The Desert WestIf there’s one thing you should know about golf in the magnificent desert West, heed the following statement: “In the desert West, you don’t play golf—you experience it”
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By Ryan M. Noll
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Where To Play
| Phoenix/Scotsdale/Mesa | | Grayhawk Golf Club
This 36-hole club is a must for low-handicappers who think theyve got the game to stack up against two of the most challenging and beautiful courses in Scottsdale.
Talon
Par 72, 6973 yards (73.6/143)
(Gary Panks)
Raptor
Par 72, 7,135 yards (73.1/143)
(Tom Fazio)
(480) 502-1800
www.grayhawkgolf.com | Troon North Golf Club
High-end desert golf is personified at the two Weiskopf/Morrish-designed Pinnacle and Monument courses at Troon North.
Pinnacle
Par 72, 7044 yards (73.4/137)
Monument
Par 72, 7028 yards (73.3/147)
(Tom Weiskopf/Jay Morrish)
(480) 585-7700
www.troonnorthgolf.com
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| Wildfire Golf Club
There are two courses, two designers and a hundred reasons to stay and play at the fabulous JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.
Palmer Course
Par 72, 7170 yards (73.5/135)
(Arnold Palmer)
Faldo Course
Par 71, 6841 yards
(Nick Faldo)
(888) 705-7775
www.wildfiregolf.com | We-Ko-Pa
Unspoiled scenery without a single edifice in sight from any point on this fantastic desert layout.
Par 72, 7225 yards (73.3/137)
(Scott Miller)
(480) 836-9000
www.wekopa.com
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| Raven Golf Club at South Mountain
Pine trees in the desert? You bet.
Par 72, 7072 yards (73.9/133)
(Gary Panks)
(602) 243-3636
www.ravengolf.com | Raven Golf Club at Verrado
This is a course for players who like to swing big off the tee, but you pay for it by having to pinpoint your approaches with extreme precision.
Par 72, 7258 yards
(Tom Lehman/John Fought)
(623) 215-3443
www.ravengolf.com |
| TPC at Scottsdale
The Tournament Players Club at Scottsdale happens to own four of the most exciting and decisive closing holes in town.
Stadium Course
Par 72, 7216 yards (74.6/134)
(Tom Weiskopf/ Jay Moorish
(480) 585-4334
www.tpc.com | Longbow Golf Club
Recently renovated from good to absolutely great.
Par 72, 7003 yards (72.2/129)
(Ken Kavanaugh)
(480) 807-5400
www.longbowgolf.com
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