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Huukan Golf Club in Fort Mohave: Keep it straight for any chance to score
Huukan Golf Club in Fort Mohave, Ariz. has the feel of the course we all grew up and loved to play every day. It will challenge every player in your foursome, and the affordable green fees will bring you back for more.
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Renovations coming to the Cholla Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
The playable Cholla Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club -- one of two "Top 100" public courses at the facility in Fort McDowell, Ariz. -- will close later this year for an off-season renovation. Now is a good time to play this Scott Miller-designed gem.
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Patriot Course: A nice option B at The Wigwam
The Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed Patriot Course at The Wigwam resort in Litchfield Park is just 6,000 yards, but it is by no means a pushover. It loses much of its yardage on some short par 3s and a couple of short par 4s and the front and back nine are quite different. There are doglegs, trees, some large bunker complexes and plenty of water to challenge players throughout their rounds.
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Renovations coming to the Cholla Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
The playable Cholla Course at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club -- one of two "Top 100" public courses at the facility in Fort McDowell, Ariz. -- will close later this year for an off-season renovation. Now is a good time to play this Scott Miller-designed gem.
... full article »Patriot Course: A nice option B at The Wigwam
The Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed Patriot Course at The Wigwam resort in Litchfield Park is just 6,000 yards, but it is by no means a pushover. It loses much of its yardage on some short par 3s and a couple of short par 4s and the front and back nine are quite different. There are doglegs, trees, some large bunker complexes and plenty of water to challenge players throughout their rounds.
... full article »Adobe Course at Arizona Biltmore Golf Club: A classic William P. Bell parkland design
The Adobe Course at semi-private Arizona Biltmore Golf Club in Phoenix is a traditional parkland design with a smattering of trees, a few water hazards and bunkers. The traditional push-up greens remain, and many of the holes are parallel, making it difficult to lose a ball.
... full article »Player-friendly Prescott Golf & C.C. in Dewey: Golf in its purest form
Prescott Golf & Country Club is golf in its purest form: engaging playability at a fine price. The course is becoming increasingly popular with Phoenix-area golfers looking for a respite from summer temps and a change in topography from desert golf to elevated play. Judd Spicer has more from Dewey, Ariz.
... full article »Omni Tucson National's Catalina and Sonoran golf courses: Two distinct courses, two distinct plays
Omni Tucson National's two golf courses feature completely different looks and feels. The Catalina Course is a traditional-style layout with gentle contours and tree-lined fairways. While Tom Lehman's Sonoran Course features a desert design.
... full article »Greens, views define a round of golf at Las Sendas in Mesa
Las Sendas Golf Club in Mesa lands on just about every list of top courses in Arizona; and while the course is quirky, unique and challenging it's more about the location. Las Sendas sits in the Usery Mountains with gorgeous views of vistas, with Red Mountain the star of the show.
... full article »Ready to open at last, Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club looks worth the trek from Phoenix
More than 150 years after the town's founding, there just might another gem in Wickenburg, Ariz.: It's been a long time coming, but Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club is finally ready for the public.
... full article »Now member owned, The Lodge at Ventana Canyon remains a top Tucson stay-and-play
The Lodge at Ventana Canyon in Tucson, flanked by a pair of gorgeous championship Tom Fazio golf courses, is now owned and operated by the well heeled members of the golf club itself. With only 50 rooms, the destination feels homey and personal and is a top stay-and-play option in Arizona.
... full article »Discover a pleasurable parkland course at Oakcreek C.C. in Sedona
Sedona's Oakcreek Country Club delivers a different experience than most desert golf courses in Arizona. Forget cacti and desert arroyos. Oakcreek mirrors a traditional Midwestern club with towering trees and pines and ponds lining the fairways. Both Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Rees Jones had a hand in creating this classic 6,824-yard parkland play.
... full article »Hope springs eternal: Spring training baseball and golf around the Cactus League
Each spring some 15 Major League Baseball teams come to Arizona for a month of Cactus League action. If you're going to be in Arizona checking out your favorite MLB team, make sure to have your golf clubs handy. There are numerous golf courses worth hitting that are close to the spring training homes of your favorite baseball team. Mike Bailey has more.
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- The Padre at Camelback Golf Club in Scottsdale is more than a walk in the park
- Grayhawk Golf Club's Raptor Course: Still looking good in Scottsdale
- Camelback's Padre Course is among the most scenic in the Valley of the Sun
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- Average golfers will feel at home on the range and course at the Bear Creek Golf Complex in Chandler
- Quintero Golf Club in Peoria has its ups and downs -- and that's a good thing
- Just south of Phoenix, Ak-Chin Southern Dunes is a tasty golf experience
- The Views Golf Club at Oro Valley blends seamlessly into its beautiful desert surroundings
- Smart people wanted: Strategy needed at tricky Tatum Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale
- Orange Tree Golf Resort an inexpensive, enjoyable diversion in Scottsdale
- The Preserve Golf Club at SaddleBrooke may be Tucson's best course you've never heard about
- Wet and wild Ocotillo Golf Resort brings a south Florida feel to Chandler, Ariz.
- Photo gallery: Arizona Grand Golf Resort in Phoenix boasts captivating desert holes and plenty of variety
- It's hard to find a better bargain in Tucson than Quarry Pines Golf Club
- Playable Heritage golf course is a standout at Wigwam Resort near Phoenix
- The Patriot Course at Wigwam Golf Resort just west of Phoenix is short on distance, long on challenges
- New ownership and Jim McLean Academy gives new life to SunRidge Canyon G.C. in Fountain Hills
- Grand Canyon University Golf Course in west Phoenix ranks among the best munis in Arizona
- Talking Stick Golf Club and Troon North: A tale of two Troons in Scottsdale
- TPC Scottsdale's Stadium Course gets all the pub, but Champions Course is real deal
- Tiny but tough: Don't be fooled by the scorecard at Rancho Manana Golf Club in Cave Creek
- Legend Trail Golf Club is a hidden gem in north Scottsdale
- South Course at The Boulders in Carefree delivers a visually dazzling desert experience
- Ten reasons why Troon North is worth the hefty price tag
- To go low, avoid the sand at the Golf Club of Estrella in Goodyear
- With new management (and a new name) Raven Golf Club - Phoenix is back on track
- Enjoy old-fashioned golf at affordable Torres Blancas in Green Valley
- Luxury, great golf reign at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa near Tucson
- Francisco Grande Hotel & Golf Resort: An inexpensive blast from the past
- The Phoenician: Twenty-seven working-class holes at a world-class golf resort in Scottsdale
- Don't let the temperature scare you: Summer deals can be had on top Phoenix/Scottsdale courses
- A Scottsdale golf weekend to remember: Westin Kierland, Troon North, Talking Stick
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- Ocotillo Golf Resort in Chandler: Not your typical Arizona desert golf course
- Four must-play courses in south Phoenix: Ocotillo, Whirlwind, Poston Butte and Ak-Chin Southern Dunes
- Playable Kierland Golf Club remains one of the most unique experiences in Scottsdale
- Let 'er rip at Copper Canyon Golf Club in Buckeye
- Tubac Golf Resort: A shady walk through southern Arizona
- Arizona Grand in Phoenix: An unusual golf course you're sure to enjoy
- Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain near Tucson: The pros' match play course is fun for everyone
- Tangle with the King on the traditional, target-style Palmer Course at Wildfire in Phoenix
- Ten reasons to plan an Arizona golf vacation
- Wildfire Golf Club's Faldo Course: A sandy treat in Phoenix
- Stonecreek Golf Club is Phoenix's best-kept secret, but for how long?
- Tucson, Arizona serves up the best names in golf course design
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- Ten reasons to hit the desert for a Scottsdale golf vacation
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- Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa: Anything but typical Arizona desert golf
- Golf Club at Vistoso: Weiskopf design is one of the top daily-fee desert courses in Tucson
- Quarry Pines Golf Club at Marana is one of the Tucson area's most unique plays
- The Monument at Troon North: An ode to golf across the pond
- The Links at Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix: A golf course packed with drama
- Municipal Papago Golf Course still delivers golfers a good Phoenix-Scottsdale bargain
- A secluded escape: Talking Rock Golf Club offers a walkable, enjoyable round in Prescott
- Saddle up for a rolling round at StoneRidge G.C. in Prescott Valley
- Los Caballeros G.C. keeps its dude-ranch roots alive in Wickenburg
- Legacy Golf Club in Phoenix receives new management, new attention to detail
- In Phoenix on business? Top golf courses for entertaining clients and colleagues
- Photo gallery: Scottsdale a smorgasbord of desert golf
- Photo gallery: What goes down must come up at SunRidge Canyon Golf Club near Scottsdale
- Photo gallery: TPC Scottsdale, a PGA Tour club ready for you
- Photo gallery: The Monument Course at Troon North Golf Club is a top Scottsdale-area gem
- Photo gallery: The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort is a sprawling desert oasis
- Photo gallery: The Phoenician resort is flying high in the Scottsdale desert
- In Phoenix for a Cardinals game? Here's where to play golf near the stadium
- Be ready for forced carries over desert at The Golf Club at Vistoso in Tucson
- Ak-Chin Southern Dunes G.C. in Maricopa offers a flavor of Scottish links in the desert
- Enjoy natural golf in the Phoenix/Scottsdale valley, minus the housing
- Photo gallery: Striking visuals highlight the South Course at Boulders Resort in Scottsdale
- Photo gallery: We-Ko-Pa Golf Club's Cholla Course near Scottsdale
- We-Ko-Pa Golf Club near Scottsdale offers tranquility and a great 36-hole experience
- The Valley of the Sun: Top desert golf during Arizona's college football bowl games
- Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club in Apache Junction offers 36 holes of golf paradise that's now open to the public
- No second fiddle: The Talon at Grayhawk Golf Club holds its own among the best courses in Scottsdale
- Tee it high on Tucson's toughest par 5s
- TPC Scottsdale's Champions course steps out of the Stadium's shadow
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