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Canoa Hills Golf Course

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“More than meets the eye” is perhaps the most apt statement to describe the Canoa Hills Golf Club in Green Valley, AZ. There’s definitely more to this medium length golf course than just the usual beautiful desert views that most Arizona courses offer. The perfect combination of fun, challenge, and beauty all work in the entire course to give each visiting golfer a unique and unforgettable golf trip.

The 18-hole, par-72 course stretches to only 6,610-yards from the longest tees but the golfing adventure at the Canoa Hills Golf Club never comes short. The Dave Bennett layout works through the natural contours of the desert terrain, all the while incorporating strategic contouring of the fairways and placement of the holes to give the course an edge over other golf vacation destinations. That, and the natural desert vegetation and wildlife that are preserved well in the course blends well with the difficulty of the course. The course’s signature #2 hole is considered one of Tucson’s “Top Ten Great Holes” according to Arizona Daily Star Newspaper, a hole that will challenge every golfer’s resolve at how far or big a risk he can take – but the reward is an overwhelming neat score.

Most of the holes in the Canoa Hills Golf Club are pretty – with breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains, but have the capacity to break golfers’ hearts into a thousand tiny pieces if he is not careful. It is almost a crime to think that golf vacations at the Canoa Hills are easy and easily forgettable. It’s like saying no to the best golf experience this side of the planet!

Tonto Verde Golf Club – Peaks Course

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Older doesn’t necessarily mean less better. Neither does being smaller mean less enjoyable. These are two things that the Peaks Course of Tonto Verde Golf Club can prove all too easily. Next to its sibling course at the Tonto Verde Golf Club, the Ranch Course, the Peaks Course is older by almost 10 years and is shorter and narrower. But it equals the younger course in its scenic quality, as well as excellence in playability. If anything, Ranch course could learn a thing or two from the older course on how it became one of Arizona’s best golf vacation destinations.

The Peaks Course of the Tonto Verde Golf Club stretches to only 6,744 yards compared to the more than 7,000-yards of the Ranch course. But the Peaks Course never falls short in delivering the dream desert golf trip. Its designers, Gary Panks and David Graham designed its layout to follow the dictates of the North Scottsdale desert terrain to bring that authentic Arizona desert feel to the game.

What golfers most enjoy here are the 5 sets of tees that make the course enjoyable for everyone. The 18-hole, par-72 Peaks Course at the Tonto Verde Golf Club joins forces with nature to make every game quite a challenge. A panorama of golden desert and the Mazatzal mountains combined with pristine man-made lakes will make for the perfect backdrop in that golf vacation photo album. And, even though the Peaks Course is relatively older, and more seasoned, it still is capable of surprising its visitors – either by its stunning views or excellence in playability, or both.

Faldo Course at the Wildfire Golf Club

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There are many things that make the Faldo Course at the Wildfire Golf Club stand out amongst its neighboring courses in Arizona. For one, it is designed by a three-time Master’s and three-time British Open Champion – Nick Faldo, from whom it was named after. Two, it has 106 bunkers. Three, it sits on a beautiful golf vacation destination in Wildfire Golf Club at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa, standing next to an equally outstanding Arnold Palmer course. Nowhere else in the entire state of Arizona can these qualities be combined except at the Faldo course.

The medium length, 18-hole, par-71 course stretches to 6,846 yards of golf. Its most prominent feature is its 106 bunkers that are all over The Faldo Course at the Wildfire Golf Club. That, set on the flattish desert terrain of this side of the desert gives the course an edge to every play. The links-like effect of the flat ground sets it apart from its neighboring courses, and the many bunkers on the course gives it an Australian sand-belt feel to it. The golf vacation package is completed by the breathtaking views of the McDowell Mountains that serve as its backdrop.

A golf trip to the Faldo Course at the Wildfire Golf Club is capped off at the Resort and Spa. The most outstanding quality of the Faldo Course, perhaps, lies in its totality. It is a desert course – complete with all the visual delights of the Sonoran desert, but it gives a links/sand belt vibe to the game. It combines fun and challenge in just the right amount in its fairly challenging layout that can be enjoyed by golfers of various handicaps, and it concludes the game with a relaxing round at the Resort and Spa.

Superstition Springs

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Superstitions are always wrong but not this one. Believe it, it’s for real. Bring the whole family to this golf club and for sure, they’ll never ever forget their encounter to this one of a kind golf club. A full-packed, challenging and risk-reward round of golf makes Superstition Springs a must visit golf course in Arizona. It’s not just rumors – there’s really a lot more to discover on Superstition Springs’ golf vacation packages.

 Course architect Greg Nash sculpted the existing topography in the design of Superstition Springs golf club to create an extensive and striking mounding, expansive bunkers, and a variety of attractive yet strategically-placed water features. Smooth and consistent undulating greens keep satisfaction throughout players’ round, while hundreds of palm trees, mature pines, and eucalyptus trees keep them shaded from the Arizona sun. To meet the needs of every golfer from beginner to the tour professional, the golf club provides instruction programs which utilize the latest teaching and learning techniques – programs include school, clinic, corporate tutorials, and private instruction. A golf vacation at Superstition proves to all level of players how wonderful and flexible the club is.

 Unquestionably,Superstition Springs is a highly recommended golf trip for guests who wish not only to play golf but also have a relaxing holiday vacation. Before or after rounds, visitors may relax and enjoy the delightful restaurant and lounge serving breakfast, lunch and cocktail indoors.The club’s staff is very friendly and accommodating; they treat visitors with first class service. Dining and private meeting rooms can be reserved for personal and business functions which include seminars, corporate meetings, team building groups, wedding receptions and other celebrations. Superstition Spring is not just another “okay” golf club; it’s a full-packed club that provides every need of the guests – from the ideal, well-designed course up to its outstanding features and amenities.

Sedona Golf Resort

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Sedona Golf Resort is one great place to spend a lasting taste of a golf getaway. Blending the challenging golf course with the natural beauty of Red Rock of Sedona, this golf course features elevations ranging from 3,960 up to 4,260 feet. A golf trip to Sedona offers players with a mixture of perfect scenery and a challenging round of golf full of elevated tees, raised greens, and challenging approach spots.

 Each hole presents its own unique set of circumstances to make it challenging. Players will surely find something new to the place’s surprises. Sedona Golf Resort is located in the heart of Arizona , a unique destination known for its spectacular scenery. The course winds around the astonishing red rock cliffs and spires of Sedona. It makes for a picturesque scene of emerald greens set amid towering crimson sentinels. The Gary Panks-designed course is surrounded with terrific hotels where guests can spend their rest time comfortably. Consistently rated four starts by Golf Digest, this rare red-and-green golf course is a must-visit. This makes for the ideal golf trip for golfers who want to play in the Grand Canyon.

 This thrilling 6,646 yard, par-71 golf course is widely considered to be one of the world’s most unforgettable golf vacation destinations. The wide array of world class spa treatments, lap pool, and spa therapy makes it more interesting. Sedona Golf Resort , with its extraordinary beauty, can be compared to the seven wonders of the world – a perfect vacation destination where guests could feel one with nature while enjoying their favorite sport.

The Duke at Rancho El Dorado

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Originally opened in 2003, the Duke at Rancho El Dorado features 7,011 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.4 and has a 120 slope rating on Rye grass. The Duke, designed by David Druzinsky, is fashioned for the golfer with a sense of discovery. This makes every guest’s golf vacation an adventurous trip.

The Duke at Rancho El Dorado resembles a desert-filled area splashed with green and gold highlighted by broad fairways – undulating and usually hard to read greens where the Santa Rosa Wash snakes through the layout. The impressive mountain views as well as the open field can make one reminisce the Old West. The club recently opened the doors to its new ranch-style clubhouse. Consistent with the Western theme, the 6,000 square foot clubhouse gives the taste of an Arizona territorial lodge which instills a warm and comfortable ambiance. Up to 60 days of reservation, corporate outings, receptions, group events, and other celebrations now serve as its specialty. A comprehensive practice facility with PGA instructional programs is on site as well as a fully stocked pro shop. Providing a great golf trip at very reasonable rates, Duke golf club provides guests the extraordinary round of golf.

From its fascinating environment which covers the epic mountains to its open-air true desert area, the Duke at Rancho El Dorado is a must visit place for golf enthusiasts. It’s a player-friendly golf club which brings the sporting spirit alive. As the centerpiece to the master planned community of Rancho El Dorado, a golf vacation at Duke is a best retreat for families and friends who seek for a sporting recreation.

Golf Club of Estrella

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Just outside of Phoenix, Golf Club of Estrella features spectacular views with fairways which blanket the natural contours of the land and a backdrop of the Sierra Estrella Mountains. This golf club treats its guests like VIPs with its exceptional services and facilities. It offers the guests with a golf vacation that’s lower on price but equal in high class features and amenities with the more expensive golf courses in Arizona.

 Golf Club of Estrella provides the first daily fee course designed by Jack Nicklaus II. This 18-hole, 72-par championship golf course impresses the guests with its field of 7,107 yards. It has multiple tees to accommodate the golfers of various skill levels. Shots are played over natural desert washes as the Sonoran Desert edges the fairways. The course is visually stunning as it is exciting to play. It gives a visual satisfaction with its spectacular views on the entire course, desert hills, and mountains stretching away as far as the eye can see. The build-up to this closing stretch is a top quality desert course, with plenty of stylish jig-saw shaped bunkers and many greens severed from their fairways by desert wash areas passing through. The level of service and attention to detail to this golf trip is world-renowned.

 The peacefulness of this natural desert environment and the chance to see the varying shapes and sizes of the cacti reinforces the guests to take a golf vacation at the Golf Club of Estrella. The challenging and neatly designed golf course, and the visually fascinating views of the area are the reasons why guests should not have second thoughts of visiting the place.

Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club

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With respect to the natural surrounding, Robert Trent Jones designed Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club to preserve the ancient beauty of the area. Located in the middle of a residential community, Dove Valley was purposely toned down in consideration to the residents near the golf course. It is indeed a golf trip experience for beginners which is uncommon for a Jones design.

 Just as many have testified, Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club is a desert style golf club with hints of tradition. Its ample fairways and subtly contoured greens with openings in front feature a low, rolling mix of holes of varying difficulty – it has tough spots for those who crave for challenge. The layout is easy to play but also requires strategy to test the course-management skills of the players. Aside from its player-friendly course is its unsurpassed natural beauty. At every turn, brilliant greens with desert’s muted palette mesmerize the eyes of the viewers. A well-manicured course maintaining its traditional views, Dove Valley enhances the guests’ entire golf vacation through its friendly staff in the club house and pro shop.

 Unlike Arizona’s typical “target” golf courses, Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club is player-friendly, with manicured transition areas that allow its guests to recover without any penalties. Jones has put a premium on strategy and variety, which translates into a challenging yet refreshing round of golf. This golf club gently shifts between panoramic openness to the intimacy of lush foliage along Willow Wash. A golf trip to Dove Valley will surely enhance the golfing skills of the beginners as well as give them the taste of classic.

Southern Dune Golf Club

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Whether visitors are planning a golf vacation or just a round of golf with some friends, Southern Dune Golf Club will definitely excite and challenge golfers of all capacities, even the so-called experts. The golf club was originally for men only but welcomed women after six years. Located at Maricopa, Arizona, Southern Dune is one of the highlights of the Troon Golf collection. Its big, bold layout might be the very best work that Lee Schmidt and Brian Curley have done, with wide sweeping fairways, artistic and strategically placed bunkers, and masterfully crafted greens.

 What truly distinguishes Southern Dune Golf Club is its versatility. It can be the “bomb” – from the tips. The golf course has a 76.2 rating, a 141 slope and five par-4s at least 463 yards apiece. But with five sets of tee boxes – the whites come in at 6074 yards – weekend duffers can also enjoy the layout. Be sure to avoid sand traps – they’re everywhere! Typical courses have two to three acres of sand but Southern Dune has 12. Golfers must stay out of the traps and they can post low scores; and finding the beach will explode their scorecards. A golf trip to Southern Dune requires critical strategies which will improve the golfers’ skills.

 With its native grasses and rolling hills which are reminiscent of the great links courses, Southern Dune Golf Club is a unique golf experience that will challenge the veteran golfers while still accommodating the novice with its friendly practice facilities. It offers private lessons and features a double-ended practice range that stretches past 350 yards. A golf vacation for both beginners and experts, Southern Dune will definitely intimidate and surprise players for its unique golf course.

Poston Butte

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Poston Butte golf course is one great place to spend a memorable golf vacation. Managed by Troon golf, it provides golfers of all skill levels a fun experience with its 5 sets of tees ranging from 5,300 yards to 7,300 yards. An 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gary Panks, the course is well known in the region for its beautiful environment.

 Poston Butte lives up to its reputation as one of the finest desert golf courses in the area. A wide waterfall welcomes its visitors at the course entrance, giving them an idea of how magical the course is. The front 9 is wide open to the desert while the back 9 provides the lucky homeowners the amusing view of golfers along with brilliant landscapes. A club house with pro shop and snack area will surely serve the guests with sumptuous meals. The golfers may practice their skills in the training facilities – which includes a targeted, double ended grass range, short game area with sand bunkers plus 10,000 square foot putting green. A golf trip here is worth the drive.

 An HD camera might be necessary to capture the brilliance of the place. All of its aspects are good – the relaxing atmosphere, the strategic golf course, and the new amenities. Poston Butte golf course will offer more than a quality golf experience but a place the guest would want to call home. Without a doubt, this golf vacation package will give golfers a true golf spirit.