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2019 Golfer’s Guide to Arizona Spring Training
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Your scouting report for the best places to tee off, kick back, chow down and catch some games
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2019 Golfer’s Guide to Arizona Spring Training: West Valley
Deer Valley Golf Course at Sun City West
Eight Major League Baseball teams make their Spring Training homes in the region west of I-17. Goodyear, Glendale, Peoria and Surprise each have a stadium with two teams apiece, as well as a golf courses and activities.
2019 Golfer’s Guide to Arizona Spring Training: East Valley
Rio Verde Country Cub
The East Valley is home to Mesa, where fans of the Chicago Cubs and Oakland A’s flock every spring, as well as to top-notch golf and more.
2019 Golfer’s Guide to Arizona Spring Training: Central Valley
Five teams, including our Colorado Rockies, play their home games in Arizona’s Central Valley. That’s one-fifth of the Cactus League. The populous and popular cultural hub abounds in golf courses, golf resorts and golf communities.
2019 Golfer’s Guide to Arizona Spring Training: Tucson
Sewailo Golf Club
Two hours in the car separate Scottsdale and Tucson. Home to the University of Arizona, the city known as “the old Pueblo” also features the historic Mission San Xavier del Bac, futuristic Biosphere2 and Sonoran Desert’s the timeless charm.
Scottsdale Golf Tees Up the Fun
The Phoenician Golf Course
While much of the world pulls out the heavy winter jackets and snow boots, Scottsdale offers up the sunshine for a perfect winter golf getaway. Check out what’s new for staying and playing under the cool, crisp air and abundant rays in this Sonoran Desert destination.