The start of a new year can be a good time for a lot of things, including buying a new home. So what does the marketplace look like for the year ahead? If you’ve been looking for a new or second home in an Arizona golf community, 2016 might just be the perfect year to make your move. Here are five reasons to buy an Arizona golf home in 2016: Home prices should stabilize. Across the country but particularly in Arizona golf communities, we’ve seen real estate prices on the rise lately. While prices are still Continue Reading
Fine dining Flourish-es in Fountain Hills with farm-to-table fare
Residents in SunRidge Canyon and Arizona golf communities around Fountain Hills have a new go-to restaurant to add to their rotation. Flourish just opened in the revamped CopperWynd Resort and promises farm-fresh, healthy fare with an ethnic twist. Their motto is “food is essential to life, therefore make it good.” Flourish is brought to us by the same group responsible for the Enchantment Resort and Mii Amo Spa in Sedona, both of which boast rave reviews and similarly stunning desert views. Nestled in the Continue Reading
You’re never too young to play golf in Arizona
We’ve all heard that learning sports young can be incredibly beneficial for children. It helps them learn coordination, motor skills, sportsmanship, social interaction, and a number of other essential aspects of development. Proving that you’re really never too young to boost development and start playing golf in Arizona, the Junior Golf Association of Arizona (JGAA) is hosting the 2016 Itty Bitty Open on January 16, 2016. The Itty Bitty Open is for kids three to five years old and will be held at 15 Continue Reading
Beginner’s guide to golf in Arizona golf communities: Part 2
In the last segment of this beginner’s guide series, we looked at how to approach the game of golf and how to get suited up for learning to play in Arizona golf communities. Now that you have the basic golf gear and someone to show you the ropes, it’s time to swing into action! Golf Game Basics So you know how to wield your clubs and you found someone brave enough to go out with you on your first game. Wondering what comes next? Before the game, review the basic rules of golf. The rules sometimes get updated, Continue Reading
Holiday giving and donation ideas around Arizona golf communities
Tis the season to decorate Scottsdale golf homes, bake cookies, wrap presents and spend time with family and friends. The holiday season is also the time of year that many people plan their charitable giving and donations. There are many fantastic local organizations around Arizona golf communities that could use a helping hand, whether it be donations of time, toys or money. Here are a few of our favorite holiday giving ideas: Adopt a Family, Adult or Senior for the Holidays The Concerned Citizens for Continue Reading
The Silverleaf Club in DC Ranch welcomes PGA pro Craig Hocknull
Big news on the DC Ranch golf front: PGA player and teacher Craig Hocknull recently joined The Silverleaf Club as Director of Instruction. Hocknull is one of few who went from PGA teacher to PGA pro (on the Web.com tour). He has demonstrated a unique understanding of what it takes to both play and teach this great sport, and he’s excited to do it at one of the best private golf clubs in Arizona. “It’s not often you receive this kind of professional opportunity to help members and their guests with their golf Continue Reading
