As the season changes to winter and cold weather descends on many parts of the country, it’s time to think about winter golf getaways. Arizona is one of the best destinations for a golf getaway. With year-round sunshine, beautiful scenery and plenty of golf course resorts, Arizona is the perfect solution to the winter golf blues. You may get talked into making your getaway a family vacation or a romantic trip with your spouse or partner, but make sure to set aside lots of time for golf! You can find information about golf courses and accommodations in Arizona at teetimeslive.com.

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Christmas tree that will adorn the nation’s Capitol will be cut from the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near Alpine, Arizona. The location of this year’s 85-foot blue spruce will remain a well-kept secret until Saturday at 9:30 a.m., when the Apache Crown Dancers will celebrate the felling of the tree. The tree will be harnessed for transport and begin a 10-day trip through Arizona, stopping in Show Low on Tuesday, Nov. 10. There will be festivities throughout Show Low to honor of the tree. For more information, see the Show Low website and the Capitol Christmas Tree website.

Each year, the Capitol Christmas tree is brought to Washington, D.C. from a different state. 2009 is the first year that the Capitol tree will originate in Arizona. The tree will arrive in the Capitol in early December and be erected in front of the Capitol building.

This YouTube video of Matt and Steve’s Labor Day trip from Danville, CA to Mount Airy, NC gives you some idea of how spectacular the scenery in Arizona is. The shots of them playing golf in Sedona are amazing! Two dudes and their golf clubs – that’s what you call road trip golfing!

Located between the Sierra Estrella and South Mountains just outside of Phoenix, Wildhorse Pass offers sweeping views of the valley below and of the wild horses that have been native to the area for hundreds of years. If you’re looking for golf in this spectacular area, the Sheraton Wildhorse Pass Resort & Spa is near the Whirlwind golf club, home to two Troon-managed championship golf courses. The Devil’s Claw and Cattail courses have views of the pristine Sierra Estrella mountains and the Gila River. An 8500 square foot clubhouse is fully appointed with pro shop and luxury locker rooms, as well as a restaurant and lounge with outdoor patio. The Dave Peltz Scoring School is available for golf coaching.

The Sheraton features a full-service spa and a variety of recreational activities. Owned by the Gila River Indian Community, the resort’s décor pays homage to the heritage of the Pima and Maricopa Native American tribes.