This is the perfect time of the year for a day trip down to El Conquistador Golf and Tennis in Oro Valley for some great golf! Just 10 miles north of the growing metropolis of Tucson you’ll discover pleasant temperatures, attractive surroundings and a lot of rolling hills that provide some of the best eye-candy in the Southwest high desert. Whether you elect to play 18 holes or go all out and play 36, this Troon-managed facility has two traditionally laid out courses that provide a challenging feat for just 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
Greens around the world: travel and golf with the 2017 Troon Card
Pack your bags and your clubs – Troon just launched their 2017 Troon Card program! Troon has become synonymous with exceptional golf in spectacular locations around the globe. With the Troon Card, members score discounts on greens fees and travel rates at Troon properties all over the world. The 2017 Troon Card comes in a TwoSome or FourSome and golfers can select the card for specific states or regions. Some state cards also offer bonus “neighbor” discounts to other states, and all cards include the Continue Reading
Mark your calendars for the 15th annual Golf-Fore-Charity on April 25
Although the spring season may seem like it's brimming with golf tournaments and events, Golf-Fore-Charity is a unique community event that brings together over 50 groups for golf, a live and silent auction, dinner, and a lifestyle expo with demonstrations. The event is for both golfers and non-golfers alike and benefits many local non-profit organizations, most notably St. Vincent de Paul. The 2015 event raised $165,000, the majority of which went to St. Vincent de Paul to feed, clothe, and house families in Continue Reading
Safe driving on and off the greens with Uber and Troon
Upscale golf course management giant Troon has recently announced a planned partnership with people-moving innovators Uber. The partnership is kicking off this month at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, also known as the most-attended professional golf tournament and in a favorite Arizona golf community to boot. If you’ve ever been to the tournament on a Saturday, or live near the area and been stuck in traffic, you know how that 16th hole can create a need for safe, reliable transportation! Troon is a title Continue Reading
Beginner’s guide to golf in Arizona golf communities: Part 1
Ever wondered why your friends look forward to their long golf games over the weekend or why golf has taken over the cable sports air waves over the last several years? What once was considered a conservative game for a more mature crowd has become one of the fastest growing sports across all age groups. Men and women around the world are picking up golf clubs and learning the sport. Are you ready? First thing’s first: here’s our beginner’s guide to golf, especially in Arizona golf Continue Reading
