As
the New Year begins, most people consider how to make next year a
better one than last year. That is, after all, the purpose of New Year’s
resolutions – to make things better. This year, make those weight loss
and fitness resolutions a lot more fun – resolve to schedule more time
for golf travel and
take more golf trips to help you improve your game and enjoy your
favorite sport. Not sure where to go or play? We’ve got some top
suggestions for lesser-known Arizona golf courses that any golfer will enjoy.
Why Arizona?
The Phoenix-Scottsdale area boasts more than 200 golf courses, many of
them well-known, in demand courses at high-end resorts. Famous names
like Troon North and Boulders attract golfers from all over the world,
but the big name courses aren’t the only game in town. Smaller,
lesser-known golf courses benefit from the same conditions that make
golfing in Arizona such a pleasure – sunny, dry days and stunning scenery among them. These smaller courses make Arizona golf travel worth the trip even if you don’t stay at the high-end resorts and immerse yourself in luxury.
Saguaro Course at We-Ko-Pa
Scott
Miller’s Cholla Course at We-Ko-Pa steals all the attention, but
We-Ko-Pa’s other course, the Saguaro, definitely deserves a mention as
well. Built in 2005-2006, the course was designed by golf architect team
Ben Crenshaw and Bill Coore, who were tasked with creating a course
that was completely different from the older Cholla course. They came up
with a traditional style golf green that’s a pleasure to walk and a
challenge to play.
Trilogy at Vistancia
Golf
Digest awarded a coveted 5-star rating to Trilogy Golf Club at
Vistancia, and Golf Arizona senior staff writer Mike Bailey calls it
“sneaky good.” The budget-priced golf green rewards you with stunning
views, tricky shots and holes that offer golfers a variety of options
and decisions that keeps play exciting and fresh.
Like the Saguaro, Trilogy isn’t the typical desert target golf course –
but it’s not exactly a traditional green either. Its unique
configuration and playability contribute to an overall flow that turns
an afternoon of golf into a memorable and treasured golf experience.
Ocotillo Golf Resort
Located
in Chandler, Arizona, Ocotillo is a 27-hole championship course with
three separate 9-hole layouts that you can play in several different
18-hole configurations. Each of the combinations of the Blue, White and
Gold courses presents unique challenges – the Blue 9, for example,
involves water features at every hole. Rated among Golf World’s Top 50
resorts, Ocotillo carries a 4.5-star rating from Golf Digest.
Arizona golf is
like golf nowhere else in the world, and these three lesser-known golf
courses definitely rate a place among your list of 2012 golf travel
destinations. If you haven’t started planning your golf trips for the
year yet, keep in mind that many clubs offer a discount if you book your
tee times early, so don’t miss out.
6 comments:
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