Arizona's Tubac Golf Resort & Spa: Walk in the shadows of Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy
Long before Kevin Costner played an aspiring U.S. Open participant named Roy McAvoy in the 1996 movie "Tin Cup," the land that now occupies the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa was a major piece of Arizona history. Situated on 500 acres just 35 miles south of Tucson, the resort is a great place for a laid-back golf getaway, David R. Holland writes.
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Get schooled by Pete Dye at the ASU Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona
ASU Karsten Golf Course, located on the Arizona State University campus just minutes from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, is a classic parkland setting full of ponds and trees. The Pete Dye design features typical Dye mounding and railroad ties, plus bunkers of all shapes and sizes.
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One of the benefits of taking a golf trip to Phoenix/Scottsdale is that many of the great courses are partnered with some of the best resorts in the area. Visitors hit the daily double: Play a memorable 18 holes in the morning/afternoon and then enjoy the luxury or nightlife at the nearby resort. The best part is that it's possible to do all of it without having to drive a single mile. Here are just some of the possibilities.
... full article »Get to know Jack Nicklaus Jr. at the Golf Club of Estrella in Goodyear, Arizona
Opened in 1999, the Golf Club of Estrella is Jack Nicklaus Jr.'s only solo effort in Arizona. The greens don't have the wild undulations that have become synonymous with the Nicklaus name, but there's no doubt the eldest son of the 18-time major champion likes to serves up a hearty portion of intimidation from the tee, just like his old man. Wes Gilbertson has more from Goodyear, Ariz.
... full article »You can see for miles -- literally -- at Raven Golf Club at Verrado just west of Phoenix, Arizona
It takes about 35 minutes to put Phoenix in the rear view mirror en route to the Raven Golf Club at Verrado. It takes approximately the same amount of time -- or even a few minutes less, if you keep your ball on the short stuff -- to climb up to the third tee and catch another glimpse of the downtown skyline. If value is important, the Raven at Verrado should be on your list of must-play Arizona golf courses.
... full article »Must-play north Scottsdale golf courses: Can you have too much of a good thing?
There's only one thing wrong with planning a Scottsdale golf vacation: It's hard to find enough time to play all of the city's great courses. Phoenix may be the capital city, but there's no question Scottsdale -- north Scottsdale in particular -- is the golfing nexus in Arizona. Hit a 3-wood in any direction and you're apt to find a course that has made some top-10 list. Here are just a few of the options ...
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Arizona's Tubac Golf Resort & Spa: Walk in the shadows of Roy "Tin Cup" McAvoy
Long before Kevin Costner played an aspiring U.S. Open participant named Roy McAvoy in the 1996 movie "Tin Cup," the land that now occupies the Tubac Golf Resor [...]
Photo Gallery: Get schooled by Pete Dye at the ASU Karsten Golf Course in Tempe, Arizona
Heading to Arizona: Which Phoenix/Scottsdale golf resort is right for me?
