The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

Nestled in the foothills of the Tortolita Mountains north of Tucson, the 850-acre Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is a 27-hole luxury golf resort that opened in late 2009 and is home of the PGA Tour's World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Match Play. As the 72nd Ritz-Carlton property worldwide, the resort offers the best of everything - dining, accommodations, golf, spa and a beautiful desert landscape. Guests can also enjoy an array of outdoor activities, including trail riding, biking, a jeep tour and hiking, including the viewing of petroglyphs that date back thousands of years, right behind the spa.

The resort's 27 holes of golf were designed by Jack Nicklaus specifically for match play. The PGA Tour event is played on the Tortolita and Saguaro nines, which can be stretched to 8,000 yards. Nicklaus, however, says the Wild Burro nine, which makes use of lakes, is his favorite of the three layouts. With 250 ultra comfortable guest rooms, featuring every modern convenience, the resort provides ultimate relaxation. The 17,000-square-foot spa and dining further set Dove Mountain apart from the ordinary. The spa offers 14 private treatment rooms, a hydrotherapy room, Vichy shower and two over-sized suites, ideal for couples therapy. Dining includes the signature Core Kitchen and Wine Bar, which serves innovative dishes as well as an outstanding filet of buffalo.