Showlowgolf » Troon North http://showlowgolf.com Sun, 18 Mar 2012 03:24:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Top Reasons for an Arizona Golf Vacation http://showlowgolf.com/top-reasons-for-an-arizona-golf-vacation/ http://showlowgolf.com/top-reasons-for-an-arizona-golf-vacation/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 23:17:35 +0000 Catie http://showlowgolf.com/?p=452

Golf in the beautiful Sonoran Desert of Arizona is in a class by itself.  Besides over 300 days of sunshine per year, there are so many golf courses that every golfer is sure to find the perfect challenge.  Here are our Top Reasons to plan a golf vacation in Arizona.

  • Golf variety.  You’ll find every type of course in Arizona (as you’ll see by reading this blog).
  • The weather.  You’ll rarely miss a day of golf due to rain in Arizona.
  • Lush courses.  Most courses are green for up to 9 months of the year.
  • Easy access.  Dozens of golf courses and golf resorts are a short drive from the Phoenix and Tucson airports.
  • Great scenery.  When you take a break from golf, visit the Grand Canyon or Monument Valley.
  • Luxury spas and resorts.  Arizona is home to world-class golf resorts, including the Four Seasons at Troon North and the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Dove Mountain.

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    Read more about Arizona golf vacations on the official Arizona Visitor’s Guide website.

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    We-Ko-Pa

    Travelin’ Joe on Golf.com recently rated the Phoenix / Scottsdale area as one of America’s top golf destinations.  It’s also his hometown, so he may be somewhat biased.  All the same, we were happy to see some of our favorite Arizona golf course on his list of the best of the best.  Travelin’ Joe’s list includes:

  • We-Ko-Pa’s Saguaro – Walkable greens with extra wide fairways.  Because this course is owned by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, it remains free from encroaching residential and commercial development.
  • Troon North Pinnacle – Best public course in Scottsdale.  The Monument course is also available at Troon North.
  • Grayhawk Golf Club – This course literally rocks, with class rock piped through faux-rock speakers on the fairway
  • Longbow  Golf Club – A hidden jewel located 15 miles east of the Chicago Cub’s spring training facility at HoHoKam Park.

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    Read more about these and other Arizona gold courses in the Phoenix / Scottsdale area on the Golf.com website.

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    The September issue of Golf Magazine has published a ranked list of the top Arizona golf courses for 2010.  The list was compiled by a senior editor named Joe Passov (nicknamed Travelin’ Joe) who is a resident of Arizona.  Joe has extensive knowledge about Arizona golf.

    Here’s Golf Magazine’s Top 10 list of  the best golf courses in Arizona.  See the entire list on Golf.com.

    1. Troon North (Pinnacle), Scottsdale
    2. We-Ko-Pa (Cholla), Fort McDowell
    3. We-Ko-Pa (Saguaro), Fort McDowell
    4. Troon North (Monument), Scottsdale
    5. Grayhawk (Talon), Scottsdale
    6. Boulders (South), Carefree
    7. Gold Canyon (Dinosaur Mountain), Gold Canyon
    8. Ventana Canyon (Mountain), Tucson
    9. Grayhawk (Raptor), Scottsdale
    10. TPC Scottsdale (Stadium), Scottsdale
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    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.

    ]]>     http://showlowgolf.com/put-walking-back-into-golf/feed/ 0     Troon North: Arizona Desert Golf at its Best http://showlowgolf.com/troon-north-arizona-desert-golf-at-its-best/ http://showlowgolf.com/troon-north-arizona-desert-golf-at-its-best/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:01:01 +0000 Catie http://showlowgolf.com/?p=156 85255foa

    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.

    To get a better idea of what the Troon North experience is all about, check out this YouTube video of two junior golfers enjoying a round at Troon North.

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