http://www.arizonagolfvacations.com/ AGV's Latest News and Course Reviews en-us http://www.arizonagolfvacations.com/news/2012-waste-management-phoenix-open/ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:01:15 -0700 The Phoenix Open holds the best non-major tournament attendance in the world, topping 500,000 people six times in the 77 years of playing. With TPC Scottsdale’s pristine location, just on the outskirts of greater Phoenix, and Arizona’s perfect winter weather, the desert tournament is able to accommodate large, diverse crowds despite Super Bowl Sunday, which always falls on the last day of the tournament. http://www.arizonagolfvacations.com/news/quintero-golf-course-public/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:31:33 -0700 The Rees Jones design; 828-acre community, is a perfectly executed course nestled in the serene foothills of Peoria, Arizona. The course is known for its elevation changes as it navigates between desert terrain and the Hieroglyphic Mountains. http://www.arizonagolfvacations.com/course-reviews/mcdowell-mountain-golf-club/ Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:48:31 -0700 Phil Mickelson and his ASU coach recently bought the operating rights for the course. They got down to good golf business and embarked on making some very notable improvements which left the course one that matches quality and playability of any. http://www.arizonagolfvacations.com/news/sanctuary-mcdowell-mountain-golf/ Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:14:30 -0700 McDowell Mountain Golf Club, located in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona, recently opened its renovated course in October. The course, prior known as The Sanctuary Golf Club, was purchased for $2.2 million by PGA Professional Phil Mickelson and his agent Steve Loy in efforts to increase golf play in the Scottsdale area. http://www.arizonagolfvacations.com/course-reviews/gold-course-wigwam-golf-resort/ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:22:23 -0600 A short ride west of Phoenix, The Wigwam has it all but I’ll give it a big gold star for the history it represents and what it’s done for golf and the resort industry in Arizona. First built in 1918 and opened as the The Wigwam in 1929. its world-wide resort reputation is only highlighted by the three excellent golf courses (Gold, Patriot and Heritage) ranging from 6.000 to 7,400 yards. http://www.arizonagolfvacations.com/course-reviews/talking-stick-north-course/ Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:38:19 -0600 The inward nine holes at Talking Stick feature some of the most challenging and unique layouts in the area. Starting with the lengthy par 3 11th, golfers are greeted by a three hole stretch as visually stunning as it is intimidating. After the sobering "fairway wood from the tee" length of number 11, the course bends towards the east and greets players with the split-fairway par 4 12th hole. http://www.arizonagolfvacations.com/news/2011-arizona-golf-overseed-schedule/ Thu, 26 May 2011 15:51:38 -0600 Its finally out the official 2011 Arizona Golf overseed schedule. Listed below is the full overseed schedule of all golf courses in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area. http://www.arizonagolfvacations.com/course-reviews/club-west-golf-course/ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:26:13 -0600 The course itself features several sets of tees, but even the back tees appear deceptively short on the scorecard. Measuring just over 7,000 yards, the back tees instead rely on tricky angles, forcing brave golfers to work the ball and shape shots to fit the hole rather than bomb it down the middle. No hidden washes or bunkers await well struck shots at Club West http://www.arizonagolfvacations.com/course-reviews/arizona-biltmore-links-golf-course/ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:23:29 -0600 The 15th hole to me is the Signature. The finest elevated hole around, its green is well below the tee box but you get distracted because you can see Piestewa Peak, Camelback Mountain and Papago Buttes as well as 3 cities. When all that’s digested, take your shot onto the green that’s tucked in a corner and trust that the sign that says “play for 165 yards” is accurate. What a hole! http://www.arizonagolfvacations.com/news/gold-canyon-golf-resort-the-getaway-you%E2%80%99ll-want-to-keep/ Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:32:49 -0700 Gold Canyon Resort offers the perfect escape for a weekend staycation or for visitors from out of state. Gold Canyon’s location is remote and removed from the hustle-bustle of the big city of Phoenix and offers a serene and soothing option for those looking to get away.