READERS REVIEW

Hidden rule costs
reader his resident
rate at We-Ko-Pa
in Scottsdale

(Nov. 28, 2005) -- Buyer Beware for We-Ko-Pa Golf Course in Scottsdale, Ariz.: The Arizona Resident Discount price in November is $75 (as opposed to $135 non-resident). However, it is only for tee times made within five days of the reservation.

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1. You cannot get a tee time if you wait until five days before.

2. If you call them, they will not voluntarily tell you that.

I was to fill in for an empty slot in a foursome. Before I accepted, I called and asked what the resident rate was that day and was told that it was "$75 today." No mention of the five-day rule. So, I accepted the invitation to play and got screwed for the $135 for green fees, $2.07 for a logo ball, $8.69 sales tax No. 1, $2.07 sales tax No. 2 for a total of $148.55.

So, if you are expecting to pay Arizona resident rates, forget it!!!

Steve Fagan

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.