Tony Dear As a proud Brit (resident of the US of A for 12 years now), I’d use this space to write about the Sceptred Isle, Blighty, and Old Britannia every week if I could. I’m pretty sure the boss wouldn’t go for it though, and you readers might grow weary of it after…hmm…two columns? … Read more
Conestoga Golf Club Marbled by myriad washes, arroyos, bluffs and 51 bunkers, Mesquite’s stunning 7,232-yard Conestoga Golf Club earns every bit of its 74.9/147 rating from the tips. Forced carries and challenges abound, but this Troon-managed Gary Panks design plays from five sets of tees, eliminating some of the trouble but none of the enjoyment. … Read more
The evolution of developments like Encanterra and Trilogy at Vistancia Jon Rizzi | Colorado AvidGolfer Arizona’s golf communities have evolved past being second-home enclaves for seniors and snowbirds. As this sampling shows, they’re more dynamic than ever with personality that makes residents want to stay year-round. Encanterra Located on 800 acres an hour southeast of … Read more
Colorado AvidGolfer Set into vermillion cliffs of Red Rock Country, just minutes from Snow Canyon State Park and Zion National Park, the Inn at Entrada beckons with luxurious accommodations in 44 rooms divided among suites and casitas. innatentrada.com Lodge Yourself in Utah What St. George, Utah—just 30 minutes from Mesquite—may lack in neon, it more … Read more
Colorado AvidGolfer A Gorgeous Gauntlet St. George’s emerging reputation as a golf mecca owes in part to the Red Rock Golf Trail, a complimentary service provided by the St. George Area Convention & Tourism Office that automatically calculates green fees with hotel prices for a total golf package rate. The trail consists of Coral Canyon … Read more
Lynn Debruin Shop, dine and play in Newport, the historic stomping grounds of the Gilded Age. The ascending road across the Pell Bridge suggested there was water everywhere, but all we could see was fog as thick as the clam chowder famous in these parts. It was an eerie entry into the resort town of … Read more
Tony Dear It’s inevitable, given the size of their populations and shared status as emerging economic powerhouses, that India and China are compared so closely. While the explosion of China’s golf industry during the 1990s and first few years of the 21st century was heard around the world, India’s was only slightly less audible. The … Read more
Colorado AvidGolfer The company’s called Par 4, but it manages five Nevada golf properties: Silverstone, Badlands and Spanish Trail in Las Vegas; Primm Valley in Primm; and Mountain Falls in Pahrump. All but the last boast more than 18 holes—and Silverstone actually has an extra bet-settler called “the decider.” Strength in Numbers All the golf, … Read more
Colorado AvidGolfer A major overhaul of TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course and clubhouse is scheduled after next year’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, which annually draws a half-million people. The $15 million improvement will include resurfacing greens and tees, improving irrigation and expanding locker rooms, dining areas and meeting space. Know Your Ranchos The golf resorts … Read more
Colorado AvidGolfer Eureka Casino and Resort consistently rates as one of Mesquite’s top resorts because it consistently upgrades its facility. The last five years have seen brilliant remodelings of guest rooms and suites, gaming areas, as well as the courtyard, pool and spa, and the addition of new amenities. eurekamesquite.com Vegas, Baby? Since what … Read more
