The Charles Schwab Company knows that business and golf often go hand in hand, so they’ve enlisted award-winning golf instructor Hank Haney to put together a web-based series of golf lessons.
You can view these lessons at the Charles Schwab website. For a sample, check out Haney’s advice on improving your swing on YouTube. Haney shows in this video how to aim twice for every shot — once at address and once at the top of the swing.
SunRidge Canyon Golf Course, located in Arizona near Scottsdale, offers a challenging Arizona golf experience in a natural desert environment. Topographical features throughout the course create a dramatic effect and put the skills of both novice and advanced golfers to the test. The 6823-yard SunRidge Canyon Golf Course begins at the mouth of a canyon and descends via a series of switchbacks to the canyon floor.
This outstanding course has been enhanced with the availability of ProLink’s GPS system, which provides a full-color monitor which displays a map of each hole, yardage to pin information, playing tips and easy communication with the clubhouse. Tournament scoring and leaderboards cal also be tracked with ProLink.
With the Holiday Season approaching, it’s time to start thinking about what to get the golfer in your life. Most sport enthusiasts like to pick out their own equipment, so you can always give a gift card from a sporting goods store. However, a gift card isn’t very imaginative or memorable. Why not shop for a funny golf gift this year? You can find many websites that offer unique gag gifts for golfers. Novelty golf balls with funny sayings are a practical gift that’s sure to get a laugh. Funny golf trophies, tee shirts and hats also make good gifts. To find a funny golf gift, start by visiting the WannabeGolfer website.
One of the latest trends in golfing is a new twist on an old tradition – walking golf. Many high-end golf courses in Arizona, including Troon North, are supporting golfers who want to get more benefit from the game by walking between holes. Arizona is the perfect place for walking golf, with great weather throughout the year.
Golf equipment designers are paying attention to this new trend and coming out with lightweight golf bags that are perfect for walking golf. Golf bags that weight between 3 and 6 pounds, have double straps and a built-in stand are perfect for walking. The Nike Xtreme Stand bag shown here is a good choice for a walking golf bag.
Despite the proliferation of high-end golf carts, the U.S. Golfing Association has endorsed walking golf. David Fay of the USGA has stated that golf carts are actually detrimental to the game. Walking golf can be an important part of any golfer’s fitness program. To find out more about the USGA Walking Program, visit the U.S. Golfing Association website.
Troon North golf course offers the premier Arizona desert golfing experience. Located in the high Sonoran desert outside of Phoenix, Troon North’s Monument and Pinnacle courses are ranked as the top two daily fee courses in the state of Arizona. Troon North also features a Callaway Performance Center and a 37,000 sq. ft. clubhouse.
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.
The Charles Schwab Company knows that business and golf often go hand in hand, so they’ve enlisted award-winning golf instructor Hank Haney to put together a web-based series of golf lessons.
