As just one example of the excellence of the golf courses available in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, take The Boulders Resort into consideration. They boast a 36-hole masterpiece crafted by the renowned golf course architect Jay Morrish. There are two main courses—the North Course and the South Course—the former being a 6,811-yard par 72 course with a slope of 137, and the latter being a 6,726-yard par 71 gem with a slope of 140. GOLF Magazine has rated Boulders as one of the “Top 100 Golf Courses in the U.S.” Again, only a small example of the unmatched caliber of Phoenix golf resorts that are available in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area. My suggestion is that you do some thorough homework through some simple Google searches to find the best overall golfing package for you. There are plenty of deals out there, with outstanding features and benefits, including (but not limited to) one-on-one golf instruction and luxurious accommodations. So what are you waiting on? Get busy booking your stay at one of the elite Phoenix golf resorts in the Valley of the Sun! 

Again, as I mentioned in my post about Phoenix golf courses, it would not make sense for me to try and reinvent the wheel when there are people who are experts in the field of Phoenix golf communities and have years of experience in the Phoenix/Scottsdale real estate market, who have excellent information readily available on the Web. Once again, I would rather refer you to the source so that you can hear it “straight from the horse’s mouth” in cases like this. So with that in mind, here is a list of quality websites to check out if you want more information on Phoenix golf communities:

AZGolfHomes

Headed up by Don Matheson, this local Phoenix area ReMax realtor provides relocation services as well as school information, entertainment info, and all of the standard local community stats to help clients make an informed decision regarding their home purchase. Here’s the link:

http://www.azgolfhomes.com/

GolfCourseRealty

The National Golf Federation has dubbed Phoenix as the “Golf Capital of the World”—not exactly a modest title, but very accurate. GolfCourseRealty.com features some good details about Phoenix golf communities, including such shining stars as Anthem Country Club, considered by many to be the premiere golf community not only in the Phoenix area, but in the entire U.S. Hey, Anthem even boasts an on-site water park, as well as rock climbing and indoor basketball in their Community Center—hard to touch that. Other highlight golf communities include Estrella Mountain Ranch as well as Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club. Here’s the link:

http://www.golfcourserealty.com/golf-communities/arizona/

There are a ton of other resources on the Web that provide excellent, detailed information on Phoenix golf communities. A simple Google search will provide more information than you probably even have time to look over, but it’s always good to know that you have that type of “Google power” at your fingertips.

There are tons of great Phoenix golf packages available through the World Wide Web, and the ease of booking tee times online has truly become a common practice among avid golfers. The great thing about being able to book your tee times online is that normally the websites that provide this type of service also provide weather and travel information to aid you in making an informed decision. Most people who are familiar with booking tee times online are also familiar with GolfSwitch—it is the absolute largest online golf reservation network in existence. GolfHub is another popular one as well. I figured it would be good to include information on my website about how to book tee times electronically, just to make sure that I “covered my bases” for any newcomers to the world of online golf reservations.

For demonstration purposes, I decided to do a “walk-through” of what you would have to do to book a tee time online as you would when purchasing a typical Phoenix golf package. Basically what you would do is of course first visit any type of website that offers Phoenix golf packages—some of those I have already mentioned when I detailed the different websites that offer lists of Phoenix golf courses. You would normally click through to a website such as GolfSwitch or GolfHub that will actually process the entire transaction…for this example I’ll use GolfHub, and of course I’m going to select a tee time relative to some golf course in the greater Phoenix area—let’s use Phoenix Northwest as an example. Again, all of the choices you will need to make will be presented to you in a very easy, point-and-click type of format. I’ll say that I want to book a tee time for very early in the morning—this will definitely come in handy during the summer months, where the heat in Phoenix can be particularly intense.

Next, you will have to select a basic number of players—anywhere from 1 to 4 players is the common standard. Normally once you have made these preliminary selections, the website will give you several options of golf courses that you can choose from based on your criteria and personal preferences. The price ranges vary quite a bit, but you can normally expect to pay anywhere from $35.00 up to nearly $70.00 per player. Tee times normally include a golf cart and the standard 18 holes.

Once you have made your selection, you move to the actual ordering page where you provide your credit card information and so forth. It is common policy that if you have to cancel your reservation, you must do so no later than 24 hours prior to your tee time. If you have to bail out of your reservation for whatever reason and you do not cancel before that 24-hour cutoff period, you will be responsible for paying the full greens fees. Remember, they have your card, and they won’t be afraid to charge it!

Hopefully this article has provided some good information on how to handle any online transactions that you would encounter with the typical Phoenix golf package. Remember to plan properly, and you should have a great golfing experience.

One thing I have learned over the course of my life is that you should never waste your time reinventing the wheel. If information on Phoenix golf courses is readily available on the Web, it makes a heck of a lot more sense for me to refer you to their websites than for me to try and copy down (or rather copy and paste) all of the available information that I can find on the Internet regarding the several hundred award-winning golf courses that are littered all over the landscape of the Valley of the Sun.

One of the things I envisioned when I first started this website was to provide a list of Phoenix golf courses, but now I realize that most of this has already been done for me. So, again, not reinventing the wheel, and not trying to act like I’m the only one out there with this info, I would rather just act as a “traffic cop” and direct you to some excellent sites that provide this information. So, with that in mind, here are some good resources to help you find a list of golf courses in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area:

1. GolfLink.com

GolfLink has an excellent page that provides you with a comprehensive list of the many golf courses that are in the greater Phoenix area, and it also includes their proximity (in miles) to Phoenix. Ratings for each golf course are also provided. Here’s the link:

http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/city.aspx?dest=Phoenix+AZ

2. GolfGuideUsa.com

GolfGuideUsa also provides a Phoenix area golf course listing, albeit not quite as organized and structured as the GolfLink list. A plus for GolfGuideUsa is the capability to book your tee time online. Here’s the link:

http://www.golfguideusa.com/phoenix/list.asp

3. Phoenix.gov

You can’t go wrong with the official city website. Their Phoenix Golf page features information for Phoenix Golf Discount Cardholders, tournament booking information, links for golf instruction, special rates and programs, as well as schedules for their local tournaments and golfing events. Check out the link below:

http://phoenix.gov/SPORTS/golf.html

4. PhoenixASAP.com

This is a basic “city information” site that lists all the different activities that a person can do when visiting Phoenix, and obviously, you can’t leave golfing out of that lineup. The site’s Phoenix Golf page provides basic links to the many golf courses in the greater Phoenix area, and even some cities outside of Phoenix. You will have to visit each individual site to get addresses and phone numbers for those golf courses, but at least with this page it’s ordered and organized neatly. Includes municipal, private, and public golf courses. Here’s the link:

http://www.phoenixasap.com/phoenix-golf-courses.html

Well, this list should definitely keep you busy for a while. One thing that I believe is universal across the board when you’re talking with any golfer about Phoenix golf courses is the outstanding versatility and variety of their courses. So when you get some time to relax with a cup of coffee, check out some of those links and go ahead and plan your trip.

The Phoenix-Scottsdale area boasts a veritable “Who’s Who” of top-notch golf course designers and architects: Courses designed and developed by Weiskopf, Jones, Moorish, Fazio, Cupp, Nicklaus, Palmer, Nash, Dye, and Hills all call the Valley of the Sun their home. An extensive array of public, municipal and private equity courses are available, all with their own unique characteristics and features. Several award-winning golf courses are located in the greater Phoenix area, each one crafted to incorporate the natural beauty of the surroundings, including rolling hills and breathtaking panoramic views. For further ease of convenience, many of the golf courses are only a proverbial “stone’s throw” from Sky Harbor Airport, a gem in and of itself.

All told, the greater Phoenix area boasts over 200 golf courses. There are just as many types of course designs as there are playing styles; you’ll see everything from the traditional links style courses (you might forget that you’re not in Scotland) to courses that incorporate the interplay of lakes, creeks, and other bodies of water to make for a more challenging and stimulating round of play. But don’t think that you have to be a professional golfer to enjoy the various Phoenix golf courses that are available; there truly is a course for every single level of play that exists. So whether you are a low or high handicapper, a novice or pro, Phoenix offers you excellent golfing on every level.