle” down the shaft. If your tendency is to suck the club inside or below plane on the backswing, place the foam obstacle just in-side the target line and practice taking the club back and over the noodle. If you tend to come down “over the top” or above plane, place the shaft just outside the target line and practice coming into the ball from beneath the noodle. The more repetitions you make in a structured practice environment, the sooner thesequence of movements become usable, and more importantly, repeatable on the golf course.

Perfect Your Practice Improve Your Results

By Mike Malaska – Nicklaus Academies’ World-Wide Director of Instruction

About the author: PGA Professional Mike Malaska is No. 24 on Golf Digest’s ranking of instructors and is one of Golf Magazine’s Top 100. To arrange a personal session with Mike, call 602.799.7099 or visit www.nicklausacademies.com

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Fall in Arizona means the arrival of cooler, drier, chamber of commerce weather. For golfers, fall

also signifi es the annual return of over-seeding, where most our 300+ courses discard their thick Bermuda summer grass and begin the transformation into lush, green winter Ryegrass.

• The Specifi csOverseeding is a multi-week process that occurs during the months of September, October and November. During overseeding, most courses shut down completely.

• Turf ChangesHere golf course superintendents and their staffs work diligently with the ultimate goal of producing the most aesthetically pleasing and play-able course conditions. One to two weeks before the actual overseeding, courses begin to water less and dry out the Bermuda, creating harder and faster conditions. Then the course is prepped, scalped to the dirt and a heaping dose of Ryegrass seed is put down. With a precise, heavy water-ing cycle and cooler nighttime tem-peratures, the seed germinates and then grows to maturity. Upon reopen-ing, the grass is sparse but eventually will grow to full postcard perfection. In the beginning, greens are slow and heavily sanded. Nearly all course institute a “cart path only” rule until November. This protects the grass

(and the substantial investment) but makes play much slower.

• Playing Tips for the Fairway“When hitting off thin Ryegrass that hasn’t taken hold yet, try to use irons — especially wedges — because they have less bounce,” says Golfer’s Guide contributor and Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher Mike Malaska. “The thick bounces on game-improvement irons won’t work as well because there’s less of a cushion underneath the ball. After overseeding has taken, the lush fairways permit very little roll, so go with a driver that’ll give you as much carry and distance as you can get.”

• Putting Pointers“Switch to a putter with more loft to make it easier to get the ball rolling,” Malaska says. “If you don’t switch, then at least move the ball forward in your stance and remember that there won’t be as much break.”

• Other ConsiderationsAfter overseeding, rates tend to esca-late at the courses.

The time to play a round also in-creases so learn how to play during this time (take multiple clubs to your ball, play ready golf, etc.)

Without proper equipment and/or playing adjustments, you can expect to lose two to ten shots off your nor-mal scores.

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500 Club ......................................10/4 – 10/14Aguila GC ......................................Call CourseAhwatukee CC ..........................10/11 – 10/27Ahwatukee Lakes.......................Reopens 10/8Alta Mesa CC ................................Call CourseAntelope Hills GC ...................................OpenAnthem CC Ironwood .............................Reopens 10/7 Persimmon .............................. 10/8 – 11/1Apache Creek GC .........................Call CourseArizona Biltmore CC Adobe ....................................10/04 - 10/24 Links .....................................10/25 - 11/14Arizona Grand Golf Resort .........10/12 – 11/4Arizona National GC ...............Reopens 10/11Arizona Traditions ........................Call CourseArrowhead CC .............................10/4 – 10/22ASU Karsten GC ......................Reopens 10/13Augusta Ranch GC ....................Reopens 10/3Bear Creek Golf Complex Bear Course .......................Reopens 10/09 Cub Course .........................10/10 – 10/23Bougainvillea GC ..........................Call CourseBoulders GC South ..................................................Open North .......................................10/2 - 10/22Camelback GC Indian Bend ............................10/7 - 10/25 Padre ....................................Reopens 10/4Cave Creek GC .............................Call CourseCimarron GC ...........................Reopens 10/19Club West GC ..............................10/18 – 11/4Coldwater GC ............................10/18 – 10/29Continental GC .............................Call CourseCopper Canyon ...........................10/11 - 10/31Corte Bella GC ..............................Call CourseCoyote Lakes GC .......................10/04 – 10/15Dave White GC .............................Call CourseDell Urich GC ..........................Reopens 10/15Desert Canyon GC ......................10/5 – 10/19Dove Valley Ranch GC ..............Reopens 10/6The Duke @ Rancho El Dorado ..Reopens 10/13Golf Club @ Eagle Mountain ...10/03 – 10/15Encanto ..........................................Call CourseEstrella Mountain GC ..................Call CourseFalcon Dunes GC ......................10/25 – 11/05FireRock CC .................................9/27 – 10/15 Flagstaff Ranch .........................................OpenFred Enke GC ............................10/18 – 10/29Gold Canyon Golf Resort Dinosaur ..............................10/18 – 11/04 Sidewinder ........................Reopens 10/14

Golf Club @ Vistoso ..................Reopens 10/7Golf Club of Estrella ..................10/10 – 10/28Grandview ..................................10/21 – 11/08Grayhawk GC Talon .........................................10/4-10/17 Raptor ................................Reopens 10/03Hillcrest GC ..............................................OpenHilton Tucson El Conquistador Canada ...............................................Open Conquistador ........................10/4 – 10/21 Pusch Ridge .......................Reopens 10/07Highland Falls GC .....................Reopens 10/5Ironwood GC .............................Reopens 10/8Ken McDonald GC ....................Reopens 10/5Kierland Golf Club Mesquite ............................................Open Ironwood ...............................10/18 – 11/4 Acacia .................................Reopens 10/18Las Sendas GC .........................Reopens 10/14Legacy Golf Resort .....................10/18 – 11/01Legend @ Arrowhead .................10/4 – 10/14Legend Trail GC.......................................OpenLone Tree GC ...............................10/4 – 10/22Longbow GC ..............................10/11 – 10/24Lookout Mountain GC ............Reopens 10/14Los Caballeros GC .....................Reopens 10/7Maryvale GC .................................10/18-10/29McCormick Ranch GC Pine Course .........................Reopens 10/7 Palm Course ........................10/25 – 11/11Oakcreek CC ............................................OpenOcotillo Golf Resort Blue Course .........................Reopens 10/4 Gold Course ..........................10/5 – 10/18 White Course ........................10/19 – 11/4Omni Tucson National Golf Resort .................Sonoran .....................................Reopens 10/10Catalina ........................................10/4 – 10/24Orange Tree Golf Resort .........Reopens 10/14Painted Mountain GC .............................OpenPalm Valley GC Palms Course ......................Reopens 10/8 Lakes Course ......................10/11 – 10/22Papago GC ....................................10/5 – 10/26Phoenician GC Oasis ...................................Reopens 10/14 Desert .................................Reopens 10/14 Canyon...............................Reopens 10/14Poston Butte GC ..........................10/4 – 10/22Quarry Golf Club.......................Reopens 10/8Rancho Manana GC ................................OpenRandolph North GC ....................10/4 – 10/15Raven @ South Mountain ............. 10/4 – 10/7

Raven @ Verrado ..........................10/4 – 10/20Ritz-Carlton @ Dove Mountain Saguaro ..............................................Open Tortolita..............................Reopens 10/24 Wild Burro ...........................10/25 – 10/22Rolling Hills GC ..........................10/4 – 10/12Sedona Golf Resort ..................................OpenSanctuary @ Westworld..........................OpenSan Marcos GC ..........................10/11 – 10/24Scottsdale Silverado GC ...........Reopens 10/3Sedona Golf Resort ..................................OpenSouthern Dunes ...........................10/4 – 10/21Starfi re King ....................................Reopens 10/10 Squire .................................................Open Hawk ....................................10/11 – 10/24Starr Pass GC Coyote ..................................Reopens 10/3 Roadrunner ...........................10/18 – 11/5 Rattler.....................................10/26 – 11/8Stonecreek GC .............................10/4 – 10/15Stoneridge GC ..........................................OpenSunRidge Canyon GC ...............Reopens 10/8Superstition Mountain GC Prospector .........................Reopens 10/10 Lost Gold .............................10/11 – 10/29Superstition Springs GC ...........Reopens 10/2Talking Stick Golf Club North ......................................10/18 – 11/4 South .................................Reopens 10/14TPC of Scottsdale Champions Course .................11/1-11/14 Stadium Course ....................10/4 – 10/17Trilogy GC @ Power Ranch........10/18 – 11/3Trilogy Golf Club @ Vistancia .10/11 – 10/27Troon North GC Monument .........................................Open Pinnacle .............................Reopens 10/17Tubac Golf Resort ....................................OpenViewpoint Golf Resort .............Reopens 10/16Vistal GC .....................................Reopens 10/5We-Ko-Pa GC Cholla .....................................10/4 – 10/21 Saguaro ................................10/11 – 10/28Whirlwind @ Wildhorse Pass Devil’s Claw .........................Reopens 10/7 Cattail ...................................10/11 – 10/28Wigwam Resort Blue ....................................Reopens 10/17 Gold......................................10/11 – 10/31 Red .......................................10/25 – 11/21Wildfi re GC Palmer ...................................10/5 – 10/31 Faldo ....................................Reopens 10/3

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A lthough the vibe at GrayhawkGolf Club is way more EricClapton than Aristotle, his fa-

mous quote definitely holds true.That is, experience any of the club’sattractions in a vacuum and you’recertainly in for a day that’s betterthan most, but this belies the fact thatGrayhawk shines brightest when thespotlight is fixed on the whole enchi-lada instead of just the rice or beans.

But let’s be fair, Grayhawk doesrest firmly on the cornerstone of golf:junior golf, daily-fee golf, golf instruc-

tion, PGA Tour golf – been that waysince it opened in ’94. And it wasduring those years that Grayhawkcultivated a unique nexus betweengolf and the various lifestyle-type pursuits that naturally spin off of the game. For example, Grayhawk’sblowout parties that piggyback on the competitive golf event du jour arelegendary. The shopping is more akin to a department store-type expe-rience than a golfer’s auxiliary. Theirversion of happy hour (EmergencyRound) routinely packs the patio. And

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” — Aristotle

Grayhawk Golf Club


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Phil’s Grill itself personifies this concept. Lefty’s lair, decked out with a host of his golf memorabilia, provides a comfortable leather-clad“hang” that should be considered amandatory accompaniment to everyround of golf. Perhaps best of all,Grayhawk recently announced a couple new programs that’ll allowyou to tee up, drink up and eat upwithout incurring too big a wallop toyour wallet.

The rise in the popularity of golfover the past couple decades resultedin an unprecedented boom in golfcourse construction across the U.S., ademand that could only be slowed by

the worst recession since the GreatDepression. Despite numerous clubsrunning for the exits, Grayhawk GolfClub continues to tack through therough waters aided by its seaworthycrew and a spectacular facility. Butthey’ll be the first to admit that it’s not about the bricks and mortar.Like Clapton would say, “It’s in theway that you use it.”

For more information on Grayhawk Golf Club call 480.502.1800

or visit grayhawkgolf.com.Find them on facebook at

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Blending its colorful past as the fi rst ever golf course in the town of Fountain Hills since 1971, with a

recently completed renovation project highlighted by a new state-of-the art irri-gation system designed to keep the course colorful for years to come, the ownership and staff is proud of its tradition and fi red up about the future.

Voted as the No. 1 public golf course in Fountain Hills and Fort McDowell for six con-secutive years (2005–10) by Market Survey of America and hailed by Golf Digest as a 2009 “must play” course in a nationwide survey, the par-71 golf course is an atypical, player friendly desert layout that has become a local institu-tion among golfers in the know. Straying from what is almost always expected from a desert golf course, Desert Canyon delivers a unique look and feel by mixing more tradi-tional desert terrain with mature trees and wide open fairways. The course winds its way through wonderful desert topography, up and down the natural arroyos and canyons that occur only in the Sonoran Desert. With its elevated tees, chal-lenging doglegs and a variety of elevation

changes, Desert Canyon is a course you will never forget. Desert Canyon is inhabited by Cottonwoods, Mesquites and African Sumac trees, as well as fl owering bushes that have matured quite nicely since the course opened nearly 40 years ago. This established vegetation is something that


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you’re likely to notice the minute you step foot on the golf course and a feature that newer courses in the area just don’t offer.

Overall, golfers will fi nd tremendous variety in the shaping and routing of the holes at Desert Canyon. Five holes bend to the right, while four others are left doglegs. The par-5 fourth hole is a classic short par 5 with many options avail-able to the birdie seeker. The ninth hole provides a stern test for all. Playing uphill and into the prevailing wind, making par is always something to brag about. Two of the layout’s par 3s are challenging blind uphill tee shots, while the signature par-3 16th hole drops a remarkable 150 feet to the green and is skirted by an assortment of bunkers.

Desert Canyon pays homage to the great Scottish courses with a deep green-side bunker fronting No. 17. Players will have to tread carefully to dig out from the depths if they fi nd themselves peering out over the lip of this treacherous hazard. With dramatic panoramic views of spec-tacular Red Mountain, the Four Peaks,

Superstition Mountain and the world’s fourth tallest fountain, Desert Canyon is a distinctive golf experience. The staff at Desert Canyon truly believes the new and improved irrigation system is the miss-ing piece of the puzzle that will align the course with Arizona’s elite. The refurbishment undertaken at Desert Canyon, which began in late 2008, included the replacement of more than 1,600 sprinkler heads and six miles of irrigation main line piping. Expansion of the manmade lake near No. 1, new controllers and valves and a new pump station complete the project. The cost of this overhaul was more than $2.2 million - a signifi cant investment to ensure that locals and out-of-town travelers would enjoy the perfect golf experience. En-hancements resulting from the rejuvena-tion effort will be noticeable during and between shots.

A Fountain Hills Original While Desert Canyon Golf Club hopes to continue its tradition of providing golfers




with a well-maintained and enjoyable golf course by modernizing the way it waters, the town of Fountain Hills made a name for itself by designing a device that spewed water skyward like no other built before it. Shortly prior to John Allen con-structing what was then a nine-hole golf course known as Fountain Hills Country Club, the young town of Fountain Hills hired Robert P. McCulloch to build a high powered fountain it hoped would bring it instant recognition. The idea worked, and at the time the fountain, which can reach up to 560 feet when all of its work-ing parts are operating under optimum conditions, was the world’s tallest. The fountain held the record for more than a decade, and was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Opened in 1971, Desert Canyon has the distinction of being the fi rst golf course in Fountain Hills. The original Fountain Hills Country Club was opened with the intention of luring people who wanted to buy land right next to a beautiful piece of property to the town. Ten years ago the facility became the public Desert Canyon Golf Club. Over the course of the decade, the golf course carved out a unique niche in Fountain

Hills, which is also home to four other upscale public golf courses. That dif-ference in playability is what separates Desert Canyon from the pack and gives the course a higher retention rate than its competitors. At 6,489 yards with a reasonable rating/slope of 69.9/125 from the farthest set of tees, Desert Canyon manages to be a challenging test without being unman-ageable for the high or mid-handicapper. The landscape is highlighted by water, views of one of the most unique moun-tains in Arizona, Red Mountain, rustic desert washes and arroyos, magnifi cently manicured Bermuda greens and a bevy of elevation changes, rather atypical for desert golf. In fact, the rising and falling nature of the topography necessitated a more modernized irrigation system. “They’ll (golfers) see improvement with the correct amount of water to every spot and everything will be green,” said Karl Boettcher, long-time general manager at Desert Canyon Golf Club. “The improvements will have a visual impact and a bona fi de impact on the quality of golf.” For more information, visit www.desertcanyongolf.com or call (480) 837-1173.


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Gary Panks designed this 18-hole, par-60, executive course. The Lakes is a fun and challenging layout that incorporates 44 bunkers with water coming into

play on 13 of the 18 holes. Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Club is the host site of the annual Arizona Golf Association’s Short Course Championship and has been voted among the top 25 executive golf courses in the nation. You will use every club in your bag while enjoying some of the Valley’s best greens.

Phoenix, AZ480-893-3004www.ahwatukeegolf.com

RATESFrom just $15.00(Twilight, junior and walking ratesoffered as well) Call golf shop for current rates/specials or visit ahwatukeegolf.com for the BEST RATE GUARANTEED!STATISTICSPar: 60 Yards Rating SlopeBack 4019 60.6 106Middle 3660 52.9 100Forward 3177 57.5 90PERSONNEL President.......................Terry DugganDirector of Golf ................. Jay BecherHead Professional ...Darren SzewagaSuperintendent ..........Mel Bouknight

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Map Key Number 50

R ated “Best Executive Golf Course” by the Arizona Republic, Augusta Ranch Golf Club is known for superior playing conditions and a challenging layout. Augusta Ranch is a

traditional design that is not overbearing yet still offers the challenge of seven par 4s in the 300-yard range. While it’s the ideal facility for players new to the game, golfers looking to lower their scores will fi nd Augusta Ranch to be a great place to hone their short game. In an era of limited free time, one can play 18 holes in less than three hours and yes, walking is permitted.

Mesa, AZ 480.354.1234www.augustaranchgolf.com

STATISTICSPar: 61 Yards Rating Slope Gold 3788 59.2 88White 3240 57.5 82Purple 2806 54.3 81

RATES Please Call Golf Shop for Rates

PERSONNEL Architect ...........................Bill PhillipsDirector of Golf ....................Don ReaHead Professional ......Henry TrevinoSuperintendent ...Eduardo Morales

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Are you looking for a golf experience unlike any other? Does the unusual, yet beautiful, excite you? If you answered yes to either of these questions,

then you are ready for Quarry Pines Golf Club. The Pines represents an evolution in golf course design and the enjoyment of the game. Ten years ago, following a decision to abandon the sand and gravel quarry adjacent to the original golf course, the Town of Marana and the quarry/golf course owner agreed on a plan that would reclaim the quarry. By strategically relocating ten golf holes into the old quarry and reconfi guring eight of the existing holes, one of Tucson’s most popular golf courses was transformed into an even better product. Today the unique desert landscape is highlighted bydramatic elevation changes and the addition of thousandsof trees. We invite you to come play Quarry Pines – Arizona’s only quarry golf course!


Map Key Number 24

Quarry Pines Golf Club

Tucson, AZ (866) PINES-18 (520) 744-7443www.playthepines.com

STATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating Slope Gold 6502 70.0 130Black 5876 68.1 123Silver 5312 66.1 114Cooper 4843 69.4 118

RATES Please call the golf shop for current rates and specials.

PERSONNEL Architects ................Gilmore/Graves

Golf DesignGeneral Manager. .......... Donn HessSuperintendent. ......Carlos Federico

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For current specials, please visit us at www.coppercanyongolfclub.com

Copper Canyon Golf Club’s 18 holes of championship golf, offer generous fairways and scenic lakes, adding to the unique beauty of the Del Webb active adult community at Sun City Festival. The golf course offers four sets of tees ranging from 5,200 – 6,800 yards with expertly manicured, undulating greens that have become the trademark at Copper

Canyon, located adjacent to the White Tank Mountains, west of Phoenix. Call today for tee time reservations.

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Tucked away from the busy city, along the south-ern edge of Phoenix’s South Mountain Park, sits the beautiful Club West Golf Club.

Open since late 1993, the Brian Whitcomb and Ken Kavanaugh design snakes its way through 90 acres of rolling desert and mountainous terrain. Whitcomb and Kavanaugh took full advantage of the foothills and promontories of the lower slopes of South Mountain. Only a few holes on each nine can be characterized as level. From the fi rst tee to the 18th green, the eleva-tion varies by as much as 100 feet. Club West’s signature hole, the par-3 17th hole, is routinely voted one of the best par 3s in the state by the golfers of Arizona and is an exhilarating confi guration of two greens—both tucked into the hillside with steep vertical drops below the teeing areas—reached by hit-ting from a precipice as much as 217 yards away.


Map Key Number 37

Club West Golf Club

Phoenix, AZ 480-460-4400 www.clubwestgolf.com

STATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating Slope Black 7,142 73.1 129Blue 6,585 70.0 118White 6,200 68.6 115Gold 4,985 63.5 104White (L) 6,200 75.1 123Gold (L) 4,985 67.6 109

RATESVisit www.clubwest.com for the best/lowest rate available.

PERSONNELPresident ..................Terry DugganDirector of Golf ............ Jay BecherAssociate Pro ................. Matt NicolSuperintendent ..........Mike Stadler Architects ...........Brian Whitcomb &

Ken Kavanaugh

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D esigned in 1972 by Arizona golf legend John Bulla, Ahwatukee Country Club serves up a challenging yet fair 6,713-yard, par-72 lay-

out that meanders in the foothills of Phoenix’s rugged South Mountains. Avid golfers will appreciate the unique combina-tion of golf set within the desert landscape, while the mature tree-lined fairways pay homage to a more traditional golf experience. Not to mention, Ahwatukee Country Club is conveniently located just minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - making this valley favorite a perfect course to being or end your Arizona golf vacation. While “country club” is in the name, (and Ahwatukee does in fact offer a unique membership of-fering), the club happily welcomes daily-fee play, year round. With prime time, peak-season golf rates not ex-ceeding more than $79 Ahwatukee Country Club is one of the great golf values in Arizona.


Map Key Number 53

Ahwatukee Country Club

Phoenix, AZ480-893-1161www.ahwatukeegolf.com

RATESCall golf shop for current specialsor visit ahwatukeegolf.com for theBEST RATE GUARANTEED

STATISTICS Par: 72 Yards Rating SlopeBack 6713 70.8 120Middle 6103 68.2 115Forward 5506 70.3 112

PERSONNELPresident .............................. Terry DugganDirector of Golf ........................Jay BecherHead Professional .........Darren SzewagaAssociate Pros ....Barry Hand, Mike RastSuperintendent .................Mel Bouknight

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Championship Golf. Picture Perfect Beauty.At 5,200-feet above sea level, the temperature isn’t the only cool thing you’ll find

at StoneRidge Golf Course – the golf course is pretty cool too. Located an hour northof Phoenix in Prescott Valley, StoneRidge’s par-72 layout stretches more

than 7,000 yards and features the best mountain golf experience this side of the Rockies.StoneRidge, Golf ’s Ultimate Thrill Ride.

With over 2,200 square feet of meeting space and an outdoor patio, StoneRidgeis the perfect place for banquets, weddings and meetings.

Stoneridgegolf.com . Telephone 928.772.65001601 N. Bluff Top Drive, Prescott Valley, Arizona . Off of Highway 69, south on StoneRidge Drive

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Past Host of Senior & LPGA TOUR Events

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In 1995, Las Sendas Golf Club opened to rave reviews and quickly took its place as both Mesa’s and the East Val-

ley’s premier golf facility. Las Sendas was designed by architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. and holds the special distinction of being his fi rst Arizona creation. The course itself is a demanding, desert-style par-71 layout that winds its way through an exclusive, master-planned community and the area’s scenic Usery Mountains. Las Sendas has consistently been rated in the Top 10 in Arizona and according to two Zagat Surveys, is the 12th most challenging and one of the top 100 courses in the nation. With six sets of tee boxes, it’s still very fair for the mid to high handicapper. Last November, Lloyd and Wayne McBean, Ken Elias and Ian Warrack, all of Calgary, Alberta Canada, along with Phoe-nician John Musil, purchased the club. Their extraordinary vision was to remodel the facility’s assets, pave the cart paths and provide the necessary improvements that are expected at a world-class golf facility.

The consortium’s ingenious business model was to raise additional funds by syndicating 50 percent of the assets to local residents, friends and family. In less than three weeks, the ownership group sold all of the investment units and funded their entire project. Las Sendas Golf Club is now a debt-free facility with an incredible upside. Three dining establishments, including the fi ne-dining Bogey’s Steak & Seafood, have already opened. A state-of-the art golf shop as well as member locker room facilities are scheduled to open this fall. The 2nd phase of the capital improvement plan includes additional banquet facilities private card rooms, member’s health club and a new patio dining deck. Located at 7555 E. Eagle Crest Drive, at the intersections of Power and Thomas Roads in Mesa, Las Sendas Golf Club is less than 20 minutes from Sky Harbor Air-port and readily accessible from all parts of the Valley. For more information, visit www.lassendas.com


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Y ou are cordially invited to experience Sedona’s origi-nal championship golf course, Oakcreek Country Club. Designed in 1967, Oakcreek is not your typi-

cal Arizona golf course. Oakcreek Country Club, a semi-private facility, is per-

fectly set in the unchanging magnifi cence of the world re-nowned Red Rock Country and promises golfers a bonafi de test of their playing abilities while simultaneously providing them an abundance of pleasing, visual memories.

Remarkable, well-manicured, picturesque, lush, green, are all appropriate terms to describe this traditional par-72 layout. The fairways are classic, tree-lined doglegs with wall-to-wall grass and numerous bunkers strategically placed in the landing areas. The undulating greens are slightly elevated and guarded by large, swirling bunkers. Overall, Oakcreek is “player friendly,” allowing plenty of margin for error but always giving the golfer an opportu-nity to recover.

Oakcreek is located just 90 minutes north of Phoe-nix and should defi nitely be high on any golfer’s Arizona “must play” list.


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Oakcreek Country Club

Sedona, AZ 888-284-1660www.oakcreekcountryclub.com

STATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating Slope Black 6824 71.7 131Blue 6353 69.5 124White 5965 67.3 118Red 5579 71.0 128

RATES From $79.00.Reservations may be made up to 30 days in advance.

PLEASE CALL GOLF SHOP TO…• Receive current specials• Schedule events/tournaments• Hear about available, new membership programs

PERSONNEL Architect ......... Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Robert Trent Jones Jr.General Manager ..............Tony RizzoHead Pro ...................... Gabe BeronjaSuperintendent ......... Patrick Grimes

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A limited number of White Tee golf cards are for sale. White Tee cards are non-transferable and non-refundable. Grayhawk reserves the right to cancel the privileges of the card holder at any time. Applicable sales tax will be added to all fees quoted. 2011 White Tee benefits valid through Dec. 31, 2011.

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The accolades keep coming. Desert Canyon was just named “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest! This honor, combined with Market Surveys of America’s award of

“Best Public Golf Course” six years in a row (2005-2010), means that Desert Canyon should be on your golf agenda. Desert Canyon is a challenging yet playable experience. The course winds its way through wonderful desert terrain up and down the natural arroyos and canyons that occur in the Sono-ran Desert. You’ll fi nd tremendous variety in the layout as well: fi ve holes are doglegs to the right; four holes are “left benders.” Two par 3s are blind uphill approach shots while another, the signature 16th hole, is a dramatic downhiller skirted by bunkers. Players won’t want to miss the tribute to the great Scottish courses, so peek into the depths of the front left trap on No. 17. The ninth hole, at 397 yards, provides a stern test for all. Playing uphill and into the prevailing wind, making a four on this hole is always something to brag about. With dramatic panoramic views of spectacular Red Mountain, the Four Peaks and the tallest fountain in the world, Desert Canyon is truly a unique golf experience.


Map Key Number 51

Desert Canyon Golf Club

Fountain Hills, AZ 480-837-1173www.desertcanyongolf.com

STATISTICSPar: 71 Yards Rating Slope Black Tees 6,489 69.9 125Blue Tees 6,171 68.4 118White Tees 5,770 66.6 114Red Tees 5,230 70.5 117

RATESFrom $32Please call golf shop for current rates and specials.Arizona resident rates offered.

PERSONNELGeneral Manager ...... Karl BoettcherGolf Shop Manager .......John GentileSuperintendent ........... Johnny Webb

Fountain Hills, AZ

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crafted by Tom Lehman and John Fought,

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Capture the Essence ofArizona Golf

2010 Golfweek’s Best Courses ranks LongbowGolf Club as One of the Top 20 Best Courses You Can Play in Arizona

2010 Golfweek’s Best Public Access Courses, state-by-state ranking for 2010 ranks the Ken Kavanaugh-designed Longbow Golf Club as one of the Top 20 Courses in Arizona! Longbow is a proud host of Golfweek Junior Series

qualifying events, the NCAA Division II National Championship, WAC Women’s golf championshipand has played host to Paula Creamer, Morgan Pressell, and more during theannual AJGA Winn Grips Heather Farr Classic. Now you have a chance to

experience what has been described as the “Essence of Arizona Golf”… Longbow Golf Club.

5601 East Longbow Parkway Mesa, Arizona 85215p 800.954.6015

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More than 6,000 imported Georgia pine trees line the luscious fairways of the David Graham and Gary Panks designed Raven Golf Club at South Moun-

tain, which provides a golf experience unmatched in the Valley of the Sun. South Mountain is the perfect backdrop for this nearly 7,100-yard grass golf course that is laced with red cinder, rolling fairways, spectacular waterfalls, serene ponds and multi-tiered greens. The Raven at South Mountain is pleased to have received a 4.5 Star rating from Golf Digest and has been recognized as having the No. 1 guest service in North America by both Golf Digest and The Arizona Republic. Additionally, the Republic also ranked the vast and compre-hensive practice facility among the top two in the state. This magnifi cent course is dedicated to providing visitors with a golf experience like no other and is conveniently lo-cated just 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The Raven’s multiple tee opportunities, ranging from 5,800 yards to nearly 7,100 yards, will give you a chance to play fi ve different versions of the Raven at South Mountain. Make us your fi rst or last stop, or even both; you will not be disappointed


Map Key Number 61

Raven Golf Club at South Mountain

Phoenix, AZ 602.243.3636 www.theravensouthmountain.com

STATISTICSPar: 72 Yards Rating Slope BLACK 7078 72.8 130SILVER 6722 70.5 125 WHITE 6264 68.1 119 GOLD 5759 73.0 129

RATES$35-$140

Please call Golf Shop to:• Receive current rates/specials• Schedule events/tournaments• Receive membership information

PERSONNELGeneral Manager .................. Travis FishEvent Sales Manager .......Laura HahneSuperintendent .....................Dan CrokeFood & Beverage Mgr ..... Mickey LeoneArchitects .. David Graham/Gary Panks

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Tucson’s Most Dramatic and Memorable Daily-Fee Golf CourseTucson’s Most Dramatic and Memorable Daily-Fee Golf Course


Quarry PinesQuarry Pines

Quarry Pines, with most holes

routed below the rim of a mas-

sive stone quarry, offers a truly

unique and enjoyable golf experi-

ence. Located in Marana just off

Interstate 10, the state’s fi rst and

only quarry golf course is easy to

reach from anywhere in the Tucson

metro area, and is close enough

to be an option for Phoenix area

golfers looking for a different kind

of golfi ng challenge. Most golfers

make their fi rst visit to Quarry

Pines because they have heard

about our exciting golf course

Arizona’s Arizona’s

Only QuarryOnly Quarry

Golf Course Golf Course

Offers UniqueOffers Unique

ChallengesChallenges

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layout and unique series of quarry golf

holes. Quarry Pines golfers keep com-

ing back not just for the endless variety

of shot-making challenges, but because

they know they can also count of friendly,

professional service and outstanding

golf course conditions. Quarry Pines

has everything you and your foursome

need to enjoy a great day of golf, includ-

ing a full golf practice facility, a pro shop

stocked with top brand merchandise at

fair prices, and a relaxing grill room with

cold drinks and delicious food. The same

features that make Quarry Pines one of

the region’s most popular daily-fee golf

courses also make our playable, par-71

golf course a terrifi c choice for your next

group golf event. Our systematic ap-

proach to event planning and marketing

insures that your event will be a world-

class success, with no surprises and no

headaches. Quarry Pines Golf Club, 8480

North Continental Links Drive, Tucson,

AZ 85743. For more information about

our frequent player programs or to book

your next event, call (520) 744-7443.

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Starr Pass Blvd.

QuarryPines

AT A GLANCE:Par 71 / 6,486 yards Par 71 / 6,486 yards

Designed by Gilmore GravesDesigned by Gilmore Graves

Daily Fee Green Fees:Daily Fee Green Fees: $40-$99$40-$99

Frequent Player Programs and Frequent Player Programs and Annual Memberships AvailableAnnual Memberships Available

Tee Times:Tee Times: (520) 744-7443(520) 744-7443 x1x1

Website:Website: www. www.playthepines.complaythepines.com

For unbelievable daily golf For unbelievable daily golf specials go to the web specials specials go to the web specials page of our website.page of our website.


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500 Club, The(623) 492-9500 Public 4707 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix 85310Adobe Dam Family Golf Center(623) 581-2800 Public 3847 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Glendale 85310Aguila GC(602) 237-9601 Public 8440 S. 35th Ave., Laveen 85351Ahwatukee GC(480) 893-1161 Public12432 S. 48th Street, Phoenix 85044Alta Mesa CC(480) 827-9411 Private 1460 N. Alta Mesa Dr., Mesa 85205Ancala CC(480) 391-2777 Private 11700 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale 85259Anthem G&CC(623) 742-6210 Private 2708 W. Anthem Club Dr., Anthem 85086Apache Creek GC(480) 982-2677 Public3401 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction 85220Apache Sun GC(480) 987-9065 Executive919 E. Pima Rd., Queen Creek 85242Apache Wells CC(480) 830-4725 Semi-Private5601 E. Hermosa Vista Dr., Mesa 85215Arizona Biltmore CC(602) 955-9655 Resort 24th St. & Missouri Ave., Phoenix 85016Arizona CC(480) 946-4565 Private 5668 E. Orange Blossom Lane, Phoenix 85018Arizona City GC(520) 466-5327 Public13939 Cleator, Arizona City 85223Arizona GR(480) 832-1661 Resort 425 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206Arizona Grand GC (602) 431-6480 Resort 8000 S. Arizona Grand Pkwy., Phoenix, 85044Arizona Traditions GC(623) 584-4000 Public 17225 N. Citrus Rd., Surprise 85374Arrowhead CC(623) 561-9600 Private 19888 N. 73rd Ave., Glendale 85308ASU Karsten GC(480) 921-8070 Public 1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe 85281Augusta Ranch GC(480) 354-1234 Executive2401 S. Lansing, Mesa 85212Bear Creek GC(480) 883-8200 Public 500 E. Riggs Rd., Chandler 85249Bellair GC(602) 978-0330 Executive17233 N. 45th Ave., Phoenix 85308

Bougainvillea GC(602) 237-4567 Public5740 W. Baseline, Phoenix 85339Boulders GC(480) 488-9028 Resort 34831 N. Tom Darlington Dr., Carefree 85377Briarwood CC(623) 584-5301 Private 20800 135th Ave., Sun City West 85375Camelback GC(480) 596-7050 Resort 7847 N. Mockingbird Lane, Scottsdale 85253Casa Grande Municipal GC(520) 836-9216 Public 2121 N. Thornton Rd., Casa Grande 85222Cave Creek GC(602) 866-8076 Public15202 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix 85023CC at DC Ranch(480) 342-7200 Private 9290 East Thompson Peak Pkwy., Scottsdale 85255Cimmarron GC(623) 975-5654 Public 17100 W Clearview, Surprise 85374Club West GC(480) 460-4400 Public 16400 S. 14th Avenue, Phoenix 85045Coldwater GC(623) 932-9000 Public 100 N. Clubhouse Dr., Avondale 85323Continental GC(480) 941-1585 Executive 7920 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale 85251Copper Canyon GC(928) 252-6783 Public 26577 W. Desert Vista Blvd., Buckeye 85396Coronado Golf Club (480) 947-8364 Executive 2829 N. Miller Road, Scottsdale 85257Corte Bella GC(623) 556-8951 Semi-Private 22415 N. Padaro Drive, Sun City West 88375Cottonwood CC(480) 895-9449 Private 25630 Brentwood Dr., Sun Lakes 85248Country Meadows GC (623) 972-1364 Executive 8411 N. 107th Ave., Peoria 85345Coyote Lakes GC (623) 566-2323 Public 18800 N. Coyote Lakes Pkwy., Surprise 85374Deer Valley GC (623) 544-6016 Private 13975 Deer Valley Rd., Sun City West 85375Desert Canyon GC (480) 837-1173 Public 10440 Indian Wells Dr., Fountain Hills 85268Desert Forest GC (480) 488-3527 Private 37207 N. Mule Train Rd., Carefree 85377Desert Highlands GC (480) 585-8521 Private 10040 E. Happy Valley Rd., Scottsdale 85255

Desert Mirage GC (623) 772-0110 Public 8710 W. Maryland, Glendale 85305The Desert Mountain Club (480) 488-1362 Private 10333 Rockaway Hills, Scottsdale 85262Desert Sands GC (480) 832-0210 Executive 1922 South 74th St., Mesa 85208Desert Springs GC (623) 546-7400 Semi-Private 19900 N. Remington Dr., Surprise 85374Desert Trails GC (623) 544-6017 Private 20218 Skylark Dr., Sun City West 85375Dobson Ranch GC (480) 644-2291 Public 2155 S. Dobson Road, Mesa 85202Dove Valley Ranch GC (480) 488-0009 Public 33244 N. Black Mountain Pkwy., Cave Creek 85331The Duke at Rancho El Dorado (480) 844-1100 Public 42660 W. Rancho El Dorado Pkwy., Maricopa 85239Eagles Nest GC at Pebble Creek(623) 935-6750 Semi-Private 3645 Clubhouse Dr., Goodyear 85338Eagle Mountain GC (480) 816-1234 Public 14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy Fountain Hills 85268Echo Mesa GC (623) 544-6014 Executive 20349 Echo Mesa Dr., Sun City West 85375Encanterra CC 480-677-8148 Private37449 N. Encanterra Dr., Queen Creek 85242Encanto GC (602) 253-3963 Public 2705 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix 85007Encanto Nine GC (602) 262-6870 Executive 2300 N. 17th Avenue, Phoenix 85007The Estancia Club (480) 473-4415 Private 27998 N. 99th Pl., Scottsdale 85262Estrella Mountain GC (623) 932-3714 Public 15205 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear 85338Estrella Mountain Ranch GC (623) 386-2600 Public 11800 S. Golf Club Dr., Goodyear 85338Falcon Dunes GC (623) 535-8355 Military 15100 W. Northern Ave., Phoenix 85355Falcon GC (623) 935-7800 Public 15152 W. Camelback Rd., Litchfi eld Park 85340FireRock CC (480) 836-8000 Private 15925 E. Shea Blvd., Fountain Hills 85268First Tee Phoenix (602) 305-7655 Executive9510 S. 7th Street, Phoenix 85040

Arizona Golf Course Directory: Greater Phoenix, Scottsdale & Central Arizona

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Foothills GC, The (480) 460-4653 Public 2201 E. Clubhouse Dr., Phoenix 85048Fountain of the Sun CC (480) 986-3158 Private 500 S. 80th Street, Mesa 85208Francisco Grande GR (520) 836-6444 Resort 26000 Gila Bend Hwy, Casa Grande 85222Gainey Ranch GC (480) 483-2582 Private 7600 E. Gainey Club Dr., Scottsdale 85258The GC Scottsdale (480) 443-8868 Private Dynamite Blvd. and 122nd StreetGlen Lakes GC (623) 939-7541 Executive 5450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale 85301Gold Canyon GR (480) 982-9449 Resort 6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon 85219The Golf Club at Johnson Ranch(480) 987-9800 Public 433 E. Golf Club Dr.. Queen Creek 85242Grandview GC (623) 544-6013 Private 14260 Meeker Blvd., Sun City West 85375Granite Falls GC (623) 546-7575 Public 15949 W. Clearview Blvd., Surprise 85375Grayhawk GC (480) 502-1800 Public 8620 E. Thompson Peak Pwky., Scottsdale 85255Great Eagle GC (623) 584-6000 Public 17200 W. Bell Road, Surprise 85374Greenfi eld Lakes GC (480) 503-0500 Executive 2484 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert 85296Hillcrest GC (623) 584-1500 Public 20002 Star Ridge Dr., Sun City West 85375Hohokam CC (520) 723-7192 Public 8324 E. Highway 287, Coolidge 85228Ironwood GC (480) 895-0614 Retirement 550 W. Champagne Dr., Chandler 85248Ken McDonald GC (480) 350-5250 Public 800 E. Divot Dr., Tempe 85283Kierland GC (480) 922-9283 Public 15636 Clubgate Dr., Scottsdale 85254Kokopelli GC (480) 926-3589 Public 1800 W. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert 85233Lakes at Westbrook Village GC(602) 566-3439 Semi-Private 19260 N. Westbrook Pkwy., Peoria 85382

Lakes at Ahwatukee GC (480) 893-3004 Public 13431 S. 44th Street, Phoenix 85044Las Colinas GC (480) 987-3633 Public 21515 Rancho Del Rey Blvd., Queen Creek 85242Las Sendas GC (480) 396-4000 Public 7555 E. Eagle Crest Dr., Mesa 85207Legacy GR (602) 305-5550 Public 6808 S. 32nd St., Phoenix 85042Legend at Arrowhead (623) 561-1902 Public 21027 N. 67th Avenue, Glendale 85308Legend Trail GC (480) 488-7434 Public 9462 E. Legendary Lane, Scottsdale 85262Leisure World CC(480) 832-0003 Private 908 S. Power Rd., Mesa 85206Links at Queen Creek, The (480) 987-1910 Public 445 E. Ocotillo Rd., Queen Creek 85242Lone Tree GC (480) 219-0830 Semi-Private 6262 South Mountain Blvd., Chandler 85249Longbow GC (480) 807-5400 Public 5601 E. Longbow Parkway, Mesa 85215Los Caballeros GC (928) 684-2704 Resort 1551 S. Vulture Mine Rd., Wickenburg 85390Maryvale GC (623) 846-4022 Public 5902 W. Indian School Road, Phoenix 85033McCormick Ranch GC (480) 948-0260 Resort 7505 E. McCormick Pkwy., Scottsdale 85258Mesa CC (480) 964-3514 Private 660 W. Fairway Dr., Mesa 85201The Mirabel Club (480) 595-2923 Private 37401 N. Mirabel Club Dr., Scottsdale 85262Mission Royale GC (520) 876-5335 Public 11 S. Mission Pkwy., Casa Grande 85222Moon Valley CC (602) 942-1278 Private 151 W. Moon Valley Dr., Phoenix 85023MountainBrook GC (480) 671-1000 Public 5783 S. MountainBrook Dr., Gold Canyon 85219Mountain Shadows GC (480) 905-8999 Executive 5641 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale 85253Oakwood GC (480) 895-1159 Retirement 25612 E. J. Robson Blvd., Sun Lakes 85248

Oasis GC (480) 888-8890 Public 5764 E. Hunt Highway, Queen Creek 85242Ocotillo GC (480) 917-6660 Public 3751 S. Clubhouse Dr., Chandler 85248Orange Tree Golf Resort (480) 948-3730 Resort 10601 N. 56th Street, Scottsdale 85254Painted Mountain GR (480) 832-0156 Public 6210 E. McKellips Road, Mesa 85215Palm Valley GC (623) 935-2500 Public 2211 N. Litchfi eld Road, Goodyear 85338Palmbrook CC (623) 977-8383 Private 9350 W. Greenway Road, Sun City 85351Palo Verde CC (480) 895-0300 Private 25630 Brentwood Dr., Sun Lakes 85248Palo Verde GC (602) 249-9930 Public 6215 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix 85015Papago GC (602) 275-8428 Public 5595 E. Moreland, Phoenix 85008Paradise Valley CC (602) 840-8100 Private 7101 N. Tatum Blvd., Paradise Valley 85253Paradise Valley Park (602) 992-7190 Executive 3505 E. Union Hills Dr., Phoenix 85050Pavilion Lakes GC (480) 948-3370 Public 8870 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale 85250Pebblebrook GC (623) 544-6010 Retirement 18836 North 128th Ave, Sun City West 85375The Phoenician GC (480) 423-2449 Resort 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale 85251Phoenix CC (602) 263-5208 Private 2901 N. 7th Street, Phoenix 85014Pinnacle Peak CC (480) 585-0385 Private 8701 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale 85255The Pointe GC at Lookout Mountain(602) 866-6356 Resort 11111 N. 7th Street, Phoenix 85020Poston Butte GC (520) 723-1880 Public 6100 W. Merrill Ranch Pkwy., Florence 85232Pueblo El Mirage CC (623) 583-0425 Public 11201 N. El Mirage Road, El Mirage 85335Quail Run GC (623) 876-3035 Executive 9774 Alabama Avenue, Sun City 85351




Quintero G&CC (928) 501-1500 Private 16752 W. State Route 74, Peoria 85382Rancho Manana GC (480) 488-0398 Public 5734 E. Rancho Manana Blvd., Cave Creek 85331Raven at South Mountain (602) 243-3636 Public 3636 E. Baseline Dr., Phoenix 85040Raven at Verrado (623) 388-3008 Public 4242 N. Golf Dr., Buckeye, AZ 85326Red Mountain Ranch CC (480) 985-0285 Private 6425 E. Teton, Mesa 85205Rio Salado GC (480) 990-1233 Executive 1490 E. Weber, Tempe 85281Rio Verde CC (480) 471-9420 Private 18731 E. Four Peaks Blvd., Rio Verde 85263Riverview GC (480) 644-3515 Public 2202 W. 8th St., Mesa 85201Rolling Hills GC (480) 350-5275 Executive 1415 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe 85281Royal Dunes GC (520) 568-2000 Private 48456 W Highway 238, Maricopa, AZ 85239San Marcos GR (480) 963-3358 Resort 100 N. Dakota, Chandler 85224Sanctuary GC (480) 502-8200 Public 10690 E. Sheena Dr., Scottsdale Scottsdale Silverado GC (480) 778-0100 Public 7605 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale 85250Seville G&CC (480) 722-8100 Private 4052 Clubview Dr., Gilbert 85296Shalimar CC (480) 831-1244 Executive 2032 E. Golf Avenue, Tempe 85282Silverleaf (480) 515-3210 Private 18701 N. Silverleaf Dr., Scottsdale 85255Springfi eld GC (480) 895-5759 Public 1200 E. Saint Andrews Blvd., Chandler 85249Stardust GC (623) 544-6012 Retirement 12702 Stardust Blvd., Sun City West 85375Starfi re at Scottsdale CC (480) 948-6000 Public 11500 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale 85260Stonecreek, The GC (602) 953-9110 Public 4435 E. Paradise Village Pkwy., Phoenix 85032Sun City CC (623) 933-1353 Semi-Private 9433 N. 107th Avenue, Sun City 85351

Sun City Lakes East & West GCs(623) 876-3020 Public 10433 Talisman Road, Sun City 85351Sun City North GC (623) 876-3010 Public 12650 N. 107th Avenue, Sun City 85351Sun City Riverview GC (623) 876-3025 Public 16401 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City 85351Sun City South GC (623) 876-3015 Public 11000 N. 103rd Avenue, Sun City 85351Sun Lakes CC (480) 895-9274 Retirement 25425 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes 85248Sunbird GR (480) 883-0820 Executive 6250 Sunbird Boulevard, Chandler 85249Sundance Golf Club (623) 328-0400 Public 900 S. Sundance, Buckeye 85326Sunland Springs Village GC (480) 984-4209 Executive 11061 E. Medina, Mesa 85220Sun Village GC (623) 584-5774 Public 17300 N. Sun Village Parkway, Surprise, 85374SunRidge Canyon GC (480) 837-5100 Public 13100 N. SunRidge Dr., Fountain Hills 85268Superstition Mountain G&CC (480) 983-1411 Private 8000 E. Club Village Dr., Superstition Mountain 85219Superstition Springs GC (480) 985-5622 Public 6542 E. Baseline Road, Mesa 85206Talking Stick GC (480) 860-2221 Public 9998 East Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale 85256Tatum Ranch GC (480) 515-5908 Private 29888 N. Tatum Ranch Dr., Cave Creek 85331Terravita G&CC (480) 488-1333 Private 34034 N. 69th Way, Scottsdale 85262Tierra Grande CC (520) 723-9717 Public 813 W. Calle Rosa, Casa Grande 85222Toka Sticks GC (480) 988-9405 Public 6910 E Williams Field Rd., Mesa 85212Tonto Verde GC (480) 471-2710 Semi-Private 18401 El Circulo Dr., Rio Verde 85263TPC of Scottsdale (480) 585-3939 Public 17020 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale 85255Trilogy GC at Power Ranch (480) 988-0004 Public 4415 E. Village Parkway, Gilbert 85236Trilogy GC at Vistancia (623) 328-5100 Public 12575 W. Golf Club Drive, Peoria 85383

Troon G&CC (480) 585-0540 Private 25000 N. Windy Walk Dr., Scottsdale 85255Troon North GC (480) 585-5300 Public 10320 E. Dynamite Blvd., Scottsdale 85255Tuscany Falls CC at Pebble Creek(623) 536-2491 Public 3645 Clubhouse Dr., Goodyear 85338Union Hills CC (623) 977-4281 Private 9860 Lindgren Avenue, Sun City 85373Viewpoint GR (480) 373-5555 Semi-Private 650 N. Hawes Rd., Mesa 85207Villa De Paz GC (623) 877-1172 Public 4220 N. 103rd Avenue, Phoenix 85037Villa Monterey GC (480) 990-7100 Executive 8100 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale 85251Vista Verde GC (480) 471-2710 Semi-Private18401 E El Circulo Dr.,Rio Verde 85263Vistal GC (602) 305-7755 Public 701 E. Thunderbird Trail, Phoenix 85042Vistas at Westbrook Village GC(623) 566-1633 Semi-Private 18823 N Country Club Pkwy., Peoria 85382We-Ko-Pa GC (480) 836-9000 Public 18200 E. Toh Vee Circle, Fountain Hills 85264Western Skies GC (602) 545-8542 Public 1245 E. Warner Road, Gilbert 85234Whirlwind GC (480) 940-1500 Public 5692 North Loop Rd., Chandler 85226Whisper Rock GC (480) 575-8700 Private 32002 N. Old Bridge Rd., Scottsdale 85262Wickenburg CC (928) 684-2011 Public Country Club Dr., Wickenburg 85358Wigwam GR (623) 935-3811 Resort 300 Wigwam Blvd., Litchfi eld Park 85340Wildfi re GC (480) 473-0205 Resort 5225 E. Pathfi nder, Phoenix 85024Willowbrook GC (623) 876-3033 Executive10600 N. Boswell Blvd., Sun City 85351Willowcreek GC (623) 876-3030 Public10600 N. Boswell Blvd., Sun City 85351




Arizona Golf Course Directory: Tucson & Southern Arizona

49’er G&CC(520) 749-4212 Semi-Private 12000 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Tucson 85749Arizona National Golf Club(520) 749-3636 Public 9777 E. Sabino Greens Dr., Tucson 85749Arthur Pack Desert GC(520) 744-3322 Public 9101 N. Thornydale Rd., Tucson 85741Canoa Hills GC(520) 648-1880 Public 1401 Calle Urbano, Green Valley 85614Canoa Ranch GC(520) 393-1966 Public 5800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley 85614CC of Green Valley(520) 625-8831 Private 77 Paseo de Golf, Green Valley 85614Davis Monthan GC (520) 228-3734 Military 3965 S. Craycroft Road, Tucson 85708del Lago GC (520) 647-1100 Public 14155 E. Rancho del Lago, Vail 85641Desert Hills GC (520) 625-5090 Private 2500 Circulo de las Lomas, Green Valley 85614Dorado GC(520) 885-6751 Executive 6601 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson 85710Douglas GC(520) 364-3722 Public 1372 E. Fairway Dr., Douglas 85608El Conquistador CC(520) 544-1800 Resort 10555 N. La Canada Dr., Tucson 85737El Rio Municipal GC(520) 791-4229 Public 1400 W. Speedway Blvd., Tucson 85745Fort Huachuca GC(520) 533-7092 Military Bldg 15479, Ft. Huachuca 85613Fred Enke Municipal GC(520) 791-2539 Public 8251 E. Irvington Rd., Tucson 85730Gallery GC, The(520) 744-2555 Private 14000 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., Marana 85658GC at Vistoso, The(520) 797-9900 Public 955 W. Vistoso Highlands Dr., Tucson 85737Grande Valley GC(520) 466-7734 Public 1505 S. Toltec Rd., Eloy 85231

Haven GC(520) 625-4281 Public 110 N. Abrego Dr., Green Valley 85614Heritage Highlands G&CC(520) 579-7000 Semi-Private 4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Tucson 85742Hilton El Conquistador GR(520) 544-1770 Resort 10000 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson 85737Kino Springs CC(520) 287-8701 Public 187 Kino Springs Dr., Nogales 85621La Paloma CC(520) 299-1500 Semi-Private 3660 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson 85718Mountain View GC at Saddlebrooke(520) 818-1100 Semi-Private 38691 S. Mountain View Blvd., Tucson 85739Omni Tucson National GR(520) 575-7540 Resort 2727 W. Club Dr., Tucson 85741Oro Valley CC(520) 297-3322 Private 200 W. Valle Del Oro, Oro Valley 85737Palo Duro Creek GC(520) 761-4394 Public 2690 North Country Club Dr., Nogales 85621Pines GC At Marana(520) 744-7443 Public 8480 N. Continental Links Dr., Tucson 85743Pueblo del Sol CC(520) 378-6444 Private 2770 St. Andrews Dr., Sierra Vista 85635Quail Canyon GC(520) 887-6161 Public 5190 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson 85704Randolph Park Golf Complex(520) 791-4161 Public 600 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson 85711Ritz-Carlton Golf Club(520) 572-3500 Resort 6501 Boulder Bridge Pass, Marana 85658Rio Rico Resort & CC(520) 281-8567 Resort 1550 Camino Caralampi, Rio Rico 85648Rolling Hills GC(520) 298-2401 Private 8900 E. 29th St., Tucson 85710Saddlebrooke CC(520) 825-2505 Retirement 64500 E. Saddlebrooke Blvd., Tucson 85739San Ignacio GC(520) 648-3468 Public 4201 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley 85614

San Manuel GC(520) 385-2224 Public

26950 N. Reddington Rd., San Manuel 85631

San Pedro Golf Course(520) 586-7888 Public

P.O. Box 2034, Benson 85062

Santa Rita CC(520) 762-5620 Public

16461 S. Houghton Rd., Tucson 85641

Shadow Mountain CC(520) 826-3412 Public

1105 Irene St., Pearce 85625

Silverbell GC(520) 791-5235 Public

3600 N. Silverbell Rd., Tucson 85745

Skyline CC(520) 299-0464 Private

5200 E. St. Andrews Dr., Tucson 85718

Starr Pass Country Club and Spa(520) 670-0400 Resort

3645 West Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson 85745

Stone Canyon Club, The(520) 219-1500 Private

945 W. Vistoso Highlands Dr., Tucson 85737

Sun City Vistoso GC(520) 825-3110 Semi-Private

1555 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley, 85755

Torres Blancas GC(520) 625-5200 Public

3233 S. Abrego Dr., Green Valley 85614

Tubac GR (520) 398-2021 Resort

P.O. Box 1297, 1 Otera Rd., Tubac 85646

Tucson CC(520) 296-9689 Private

2950 N. Camino Principal, Tucson 85715

Turquoise Hills Family Golf Center(520) 586-2585 Public

800 E. Country Club Dr., Benson 85602

Turquoise Valley GC(520) 432-3025 Public

1791 Newell Rd., Naco 85620

Twin Lakes GC(520) 384-2720 Public

1000 S. Rex Allen Jr. Dr., Willcox 85643

Ventana Canyon GC(520) 577-4015 Resort

6200 N. Clubhouse Lane, Tucson 85715



Arizona Golf Course Directory: Northern, Eastern & Western Arizona

NorthernAntelope Hills GC(928) 776-7888 Public 19 Clubhouse Dr., Prescott 86301BC Ranch Golf Club(928) 567-4487 Public 4105 E. Lakeshore Dr., Lake Montezuma, AZ 86342Canyon Mesa GC(928) 284-0036 Executive 500 Jacks Canyon Rd., Sedona 86351Elephant Rocks GC(928) 635-4935 Public 2200 Golf Course Drive, Williams 86046Flagstaff Ranch(928) 226 -3111 Private 3605 S. Flagstaff Ranch Rd., Flagstaff 86001Forest Highlands GC(928) 525-9000 Private 657 Forest Highlands, Flagstaff 86001GC at Chaparral Pines(928) 472-1430 Private 504 N. Club Dr., Payson 85541Glen Canyon CC(928) 645-2715 Semi-Private P.O. Box 1333, Page 86040Hassayampa GC(928) 443-1958 Private 2060 Golf Club Ln., Prescott 86303Lake Powell National GC(928) 645-2023 Public 400 Clubhouse Dr., Page 86040Oakcreek CC(928) 284-1660 Semi-Private 690 Bell Rock Blvd., Sedona 86351Payson GC(928) 474-2273 Public 1504 W. Country Club Dr., Payson 85541The Pine Canyon Club928-779-5800 Private 3000 S. Clubhouse Circle, Flagstaff 86001Pine Shadows GR(928) 639-9190 Resort 1480 W. Groseta Ranch Rd., Cottonwood 86326Pinewood CC(928) 286-1110 Private 395 E. Pinewood Blvd., Munds Park 86017Prescott CC(928) 772-8984 Public 1030 Prescott Country Club Blvd., Dewey 86327Prescott Lakes G&CC(928) 443-3500 Private 315 E. Smoke Tree Lane, Prescott 86301Quailwood Greens GC(928) 772-0130 Public 12200 E. Hwy 69, Dewy 86327 The Rim GC(928) 472-1480 Private 301 S. Clubhouse Dr., Payson 85541Sedona GR(928) 284-9355 Resort 35 Ridge Trail Dr., Sedona 86351

Seven Canyons, The Club at(928) 203-2001 Private 3755 Long Canyon Rd., Sedona 86336StoneRidge GC(928) 772-6500 Public 1601 N. Bluff Top Rd., Prescott Valley 86314Talking Rock(928) 858-7000 Private 15075 N. Talking Rock Ranch Rd., Prescott 86305Verde Santa Fe GC(928) 634-5454 Public 645 S. Verde Sante Fe Pkwy., Cornville 86325

EasternAlpine CC(928) 339-4944 Public 100 Country Club Lane, Alpine 85920Apache Stronghold GC(928) 475-7800 Public P.O. Box 1012, San Carlos 85550Bison G&CC(928) 537-4564 Semi-Private 860 N. 36th Dr., Show Low 85901 Cobre Valley CC(928) 473-2542 Public 22 Pinal Canyon Dr., Globe 85502Concho Valley CC(928) 337-2622 Public HC 30, Box 900, Concho 85924Greenlee CC(928) 687-1099 Public HCR Box 306, Duncan 85534Hayden Municipal GC(928) 356-7801 Public Golf Course Rd., Box 298, Hayden 85235Hidden Cove GC(928) 524-3097 Public P.O. Box 70 Hidden Cove Rd., Holbrook 86025Kearny GC(928) 363-7441 Public P.O. Box 927, 301 Airport Rd., Kearny 85237Mount Graham GC(928) 348-3140 Public P.O. Box 592, Safford 85548Pine Meadows CC(928) 535-4220 Public 2209 Country Club Dr., Overgaard 85933Pinetop CC(928) 369-2461 Private 6739 Country Club Dr., Pinetop 85935Pinetop Lakes G&CC(928) 369-4531 Executive 4643 Bucksprings Rd., Pinetop 85935Silver Creek GC(928) 537-2744 Public 2051 Silver Lake Blvd., Show Low 85901Snowfl ake Municipal GC(928) 536-7233 Public 90 N. Country Club Dr., Snowfl ake 85937Torreon GC(928) 532-8000 Private 651 S. Torreon Loop, Show Low 85901

White Mountain CC(928) 367-4913 Private P.O. Box 1489, Pinetop 85935WesternBridgewater Links GC(928) 855-4777 Executive 1477 Queens Bay, Lake Havasu City 86403Cerbat Cliffs GC(928) 753-6593 Public 1001 E. Gates Ave., Kingman 86401Chaparral CC(928) 758-3939 Executive 1260 E. Mohave Dr., Bullhead City 86442Cocopah Bend RV & GR(928) 343-1663 Executive 6800 Strand Ave., Yuma 85364Desert Hills Municipal G&CC(928) 344-4653 Public 1245 Desert Hills Dr., Yuma 85365 Desert Lakes GC(928) 768-1000 Public 5835 Desert Lakes Dr., Ft. Mohave 86427Dove Valley GC(928) 627-3262 Public 220 N. Marshall Loop Rd., Somerton 85350El Rio G&CC(928) 577-0123 Public 1 Paseo El Rio, Mohave Valley, AZ 86440Emerald Canyon GC(928) 667-3366 Public 72 Emerald Canyon Dr., Parker 85344Foothills GC(928) 342-9565 Public 14000 E. County 14th St., Yuma 85367Fortuna Del Ray GR(928) 342-4766 Public 13650 N. Frontage Rd., Yuma 85367Havasu Island GC(520) 855-5585 Resort 1090 McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City 86403London Bridge GC(928) 855-2719 Public 2400 Clubhouse Dr., Lake Havasu City 86406Mesa Del Sol GC(928) 342-1283 Public 12213 Calle Del Cid, Yuma 85367Mesa View GC(928) 633-2818 Executive 4 Ash Street, Bagdad 86321Refuge GC(928) 764-2275 Private 3275 Latrobe Dr., Lake Havasu City 86404Salome Heights GC(928) 859-4653 Public 58600 Monroe Ave., Salome 85348Valle Vista CC(928) 757-8744 Public 9686 Concho Dr., Kingman 86401Yuma G&CC(928) 726-1104 Private 3150 Fortuna Ave., Yuma, 85365


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53 Ahwatukee CC 6103 6713 480.893.1161 3250 Augusta Ranch Golf Club 3240 3788 480.354.1234 2637 Club West Golf Club 6200 7142 480.460.4400 30 & 3120 Copper Canyon Golf Club 6399 6845 928.252.6783 2951 Desert Canyon Golf Club 6171 6489 480.837.1173 22–24 & 4262 Duke @ Rancho El Dorado 5914 7011 480.844.1100 278 Eagle Mountain Golf Club 6099 6624 480.816.1234 8–12 & 4466 Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club 6736 7160 928.226.3111 352 Grayhawk Golf Club 480.502.1800 18, 19 & 41 Raptor 6593 7135 Talon 6391 697354 Lakes @ Ahwatukee GC 3177 4019 480.893.0004 2640 Las Sendas Golf Club 6381 6911 480.396.4000 38 & 3942 Lookout Mountain Golf Club 6002 6617 602.866.6356 6433 Longbow Golf Club 5831 7003 480.807.5400 8–12 & 4629 Oakcreek Country Club 6353 6824 888.284.1660 4077 Omni Tucson National Golf 520.297.2271 65 Catalina 6610 7262 Sonoran 6065 655238 Palm Valley Golf Club 623.935.2500 8–12 & 45 Palm 6160 7015 Lakes 3747 474521 Poston Butte Golf Club 6471 7430 520.723.1880 33 24 Quarry Pines GC 5833 6318 520.744.7443 28, 48 -5063 Raven @ South Mountain 6264 7078 602.243.3636 4771 Raven @ Verrado 6228 7258 623.388.3008 4365 Sedona Golf Resort 6127 6646 928.284.9355 8 – 12 55 StoneRidge Golf Course 6392 7052 928.772.6500 3432 SunRidge Canyon Golf Club 6004 6823 480.837.5100 37 1 Superstition Mountain Golf & Country Club 480.983.1411 36 Lost Gold 6738 7351 Prospector 6730 7225

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91 Brazilian Bull Brazilian Steakhouse 480.783.6060 7460 Bob’s Steak & Chop House American Prime Steakhouse 520.877.2377 7768 CK’s Tavern & Grill Grill/Sports Bar 480.706.5564 7617 Daily Dose Casual American 480.994.3673 7678 Donovan’s Award-Winning Prime Steak 602.955.3666 7 & 7369 Old Town Tortilla Factory Southwestern/Mexican 480.945.4567 7983 Roaring Fork Wood Fire Cooking 480.947.0795 7796 Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Phoenix) American Steak House 602.957.9600 7597 Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Scottsdale) American Steak House 480.991.5988 7574 Tutti Santi-Glendale Italian 623.566.1582 7875 Tutti Santi-Phoenix Italian 602.216.0336 7876 Tutti Santi-Mesa Italian 480.820.7656 7877 Tutti Santi-Scottsdale Italian 480.951.3775 7870 Wildfi sh Seafood Grille Prime Seafood & Steaks 480.994.4040 75

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GOLFER’S GUIDE TRAVELA Guide to the Best Golf Across the Nation

Pelican Hill ResortNewport Beach, CaliforniaOcean South CourseHole No. 13


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Golfer’s Guide Magazine is teaming with Harrahs Entertainment and some of the fi nest golf courses in Las Vegas to off er its readers a memorable event that combines competitive golf and gaming into one unforgetable four-day Vegas vacation.

The inaugural Golfer’s Guide National Team Classic tees off this coming February on three of the best courses in the Las Vegas area bringing a unique and entertaining event to one of the most fascinating cites in the world.

With competition beginning Feb. 21, family, friends and even foes will have the opportunity to team up over three rounds of 2-man competition in better-ball, alternate shot and captain’s choice formats. The tournament will be staged at the famed Rio Secco Golf Club, Arroyo Golf Club at Red Rock and Siena Golf Club, all of which provide the unrivaled scenery, challenge and fun that golf in Las Vegas is known for.

When away from the golf course, the National Team Classic home base will be The Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino, where gaming and partying will be in full swing. All tournament participants receive four nights at the luxurious casino and one free entrant into a $10,000 Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament following the fi rst day of competition (Monday, Feb. 21).

Each contestant will receive $4,000 in tournament chips with optional buy-ins during the fi rst hour of the poker

tournament. The winner will take home, or at the very least to the gaming fl oor, $2,600 with the runner up pocketing $2,000. In addition to the tournament, Golfer’s Guide will host a welcome reception on Sunday, Feb. 20 and a tournament-ending awards party on Wednesday, Feb. 23.

For the most avid golfers, however, the real action will take place on the terrifi c links of Rio Secco, Siena and Arroyo. Surrounded by the towering Spring Mountains, Sienna features gently rolling fairways and artful bunkering, as well as stunning views of the Vegas skyline.

Arroyo, a sister course to Sienna, ribbons seamlessly through the rugged terrain of the fabulous Red Rock Canyon, one of Las Vegas’ most revered natural landmarks. For its part, Rio Secco is among the most acclaimed courses in the desert. Located at the base of Black Mountain, the course provides a world-class experience unlike any other off the Strip.

The cost of the event $1,999 per two-man team and includes three rounds of tournament play, four nights at the Rio, one entry into the poker tournament and two receptions.

For more information on the Golfer’s Guide National Team Classic visit www.nationalteamclassic.com or call 866 999-4653. Be sure to be on hand the week of Feb. 21 where golf, gaming and good times converge in way only Las Vegas can deliver.

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*Package rates are based on double occupancy and inclusive of golf. Packages and package rates are all based onavailability. Please make your reservations within 5 days of arrival by calling the phone number below and requestPlan Code "P9". Please call 1-800-945-1823 to book your package and to reserve tee times. Package price is onlyavailable with a valid tee time reservation. Package rate may be subject to change if additional tee times are required.Exclusive of tax and gratuity. Guests receive one round of play per person for each night's stay based on doubleoccupancy. Please note that the golf course will be closed September 27 through October 14, 2010 for course over-seeding. Offer includes two Hilton Breakfast buffet certificates for each night's stay. One certificate is valid for oneadult Hilton Breakfast buffet. Each child 5 years of age or younger will eat without charge when accompanied by apaid adult including adults utilizing the Hilton Breakfast buffet certificate. At the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resortbreakfast certificate is redeemable at Pointe In Tyme restaurant and at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort breakfastcertificate is redeemable at Hole-in-the-Wall restaurant. Breakfast certificates have no cash value; gratuities are notincluded. Certificates not valid for room service breakfast, after departure or at another hotel. Offer cannot becombined with any other discounts and is not applicable to groups. ©2010 Hilton Worldwide LLC

Stay & Play

Tee-up this year at the Pointe Hilton Resorts with our Stay andPlay package. Your package includes a one night stay at eitherPointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort or Pointe Hilton Squaw PeakResort, Hilton Breakfast for two, and one round of golf perperson at the Lookout Mountain Golf Club.

October 15 - December 31, 2010 rates from $238/Suite/Night*

Phoenix, Arizona 1-800-945-1823 pointehilton.com

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All 3 Courses ranked in the “Top 50 Public Golf Courses In The Country” – GolfWorld Magazine

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LAS VEGASGolfSpectacular

Check out this exciting Las Vegas Golf Vacation that includes one round of golf at your choice of Angel Park Golf Club or The Legacy Golf Club, a rental car and one night accommodations!

Package rates include:

Courses (Mountain pictured) or The Legacy Golf Club(price based on hotel

choice and double occupancy)(rental cars from Budget of Las Vegas with free shuttle

to and from McCarran Airport)Prices are per person, per night, and rates vary based on chosen options. The rental car will be paid directly to Budget Las Vegas at time of pick-up.

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Rolling across 240 acres of rugged desert and

seated 800 feet above Las Vegas, this meticulously

maintained 7,332 yard, par 72 course was

designed by Rees Jones, one of the top golf

architects in the world. Panoramic views of the

Las Vegas Strip, natural desert landscape and

wildlife, and breathtaking views of the most

luxurious estate properties in Las Vegas provide a

golf experience for the senses.

For more information, please visit riosecco.net or call (702) 777-2400.

Opened in 2000, Cascata is an award-winning

and highly celebrated Rees Jones 7,137 yard,

par 72 design. The course is a desert paradise

punctuated with ancient mountains, refreshing

waterfalls, tranquil streams, pristine white bunkers

and manicured fairways.

For more information, please visit cascatagolf.com or call (702) 294-2005.

Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700.

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Donovan’s of PhoenixEnvironment that whispers of luxury.

A dining experience that truly impresses.A place to be, relax and enjoy.

Phoenix ~ La Jolla ~ San Diego ~ Salt Lake City

www.donovanssteakhouse.com

31st Street & Camelback Road • On the Camelback Corridor • Phoenix

602.955.3666

Wine, Cocktail Bar, Martini Hour 4:00PM.Dinner Seating Begins at 5:00PM.Business Casual.

Reservations Recommended.Complimentary Valet Parking.Executivecoach Service Available.

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A Golfer’s Paradise

Come Enjoy the Feast!

“Our fi xed-price menu features hand-cut beef,poultry, pork, lamb and fi sh. The salad buffet

selection, which includes fresh seafood and pasta,rivals any other in the Southwest.”

Brazilian Bull4909 East Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85048

Located on the corner of 48th and Chandler Blvd. Exit 160 off I-10

480.783.6060www.brazilianbullsteakhouse.com

Arizona’s Premier Churrascaria!

Hours of OperationLunch: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Daily

Dinner: 3:30-10 p.m. Daily

Brazilian BullChurrascaria - Steakhouse

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Not just anamazing meal.

an amazing evening.

Enjoy Ruth’s Classics 3-course seasonal menu | $39.95

Available at participating locations for a limited time.

Phoenix | 602.957.9600Scottsdale | 480.991.5988


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4020 N Scottsdale Rd

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480.994.3673www.dailydosegrill.comw

“One of Arizona’s Top New Restaurants

in 2009”Phoenix Magazine

All Day Neighborhood Dining!

Casual American Fare

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Served Daily

Extended Happy Hour with Astonishing Food & Drink Specials


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One of America’s Best Prime Steakhouse is now in Tucson

520.877.2377 • BOBS-STEAKANDCHOP.COM2727 West Club Drive • Tucson, AZ 85742 • Dinner Served Tuesday – Saturday

“It’s the kind of fare you’ll want to go back for, again and again…” – Bon Appetit

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Chef Nina Vincenti’s style of cuisine and consummately renowned sauces are of such

unique flavor, that it has been said that “Food turns holy in Nina’s hands!” Her food and fame

have gained Nina a wide recognition all over the U.S.A. and even abroad.

tutti santi was chosen as...

Zagat’s “Top 100 Restaurants in America”

“Best Pasta” – Arizona Republic

“Best Italian Restaurant”

– New Times

Scottsdale6339 E. Greenway Road, Ste. 108(SW corner 64th St & Greenway)

480.951.3775

Phoenix7575 N. 16th Street, Ste. 5

(Just South of Pointe Hilton)

602.216.0336

Glendale19420 N. 59th Avenue, Ste. C-117

(NW Corner of 59th Ave. & Utopia)

623.566.1582

Mesa1859 W. Guadalupe Road, Ste. 101

(SE Corner of Dobson & Guadalupe)

480.820.7656

www.tuttisantiristorante.comwww.tuttisantibynina.com

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