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A TRIP TO SCOTTSDALE OTHER SITES AND ATTRACTIONS IN SCOTTSDALE Why is winter one of the best seasons to play golf in Arizona? Look at the 2009 PGA Tour schedule — of three stops in the state, one is in January, one in February and the last in October. Tour brass and competitors love the weather and impeccable course conditions. When planning a trip to the desert, consider one of Troon Golf’s properties — and when considering these properties, check out one of Troon’s frequent player cards to earn significant discounts. Visit troongolf.com to learn more. ![]() Copper Canyon Golf Club (18 holes) (928) 252-6783 • coppercanyongolfclub.com Designed by Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley, Copper Canyon’s 18 holes of championship golf offer generous fairways and feature more than 11 lakes, adding to the unique beauty of the Pulte/Del Webb active adult community of Festival Ranch. ![]() Golf Club of Estrella (18 holes) (623) 386-2600 • estrellagolf.com Crafted by Nicklaus Design, with Jack Nicklaus II as the primary designer and located within the master-planned community of Estrella, this par-72, 7,139-yard layout features undulating fairways and elevated tee areas that traverse the contours of the desert terrain. ![]() Ocotillo Golf Resort (27 holes) (480) 917-6660 • ocotillogolf.com Designed by Ted Robinson, this 27-hole championship course features lush fairways sprinkled with mature trees and colorful flower beds. The soothing, yet challenging, water features offer breathtaking beauty — like an elegant oasis in the desert — providing golfers a day of golf unlike any other in the Valley. ![]() The Phoenician (27 holes) (480) 941-8200 • thephoenician.com Combining playability with aesthetic beauty, The Phoenician’s 27-hole resort facility is composed of three memorable nines. Pristine desert views, lush tropical scenery, water features and all of the amenities that make golf a pleasure await you during your round at The Phoenician. ![]() Poston Butte Golf Club (18 holes) (520) 723-1880 • postonbuttegc.com Located in Florence and nestled in the newest master-planned community of Anthem, Poston Butte Golf Club is a par-72 championship Gary Panks design offering five sets of tees ranging from 5,300-7,300 yards, providing golfers of all skill levels an enjoyable experience. ![]() Talking Stick Golf Club (36 holes) (480) 860-2221 • talkingstickgolfclub.com Talking Stick Golf Club is located on and owned by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. This 36-hole facility consists of the North Course, with Scottish-style bunkers, and the South Course, with tree-lined fairways, both designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. ![]() Troon North Golf Club (36 holes) (480) 585-7700 • troonnorthgolf.com Troon North boasts two nationally recognized courses, the Monument and Pinnacle. Both courses are set amid the grandeur of the Sonoran Desert and gracefully wrap around the northern slopes of landmark Pinnacle Peak. This dramatic terrain creates a striking desert setting. ![]() The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa (27 holes) (480) 624-1600 • kierlandresort.com With a plethora of bunkers, lakes, dry desert washes and stands of desert trees, Kierland Golf Club is a visual treat. Featuring a spacious 27-hole layout, you can marvel at the sweeping vistas of Camelback Mountain, Mummy Mountain, Pinnacle Peak and the McDowells, punctuated by the beauty of the Arizona desert. ![]() Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass (36 holes) (480) 940-1500 • whirlwindgolf.com Flavored by the rich cultural heritage of the Gila River Indian Community, Whirlwind’s two championship courses offer a unique perspective for golfers. Devil’s Claw features elevation changes and indigenous vegetation, while Cattail complements its sister course with deep canyons and pristine lakes. |
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