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Welcome to Greater Phoenix!
Phoenix has garnered well-earned praise as one of the world's top five golf destinations. As the sixth-largest city in the United States, with nearly 1.3 million residents, Phoenix offers a multitude of cultural and recreational activities. Greater Phoenix gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy countless activities ranging from outstanding museums, galleries, performing arts, fine dining, horseback riding and cowboy shoot-outs. The climate makes outdoor activities, such as desert jeep tours, hot-air ballooning, and water recreation a way of life. And we haven't even discussed day trips to scenic Arizona destinations like the Grand Canyon and Sedona.
The Phoenix metropolitan area, often referred to as the 'Valley of the Sun', is surrounded by majestic saguaro cacti, the well recognized symbol of the Sonoran Desert. These statuesque creatures are indigenous only to the Southwestern desert of the US where they appear as giants towering over the sparsely vegetated terrain. These fragile emblems survive the harshest summers but often fall victim to man's encroachment and interference. The saguaro, as much as the phoenix bird rising from the ashes, symbolizes the city that I have called home for over 35 years.
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Surrounded by the scenic landscape of the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix provides the excitement of the Old West within a thriving metropolitan area brimming with cultural activity. More than three dozen luxurious resorts are scattered throughout the Valley, many of which provide spectacular spas that offer special treatments native to Arizona.
Recognized worldwide for its broad range of outdoor recreational opportunities such as golf, biking and hiking, Greater Phoenix provides more than 325 days of sunshine annually. More than 200 picturesque golf courses helped earn Greater Phoenix the title of “Golf Capital of the World” from the National Golf Foundation. For adventurers, the options are limitless – including Jeep tours, hot-air balloon rides above spectacular scenery, horseback riding and rock climbing.
When it’s time for fun and relaxation, get out and see a show, symphony or ball game in Downtown – Copper Square, visit museums filled with Native American art and history, and enjoy incredible culinary delights, As one of only eight US cities to field teams in all four major professional sports, Greater Phoenix is a sports haven. At the same time, the Valley is truly a shopper’s paradise with fabulous malls, unique boutiques, art galleries, antique shops and outlet centers.
CLUB WEST GOLF
Nestled in the Ahwatukee Foothills lies a gem of a golf course called Club West. Immaculate greens and fairways framed by breathtakingly beautiful mountains define a few of the qualities of this upscale golf course which draws both experienced and beginning golfers from across the state.
According to Club West Assistant Golf Professional, Joe Dollarhide, on any given day one could bump into such notables as Charles Barkley; Vince Coleman from the St. Louis Cardinals; Jake Plumber, Cardinal quarterback; and Albert Bell from the Baltimore Orioles, enjoying a friendly game of golf.
This 18 hole course winds itself through dips and turns and the Sonoran desert foothills with numerous elevation changes and spectacular views. Be prepared with your brake foot because the cart paths are convoluted and steep at times but it's a fun ride and the course is replete with opportunities to give all your clubs a major workout.
With four tees for every hole one can vary the level of challenge to match one's skills. Total yardage for the professional tees is 7057 with Par 72. The four tees each have different USGA Ratings/Slope Ratings: Black Tees 73.1/129; Blue Tees 70.0/118; White Tees 68.6/115; Yellow Tees 63.5/104.
Club West is located about 30 minutes from Sky Harbor Airport off Chandler Blvd and there are numerous quality hotels conveniently located less than 10 minutes away.
All the holes are distinctive with subtle elevation changes. There are no trees and the fairways are basically wide open and forgiving. Holes 15 and 17 offer great photo opportunities as well as terrific elevation changes, with tee shots that drop between 50 and 100 feet. Hole 17 has two greens to choose from and offers the most spectacular vista on the course with South Mountain looming majestically behind them.
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