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Impress the
buddies: Come stay
at a Luxury Estate

By Zig Walker,
Client Feature Editorial

Want to impress the buddies?

The "Hideout" and the "Estate" will do just that.

Golf packages are the same old story. You buy your tee times and either they park you in a hotel or some condo that is as generic as our uncle's cheap cigars. Sure, you're coming to Arizona for the golf, you say. And you convince yourself that accommodations are not important. But after that 36 hole marathon, fighting traffic, eating strange food while ogling at ASU waitresses, coming back home to a plaid resort or condo just reminds you that home is further away than you achieving an honest par.

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Come to "The Estate", my friend.

"The Estate" is a $750,000, 4100 square foot private home in east Scottsdale that has been designed specifically for groups of 6 to 12 golfers. It is less than 10 minutes away from We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, Sun Ridge Canyon Golf Club, The Golf Club at Eagle Mountain, and Desert Canyon Golf Club to name a few. It sleeps 12 people, all with their own bed, and comes loaded - Here are a few of the amenities:

"The Estate" oozes luxury and grandeur. It is classy as it is fun. It may be better than home and the beer will go down much smoother while you are lying to yourself about what a great golfer you are.

"The Hideout" is a central Scottsdale gem.

Located a long drive from The Biltmore Mall, "The Hideout" is centrally located and it's 10 minutes from the Scottsdale nigh tlife, shopping and tremendous courses. It's a $700,000 plus, 4000 square foot home that sleeps eight golfers to their own bed. Like "The Estate", it is loaded with amenities that include a game room, swimming pool and big screen TV. And yes, they really throw in free beer. (ASU waitresses are not included.)

IF you have a group, you can stay at these luxury houses for less than you can that cheap condo your packager has been pawning off. Your packager would not get caught dead at an upper scale Motel 6 like Resort Suites, so neither should you. Live and golf in style.

Christopher Parcell, National Director of Sales for Golf Zoo, and TravelGolf America commented, "We wanted to create an environment where our clients would actually enjoy hanging out at the place they were staying rather than simply having a place to crash. Both "The Hideout" and "The Estate" are very, very nice private homes, but it's all the extra goodies we outfitted both properties with that make it truly unforgettable."

Besides, the buddies will be quite impressed.

To book, visit TravelGolf America or call 1-800-791-5842.

Any opinions expressed above are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the management. The information in this story was accurate at the time of publication. All contact information, directions and prices should be confirmed directly with the golf course or resort before making reservations and/or travel plans.