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Lodge at
Ventana
Canyon
Tucson / 800-828-5701
The Lodge at
Venatna Canyon offers up the quintessential Sonoran Desert luxury experience – one that
incorporates stunning natural beauty with luxurious, intimate surroundings,
exceptional service and world-class golf. Set at the foot of Tucson’s Santa
Catalina Mountains
amidst a 600-acre preserve, The Lodge at Ventana Canyon has just 50 inviting guest suites,
but it provides everything you could ever want from a desert golf destination.
Heading the list of attractions are the two world-renowned Tom Fazio-designed
golf courses. The Mountain Course is a spectacular desert target-style layout
with sweeping views and dramatic elevation changes. The Canyon Course winds its
way through beautiful Espero Canyon creating a tremendous golf
experience unmatched in the Southwest. The exceptional quality of the golf is
accented by a world-class tennis program, a spacious swimming facility, fitness
center, a spa with room service and dining facilities with eclectic menus
designed to meet every taste.
Sedona Golf
Resort
Sedona / 877-733-6630
Perhaps no other
golf course on earth provides a better combination of jaw-dropping beauty and
exceptional challenge than the acclaimed Sedona Golf Resort. Located in the
heart of one of the most dramatically beautiful regions on earth, the thrilling
6,646-yard, par-71 course is widely considered among the world’s most
unforgettable golf experiences. Each hole is a unique adventure governed by its
own set of circumstances as it winds around the famed red rocks of Sedona. And,
at every turn, the beauty seems all the more striking. Designed by
architect Gary Panks, Sedona Golf Resort presents a thrilling layout that flows
through a cedar-strewn valley between two imposing mesas. The substantial shifts
in terrain make for some rollicking challenges and offer many truly breathtaking
vantage points. The challenge is unparalleled, and the excitement is only
matched by the unprecedented scenery of the Red Rock cliffs and glorious rock
formations.
Rancho de los
Caballeros
Wickenburg / 800-684-5030
Located just a
bit outside Phoenix in the charming western town of Wickenburg, Rancho de los
Caballeros is a working guest ranch that just so happens to be home to one of
the finest classic golf experiences you’ll find anywhere in Arizona. Originally
designed by the esteemed Robert Trent Jones Sr., Los Caballeros’ golf course was
a Silver Medal recipient from Golf Magazine and is considered among the top five
courses in the state by Golf Digest. The course plays to just over 7,000 yards
and winds its way through a classic desert setting with thrilling challenges and
exceptional shot-making opportunities. Guests looking for an authentic
Arizona
experience that goes beyond a wonderful round of golf will want to check out Los
Caballeros’ luxurious resort with its excellent spa, beautiful guest rooms,
world-class dining and tremendous variety of western-style outdoor
adventure.
Longbow
Mesa / 480-807-5400
Named by GolfWeek
magazine as “One of the Top 20 Courses in Arizona,” Longbow features a par-71,
7,003-yard desert golf layout that demands accuracy, strength and skill to
score. Located in the Southeastern portion of the Valley of the Sun, less
than 30 minutes the resort centers of Phoenix and Scottsdale, Longbow is
one of the best golf values in the entire state of Arizona, and the thrilling
challenge of the course is made even better by Longbow’s classic core-golf
layout (meaning no homes or roads intrude into the course) and the short
distances between green and tee make Longbow an excellent choice for those who
prefer walking. Finally, the playing experience is further enhanced by the
commanding views of the Superstition
Mountains, Usery Mountains and nearby Red Mountain that encircle the
property.