Sunday, February 19, 2012

Top Arizona Golf Vacation Ideas

Arizona is fast becoming one of the most popular golf vacation destinations in the United States. With more than 300 sunny days a year and beautifully dry weather, the Phoenix area is home to dozens of golf courses. They range from public golf courses open to anyone to top-quality championship caliber golf courses located at exclusive luxury resorts. The huge variety of golf courses are part of what makes Arizona golf such an attractive place for golf trips. You’ll find both links and parks courses, as well as golf courses that provide exactly the level of challenge that suits your golf game the best.

One of the easiest ways to plan Arizona golf vacations is to leave the planning to a pro. Many professional travel agents specialize in booking golf trips and golf outings for individuals, families and groups. Because they deal with the golf courses, resorts and clubs every day, they have that little extra “in” that can score you special deals and perks that you couldn’t get if you were doing the booking yourself. Knowing a little about the top courses in Arizona can help you decide among the many golf travel packages offered.

Wigwam Golf and Country Club

One of the top-rated golf resorts in the Phoenix area, Wigwam Golf and Country Club is an Arizona landmark that has been in operation since the 1930s. You can golf on any one of 5 courses that provide the avid golfer with 54 championship holes and enjoy your time on 400 beautifully landscaped and manicured acres. If your party includes non-golfers, they can relax at the Elizabeth Arden Spa, swim in one of the four pools, participate in children’s programs and take advantage of the other amenities, including a 25-foot high water slide.

SunRidge Canyon

Located just outside Scottsdale, SunRidge Canyon Golf Club is exactly that – a golf club. Those who play Arizona golf regularly count it among the most overlooked excellent courses in the state, despite the fact that it’s rated among the top 100 public courses in the country. The course is as much a treat for the eyes as it is a feast for the golfer who enjoys a truly challenging course that is still playable for the average player. The landscaping makes incredible use of desert plants and rocks to create a stunning vista that enhances play. The course is famous for the Wicked Six – the challenging and devilish last six holes on the 18-hole course. Make nice with the pros and regulars at the clubhouse and they’ll happily share tips and tricks to hit those holes just right.

You’ll find dozens of other exceptional courses in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area – and if you want to head further afield, Tucson golf courses add even more variety to your golf vacation planning. Talk to a golf travel planner and get yourself hooked up with the best in golf vacations for this coming season.