To say that golf is a leading recreational interest in the Grand Canyon State would be quite an understatement. In the words of the National Golf Foundation, Greater Phoenix is “The Golf Capital of the World.” With over 200 courses in the Valley of the Sun and more than 100 more spread throughout Arizona – these courses range from sculptured desert terrain with magnificent saguaro cacti dotting the fringes of the fairways to lush mountain courses with fairways positioned amidst massive pine trees. Few, if any, areas in the world can boast the variety of golf course environments that Arizona enjoys.
The metropolitan Phoenix area is home to 215 courses, including about 165 public courses.
Tucson has 20 public, private and resort courses offering choices from traditional courses to desert target layouts. These desert and traditional links courses include designs by Robert Trent Jones Jr., Tom Fazio, Tom Weiskopf and Jack Nicklaus. Temperatures in Tucson make golfing enjoyable almost any time of the year. Most courses are accessible to visitors and several are part of resort hotels.
Golf is part of nearly every community in the state and award-winning courses reach beyond the metropolitan areas of Phoenix and Tucson. Four Sedona area golf courses are available to the public, two nine-hole executive and two 18-hole championship courses. The Sedona Golf Resort, located on the site of many classic western movies, is widely considered among the world’s most unforgettable golf experiences. The Resort combines magnificent scenery with exceptional challenge. With its spectacular 17,000-square-foot clubhouse, the facility offers an ideal setting for gatherings following a round of golf.
Arizona has an entire industry dedicated to catering to golf enthusiasts and the meeting planners who include golf outings in their programs. From the host of award-winning municipal courses to golf-inspired heated golf ball massages, to world-class instruction and year-round tournaments, Arizona is the place to incorporate golf into your meeting program.
Chief among golf attractions is the annual FBR Open played at TPC Scottsdale, with the tournament now in its 73rd year. This is one of the five oldest events on the PGA Tour. Famed golf course architects Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish designed the TPC, where the Stadium Course features deep roughs and more than 70 bunkers. Known for generating the largest crowds and after-hours parties on the Tour, this tournament has near legendary status as the most unique atmosphere in golf.
When your meeting plans include golf outings or tournaments, finding a better meeting location than Arizona might prove just as challenging as any of these award-winning courses. Tee up the best meeting ever with Arizona golf to complement your event.
Eagle Mountain Golf Club
Eagle Mountain Golf Club features a spectacular golf course that weaves its way around craggy mountain peaks and through shady arroyos common to the Sonoran Desert. This popular OB Sports-managed facility boasts an immaculately maintained, 6,800-yard, Scott Miller-design that is also a popular venue for golf tournaments and group outings. Elevate your next meeting, wedding, banquet or golf tournament by letting the expert event coordinators at Eagle Mountain Golf Club plan your next special event. 14915 E. Eagle Mountain Pkwy., Fountain Hills, 480.816.1234, www.eaglemtn.com
Hillcrest Golf Club
Hillcrest Golf Club is surrounded by Arizona’s largest inland lake, creating a relaxed atmosphere that’s sure to help your game. The Greg Nash-designed course provides challenging yet accessible play for all golfers. Discover what the Senior PGA Tour, the LPGA and the Johnny Miller ProAm already know – Hillcrest Golf Club is your ideal destination for group or tournament play and expert instruction. 20002 N. Star Ridge Drive, Sun City West, 623.584.1500, www.hillcrestgolfclub.com
In Celebration of Golf Management
In Celebration of Golf Management has assembled a collection of nine golf courses that offer their own unique style, imagery and challenges. Shared by each, however, is a value even the most discernible golfer can appreciate and a reputation for quality that any course would strive for. So, take in a round at one, or better yet, at all of these In Celebration of Golf managed facilities, and you’ll find an experience worth celebrating. To schedule your next tee time, visit www.incelebrationofgolf.com, you’ll be glad you did.
John Jacobs Golf Schools
Improve your golf game. Guaranteed! That’s the John Jacobs’ Golf School’s promise. Time-tested curriculum and professional instructors have a proven track record of helping people immediately improve their game at every level – beginner to advanced. Whether you need group or individual instruction, we can customize a package for you at some of the nation’s finest resort destinations. 800.472.5007, www.jacobsgolf.com
Legend Trail
Legend Trail offers the finest in Southwest Sonoran-style golf complete with blazing desert sunsets and panoramic mountain views. Before taking on the Rees Jones’ designed 18-hole course with bent grass greens, work on perfecting your game in Golf Digest Schools’ state-of-the-art learning center or schedule one-on-one instruction with a seasoned pro. 9462 E. Legendary Lane, Scottsdale, 480.488.7434, www.legendtrailgc.com
Rancho Manana Golf Club
Rancho Manana Golf Club, located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert in historic Cave Creek, Arizona, just minutes from Scottsdale and Phoenix, features an 18-hole, par 70, championship course with dramatic elevation changes, unspoiled desert terrain, and spectacular views. Rooms and meeting space are available on-site – excellent for executive retreats or intimate sales meetings. Tee times are available at 480.488.0398, www.ranchomanana.com.
Raven Golf Club at Verrado
Crafted by John Fought and 2006 Ryder Cup Captain, Tom Lehman, the Raven Golf Club at Verrado is a must-play for those seeking the very best golf the Sonoran Desert has to offer. From jaw-dropping views and rugged natural beauty, to exceptional conditioning and the finest guest service in the business, the Raven Golf Club at Verrado has it all. 4242 N. Golf Drive, Buckeye, 623.388.3003, www.ravenatverrado.com
Scottsdale Golf Group Events
Scottsdale Golf Group consistently delivers the ultimate in golf events for both corporate clients and individuals who only expect the best – and get it. For tournaments, corporate golf outings, entertaining clinics or golf school programs – for clients or staff – plan your next golf event today. 480.991.8587, www.scottsdalegolfgroup.com
Sedona Golf Resort
Perhaps no other golf course on earth provides a better combination of jaw-dropping beauty and exceptional challenge than the acclaimed Sedona Golf Resort. Located in the heart of one of the most dramatically beautiful regions on earth, the thrilling 6,646-yard, par-71 course is widely considered among the world’s most unforgettable golf experiences. With its spectacular 17,000-sf clubhouse, the facility offers everything you’d expect from a world-class golf resort – the ideal choice for groups or intimate gatherings. 35 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, 928.284.9355, www.sedonagolfresort.com
Stoneridge Golf Course
Nestled in the middle of Northern Arizona, among the rolling hills and thousands of pinion and juniper pines, sits the beautiful StoneRidge Golf Course. Scenic views, dramatic shifts in elevation and the cool, fresh air of Prescott Valley’s 5,200-foot elevation, combine to make StoneRidge a must-play. Located just 45 minutes from Sedona and a little more than an hour from Phoenix, the course makes for a quick retreat to the cooler temperatures of Northern Arizona's high country. 1601 N. Bluff Top Road, Prescott Valley, 928.772.6500, www.stoneridgegolf.com
Your Arizona Golf Trip
Your Arizona Golf Trip is the Valley’s newest golf vacation package service. Offering three levels of accommodations at Carefree Resort & Villas in North Scottsdale…just minutes from Legend Trail Golf Club, the Boulders, and other outstanding golf courses. Reservations can be made at 888.853.2654, www.yourarizonagolftrip.com
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