Golf in Phoenix
Nov 15, 2003 | 8:24 pm
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Golf in Phoenix
I am headed out to Phoenix in the morning for a couple of days of meetings on Monday and Tuesday.
I have to continue on to LA and SF later in the week so I am not going to bring my golf clubs along with me, but I would like to play a round or two tomorrow and after work on Monday.
I am staying at the Wigwam Resort on Litchfield Park. I have heard it has gone downhill in recent years, but they offered a very good rate.
A couple of questions:
1. What are the best courses in town that won't break the bank? There are three courses onsite at the Wigwam, should I just stick with them? Are there any good last minute booking websites?
2. What is the going rate for rental clubs at most courses?
I have to continue on to LA and SF later in the week so I am not going to bring my golf clubs along with me, but I would like to play a round or two tomorrow and after work on Monday.
I am staying at the Wigwam Resort on Litchfield Park. I have heard it has gone downhill in recent years, but they offered a very good rate.
A couple of questions:
1. What are the best courses in town that won't break the bank? There are three courses onsite at the Wigwam, should I just stick with them? Are there any good last minute booking websites?
2. What is the going rate for rental clubs at most courses?
Nov 15, 2003 | 8:59 pm
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The one time I've been to PHX, I played both TPC courses. (There is a tougher, longer course that hosts the PGA every year and an easier, shorter course that isn't used for the pros.) The big course was pretty expensive in the morning (over $150) but we played in the afternoon for about $80 each. The easier course was about $55 each.
Both courses were nice. TPCs in some cities tend to be a wee bit overrated, but for $80 I thought it was okay.
I don't know about rental costs, but I know from experience to make sure to call courses ahead if you plan to rent. Ask what they cost and exactly what make/model/length/shaft they rent. If you don't like their answer but still want to play that course, call some local golf shops. A lot of big golf shops (especially in places like PHX) rent at several quality levels and with some shaft and length choices.
Whatever you do, don't play a $100 round of golf with crappy sticks. That's no fun at all.
Both courses were nice. TPCs in some cities tend to be a wee bit overrated, but for $80 I thought it was okay.
I don't know about rental costs, but I know from experience to make sure to call courses ahead if you plan to rent. Ask what they cost and exactly what make/model/length/shaft they rent. If you don't like their answer but still want to play that course, call some local golf shops. A lot of big golf shops (especially in places like PHX) rent at several quality levels and with some shaft and length choices.
Whatever you do, don't play a $100 round of golf with crappy sticks. That's no fun at all.
Nov 15, 2003 | 11:08 pm
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Most of the resorts have some brochures highlighting courses in the area. I think the Sunday paper will have some information in it, as well.
If you can get to a Safeway grocery, they're selling entertainment books that are full of 2 for 1 golf coupons. If you're doing any business near 16th St & Camelback, I'll be glad to let you pull some from mine.
I play, but not well nor often--my experience here has been on city courses. Were I to play a gorgeous course out here, I'd head up to the Boulders at Carefree (across town from where you are). I don't have a clue what it costs, but it is beautiful.
JP
If you can get to a Safeway grocery, they're selling entertainment books that are full of 2 for 1 golf coupons. If you're doing any business near 16th St & Camelback, I'll be glad to let you pull some from mine.
I play, but not well nor often--my experience here has been on city courses. Were I to play a gorgeous course out here, I'd head up to the Boulders at Carefree (across town from where you are). I don't have a clue what it costs, but it is beautiful.
JP