Southern Utah abounds with colorful, year-round golf—and much more Chris Duthie Daytime temperatures are still in the 90s in glorious southern Utah, but that will soon change for the better, enticing avid golfers with cooler weather, bluebird days and landscapes rife with red-rock mountainscapes, effervescent high desert vistas and some of the Southwest’s most explosive … Read more
With 51 golf courses in the city and over 200 in the surrounding area, great golf experiences can be overlooked in Scottsdale. Colorado AvidGolfer With 51 golf courses just within the city limits of Scottsdale, and more than 200 in the surrounding area, it can be easy to overlook some hidden gems and extraordinary golf … Read more
Whether playing Cholla or Saguaro, the award-winning courses encourage you to relax and enjoy the Sonoran Desert. Colorado AvidGolfer Whether playing Cholla or Saguaro, golfers are treated to an Arizona desert golf experience unlike any other at We-Ko-Pa Golf Club. The lack of development encroaching on the award-winning courses encourages you to relax and enjoy … Read more
Don’t miss these 16 high-value opportunities Chris Duthie TRAVEL: Sept. 14, 2015 Having just returned from a five-day golf trip to Arizona, I can personally testify that—unless you’re a fan of 100-degree temperatures and 30-percent humidity—it’s a bit early to consider a golf getaway to the desert. That said, the reverse is absolutely true about … Read more
Mesquite, Nevada continues to grow its reputation as a golf destination. Jon Rizzi The following appears as part of our Fall Travel Guide. GET SPOILED: Expect nothing less than first-class service, immaculate conditioning and exciting shot values at daily-fee Conestoga Golf Club in Mesquite. Fully managed by Troon Golf, the 7,232-yard Gary Panks design further … Read more
Escape the winter with these exceptional Arizona resorts Jon Rizzi The following appears as part of our Fall Travel Guide. TROPHY CASE: The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has added yet another AAA Five Diamond Award to its praiseworthy résumé. That’s 24 consecutive years of displaying the prestigious accolade—regal mettle indeed, earned with peerless guest services and … Read more
St. George and its surrounding area offer golf, luxury, excursions, and majestic parks year-round Jon Rizzi The following appeared as part of our Fall Travel Guide. ROCK IT: Outstanding golf is part and parcel to the Red Rock Golf Trail, an 11-course smorgasbord (10 in and around St. George, another in nearby Mesquite, Nevada) that … Read more
Beautiful scenery, luxurious accommodations and two challenging courses reside in Tucson at the Omni Tucson National Resort. Colorado AvidGolfer Temperatures will be dropping soon, so it’s time to start thinking of where you’re going to be hitting the links over the winter months. If you’re interested in beautiful scenery, luxurious accommodations and two courses featuring … Read more
Do not miss these 16 high-value opportunities Chris Duthie Fall golf has arrived, and with it our most favorite seasonal deal: Mile High Golf, presented by Volvo. Starting next Monday, Sept. 14, and running through Sunday, Sept. 27, avid golfers will enjoy full access to amazing, high-value greens fees at some of Colorado’s more decorated … Read more
Where Colorado golf finds its true north Chris Duthie Less than an hour’s drive north of Denver, the tri-cities of Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland are a sun-splashed smorgasbord for avid golfers. Only five of the region’s 19 courses are private, leaving the bulk open to public play. Plus, the off-course distractions are just as … Read more
