Phoenix golf course reviews
Raven Golf Club at South Mountain in Phoenix: An oasis in the desert
Any story about the Raven Golf Club at South Mountain has to begin with what it isn't: a desert course. Oh, it's smack dab in the middle of Arizona's native surroundings, but unlike many of its brethren, your ball will never find a saguaro cactus or get stuck under a cholla bush. It IS very possible, however, to be stymied by the thousands of pine trees that were imported to give the Raven a unique look. "It's a golf course in the desert but not a desert golf course," General Manager Travis Fish says.
... full article »Wildfire Golf Club at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix: The complete package
I've played all the celebrated golf courses in the Phoenix area, but this experience might have been the most friendly and welcoming I've had. And the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and its amenities are the best I've seen in Phoenix, with no hint of an uppity atmosphere. This is the complete package. When I drove out the gates it was with regret.
... full article »Views, tricky greens make Phoenix's Pointe Golf Club on Lookout Mountain a worthy test
The Pointe Golf Club on Lookout Mountain, built two decades ago to host a PGA Tour stop, thrives in relative anonymity among the Phoenix-Scottsdale golfing community. The local knows it, though, for great views, plenty of fairway space and nice playing conditions. But look out for the challenging greens, Mike Bailey writes.
... full article »Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix: A golf course packed with drama
Designed by Bill Johnson, the Arizona Biltmore Links golf course in Phoenix is full of theatrical flair that will keep you guessing until the last hole - not exactly what you'd expect from the Arizona Biltmore Resort.
... full article »Don't believe the diss: Papago Golf Course still delivers golfers a good Phoenix-Scottsdale bargain
Papago Golf Course is not close to one of the best municipal courses in the country. But it's a lot better than your average muni, and it's a course worth working into a Phoenix-Scottsdale vacation.
... full article »Old school tee boxes set stage at Arizona Biltmore Adobe golf course in Phoenix
You're probably going to be surprised by how much you like the Adobe course at Arizona Biltmore Country Club in Phoenix. It's the antithesis of all the new, modern monster golf courses that are geared to bring average golfers to their knees. Instead, it lets you enjoy a leisurely round.
... full article »Wigwam Gold's revamp resurrects Trent Jones Sr.'s monster bunkers
On reaching the 10th tee at the newly renovated Gold Course at Wigwam Resort and Golf Club, you should be handed a cigarette and a shovel. Somebody needs to brace you for what's ahead. This is one seriously sinister hole, capable of severely arresting any development on your scorecard.
... full article »Not just another ad campaign: Phantom Horse delivers truly memorable holes in Phoenix
Every golf course's marketing campaign centers around some "unforgettable" holes. But really, how often do you head home certain you'll always remember a single hole, let alone a few holes? You'll never have that problem at Phantom Horse Golf Club.
... full article »Phoenix fun at Raven South Mountain: Fast greens, good times and friendly smiles
Despite greens that would boggle Einstein, the Raven at South Mountain in Phoenix is a reasonably priced track that's liable to leave a smile on your face all year round.
... full article »Flying high: America's best desert courses
Forced carries over cavernous dry washes, balls lost in prickly cactus, and plush green fairways contrasted against the jagged, purple outline of a barren mountain range. This is desert golf, and for many golfers it is the ultimate playing experience.
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- New and improved Phantom Horse a stiff challenge
- It's links-style North vs. traditional, tree-lined South at Talking Stick
- Lookout Mountain offers desert-style and traditional golf
- Desert Ridge: Like a cruise ship sailing the desert
- 10 places in Phoenix that women love to play
- Gary Panks and Devil's Claw in Phoenix, Arizon
- Thunderbirds Golf Club: Where Every Hole Offers a Surprise
- Whirlwind Golf Club Shows Superior Foresight
- Phantom Horse Golf Club: Nothing Invisible About this Phoenix Gem
- Featured Course: Gold Canyon is the Hidden Gem of Phoenix's East Valley
- The 500 Golf Club: A Track That Always Raises The Checkered Flag
- Biltmore Country Club's 15th Hole
- Legacy Golf Resort: Perfect Location for a Near-perfect Course
- Phantom Horse Golf Club: Antivenom Not Included
- Phantom Horse Golf Club on South Mountain: A Different Kind of Desert Golfing Experience
- The Raven at South Mountain: Midwestern, Traditional Golf Found In The Middle Of Inner-City Phoenix
- Stonecreek Golf Club: Play and Stay Right in the Heart of Phoenix
- Legacy Golf Resort: Perfect Location for a Near-perfect Course
- Gold Canyon Golf Resort: Sidewinder Course
- Gold Canyon's Sidewinder Course is Living in the Shadow of the Dinosaur
- Gold Canyon's Dinosaur Mountain - Hole-by-Hole Highlights
- Wildfire Golf Club: One of the Best in Phoenix
- Legacy Golf Resort Makes a Quick Impression
- Eagle Mountain: Scott Miller design course ads to mystique of Phoenix area golf
- Phoenix's Wildfire Golf Club at Desert Ridge captures Sonoran Desert beauty
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