Take Refuge from Old Man Winter in the Coachella Valley Chris Duthie Pictured: PGA West TPC Stadium course in Palm Springs For generations, Palm Springs has been accorded much-favored status for Colorado golfers looking to escape, even briefly, the spine-chilling clutches of Old Man Winter. It’s for good reason, too. This perfect-weather haven—located in California’s … Read more
…and “no snow” makes it six. Chris Duthie El Niño’s long-predicted winter storms began pummeling Colorado this week, prompting boisterous celebration among skiers and snowboarders but leaving golfers with little more than wistful summer memories. Sure, it’s chilly throughout the Southwest, but is it time to trade the sticks for the flats? No way, niño. … Read more
Six Reasons to Go South This Holiday Season Chris Duthie A snow-laden white Christmas is very much the ideal for most Coloradans. Yet a green, Saguaro Desert-infused holiday in Scottsdale is perhaps even more compelling, especially when rewards include sumptuous short-sleeve weather, spectacular holiday festivals and—oh yes—nearly 200 immediate-vicinity golf courses designed by the best … Read more
Could Jack Nicklaus’ Quivira be the most electrifying course you ever play? Tony Dear Even during the boom years of golf course construction, when faceless new facilities with formulaic names opened every week, Jack Nicklaus designs always attracted a lot of attention. After the economic bubble burst, however, and new course openings slowed to a … Read more
Thirty-six holes of redesigned golf and an energetic, civic-minded membership make for one sustainable community. Jon Rizzi One more spin around the sun and I’ll qualify for “active adult” living. Will I soon find myself humming that silly jingle from The Villages commercial? Probably not, but I’d be whistling a different tune if The Verdes—specifically … Read more
If you want follow the little white ball down the fairways less traveled, it will take you here. Bill Huffman Golf in Arizona has long been known for its tip-top conditioning and jaw-dropping views. That’s especially true in well-known bastions of the sport like Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tucson, where the best public golf has a … Read more
Scottsdale Golf Clubs Offer Plenty of Options for Holiday Parties Colorado AvidGolfer This post originally appeared on ExperienceScottsdaleGolf.com. Often overlooked, but always a big hit, hosting a holiday party at one of Scottsdale’s many golf clubs is a great option. Most offer the kind of unique indoor/outdoor ambiance that truly enhances the holiday spirit – … Read more
Four Fabulously Sweet Indulgences Chris Duthie Golf and spa are ideally matched pursuits—a detail not lost on premier vacation properties or on persnickety Colorado snowbirds that flock to Eden-esque, warm weather respites throughout the Southwest. Where to go? Consider these four legendary properties, each one famous for their sensational spa programs, singular golf options and … Read more
One of the country’s best municipal courses, Hobbs’ Rockwind Community Links is the blueprint for golf’s future. Jon Rizzi | Golf Photography by Tony Roberts “The pumpjacks were our trees,” remembers Stan Sayers of the oil-rich badlands near his hometown of Hobbs, New Mexico. He laughs. “That sounds like it could be right out of … Read more
Even if your locker is the trunk of a rental car, you can enjoy golf in Florida’s playground. Eric Levin This story begins with two objects: Elvis Presley’s Army hat and a squeaky, two-wheeled pull cart. Together they represent the alpha and omega of Palm Beach County, Florida, a place where Maseratis glide through the … Read more
