One of the first golf courses I played after moving to the Valley of the Sun was Longbow. Besides being one of the nicest courses in the East Valley area of Phoenix, it has an interesting back story. It originally opened in 1997 and was owned by Boeing. The name comes from the Apache Longbow attack helicopter built by Boeing right across the street from the course. Employees were offered a steep discount on tee times as a perk. In 2003, the course went through a major renovation. The temporary … [Read more...]
Las Sendas Golf Course in Mesa, Arizona
Located in North East Mesa, Las Sendas Golf Club is desert golf at it's finest. If you want sprawling fairways and tall trees, look elsewhere. If you want a course that demands shot-making, precise putting and has breath taking valley views, try Las Sendas Golf Course. The battle begins on the very first hole. A 90 degree dogleg left around a water hazard requires a drive placed between two fairway bunkers. The approach is gently uphill to an elevated green that will kick wayward shots … [Read more...]
Gilbert Golf Courses: Kokopelli, Western Skies, Greenfield Lakes
At this moment in time, it's 79 degrees and sunny. Perfect golf weather. In the middle of November. This is why we live here. Gilbert, Arizona is home to several golf courses and today I swung by three. All are public course and all are in excellent condition. Kokopelli Golf Course 1800 W Guadalupe Rd Gilbert, AZ 85233-2926 United States P: (480) 926-3589 F: (480) 926-1666 www.kokopelligc.com 6,716 yards Par 72 Course rating 72.2 Slope rating 132 … [Read more...]
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