What Makes Desert Highlands Golf Club a Platinum Club?
When a private golf club is named a Platinum Club of America, a number of factors play into distinguishing it from around 6,000 other clubs. These include a History of Excellence, the Quality of Membership, the Spirit of Generosity in its Community and more. When you consider these aspects, it is no wonder that Desert Highlands Golf Club has received the Platinum Club distinction five consecutive times and counting. Desert Highlands Golf Club ...
6 Essential Tips for Vacation Buyers Before Choosing a Home in Troon
Troon homes are always popular picks among vacation buyers. With a vast selection of affordable, low-maintenance properties, a lush desert setting and resort-style luxuries, communities like Troon North and Troon Village offer the ultimate vacation experience. For vacation buyers, however, there are a lot of factors that go into choosing the right home. Here are a few tips to get you started: 1. Set a budget. You can decide how ...
Troon Country Club Gets Ready for the AZ Open
Last week, Troon Country Club hosted the PGA Southwest Section’s Arizona Senior Open, though the excitement won’t die down just yet. The 2014 Arizona Open begins tomorrow, August 21st through August 23rd, and will be held on the same renowned golf course at Troon Country Club. Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish’s Scottsdale masterpiece has been the site for a number of prestigious tournaments in the past, including the U.S. Mid-Amateur ...
U.S. Open Champion Martin Kaymer Plays at Whisper Rock
With Martin Kaymer’s big win at the U.S. Open in June, Whisper Rock can now boast a total of 11 championships in its ultra-elite roster—though you probably won’t hear members boasting about it any time soon. The German golfer is just one of many PGA champions that have played as members of Whisper Rock, a notoriously exclusive golf club located in beautiful North Scottsdale. Along with Kaymer, the club has ...
Most Challenging Golf Courses in Arizona
Scottsdale has a wide variety of golf courses, suitable for golfers of all skill levels. However, some of Scottsdale’s most popular golf courses are also some of the hardest to play in the state. These 4 Scottsdale courses were ranked by Phoenix Business Journal as the Most Challenging Golf Courses in Arizona: 1. Desert Mountain – Sitting at the top of the list, Desert Mountain’s Chiricahua course boasts a Slope Rating of 151 ...
Mirabel Golf Club Clubhouse Expansion to Begin this Summer
Mirabel Golf Club members have something new to get excited about – an improved dining experience at the Clubhouse! Plans for a dining room expansion have recently been approved by the membership and are set to begin on June 1st. This project marks the first major change to the Mirabel Clubhouse since the club’s inception in 2003. The $1.1 million renovations will include added space to the dining room, separating ...