Golf Arizona Magazine 2008

Arizona’s Colorado River Golf Trail The Refuge Golf Club - Lake Havasu Early settlers had to transverse the rugged western landscape by utilizing existing overland trails. They had the Lewis & Clark Oregon Trail. Then there’s the Chisholm Trail through Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. And one cannot forget about the New Mexico’s Santa Fe Trail. One hundred and fifty years later, destination marketers recreated the term “trail” by establishing “golfing trails”, such as the Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, New Mexico’s Santa Fe Golf Trail, and Georgia’s Golf Trail. Tucson even has their own Wildcat Golf Trail, named after the mascot of the University of Arizona. With the powers invested in me, the editor of Golf Arizona Magazine, it seems only fitting to establish “The Colorado River Golf Trail.” After playing golf in Kingman, one would drive off the Colorado River Plateau on Hwy 68 into Bullhead City and Laughlin, following the River south, one would drive on Hwy 95 into Lake Havasu and then into Parker. From Parker, one would drive south on Hwy 95 into Yuma.. Overall, the Colorado River Golf Trail offers 16 18hole championship golf courses and nu- merous resorts,casinos and hotels to assist you with your accommodations. “The Colorado River Golf Trail seems only natural,”adds Steve Benton General Manager of Emerald Canyon Golf Club, “ since mankind has been following river banks since the beginning of our existence.” COLORADO RIVER AREA COURSES The Colorado River Golf Trail should be a 3 to 4 day golf excursion (approximately 250 mile drive) where you could play 18 to 36 holes a day and hit the casinos at night. This trip is like a golf trip to “Vegas” but without the high green fee prices and crowds. You can begin “The Trail” in either Kingman going south or in Yuma going north. Let’s begin our journey on the Colorado River Golf Trail going from north to south. beautiful municipal course that offers you the scenic features of a resort and the first class personal touch of a private club. With bent grass greens, full service proshop restaurant, bar and grill, your entire golf experience will be pleasurable for you and your group. (928) 753-6593. www.kingmangolf.net. Valle Vista Countr y Club is an 18hole, par 72 championship golf course located just off Historic Route 66. Valle Vista Country Club offers golfers a unique combination of affordability and championship golf, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Haulapai Mountains. The course is open to the public and welcomes tournament play throughout the year. (928)757-8744. www.vallevistagolf.com. BULLHEAD CITY Overlooking the Colorado River and the glittering lights of Laughlin, Laughlin Ranch Golf Club is one of the best courses up or down the Colorado River. An integral part of the master planned golf community of Laughlin Ranch, KINGMAN The next time you’re heading into Arizona on I-40 from California or Las Vegas, stop by Cerbat Clif fs Golf Course in Kingman, Arizona. Cerbat Cliffs is a CR1 http://www.kingmangolf.net http://www.vallevistagolf.com http://www.vallevistagolf.com

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