When in Phoenix, many Show Low golfers visit the Legacy Golf Resort. Located at the base of South Mountain, the Legacy Golf Resort features an 18-hole championship course which has been named one of the top golf courses in Phoenix by ESPN and Golf Digest. The course has a rich heritage, having once been the 7500 acre ranch of Dwight B. Heard. Outstanding views of Camelback Mountain, Squaw Peak and the Phoenix skyline are combined with lush green fairways that offer a challenge to every golfer. The course was designed by well-known golf course architect Gary Panks.

The Legacy Golf Resort offers a full-service practice facility with private and group instruction and tournament coordination. There’s a fully stocked pro shop which offers golf clothing, accessories and equipment.

Accommodations include studio suites and condos. The Legacy Golf Resort runs regular package deals, so a weekend visit from Show Low or any other location is affordable, especially with a group rate. The Resort also offers in-room spa treatments and family-friendly activities. The build in kitchenettes are especially appealing to golfers with families.

Torreon is a private community located near Show Low in Arizona’s White Mountains. Torreon is one of the top mountain resorts in the American Southwest, offering world-class golfing amenities amid magnificent views, surrounded by towering Ponderosa pines. Torreon’s private golf club offers its members natural beauty in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Torreon’s Tower Course is an 18-hole championship course that’s designed around a beautiful natural environment. With open meadows, marshlands and seven lakes incorporated into the course, the Tower Course offers a never to be forgotten golfing experience. Each green is uniquely designed with a distinct challenge. The 18-hold Cabin Course is a beautiful complement to the Tower Course and also offers a unique golfing experience, featuring a variety of elevation changes.

The Silver Creek Golf Club is another one of Show Low’s outstanding courses. Silver Creek has been given the 4 start rating by Golf Digest magazine. Designed by golf course architect Gary Panks, this 18 hole Championship course is nestled in juniper-covered hills.

The Silver Creek course has challenges for all levels of players, from novice to expert. A variety of practice facilities are available, including a 10,000 square foot putting green and a 280 yard driving range.

Payson, Arizona is a couple of hours from Show Low.  On May 23 & 24, the Payson Loggers Sawdust Festival will be taking place.  Professional and amateur loggers compete for cash and prizes and the title “Logger of the Year.”  This is the 21st year for this family event which harkens back to the history and heritage of our area as a logging community.  Find out more about the Payson Loggers Sawdust Festival on the website.