by azga_office | Central Arizona, Phoenix
The Buzz: Before the JW Marriott Resort sprung up in this northeast part of Phoenix known as Desert Ridge, Arnold Palmer and his design crew sculpted a signature course, which was one of five he designed in Arizona and was selected as one of the “Top 10 Palmer...
by azga_office | Central Arizona, Phoenix
The Buzz: The Faldo course is the second of two outstanding designs at the JW Marriott Wildfire Resort and a stark contrast to the first, which was crafted by Arnold Palmer. In fact, the Nick Faldo-designed layout is a departure from just about every other course in...
by azga_office | Central Arizona, Phoenix
Arizona Golf Authority AZGA Arizona Golf Course Review: Villa de Paz is a favorite of local veteran players on the west side of Phoenix and has a well-deserved reputation as one of the area’s best value courses. Designed by Greg Nash, it opened in 1976 and received a...
by azga_office | Central Arizona, Phoenix
The Buzz: Welcome to the course that almost became the first Tournament Players Club in PGA Tour history and host site of the annual Phoenix Open, but still turned out to be one of Arizona’s best resort layouts. This course, part of the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs...
by azga_office | Central Arizona, Phoenix
Arizona Golf Authority Golf Course Buzz: People haven’t stopped buzzing about Papago Golf Course – the finest municipal golf course in Phoenix – ever since it underwent a redesign in 2008. The “Buzz” is Papago remains No. 1 among Phoenix’s five “munis’’...
by azga_office | Central Arizona, Phoenix
AZGA Golf Buzz: One of the popular events here involves more than just golf clubs. You also need a glowing golf ball, glowing necklace and a flash light. In the movie “Caddyshack,” the character played by Chevy Chase talks about “night putting,” which is part of the...