Recapture a moment - Arizona : A Golfer's Paradise

There's nothing wrong with having fun, and for golfers, Arizora is the pinnacle. Low humidity, perpetually sunny skies and unique southwestern scenery create the ultimate golf destination. From the shores of Lake Powell to the red rocks of Sedona, to the pine forests of Flagstaff, and down to the mesquite-scented desert, you'll find a welcomed diversity in both terrain and championship curses.

Three professional tournaments--the Phoenix Open, the Ping Banner Health LPGA Tournament, and The Tradition--are held in metropolitan Phoenix each year, along with dozens of amateur competitions. The Tucson Open is held in February. And just in case golf isn't your passion, Phoenix is also the site of NASCAR and Indy auto races, equestrian competitions, and professional tennis matches. The Barrett-Jackson Auction, billed as the "world's greatest classic car auction", has reigned supreme for over 25 years in Scottsdale, You can enjoy preseason play in Greater Phoenix and Tucson during Cactus League Baseball teams. In January football fans crowd the stands for the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.

Phoenix

Great weather, a choice of more than 200 courses and the backdrop of the Sonoran Desert make golf in Greater Phoenix an incredible experience. Dubbed by the National Golf Foundation as the "Golf Capital of the World," the Phoenix area offers everyting from challenging desert courses among saguaro cacti to oasis-style golf among tree-lined fairways. Designed by the world's best architects, the beauty and layout of Phoenix area courses will prove both challenging and rewarding.

Scottsdale

With nearly 200 courses in the metropolitan area, Scottsdale shines as a mecca for golf enthusiasts. From the rolling green fairways of traditional course designs to the cactus-studded excitement of desert layouts, Scottsdale offers golfers of all skill levels the perfect place to test their mettle. In addition to superb courses, Scottsdale also offers a choice of top level golf instruction and plays host to some of the most thrilling professional golf tournaments, including the world-renowned Phoenix Open.

Tucson

Take your best shot on a challenging high-desert target course, or enjoy a more traditional links-style layout. Play year-round on the same courses the PGA pros do - designs by Fazio, Weiskopf and Nicklaus.

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Troon North G.C. (Monument), Scottsdale

Troon North G.C. (Pinnacle), Scottsdale

Grayhawk G.C. (Talon), Scottsdale

G.C. at Vistoso, Tucson

Arizona National, Tucson

Grayhawk G.C. (Raptor), Scottsdale

Las Sendas G.C., Mesa

Sedona G. Resort, Village of Oak Creek

Raven G.C. at South Mountain, Phoenix