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Golfing 'high' in Northern Arizona

Northern Arizona will never be mistaken for the Valley of the Sun when it comes to golf, and therein lies the beauty.

At elevations ranging from 5,000 to 7,000 feet above sea level, the northern part of the state presents golfers with a completely different set of challenges, landscapes, and (for the budget minded) price points.

While not packaged and marketed as efficiently as its southern siblings, golf in this land of stark landscapes and surreal beauty has just as much to offer. From Prescott to Flagstaff, the layouts are memorable, affordable and priced to please.

If it is roller coaster style drama you crave, the new Randy Heckenkemper designed Stoneridge golf course in Prescott Valley boasts over 350 feet of elevation changes and gorgeous views of Prescott below.

To the north, the Sedona Golf Resort anchors the golf scene in this bastion of new age philosophy. The Gary Panks designed course continually ranks among the state's best and the views of the surrounding red rocks alone are worth the price of admission.

Further to the north, Flagstaff and its environs begin to take on an Alpine feel more reminiscent of the Colorado Rockies than Arizona.

Nestled in the small town of Williams is Elephant Rocks golf course, a course unlike any other you'll find in points south.

A recent facelift to the venerable track (circa 1928) has given it a new life, and golfers plenty of new challenges.

Whether it's knocking it around amid the red rocks or testing your mettle against Prescott's best, it is hard to top Northern Arizona on variety, scenery and price.

Golfing 'high' in Northern Arizona

Northern Arizona

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San Ignacio Golf Club