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The Must Play u0022SHORT LISTu0022 Arizona Golf Courses
This is a crash course for traveling golfers. Based on the time you can squeeze into your schedule, here is our short list of must-play venues. JUST ONE DAY TO PLAY Accept any calendar compromise necessary to carve out the time to report to the first tee of these treasures for 18- or 36-holes. You’ll be richly rewarded: TPC Scottsdale Stadium TPC Scottsdale Champions Wekopa Cholla Wekopa Saguaro Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain GOT TIME FOR A FEW Add these venues to your rota when you feel up to the challenge of indulging the soul in several servings of premiere Arizona golf. Troon North Monument Troon North Pinnacle Southern Dunes Arizona National PLENTY OF TIME, WE’VE GOT WHEELS, LET’S ADD A ROAD TRIP A stellar North Scottsdale play, followed by two nights on the road, delivers you golf among pre-historic rock formations, Wild West cattle country and the most beautiful red rock formations you’ve ever seen: The Boulders Rancho de los Caballeros Sedona Golf Resort
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Meet AZGA’s JOHN DAVIS
Ever since high school, when he wrote regularly for his hometown newspaper, John Davis knew he wanted to be a sports journalist because he figured it would always keep him “close to the action.” So it comes as no surprise that, since completing military service as a medical specialist, he has spent many of his waking hours in sports venues, and even slept in a few. “JD,” as friends and colleagues know him, has covered every major sport, primarily in his home state of Michigan and Arizona, and still resides in both. When not enjoying the winter respite of the Valley of the Sun, he is on the shores of Lake Michigan in a popular golf area known as Michigan’s “Gold Coast.” It was there, at the Traverse City Record-Eagle, that he began his daily newspaper career and, among other things, covered the high school basketball games of Dan Majerle, who later reached stardom with the Phoenix Suns at a time when John happened to be covering that NBA team. They also are fellow Chippewas, having graduated from Central Michigan University. But, as JD likes to say, “I’m the Chippewa. He’s the Chippendale.” John’s sports beats also have included the…
Meet BILL HUFFMAN AZGA
Bill Huffman has been with Backspin The Golf Show since 1999, the same year he wrote the book “Arizona’s Greatest Golf Courses.” Bill was born in Iowa City, Iowa, graduated from City High School in 1969, and from the University of Iowa in 1973 (bachelor of general studies) and 1975 (masters degree in journalism). His first “real” job was covering high school football for the San Antonio Express-News, where he eventually became the assistant sports editor. From 1977-82 he was the copy desk chief/assistant sports editor of the Des Moines Register — “The Big Peach.” In the fall of 1982 he moved to Arizona as the copy desk chief of the Arizona Republic. In 1985 he became the assistant sports editor. Among his other accomplishments, Huffman served as the national president of the Associated Press Sports Editors Association in 1995, and was a member of the executive committee of the Golf Writers Association of America from 1996-98. The first major golf championship he covered was the 1988 U.S. Open at Brookline near Boston, and he has covered 48 majors and Ryder Cups since, including 20 Masters. He currently writes about golf for azgolf.org, the official website of the Arizona Golf…
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THE CHALLENGE
TOURNAMENT CALENDAR
There are so many tournaments for professionals and amateurs alike throughout the year in the state of Arizona, that it’s sometimes hard to track them all. However, on The Challenge calendar we are going to ensure that you don’t miss out on any of the top tournament events that you may find of interest. Here you’ll find PGA, LPGA, Nationwide and Gateway tour events for professionals, as well as top amateur tournaments for players of all ages and skill levels. Backspin the Golf Show, co-hosted by our own Bill Huffman, also puts on a series of tournaments throughout the year that you will find both fun and challenging. We’ll include those events as well. If you represent an charitable organization, clubs or event hosts and you want us to include your information on The Challenge tournament schedule, please send an e-mail to reply@azgolfauthority.com with all the relevant facts we’ll need to know. We’ll be happy to include all appropriate events on our calendar. {CALENDAR}
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VISITOR GUIDES
How do we describe Arizona? It’s simple – so much to do, so little time. Our State has a wealth of stunning scenery, outdoor activities, sporting and special events. From the Waste Management Phoenix Open and Barrett Jackson Classic Car Auction, to all four major professional sports teams, the Grand Canyon, hundreds of miles of hiking/biking trails, vibrant nightlife, restaurants and shops galore, you’ll never be at a loss for things to do. We’ve provided links to all our State and local tourism websites and many more so you are just a chip shot away from all the information about after-golf activities you’ll need or want. Don’t want to read it on the web? Then simply order a handy destination guide from any or all our partners who are happy to send them to you. [WPBUSDIRMANUI]
ARIZONA
[it-rotate group=u0026#8221;4u0026#8243;] Arizona Exploring your options has never been so fun. Free in spirit and wild in character, Arizona is a wonderland all its own. With luxurious spas, trendy galleries and a thrilling landscape, it’s the perfect place to get away. Set your own pace for adventure as you relax with a mud wrap at a five-diamond resort, hike the wildflower-laden trails of the Superstition Mountains, or dine al fresco as the sun sets over the Sonoran Desert. With options as sweeping and diverse as its terrain, Arizona is primed for all kinds of discoveries. What adventures await you here? You’ll just have to visit to find out. Savor every moment. Arizona is the ideal place to work up an appetite. Dine at award-winning LON’S at the Hermosa in Phoenix, hacienda atmosphere with a warmth that only complements the sizzling specialties. Here, chefs use bold flavors and compelling combinations for a contemporary take on classic dishes. There are plenty of ways to soothe your appetite throughout Arizona. And although “delicious” isn’t the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word “Asylum,” the ghost town of Jerome will make you a believer. Part of the Jerome Grand Hotel,…
MESA
[rotating photo gallery goes here] Mesa is a thriving metropolis in the heart of the Southwest that continues to entice with lifestyle and leisure pursuits in high demand by visitors. Embraced by the Sonoran Desert – a playground for sought-after outdoor recreation – here you can find world-class golf, diverse dining, engaging entertainment, cultural connections, ample shopping, and a charming downtown. Mesa started out as a small farming community but fast forward 120 years and you’ll see Mesa has grown at break-neck speed and is now the third largest city in the state of Arizona (boasting a population greater than such well-known cities as Atlanta, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Pittsburgh and Miami). Downtown is aligned with boutiques, antique shops, museums, cafes, coffee shops and yoga studios. This vibrant epi-center is also the home of Mesa Arts Center, reflecting the unique character of Arizona’s desert and canyon landscapes. And, Mesa is a recreation paradise boasting a close proximity to Tonto National Forest. Here, visitors can access three lakes and two rivers that allow for every water sport imaginable paired with endless hiking trails. In all, it’s a modern-day desert urban retreat where landscapes are legendary, tradition and heritage still shine, and small…
PHOENIX
This is the Phoenix Page on AZGA Connections
SCOTTSDALE
This the Scottsdale Page on AZGA Connections
TUCSON
This the Tucson Page on AZGA Connections
More AZGA Direct Links
This is the Other Connections Page on AZGA Connections
Contact Us
You can reach any of us at Arizona Golf Authority here. [Put contact form here]
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