The beautiful Desert Highlands, a private golf and recreational community anchored by a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, is widely recognized as one of the most desirable in the country. Membership at Desert Highlands is exclusive to those living within the community, and members enjoy exclusive privileges you won’t find in other communities. About Desert Highlands Desert highlands was named the “Best Scenic Course” by Arizona Foothills Magazine and has been chosen several years running as one of “America’s Continue Reading
Troon North lays the groundwork for a new luxury resort
One of the leading golf clubs in the world is planning to become more of a destination. A new Scottsdale luxury resort is in the works right outside the Troon North Golf Club. Tentatively named the Troon North Villas project, the resort would bring 64 units right up to the clubhouse. While the creative groundwork is being laid, the plan is still in the design and development process and the collaborators are keeping their lips sealed on any details. At this point, zoning is in place and the project architecture Continue Reading
The Wigwam Resort is ready for golf season with renovations complete
Following recent renovations to the signature Wigwam Resort Golf Club, the second 18-hole course is revamped just in time for Phoenix golf season! This week the Patriot Course at the Wigwam Resort re-opened after an extensive renovation, much like the Gold Course went through last year. The Patriot Course was originally designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. while the renovation was led by Nevada-based Key Golf. Key Golf specializes in southwestern courses, which was important to the Wigwam’s heritage and Continue Reading
Take it from Phil Mickelson, switching up your golf grip can help you beat a slump
We’ve all been there. You’re on the golf course, hitting your driver and fairway woods well, only to tally up extra strokes on your short game. Sometimes making small changes can make a big difference. Take a trick from Phil Mickelson’s handbook: alternate your putting golf grip to help yourself out of a slump. While playing the 145th Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland, Mickelson took to an interesting grip technique that may well have helped him nab his second-place finish. Towards the end of the Continue Reading
3 reasons to golf early and often this summer
From getting ahead of the sweltering Scottsdale summer heat to lowering your golf score – here are 3 great reasons to golf early and often this summer! Beat the heat! It may be stating the obvious, but the mornings are the coolest time to be out when you live in a Scottsdale golf homes. The air, cement, and grass are cooler then at dusk, plus you can actually see where you hit. Many golf courses offer earlier tee times in the summer, some as early as sunrise at 4:30 am; what better way to start your day Continue Reading
